Lapland Northern Lights Tours & Aurora Adventures

Nature's most spectacular light show

Dancing in Lapland’s dark winter skies, the Northern Lights are pure magic. Our family Northern Lights tours make aurora hunting unforgettable, giving you the best chance to see them shimmer above the snow. Family Lapland Northern Lights tour watching the aurora in the sky

Available with

Santa's Magic Santa's Aurora 2 night trip 3 night trip

Duration

2 hours

Pricing

from £105 per adult. from £75 per child (4 to 11 years).

From gentle coach trips to thrilling snowmobile rides and cosy husky safaris, our Lapland Northern Lights tours let your family go aurora hunting in the way that suits you best, a perfect addition to your Santa’s Magic or Santa’s Aurora short break.

Lapland Northern Lights tour by snowmobile

This Lapland Northern Lights tour is double the fun because you get to hunt for the aurora while gliding across the snow on an exciting snowmobile ride.

  • You'll start from Saariselka, zooming over to spotting areas with your guide, who might take you to multiple locations for the best viewing position. 
  • Grown-ups can share a snowmobile or drive individually (this costs extra), while the kids cosy up in a special sled pulled behind the guide's snowmobile. 
Santa's Magic - duration and pricing

The duration of the experience is 2 hours (1 hour ride time). Adults single driver from £179. Adults sharing from £115. Child from £85

Santa's Aurora - duration and pricing

The duration of the experience is 2 hours (1.5 hour ride time). Adults single driver from £145. Adults sharing from £105. Child from £75.

northern lights in the forest

Lapland Northern Lights tour by coach or minibus

You’ll hop in a coach or minibus for this relaxed Lapland Northern Lights tour. Our trusted local driver will take you to their favourite viewing spots, as far from artificial lights as possible.

Santa's Aurora - duration and pricing

Available only on our Santa’s Aurora experience. The duration of the experience is 2 hours and prices are £69 per adult (12+) and £52 per child (3-11). 

Lapland Northern Lights husky safari

Spend more time with our huskies on an evening Lapland Northern Lights husky safari in search of the aurora borealis. This adventure is for up to two adults to share.

  • We'll pick you up from your hotel and take you to the husky farm to learn how to drive the sled and command the huskies. 
  • A grown-up will drive and control the brake, while two people can fit in the sled. There's a chance to stop for yummy hot berry juice, where the grown-ups can swap driving if they would like to.
  • You'll get all the clothing, equipment and information you need for a super fun time. 
Santa's Aurora - duration and pricing

Available only on our Santa’s Aurora experience. The duration of the experience is 2.5 hours. Adults (12+) from £181 and child (2-11) from £120.

northern lights in the trees

How to book Northern Lights Adventures

Book at the same time as your holiday, after you've booked via 'Manage Your Booking' or call us.

On our two night trips, Northern lights adventures, if pre-booked will usually take place on the first evening. 

Explore more of our magical adventures

  • Skiing in Lapland

Skiing

3 hours

Available with

Santa's Magic Santa's Aurora 3 night trip
from £85 per adult. from £70 per child (7 to 16 years). from £40 per child (6 years and under).
Find out more
  • Huskies waiting to start a Lapland husky sledding ride

Husky Sledding

2 hours

Available with

Santa's Magic 2 night trip 3 night trip
from £159 per adult. from £118 per child (2 to 11 years).
Find out more

No one knows how to make Christmas more magical

The Complete Lapland Package

Flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, a fun-filled activity trip and snowsuits are all included.

Snow Guarantee

Seeing Lapland in the snow is all part of the experience, so if we decide that there’s not enough snow, you can change your travel dates, within the same season, or get a full refund.

The Perfect Location

A remote spot in the far north of Finland, 200km above the Arctic Circle. Saariselkä has around 200 days a year with snow, which often starts falling in October.

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Santas Laplnd FeeFo star rating
3 sleeps till christmas 
  • Snow guarantee
  • ABTA/ATOL protected
  • Experts in Lapland for over 20 years
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