Search For The Northern Lights In Lapland

Nature's most spectacular light show

Dancing in the beautiful dark skies, the magic of this natural phenomenon has to be seen to be believed. Northern lights in Lapland

Available with

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

Duration

2 hours

Pricing

from £105 per adult. from £79 per child (4 to 11 years).

Search for the Northern Lights by snowmobile

It's double the fun because you get to hunt for the Northern Lights while gliding across the snow on an exciting snowmobile ride. Your guide knows all the best spots to share with you.

  • 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) and prices are £105 per adult (12+), £79 per child (4-11) and £165 for a solo driver.

Santa's Aurora - duration and pricing

The duration of the experience is 2 hours (1.5 hour ride time) and prices are £120 per adult (12+), £81 per child (4-11) and £185 for solo driver.

northern lights in the forest

Search for the Northern Lights by car

You'll hop in a coach or minibus for this adventure. Our trusted local driver will take you to their favourite viewing spots away from as many 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 £67 per adult (12+) and £50 per child (3-11). 

Search for the Northern Lights by husky

Spend more time with our huskies on a 15km sled ride in search of the aurora borealis (that's the fancy name for it).

  • 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 and prices are £169 per adult (12+) and £115 per child (2-11).

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 £69 per adult. from £59 per child (7 to 16 years). from £35 per child (6 years and under).
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Husky Rides

2 hours

Available with

Santa's Magic 2 night trip 3 night trip
from £145 per adult. from £109 per child (2 to 11 years).
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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 among the snowy trees of Saariselkä.

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