Journey north of Saariselkä with Lapponia Tours on a cozy minibus trip to a remote aurora camp. Gather around the fire, sip hot berry juice, and wait beneath the Arctic sky for the northern lights.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels since the trip is vehicle-based with minimal walking.
Wildlife
History
Saariselkä has long been home to the Sámi people, whose reindeer herding traditions influence the region’s cultural landscape.
Conservation
Efforts in this area focus on minimizing light pollution to preserve the natural aurora viewing environment and protect Arctic ecosystems.
Lapponia Tours
Journey north of Saariselkä with Lapponia Tours on a cozy minibus trip to a remote aurora camp. Gather around the fire, sip hot berry juice, and wait beneath the Arctic sky for the northern lights.
Lapponia Tours is a Saariselkä-based activity operator in Lappi offering a wide range of Arctic experiences across Lapland. The company operates guided reindeer farm visits where guests can feed and learn about reindeer, and offers reindeer sleigh driving and aurora hunting tours by minibus. Lapponia Tours runs snowmobile safaris from short sightseeing rides to full-day endurance trips, plus snowmobile-led ice fishing excursions and trips to hideaway cottages. Husky safaris, husky safaris with lunch and e‑fat bike tours are available for varied outdoor tastes. For dining, guests can choose authentic Lappish meals: 3-course dinners in wooden log huts by open fire and candlelit Lappish huts without electricity, or lunches included in selected safaris.
Winter-focused activities include cross-country skiing tuition, snowshoe walks, ice karting training, and snowmobile northern light safaris. Practical offerings include winter overalls rental and equipment provision for ski and snow activities. Tours use minibuses for transfers to aurora camps and wilderness lakes, and guides teach ice fishing techniques and local traditions. Lapponia Tours presents experiences suitable for families, adults-only options, and beginner-friendly snowmobile and skiing sessions. All trip descriptions note duration and main inclusions to help plan visits in Saariselkä. Booking details, availability, meeting points, and age or driving requirements are listed with each trip to help guests select the right experience. Maps, gear notes, and estimated fitness levels are included where relevant for planning.
Location
Saariselkä, Lappi
Base in Finnish Lapland
Tours Offered
26
Varied seasonal selection
Guided Trips
Guided experiences
Minibus, sled and on‑foot options
Lappish Dining
Hut dinners & lunches
3-course Lappish meals available
Check availability, compare durations, and reserve reindeer farm visits, snowmobile safaris, husky rides or Lappish hut dinners with Lapponia Tours.
Dress in thermal layers
Temperatures can plummet after dark; wearing proper thermal clothing keeps you warm and comfortable during the wait.
Bring a stable tripod
For capturing the northern lights, a steady tripod is crucial to avoid camera shake in long-exposure shots.
Arrive early for briefing
Showing up 30 minutes before departure allows time to gear up and receive important safety and trip details.
Limit bright lights
Avoid using flashlights or phone screens that could reduce night vision and disrupt others’ experience waiting for auroras.
Thermal base layers
Keeps your core warm during long exposure to cold Arctic air.
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Winter boots
Insulated boots prevent cold feet while standing outside at the campfire.
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Camera with manual settings
Necessary for capturing detailed images of the northern lights.
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Gloves and hat
Protect extremities from frostbite in subzero temperatures.
winter