Northern Lights Chase by Snowmobile from Ylläsjärvi
Ride over 25 to 30 kilometers of snowy terrain and search for the colorful lights in the sky on this Northern Lights Chase by snowmobile from Ylläsjärvi!
Practical information
Explore the Finnish wilderness as you ride at high speed at night to find the beautiful aurora borealis, accompanied by an expert in the area on this amazing 3-hour Northern Lights Chase by snowmobile from Ylläsjärvi!
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 3.5 hours on this activity:
- Pick-up at your accommodations in Ylläsjärvi or Äkäslompolo if you're in a big group
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor
- Safety and activity briefing
- Equipment distribution
- Start of your 3-hour (25 to 30-kilometer) Northern Lights chase by snowmobile from Ylläsjärvi
- Stops to observe the lights, for a hot drink, and biscuits
- Return to the meeting point
- Equipment return
- Drop-off at your accommodations and end of activity
Activity requirements
Please arrive at the meeting point or the pick-up point for the excursion at least 20 minutes before the set time.
A minimum of 2 paying adults is required to run this activity.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
The snowmobile driver must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license recognized in Finland. Operating a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited by Finnish law.
Children under 140 cm tall must ride in a sledge during the safari. Children over 140 cm tall may ride as passengers on a snowmobile if seats are available, subject to the guide’s final safety decision. If a child over 140 cm wishes to ride as a passenger, an adult price will be charged, and the booking must be made as an adult.
Special terms
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. If there is a cancellation due to the weather, your instructor will try to reschedule the activity, or, if this is not a feasible option for you, give you a full refund.
Your instructor offers free transportation service to and from the activity meeting point. You can be picked up from Ylläsjärvi, or, for bigger groups and on request, in Äkäslompolo. Please contact your instructor once the activity is confirmed to arrange a pickup time and location.
If you wish to arrive at the meeting on your own, you may do so in your own car, by skibus, or on foot. You can park at the North Wind Lapland office.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Spoken languages:
English, FinnishIncluded
- Transportation to and from the meeting point (check special terms)
- Winter clothing
- Snowmobile (1 per 2 people)
- Hot drink
- Biscuit
- Professional guide
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Extra food and drinks
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable, warm winter clothing
- Snow boots or comfortable winter shoes
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
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Witness the amazing lights dancing in the sky and experience a fun, fast-paced ride in the snow on this amazing Northern Lights Chase by snowmobile from Ylläsjärvi! The natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis is only visible from the northern hemisphere of the Earth, and it is the result of the planet's magnetic field interacting with particles from the sun in the atmosphere. The best moment to observe them in Finnish Lapland is from September to March, and you can do it by car, bus, snowshoeing, or even snowmobiling.
On the day of your Northern Lights Chase by snowmobile from Ylläsjärvi, you'll have the option to be picked up from your accommodations in Ylläsjärvi or, if you are in a big group, as far as Äkäslompolo. If you are staying further away and have your own car or wish to arrive by bus or on foot, you can do so as well. Your group will arrive at the North Wind Lapland headquarters, meet the expert instructor who will lead the activity, and receive winter clothing to stay warm throughout the experience, as well as learn how to drive the snowmobiles.
Once you're all geared up, you'll set off! You'll hop on a snowmobile with a passenger or driver and start driving around 25 to 30 kilometers of Lappish landscapes to find the aurora borealis. You'll search for the lights in places with clear skies and very low light pollution, and if you're lucky, you won't only see the Northern Lights, but also the northern star and the Milky Way! If and once you find them, your instructor will help you take some wonderful photos so you can remember the experience forever, and you'll also get to take a short break on your Northern Lights chase from Ylläsjärvi to have a nice warm drink and biscuit to keep your strength up.
Keep in mind that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so even though your instructors at North Wind Lapland are experts at the search and will prepare in advance to find the best date and time to find the beautiful lights in the sky, they can never guarantee that you'll see them. That said, all you have to do is prepare by wearing warm under layers of clothing to stay warm, and bring anything you may need (medications, water, etc.) to spend around 3 hours on this amazing snowmobile search for the Northern Lights from Ylläsjärvi!
Take your chance to spend an amazing evening in the Finnish Lapland wilderness looking for one of the earth's most stunning natural phenomena. Book your Northern Lights chase by snowmobile from Ylläsjärvi!