Where to Go: the 14 Best Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris in Finland

1.Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,108 reviews · 4 hours · from $163Our pick

Take a late-night snowmobile ride from Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, sharing a machine with another adult. Guides such as Arto, Lauri, Selina, and Tamam lead you through snowy forests and toward open lakes, with a campfire stop for hot juice and cookies. A driving license is required, and children ride in a covered sled.

“Amazing, the guides were really helpful, the overalls and boots were lovely and warm and really helped with the -20 degree temperature! The snowmobile ride was really fun and we were lucky enough to see the Nothern Lights as well. All round it was great fun and we'd definitely recommend it!”

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2.Snowmobile Northern Lights Hunting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 610 reviews · 3 hours · from $187

Ride a snowmobile through Levi’s dark Lappish forests for three hours while guides such as Carlos, Kevin, and Matias search for clear aurora views. You share a snowmobile with one other adult, stop at a hut for warm juice and sometimes sausages, and can bring children on a blanket-covered sledge. The aurora is never guaranteed.

“Great activity, great guides and driving was lots of fun”

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3.Northern Lights Hunt Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 5 hours · from $199

Drive a snowmobile through Inari’s dark forests and fields, then stop at a hut for sausages, snacks, and hot drinks by the fire. Guides such as David, Marco, and Sam are praised for careful instruction and cold-weather care. Aurora sightings are not guaranteed, but the open northern sky gives you a strong chance on clear nights.

“We had an excellent time with Jay, our guide. It was really great, thank you so much!!!”

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4.Northern Lights Snowmobile Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 183 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $69Best value

Meet near Subway, across from Rosso, then head into the Arctic night by snowmobile. You will share a machine with another adult, wear provided overalls and boots, and spend about an hour riding while your English-speaking guide explains the Northern Lights. Sightings depend on weather and solar activity.

“This was a fun experience, no lights were visible but the guides were exceedingly polite and informative”

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5.Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari and Campfire Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $218

Join a three-hour evening safari from Levi with hotel pickup, winter gear, a guide, and a snowmobile ride through Arctic forests. Stop for grilled sausages and hot tea by a campfire while watching for the Northern Lights. Guides such as Lukas and Jere have helped with driving and camera settings. Children can ride in a guide-pulled sled.

“Even though it was foggy and icy, we had a lot of fun and the overalls kept us warm. Lukas was a great Guide and we had a good time.”

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6.Levi Northern lights by snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $191

Ride a shared snowmobile through Levi’s moonlit forests for about three hours, stopping at dark viewing spots in search of the aurora. Pickup, winter clothing, helmets, and an English-speaking guide are included. Children ride in a covered sledge, while adults need a valid Class B driving license to drive.

“This was such an amazing experience! We had so much fun - after an exciting drive into the forest, we stopped to look for the Northern lights, followed by food over an open fire, before another exhilarating ride back to base. So much fun, amazing value, and awesome staff! We loved it!”

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7.Search for Northern Lights Snowmobiling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $199

You’ll spend about 90 minutes driving a snowmobile through snowy forests outside Rovaniemi after dark. An English-speaking guide leads a safety briefing and the ride, with two adults sharing each machine. Warm clothing, transport, and equipment are included. A single-rider snowmobile costs extra, and northern lights sightings are never guaranteed.

“Ruben was an amazing guide! We had a great time! Such a fun adventure!”

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8.Northern Lights Snowmobile Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $191

From Rovaniemi, ride a two-person snowmobile into the dark Finnish countryside, stop for hot snacks by a campfire, and watch the sky for auroras. Hotel pickup, winter gear, and equipment are included. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid license. A solo-rider upgrade is available, but confirm it when booking.

“Pre cooked sausages for campfire would have been better and a toilet facility but otherwise a good experience.”

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9.Searching Aurora with Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $187

Ride a snowmobile into Lapland’s dark forests and open Arctic country with an English-speaking guide. Two adults share one machine and can switch at the break. Thermal clothing, helmets, hotel pickup, hot drinks, and biscuits are included. Guides such as Martha and Jesús have earned strong praise, but the Aurora remains weather-dependent.

“Jesús was an excellent guide, the activity was awesome thanks to him ! Thank you very much”

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10.Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $199

Meet your English-speaking guide at Levi Tourist Information Centre, gear up in thermal clothing, and ride into the snowy forest after dark. Two adults share one snowmobile, while children ride in a guide-pulled sled. The 3-hour outing includes a fire stop with sausages and hot juice, but Northern Lights are never guaranteed.

“Un guide au top ! La route empruntée était très mauvaise pour faire de la moto. Impossible de sortir de la route pour profiter pleinement de la moto neige. Pas d aurores pendant la ballade.”

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11.Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $187

You’ll ride two people per snowmobile through Ylläs’s snowy forests with a Finnish or English-speaking local guide. Transfers, winter gear, insurance, berry juice, and Lapland-made Gold Bar chocolate are included. The aurora is never guaranteed, but the night ride remains the main event.

“Heel goed. Leuke rit alleen jammer dat we het noorderlicht niet zagen. Kers op de taart was de overheerlijke chocolade!!”

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12.Northern Lights Family-Friendly Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $181

Ride through snowy forests near Rovaniemi while adults share a snowmobile and children sit in a guide-pulled sleigh. The three-hour evening trip includes thermal clothing, hot drinks, sweet snacks, and a small group of no more than eight. Guides such as Sandra and Alessia have led warm, family-focused outings, but Northern Lights sightings depend on the weather.

“Ci ha accompagnati Alessia, guida esperta e molto accogliente. Ho viaggiato con mio figlio di 7 anni e ci siamo trovati benissimo. Se necessario vengono fornite tute termiche, scarponi e coperta. A circa metà percorso ci siamo fermati nel cuore della foresta lappone per una piccola pausa barbecue. Bella esperienza, da fare senza l'aspettativa di vedere l'aurora boreale (noi purtroppo non l'abbiamo vista perché era nuvoloso)”

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13.Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $218

You’ll spend about four hours riding snowmobiles through snowy Taiga forest beyond the Arctic Circle, stopping for views, Aurora checks, hot drinks, and a campfire snack. English-speaking guides such as Rosana, Michal, and Carlos have made this tour personal and flexible. Two adults share one snowmobile unless you pay the €60 single-riding supplement.

“Michal was een hele vriendelijke en gedreven gids, die probeerde er ondanks de slechte omstandigheden (dooi en weinig sneeuwval) toch het beste van te maken. We hebben echt een leuke tour gehad. van onze zoon en man had het wel iets harder gemogen, maar je zit in een groep. Echt een aanrader!”

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14.Kilpisjärvi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $159Top rated

Ride a snowmobile through snowy Lapland to a quiet tundra lake with a Finnish or English-speaking guide. You can drive alone, share a snowmobile, or ride in a sleigh. At the lake, enjoy a hot drink and pastry by a campfire while your guide takes photos. The small group is limited to two participants.

“We had an amazing time with our small group and wonderful guide Pekba. Definitely recommend.”

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