Northern Lights Chase from Rovaniemi

If you've always wanted to see the Aurora Borealis, this incredible Northern Lights chase from Rovaniemi with guaranteed sightings is perfect for you! In short, the Northern Lights are the result of the interaction between the Earth's atmosphere and particles from the sun. The two mix and emit different colored dancing lights in the sky, which are only visible in the Arctic or Antarctic regions of the planet. To observe this wonderful spectacle, you need to get as far away from light pollution as possible, and Rovaniemi, which is surrounded by Arctic wilderness on all sides, is the perfect place to embark on this wonderful adventure.

On the day of your Northern Lights chase from Rovaniemi, you can choose to be picked up at select locations off the city's center, or you can arrive at the meeting point in the Rovaniemi Insider headquarters by yourself. There, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will introduce themselves, distribute warm clothing to every participant, and give you a quick but thorough safety and itinerary briefing so you are prepared for the evening. Once everyone is prepared, it's time to go!

The first step on your approximately 8-hour Northern Lights chase from Rovaniemi is to get as far away as possible from the city lights. Your expert instructor will be following real-time weather forecasts to find clear skies and ideal viewing conditions. After the first stop, which will be relatively close to the city, you can stop for a restroom break. However, after that, you'll be entering the wilderness and restrooms will nor be as readily available. Next, you'll drive deeper and further into the Finnish countryside and, while you relax in the back of the minibus with hot drinks and snacks, your instructor will be following the best leads available to finally find the Aurora.

And once you do, it's time for photos! Your instructor will bring professional-quality camera equipment to take photos of you in front of the Northern Lights, so they'll be as visible as possible on the screen. They will also lend you a tripod and teach you how to get the best photos in the dark conditions of the Finnish night. Finally, you will make your way back to Rovaniemi with an album full of wonderful pictures and the satisfaction of a successful chase. However, you should keep in mind that the Northern Lights are a natural and completely unpredictable phenomenon, and though your experienced guides will try their best to get you to see them, they can't control if you do. With that in mind, they offer either a refund or a do-over (subject to availability) for free, so you can have another opportunity to search for (and hopefully find) the elusive Aurora.

Taking into account that this 8-hour Northern Lights search from Rovaniemi will take place in the icy Finnish outdoors, you should remember to bring warm winter clothing, including thermal or wool underlayers, wind and waterproof outerwear, a hat, a scarf, gloves, snow boots or practical winter shoes, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to stay safe and fully enjoy this amazing experience!

Discover a wonderful part of the Finnish Lapland countryside and follow an expert instructor into the dark, in order to find the incredible, colorful, dancing lights in the Arctic sky. Book your Northern Lights chase from Rovaniemi today!