Head into Saariselkä’s dark skies for a three-hour night of aurora hunting, a cozy grill-hut fire with local snacks, and an up-close reindeer visit. This compact, social outing is ideal for first-time aurora chasers and families seeking an authentic Arctic evening.
Head into Saariselkä’s dark skies for a three-hour night of aurora hunting, a cozy grill-hut fire with local snacks, and an up-close reindeer visit. This compact, social outing is ideal for first-time aurora chasers and families seeking an authentic Arctic evening.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Lapponia Tours · Inari, Lappi
moderate.
3 hours.
Light physical demands; participants should be able to stand and walk short distances in cold conditions and tolerate outdoor waits.
You must be at Kuukkeli Shopping Center (Saariseläntie 1, 99830 Inari) 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
No; the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed, though guides optimize route and timing to improve chances.
Yes, the tour includes pickup and return by comfortable minivan from the meeting point.
Live guides speak English and Finnish.
No, this is a shared Northern Lights hunting activity and may include other guests.
Yes, guests visit a local reindeer farm and can meet and pet the reindeer under the guide’s supervision.
The Inari region is part of traditional Sámi territory, where reindeer herding remains a living cultural practice.
Follow Leave No Trace principles, avoid using bright lights that disturb wildlife, and respect reindeer and farm boundaries to minimize impact.
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.
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