Day Trips

From Rovaniemi: Bus Tour with Northern Lights Chase

Tourists watching Northern Lights in Norway's night sky.

Tourists posing near a bus under the Northern Lights in Norway.

Tourists posing near a bus under the Northern Lights in Norway during a bus tour.

Hop aboard a bus in Rovaniemi to chase the Northern Lights with a guide. Enjoy multiple photo opportunities, learn about the science and folklore behind this natural phenomenon, and more.

Join a guided Northern Lights bus tour in Rovaniemi, where expert guides take you to prime viewing spots for the best chance to see the auroras.

Witness the dazzling Northern Lights as they dance across the Arctic sky, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle in the heart of Finnish Lapland.

Learn about the fascinating science behind the auroras from your knowledgeable guide, making the experience magical and educational.

Capture unforgettable memories with plenty of photo opportunities at multiple stops, leaving you with stunning images of this rare phenomenon.

Fun fact: Did you know the Northern Lights are caused by solar particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere? Their colors depend on the type of gas involved!

2.5-hour Northern Lights chase

English guide (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)

Hot blueberry juice

Hunting Northern Lights with a bus

Pick up & drop-off

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated pick-up location in Rovaniemi and board a comfortable bus for your Northern Lights chase. As you set off, your guide provides an introduction to the aurora borealis and the night’s planned route.

What to expect

Chasing the Northern Lights

Journey deep into the Lapland wilderness, far from city lights, to increase your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights in all their glory. Your guide selects the best locations based on real-time weather and aurora activity, maximizing the likelihood of a sighting. Once at the viewing spot, step out to admire the sky as the vibrant green, purple, and blue hues of the auroras dance above.

Exploring with a guide

Your knowledgeable guide shares insights about the science and legends behind the Northern Lights, enhancing your appreciation of this natural wonder. They also assist with capturing stunning photographs to help you preserve the moment.

Extras

Transfers

Enjoy a hassle-free round-trip bus transfer from Rovaniemi, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey to the best viewing locations.

Wrapping up

After an unforgettable night of aurora hunting, relax on the return journey to Rovaniemi, where you’ll be dropped off at your original meeting point.

What's not allowed

Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 2 years(infants).

Additional information

Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed as they are subject to weather conditions and solar activity

The bus will be arranged subject to the group size condition accordingly.

Please arrive at the meeting location 5 to 10 minutes before the designated meeting time. (Nordic Unique Travels Office)

At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place on weekdays and Saturdays

At least 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sundays and public holidays.

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by adults paying the full price.

Experience may be canceled or rescheduled if the group size is smaller than 2 persons.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Nordic Unique Travels.

Address: Maakuntakatu 29, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland.

Landmark: In front of Rosso restaurant.

Get directions to the meeting point