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Where to Go: the 15 Best Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris in Finland

34 tours  ·  from $69 a head

The 15 best northern lights snowmobile safaris in Finland you can book for this season, with what each costs a head, how many hours you are out and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire - Getting ready at the city office or Santa Claus Village
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

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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Levi: Snowmobile Northern Lights Hunting Trip - Through the Forest Under Moonlight
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Levi: Snowmobile Northern Lights Hunting Trip

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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Inari: Northern Lights Hunt Snowmobile Safari - What happens from pickup to the practice track
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Inari: Northern Lights Hunt Snowmobile Safari

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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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Hunt - What happens before you set off
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Hunt

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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Levi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari and Campfire Picnic - What driving the snowmobile is really like
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Levi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari and Campfire Picnic

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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Levi Northern lights by snowmobile - Sharing a snowmobile, or driving alone
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Levi Northern lights by snowmobile

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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Rovaniemi: Search for Northern Lights Snowmobiling Trip - Starting at Wild Nordic Finland Safari Center
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Rovaniemi: Search for Northern Lights Snowmobiling Trip

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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Northern Lights Snowmobile Hunt - Leaving Rovaniemi after dark
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Northern Lights Snowmobile Hunt

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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From Rovaniemi: Searching Aurora with Snowmobile - What happens during the 3.5-hour outing
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From Rovaniemi: Searching Aurora with Snowmobile

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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Searching Aurora with Snowmobile - Searching for Aurora Near a Remote Lake
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Searching Aurora with Snowmobile

10.Searching Aurora with Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167

You’ll learn to drive a snowmobile, follow a guide through Rovaniemi’s snowy wilderness, and stop near a remote lake to watch the sky. Sunny Safari provides thermal overalls, boots, helmets, and balaclavas. Children under 140 centimeters ride in a sled, while older children ride as passengers.

“We did not quite see the aurora but driving the snowmobile in quiet and dark was quite an experience. Given aurora is not guaranteed, it was nice to have something else to experience.”

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Northern lights safari by snowmobile - Forest routes, airport lights, and changing conditions
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Northern lights safari by snowmobile

11.Northern lights safari by snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $167

You’ll ride two people per snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s snowy forests and lakes, stopping at a fire for hot berry juice, biscuits, and often grilled sausages. Guides such as Thea, Olavi, and Marcus have earned praise for friendly help. A driving license is required, and children can ride in a sledge. The Northern Lights are never guaranteed.

“Des paysages superbes !! Une équipe accueillante ! Et surtout de belles Aurore, boréale!! Top à faire entre amis et en famille”

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Rovaniemi: Drive New 2025 Snowmobiles - Aurora Adventure - Pickup in a leather-seat 2025 four-wheel-drive van
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Rovaniemi: Drive New 2025 Snowmobiles – Aurora Adventure

12.Drive New 2025 Snowmobiles – Aurora Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 44 reviews · 5 hours · from $140

Join Arctic GM for a five-hour evening safari from Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup, new 2025 snowmobiles, private forest and tundra trails, and a guide such as Siiri, Daniel, or Balasz. Two people share each machine and switch drivers halfway. Finish beside a fire with hot drinks and grilled sausages. The Aurora is possible, but never guaranteed.

“• Important point: You should choose this company because it is ranked first in terms of honesty and integrity, exceptional cleanliness, sanitization, value, services, a cooperative manager, friendly manner, helpfulness, a comprehensive team, the latest vehicles and equipment, excellent reception and farewell, and generous hospitality... Thank you from the bottom of my heart ..💙 Naser Alotaibi .. from kuwait.”

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Snowmobile Safari to Search for the Northern Lights - Sharing a snowmobile on the forest tracks
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Snowmobile Safari to Search for the Northern Lights

13.Snowmobile Safari to Search for the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203

Ride a snowmobile through the Finnish wilderness after dark, stopping to scan the sky for the Aurora. You share one snowmobile with another adult unless you pay for a single rider. English guidance, thermal gear, hotel transfers, photos, and a warm drink are included. Guide Ivan has led some departures.

“Ivan thank you so muuuuuch for your kindness ! It was a great tour thanks to you ! 🤩🥰 Magnifique expérience de motoneige qui était une première pour moi, nous n’avons pas eu la chance de voir les aurores boréales mais notre guide a su s’adapter et nous avons fait un petit détour pour rattraper le coup, le jus chaud donné était le meilleur que j’ai bu en Laponie, vraiment excellent, pas de petit feu de camp cette fois, mais ce n’est pas grave, on en garde de merveilleux souvenirs !”

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Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari - Riding across frozen Arctic terrain
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Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari

14.Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $210

You’ll collect winter gear in central Rovaniemi, ride a snowmobile through the Arctic night, and stop at a wooden tepee for fire-cooked snacks, hot drinks, stars, and northern-lights watching. Guides such as Sammy, Emil, Andreas, and Jerry have been praised for their care and trail skills. Expect a small group, shared snowmobiles unless you pay for solo driving, and weather-dependent auroras.

“No pudimos ver auroras, pero nuestro guia Samy hizo que fuera una noche especial. El paisaje increible.”

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3-Hour Snowmobile Safari to Search Northern Lights in Levi - Sharing a snowmobile or paying to ride alone
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3-Hour Snowmobile Safari to Search Northern Lights in Levi

15.3-Hour Snowmobile Safari to Search Northern Lights in Levi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203Top rated

Set out from Levi Tourist Office for about two hours of night snowmobiling through snowy forests. Guides such as Ivan, Marie, Benoit, and Fabian lead the ride, stop at a kota-style fire shelter for sausages, hot berry juice, tea, coffee, and snacks, then return to Levi. Aurora sightings are never guaranteed.

“Wow. What an amazing experience! Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t on our side when we went so we couldn’t see the northern lights by the trip is so so special regardless! 45 minutes driving a snowmobile to this wonderful tent with so much history behind it, sitting around the campfire while the lovely people serve you hot berry juice with a gingerbread biscuit! Not only that we got given sausages to cook and then eat on the fire! Another 45 minutes drive back on the snowmobile taking in the amazing views! The guides were truly truly amazing people! So kind, and so generous! They make sure you are okay before anything,…”

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