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.
Same day · small group or private
Santa & Aurora — 1 Day
Only one full day in Rovaniemi? Santa's Village in the quiet morning hours, a rest at your hotel, then an aurora hunt that night.
- Day 1 · Santa Claus Village, ~10:00–14:00
- Day 2 · Rest at your hotel
- Day 3 · Aurora hunt, 20:30–~01:30
From
€215 per person
DurationAbout 4 h by day + 5 h at night
Group2–6 guests (shared or private)
PickupIncluded, no surcharge
DifficultyEasy, but a long day
What's included
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off for both trips (Rovaniemi area)
- Heated minivan and founder-guide
- Santa Claus Village in the quiet hours: Arctic Circle crossing, help posting a letter, one hot drink per guest
- Evening aurora hunt: forecast reading, campfire, hot drinks, biscuits and a grilled sausage
- Free edited photos from Santa's Village and the aurora night, emailed the next day
- Ride again free if we don't see the aurora (subject to space)
Not included
- The official Santa photo (about €40, bought at the Village)
- Lunch and dinner
- Thermal outdoor clothing (we do not supply thermal suits)
- Travel insurance
How the day runs
Your day
- Day 1
Santa Claus Village, ~10:00–14:00
Quiet-hours visit: Arctic Circle crossing, a letter from Santa's post office, time with Santa, one hot drink each.
- Day 2
Rest at your hotel
Warm up, have dinner, nap. We bring you back by about 14:00.
- Day 3
Aurora hunt, 20:30–~01:30
We read the forecast, drive to the clearest dark sky, light a campfire and wait. No lights? Ride again free on another night.
We confirm exact pickup times by message. Same founder-guide for both trips.
Good to know
Before you book
- Timing
- Santa ~10:00–14:00, aurora pickup 20:30, back ~01:30
- Shared or private
- Shared: €215 per person (2–6 guests). Private: €925 for the whole van
- Children
- 4-13 at €160, infants 0-3 free; we recommend 6+ for the late night
- Cancellation
- Shared: free until 48 hours before. Private: 7+ days full refund, 3–7 days 50%
Book this trip
Request this trip
| Private, your group (2–6) | €215 per person |
|---|---|
| Private van, just your group | €925 per group |
| Christmas week 20 Dec – 3 Jan | €1,295 per group |
Children 4-13 €160 · infants 0-3 free · saves €23 per person against booking both shared tours (€123 private) · Christmas week: private only, €1,295
Tell us your dates and group size. We'll reply with availability and a secure booking link — usually within a few hours.
Booking direct means every euro goes into your trip. Cancellation policy
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.
Take the moment home
Your photo from this trip, on a mug or magnet
Send us your favourite shot and we deliver it to your hotel the next day. Mugs €50, magnets in three sizes from €8, pay on delivery.
Order a photo souvenir →If your plans change
We don't do silent cancellations
| When you cancel | What you get |
|---|---|
| Shared tours (aurora, Express, Santa) | Full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before |
| Private tours, Levi and multi-day trips: 7+ days before | Full refund or a free date change |
| Private tours, Levi and multi-day trips: 3–7 days before | 50% refund, or a free date change |
| Private tours, Levi and multi-day trips: under 3 days | No refund — one free reschedule if there is space |
| Levi day trip | 30% of the price is a non-refundable deposit |
| We cancel (weather, roads, safety) | Full refund or a free reschedule, your choice — we tell you by midday |
Christmas week (20 Dec – 3 Jan): Christmas week bookings: 50% non-refundable deposit, balance due 30 days before the trip, no refund within 30 days. Read the full booking terms.
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
Common questions
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.
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