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15 Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris Worth Flying For

28 tours  ·  from $69 a head

A snowmobile takes you out onto a frozen lake no road reaches, then the engines go off and the silence is the point. These 15 cover Lapland and Swedish Lapland, priced per driver, with licence and passenger rules made plain.

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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Abisko: Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles - The first 15 minutes: safety before speed
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Abisko: Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

6.Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Ride a snowmobile or follow your guide in a sled through Abisko Valley, Abisko National Park, the mountains, or frozen Lake Torneträsk. Guides such as Jacob, Fabio, Amanda, and Edward adjust the route to the weather, stopping for aurora views, photos, snow play, and warm drinks. You can drive if you are 18 or older with a valid EU license.

“Everything was perfect. Great service. Optimal conditions for watching the aurora.”

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Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner - Learning to drive before the forest route
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Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

7.Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

From Kiruna, you collect winter gear, ride a minivan to the forest, and learn to handle a snowmobile before crossing snowy trails, frozen lakes, and the Torne River. The evening ends in a forest hut with reindeer souvas, cloudberry dessert, and a hot drink. Guides such as Saran, Paul, Claudia, and Lukas are praised for safety and care.

“The tour was great, we saw a lot of the Northern Lights and our guides were so great! They stopped a few extra times for us because the lights were so strong, and they were generally just very accommodating. I brought my children along and my smaller ones couldn’t handle the cold, so the guides helped us get them and my husband back to our hotel while also helping my oldest son and me rejoin the tour so he wouldn’t miss the lights, and they did all of this without holding up everyone else on the tour AND they were super nice and kind about it all. And when the…”

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Kiruna: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Transfer - Snowmobile tracks through the dark forest
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Kiruna: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Transfer

8.Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $188

Ride a snowmobile beside the Torne River and into Kiruna’s quiet forests on this three-hour evening tour. Your English-speaking guide provides winter gear, shares Sami culture and northern lights lore, then serves coffee or tea with a sandwich in a warm tent. Guides have included Dennis, John, and Danny. A car licence is required to drive.

“Great! Danny our guide was very helpful and great to talk to. The winter gear was super warm, snowmobile in good condition. We felt safe and well cared for.”

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

9.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

10.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

11.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

12.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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From Alta: Northern Lights Night Adventure By Snowmobile - Riding the old postal road toward Beskardes
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From Alta: Northern Lights Night Adventure By Snowmobile

13.Northern Lights Night Adventure By Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 4 hours · from $278

Meet Æventyr at Canyon Hotell in central Alta for a four-hour night ride toward Beskardes on Finnmarksvidda. You will learn to drive a snowmobile, follow a guide in convoy, change places with your passenger, and stop for coffee, tea, and snacks. Guides such as Roger and John are praised for patient instruction and careful checks in the cold.

“Fantastic experience. We were well looked after, guides always asking if we were warm enough and okay. No lights unfortunately but that did not detract from the experience! Would absolutely recommend!”

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Kiruna: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour - How the Northern Lights search works
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Kiruna: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour

14.Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $132Top rated

You’ll drive your own snowmobile through snowy forests and across quiet Arctic routes near Kiruna and Poikkijärvi. Guides such as Henrik, Daniel, and Sony explain local traditions, search for good aurora viewpoints, and serve a warm drink during a wilderness pause. A Category B license is required to drive. Sled seating is available instead.

“Henrik, the guide was friendly and helpful, Driving The snowmobile was an excellent expierence it self by the forest and the frozen river. Lucky for us we could see the auroras and enjoy them with a nice sweet local tea”

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Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views - Riding Toward Mt. Ednamvarri
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Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views

15.Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 5 hours · from $330

Spend five Arctic hours with Adventure Lapland, starting with a firelit two-course dinner at Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge. Then share an easy-to-handle snowmobile with a partner and ride smooth trails toward Mt. Ednamvarri for 360-degree views. Guides including Fabio, Clémentine, and Thomas have led recent tours, with photos included.

“activité parfaite . les deux guides, clémentine et l'autre guide italien étaient juste parfait . la nourriture était excellente, la motoneige de qualité et avec une bonne durée , et les aurores étaient au rendez-vous. ne passez pas à côté de cette super activité !!!! a ne pas manquer .”

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Kiruna: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Dinner - The Torne River and silent forests
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