Northern Lights Chase from Oulu

Discover the practice of Aurora Borealis hunting using useful tools such as modern apps and the long experience of an expert guide on this amazing Northern Lights Chase from Oulu! The snowy landscapes of Sea Lapland are the perfect background to observe the stunning natural phenomenon that is the Aurora Borealis. Only available in the top of the northern hemisphere, the Northern Lights are the result of the interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and charged particles from the sun's atmosphere, which creates green, pink, purple, and blue lights in the sky. To catch this wonderful natural light show, you should plan to visit the Arctic circle between the autumn and spring equinox (September to March), and you can do it on your own, but it's best to do it with experts who know the remote roads and sites where they will be more visible.

On your Northern Lights Chase from Oulu, you'll have the option to be picked up by your instructor from your accommodations in Oulu. However, if you wish to arrive at the meeting point yourself, you can meet your instructor at the Oulu Railway Station. Once everyone is in the air-conditioned vehicle that will drive you around during this experience, your instructor will give you a thorough safety and activity briefing so you know exactly where you're going and what to do to avoid accidents in the snow.

And when you're comfortably settled, you'll set off! Your first stop of this Northern Lights Chase from Oulu will be Pyykösjärvi beach, where you'll descend from the vehicle and search the sky for colorful lights. Then, you'll head over to Alakylä and once more descend from the vehicle. Finally, your last stop will be at Onkamo, and during each stop, if and when you see the Aurora Borealis, your instructor will take pictures of you so you can remember the experience forever. Now, since they are a natural phenomenon, it is always possible that you won't be able to observe the Northern Lights. However, your instructor will be monitoring the skies, which you will learn how to do, and if they find that the chance of seeing the aurora is too low on the day you chose, they'll ask you if you wish to change the date of your excursion or if you want to cancel it.

Don't forget to bring thermal clothing and waterproof winter outerwear, as well as a hat, gloves, a bottle of water, and anything else you might need (medicine, snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing 4 hours on this Northern Lights Chase from Oulu!

With an expert instructor who has had a 90% success rate in finding the aurora in Sea Lapland since 2021, you will be sure to have a great time and learn the secrets to finding this wonderful natural phenomenon. Book your Northern Lights Chase from Oulu today!