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BookLapland: the long-distance northern lights chase

A chase that is prepared to drive far for a clear sky, with photos of the night and a refund if no aurora is seen.

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Northern lights tour with photos
BookLapland Northern lights tour with photos
  • 5 hours
  • ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
★ 4.8 (2,634) from €70
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BookLapland’s northern lights tour is built around distance: the guides drive up to 200 km from Rovaniemi to find a clear sky. Photos of the night are included, and the listing promises a full refund if no northern lights are seen. Whether “seen” means with your own eyes or on camera is defined in the guarantee terms on the product page, so read them before you book.

The BookLapland northern lights chase

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Northern lights tour with photos
BookLapland

Northern lights tour with photos

Full refund if no aurora is seen · the guides drive up to 200 km · photos included.

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
from €70 ★ 4.8 (2,634 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Guarantee: full refund if no northern lights are seen
  • The guides drive up to 200 km in search of clear skies
  • Photos of the night are included

What's included

  • Guided aurora chase
  • Photos of the night
  • Overalls and boots

Know before you go

  • Whether "seen" means by eye or on camera is defined in the guarantee terms on the product page. Check them before booking.

Details from the operator’s listing on the booking platform. The guarantee terms there are the binding version.

Up to 200 kmDriving radius stated in the listing
5 hTour length stated in the listing
Overalls + bootsWinter gear provided for the night
4.8 ★Current rating of the BookLapland chase

How the night works

The tour is a classic chase: the guides pick the direction by the forecast and the clouds, and drive as far as it takes, up to 200 km. Reviewers describe sightings at several stops, snacks and warm tea outdoors, and a sighting after three hours of driving. The listing states five hours; a reviewer reports getting back at 3:30 in the morning, so plan a late night.

The guarantee in detail

BookLapland promises a full refund if no northern lights are seen. On most chases in Rovaniemi the test is explicitly the camera: a faint aurora on a photo counts. For this tour the wording we checked leaves open whether “seen” means by eye or by camera; the guarantee terms on the product page settle it. How the rule compares with the other chases is on our guarantee comparison.

For whom BookLapland is the right choice

Good fit if…

  • you want a guide team that will drive far for a clear sky
  • photos of the night should be included without extra effort
  • you would rather not bring your own winter overalls and boots

Not ideal if…

Three things BookLapland reviewers mention
  • Find the meeting point in advance. A reviewer could not find the start because the address took them somewhere different. Check the meeting point in your booking confirmation during daylight.
  • Language. A reviewer writes that the guides never spoke Spanish although the advert said the tour was also offered in Spanish. If you depend on a language, check it in the option you book.
  • Cloudy nights stay cloudy on the photos. The same reviewer notes that the photos only showed clouds on a night without aurora.

Guests on the BookLapland chase

Reviewers praise friendly guides, long chases and sightings at several stops. The critical review is about language and a night without aurora, both practical points to check before booking.

“Really awesome night however we didn't get back til 3:30am. We saw the lights at multiple stops and it was honestly a dream come true! Really knowledgeable staff. Only problem is I couldn't find the location to start as the address took me somewhere different.”
Olivia · Australia · September 2026 Northern lights tour with photos · BookLapland
“Atte and Max are very friendly, patient, and helpful staffs! We catched the Aurora after 3 hours driving chasing!!”
Yukai · Finland · September 2026 Northern lights tour with photos · BookLapland
“The trip was excellent! The guides were very kind and friendly, and the transportation was perfectly organized. We really enjoyed watching the beautiful Northern Lights while having some snacks and warm tea. …”
Anja · Montenegro · September 2026 Northern lights tour with photos · BookLapland
“I didn't really like anything about it, starting with the fact that they never spoke in Spanish, even though the advert said that it was also in Spanish. … We didn't see the Northern Lights, not in the slightest. In the photos they took of us, you can only see clouds. …”
María · Spain · September 2026 · translated review Northern lights tour with photos · BookLapland

Real traveller reviews from GetYourGuide.

FAQ

What is the BookLapland northern lights guarantee?

The listing promises a full refund if no northern lights are seen. Whether that means seen with the eye or on camera is defined in the guarantee terms on the product page, which are the binding version.

How far does the BookLapland tour drive?

Up to 200 km from Rovaniemi, depending on where the sky is clear.

Are photos included on the BookLapland tour?

Yes, photos of the night are included. On a cloudy night the photos show what the sky showed.

Is warm clothing provided?

Yes, overalls and boots are provided. Wear warm layers underneath.

What time does the BookLapland tour return?

The listing states five hours, but the return depends on how far the guides drive. A reviewer reports getting back in the early morning, so plan for a late night.

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