Northern lights tour prices in Rovaniemi, explained
Chases, campfire evenings, photography tours and floating on one ladder, and what the difference between the rungs buys you.
The price range for northern lights tours in Rovaniemi (currently €50–€149 per person) is wide, and it follows the format more than the operator. A bus chase with a guarantee, a small group in a van, a campfire evening and a floating tour are different products. The ladder below puts them in one order, at today’s prices.
The price ladder
Every tour in our comparison, from the lowest to the highest current price per person. Read the format and guarantee next to the price, as they explain most of the difference.
| Photo | Tour | Format | Guarantee type | Price | Reviews | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Aurora hunting tour with photos Experience Tours Lapland | Chase, no km limit | Refund or free next-night tour | €50per person | ★ 4.8 (737) | Book now |
 | Aurora hunt with photos Lapland Explorers | Bus or small group | Full refund if the camera captures nothing | €55per person | ★ 4.8 (1,329) | Book now |
 | Small-group northern lights tour with photos Polar Lapland | Chase, up to 120 km | Full refund if the camera captures nothing | €60per person | ★ 4.9 (525) | Book now |
 | Aurora evening with barbecue LumiLena | Campfire / BBQ | No guarantee | €67per person | ★ 4.7 (179) | Book now |
 | Northern lights hunt by 4×4 van Arctic GM Experiences | Van chase | Full refund if the camera captures nothing | €70per person | ★ 4.6 (4,456) | Book now |
 | Northern lights tour with photos BookLapland | Chase, up to 200 km | Full refund if no aurora is seen | €70per person | ★ 4.8 (2,634) | Book now |
 | Aurora hunt by heated VIP minivan Lapin Taivas Arctic Expeditions | Minivan chase | 75 % refund | €75per person | ★ 4.8 (553) | Book now |
 | Northern lights tour with BBQ and drinks STTravel | Campfire / BBQ | No guarantee | €75per person | ★ 4.6 (232) | Book now |
 | Aurora sled ride behind a snowmobile Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park | Sled behind a snowmobile | — | €77per person | ★ 4.1 (779) | Book now |
 | Family northern lights tour Wild About Lapland | Family tour | Guarantee as paid option | €89per person | ★ 4.5 (174) | Book now |
 | Small-group wilderness tour with campfire Wild About Lapland | Chase + campfire | Guarantee as paid option | €103per person | ★ 4.3 (1,535) | Book now |
 | Northern lights photography hunt Nordic Odyssey | Photography tour | No guarantee | €115per person | ★ 4.9 (336) | Book now |
 | Northern lights photography tour Beyond Arctic | Photography tour | — | €116per person | ★ 4.4 (270) | Book now |
 | Ice floating under the northern lights Safartica | Ice floating (winter) | — | €124per person | ★ 4.5 (26) | Book now |
 | Arctic ice floating & northern lights Nordic Adventures | Ice floating, age 14+ | — | €129per person | ★ 4.7 (68) | Book now |
 | Small-group aurora hunt with photos & video Aurora Monkeys | Small-group chase | Full refund | €132per person | ★ 4.8 (330) | Book now |
 | Autumn lake floating under the aurora Safartica | Lake floating (autumn) | No guarantee | €136per person | ★ 5.0 (11) | Book now |
 | Small-group aurora hunt Into North | Small-group chase | Full refund if the camera captures nothing | €149per person | ★ 4.9 (354) | Book now |
Prices are per person and come live from GetYourGuide and Viator. Where the guarantee is a paid option, it is added on the booking page. A dash means the listing gives no figure for this point. The product page has the details.
Price bands by format
- Guaranteed chases (bus or van) (currently €50–€149 per person). Bus and large-group options usually sit at the lower end; small groups, long nights and heated minivans at the upper end.
- Campfire and barbecue evenings (currently €67–€103 per person). Short evenings without a guarantee as standard. The small-group wilderness tour with clothing included usually costs more than the barbecue evenings.
- Photography tours (currently €115–€116 per person). Built around the camera; the Nordic Odyssey hunt states that the aurora is not guaranteed.
- Aurora floating (currently €124–€136 per person). Specialised equipment (the floating suit) in a short, three-hour evening. The aurora is a bonus.
- Sled behind a snowmobile (currently €77 per person). An activity evening: you pay for the snowmobile-drawn sled ride; the aurora is not the fixed part.
What drives the price
- A van with a maximum of 8 guests costs more per seat than a bus. On listings that offer both, the option you select changes the price. See small group vs. bus.
- An eight-hour chase with long drives costs more to run than a three-hour evening near town.
- What is included varies (overalls, boots, photos, videos, food by the fire), so check it before you compare prices. The LumiLena barbecue evening, for example, includes no warm clothing.
- On most chases the guarantee is part of the price. Wild About Lapland sells it as a separate, paid option, so compare the price with the option selected.
A tour without a guarantee costs less, until a cloudy evening means booking a second tour. One reviewer of a barbecue evening writes exactly that. If the aurora is the reason for your trip, compare the guaranteed chases first; if you want an evening either way, the campfire and floating tours are worth their price even under cloud. And a “100 %” in a title is not always a full refund: Lapin Taivas lists 75 %. Our guarantee comparison has the details.
Booking mechanics
Most tours in our comparison can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start. Prices are per person; where a tour offers child rates, they are shown on the product page when you select the number of guests.
Two reviews of evenings without a guarantee
Two reviews from evenings without a guarantee, worth reading next to the price ladder.
“We couldn't see this because it wasn't guaranteed. We had to get a new tour later.”
“… Before booking, I strongly advise you to consider the weather conditions and choose an activity with a guarantee. …”
Real traveller reviews from GetYourGuide.
FAQ
How much does a northern lights tour in Rovaniemi cost?
It depends on the format. The current price of every tour is in the ladder on this page. Bus options of the guaranteed chases and the barbecue evenings are usually at the lower end; small-group chases, floating tours and long nights in heated minivans at the upper end.
Why are small-group tours more expensive?
Fewer guests share the van, the guide and the fuel for a long drive. In return you get more flexible stops and more time with the guide, often including photos of you under the aurora.
Is the cheapest tour a good deal?
Only if it covers what you need. A tour without a guarantee or without warm clothing can end up costing more if you have to book again or buy gear. Compare the guarantee and the inclusions as well as the price.
Are there child prices?
Some tours offer child rates. They are shown on the product page when you select the number of guests.
Can I cancel if the forecast looks bad?
Most tours in our comparison can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start. The guarantee terms on each product page cover what happens after that.
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