01
From
€139
per person
Aurora Hunting by Minivan
We check the forecast at midday and drive to the clearest dark sky we can find. Campfire, hot drinks, no rush.
Chase the lights. Meet Santa. See Lapland properly. — small-group tours from Rovaniemi
Where we take you
Choose your adventure
Three ways to see Lapland with us. Every trip is small, forecast-led, and guided by one of the founders — not a coach with a microphone.
01
From
€139
per person
02
From
€99
per person
Santa Claus Village Tour
Timed for the quiet hours, when the queue to meet Santa is shorter. Arctic Circle crossing, a letter home, no herding.
03
From
€795
per group
Day Trip to Levi Ski Resort
A full day in the fells — scenic drive up, free time or skiing at your own pace, home by evening. Private, arranged around you.
Or do it all
Combined packages
Two or three trips combined — in one day or across several — with the same guide, for less than booking them separately.
€1,625
per group
Best value
Full Lapland — 3 Days
Santa's Village, a private day in the Levi fells and an evening aurora hunt — one group, one van, the same guide all three days.
€925
per group
Aurora & Santa — 2 Days
A calm morning at Santa's Village and a private aurora hunt — save €123 against booking them apart.
From
€215
per person
Santa & Aurora — 1 Day
Santa's Village by day and the northern lights by night — both in one day. Join a small group or book the van just for you.
The aurora promise
Didn't see the lights? Ride again free.
If we see no aurora at all — not even a faint arc — you come out again free, any night you're still in Rovaniemi. No cash refund, no asterisk. Just another night out, on the house.
- Tell your guide that night, or message us by noon the next day.
- Any night you're still in Rovaniemi, as long as there's a seat in the van.
- It's a second night out, not a cash refund.
Who's driving
Two founders, one van
Nordic Lights Adventures is Ray and Alex, 50/50, guiding every trip themselves. No call centre, no hired-in drivers — the person who answers your email is the person driving.
Ray has spent 15+ years guiding, from the Everglades in Florida to the aurora skies of Lapland. Alex has called Rovaniemi home for just as long and knows the roads, the routes and the seasons.
We launched in 2026. Every early guest gets our full attention.
More about us- Guiding experience
- 15+ years (Ray)
- Living in Rovaniemi
- 15+ years (Alex)
- Group size
- 2–6 guests
- Who leads your trip
- Ray or Alex, always
- Languages
- English · French
How an aurora night works
Forecast first, then the van
- 12:00
We read the sky
Aurora activity, cloud cover and moon, checked at midday.
- By 15:00
You hear the plan
A message with the pickup time and where we're heading.
- ~20:00
Pickup at your door
Hotel, cabin or apartment — no surcharge within 25 km.
- Night
Fire, drinks, sky
We drive to the clearest patch, light a campfire and wait.
- Next day
Your photos
Edited photos of your group, emailed free.
One van, max six guests
Never a bus. You get a seat by the window and a guide who knows your name.
The person who answers your email drives the van
No call centre, no booking agent in between.
Everything on the page before you pay
Prices, what's included and the cancellation policy — no surprises.
Before you book
Questions, answered plainly
Is seeing the Northern Lights guaranteed?
No one can honestly guarantee the aurora — it is nature. What we do is read the forecast, the cloud cover and the moon before every trip and drive to the clearest sky we can reach. If we see no aurora at all, you can come out again free on another night while you are in Rovaniemi.
Where do you pick us up?
From your hotel, cabin or apartment anywhere within 25 km of Rovaniemi, free of charge. Further resorts cost €25 per group, and we tell you before you book.
How cold will it be, and what should we wear?
Expect −5 °C to −25 °C in winter. We do not supply thermal suits, so please bring several warm layers, a warm coat, hat, gloves, a scarf and proper winter boots. On the aurora hunt you will spend time standing outside, so dress warmer than you think.
Can children join?
Yes. Children 4–13 pay a child price (Santa €75, aurora €105) and infants 0–3 are free. For the aurora hunt we recommend ages 6+ because it is a late, cold night. Shared Aurora Express departures are adults only. Please bring your own approved child seat for children under 135 cm.
How big are the groups?
Between 2 and 6 guests in one minivan — never a bus. Private trips are just your group.
Questions first? Ask the people who drive the van.
Replies from Ray or Alex directly — usually within a few hours.