Northern Lights Snowmobile Excursion from Rovaniemi
Observe one of the Earth's best light shows and experience the thrill of speeding over the Lappish snow on a Northern Lights snowmobile tour from Rovaniemi!
Practical information
Immerse yourself in Finnish Lapland's Arctic night and search for one of the world's most mystical and aesthetic natural phenomena on this 4-hour Northern Lights snowmobile excursion from Rovaniemi! Enjoy:
- 2 full hours driving the snowmobile
- Experiencing the fir forests, frozen bogs, and lakes of Finnish Lapland
- An experience for adventurers aged 3 and up (as passengers, drivers must be over 18)
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 4 hours on this activity, with 2 hours of snowmobile driving:
- Pick-up at your chosen spot in or near Rovaniemi
- Drive to the starting point of the experience
- Arrival
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Equipment distribution
- Snowmobile instruction
- Start of your Northern Lights snowmobile safari through Finnish Lapland!
- Make stops to admire the scenery, search for the Northern Lights, and rest
- Return to the starting point of the experience
- Equipment return
- Drop off at your accommodations and end of the activity
Activity requirements
All snowmobile drivers must be over 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license. Please bring a physical copy of your driver's license on the day of the experience.
Please arrive at your pick-up point at least 5 minutes before your departure time as indicated in the itinerary.
A minimum of 2 participants is necessary to run this activity. If this requirement is not fulfilled, your instructor will try to reschedule your activity or provide a full refund.
Special terms
Your instructor includes a transportation service from within a 10-kilometre radius of Rovaniemi's city centre. Please confirm where you would like to be picked up when booking, and your instructor will be in contact to confirm a meeting time.
You will spend a total of 2 hours driving the snowmobile.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Each snowmobile can take up to 2 people (driver + passenger). If both are over 18 and hold valid driver's licenses, you can switch places during the tour.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity depend on weather conditions. Due to unforeseen meteorological occurrences, your itinerary might be shorter or take a different path than usual for your safety.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
The speed of the snowmobile experience will remain moderate at all times.
Spoken languages:
EnglishIncluded
- Transportation to the meeting point (check special terms)
- Experienced and certified guide
- Snowmobile
- Thermal overalls
- Boots
- Gloves
- Helmets
- Photos taken with your own device
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
Do not forget to bring
- Driver's license (drivers only)
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Snow boots or comfortable winter shoes
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
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Spoken languages:
EnglishCancellation: Flexible
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If you've always wanted to observe the green, purple, and red dancing lights in the sky, escape the light pollution and search for them on this Northern Lights snowmobile excursion from Rovaniemi! Located in northern Finland and as the capital of the Finnish Lapland region, Rovaniemi is an ideal destination for those looking to enjoy the wonders of the Nordic winter. Surrounded by Arctic wilderness, where light pollution is at a minimum, Rovaniemi is perfect for a Northern Lights excursion.
On the day of your snowmobile excursion in Rovaniemi, you'll have the chance to be picked up by your Lapland Unique Experiences instructor within a 10-kilometre radius of Rovaniemi's city centre. They'll drive you toward the starting point of the experience, where they'll distribute the necessary equipment for the experience, including a thermal suit, helmet, gloves, and boots. Next, your expert instructor will show you exactly how to drive a snowmobile and give you a moment to get comfortable on the vehicle.
Once you're all geared up and ready, it's time to go! You'll dive into the Arctic night and follow your instructor to the spots where the Northern Lights are usually visible. You'll pass snow-covered forests, frozen bogs, or icy lakes, and enjoy the fresh Arctic air that goes by you. Your instructor will keep the pace moderate throughout the experience, so you can enjoy the ride and avoid any incidents. And if you're riding with a partner, and you both fulfil the requirements to drive the snowmobile, you can switch places throughout the experience. Once the 2 hours are done, you'll return to Rovaniemi with wonderful memories of the Arctic landscapes you visited.
Keep in mind that Arctic temperatures can range from 5 to -30 degrees Celsius. This is why, even though your instructor includes some winter equipment, you should come prepared with quality winter gear, including thermal underlayers, fleece or wool mid-layers, and a good jacket. You should also bring a hat, a scarf, gloves, snow boots, and anything else you may need (medication, snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing 4 hours on this Northern Lights snowmobile excursion from Rovaniemi. You should also know that to drive a snowmobile, you need to be over 18 years old and have a valid driver's license, which you should bring on the day of the experience.
Take your chance to experience the Arctic night and search for the colourful lights in the sky. Book your Northern Lights snowmobile excursion from Rovaniemi today!