The 15 Best Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Finland

1.Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,569 reviews · 3 hours · from $81Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Rovaniemi and travel into the dark forests for a three-hour Aurora hunt. Guides such as Oscar, Matthias, Lea, and Manpreet have helped with photography, local stories, and campfire cooking. Expect winter clothing, a filling BBQ, and no guarantee of Northern Lights.

“I'm not very good at English, but the guide Mr.Fedelico explained it to me very kindly and in an easy-to-understand way, and the conversation was fun. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the aurora, but I really enjoyed having a barbecue in the magnificent nature reminiscent of the movie Frozen. Luckily, I was able to see a clear shooting star. Thanks to the guides and participants!”

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2.Night Tour in Search of the Aurora with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 390 reviews · 4 hours · from $68Best value

You’ll leave Rovaniemi after 19:30 with a guide such as Daria, searching three dark-sky locations beyond the city lights. Expect short walks, frozen forests, a fireplace BBQ with sausages, pastries, cookies, marshmallows, and hot berry juice. Aurora sightings are never guaranteed, but guides may help with phone settings and take photos for you.

“you will visit 3 places, the first one is near the city but it is the only one where you can have the barbecue. The other places are far from the city and there it is possible to see beautiful aurora”

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3.Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 326 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Travel 10 to 60 miles from Rovaniemi with an English-speaking Aurora photographer, such as Eva, Giselle, or Franco, to find dark skies. Learn camera settings, pose for professional photos, and warm up beside a fire with reindeer sausage, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice.

“The tour was great and well organised, pick-up location is in the city centre which was a 2 minute walk from my apartment. The BBQ included- reindeer sausages or corn and marshmallows and ginger cookies, they also provided hot juice. We had a clear night but the aurora activity was looking low, however we waited and managed to see and capture the northern lights. The photographer did a great job capturing memories for everyone. We definitely stayed longer than advertised which ensured everyone got photos. The price was great, and the tour guides are very friendly thanks to Irene, Simona and Alex. Special thanks to Eva for capturing our memories…”

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4.Northern Lights Tour with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 168 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

From Rovaniemi, you’ll follow the aurora forecast to lakes, rivers, and dark viewing spots beyond town. Guides including Deniz, Denis, and Alex help with phone and camera settings, serve sausages, rice bread, marshmallows, cookies, and hot berry drinks, then move on if clouds spoil the view. The tour lasts four hours and costs $75.

“It was great. Deniz and Alex take really good care of their guests. We were picked up at our home and when we arrived at the first spot (near a river) the fire was already burning and Alex was preparing BBQ for us. A lot of other big tour operators are not nearly as organised and friendly and guest oriented as Deniz and Alex. We did not have to wait long for the northern lights. And when it became cloudy we immediately changed the spot. And also at this spot - we got out of the car and already saw the lights. It was a wonderful experience for me and…”

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5.Santa’s Reindeer and Husky Safari with Aurora BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 7 hours · from $281

Spend the morning with Siberian huskies and Lapland reindeer, then return at night for two Aurora stops and a bonfire BBQ in a traditional Kota. English-speaking guides such as Allen, Lea, Alexander, and Paul handle the driving and explanations. The rides are brief, but hotel pickup, a small group, tea, sausages, and marshmallows are included.

“Lea was an amazing guide and I would recommend anyone trying this experience and be with someone that knows best spots around ! We did not catched the aurora due the clouds but we enjoyed the bbq and the stories from our guide 🥰 would definitely come back ☺️”

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6.Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Spend about 4.5 hours at a traditional lakeside Finnish sauna near Rovaniemi. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and explains the sauna and ice swim, followed by open-fire smoked salmon. Evening departures from late October to mid-March also include a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“We had a great evening! We were very carefully explained the « procedure » for a traditional sauna and how to prepare for the ice bath. It was quite the experience! We were anxious at first but we were very happy to have done it. The meal afterwards was delicious, and we had a very nice chat with the owners. Unfortunately we didn’t see northern lights as the activity was quite low and there were a lot of clouds, but we knew this was only a matter of luck so it didn’t bother us. Highly recommend!”

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7.Northern Lights Chase with BBQ and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Leave Rovaniemi’s city lights for a dark countryside spot with an English-speaking guide, campfire sausages, hot drinks, and Aurora photos. The 3-hour outing includes hotel pickup within 5 km of the city center. You may visit more than one viewing place, but clear skies and luck are still essential.

“It was an unbelievable journey and we were lucky to see the northern lights too”

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8.Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 150 reviews · 4 hours · from $184

Travel from central Rovaniemi to a remote Arctic lake for a Finnish wood-fired sauna, optional ice swim or snow plunge, and a generous smoked-salmon dinner in a cottage. English-speaking guides such as Pedro, Mattia, Victor, and Tanja have hosted the experience. Evening departures from late October to mid-March include a chance to see the northern lights.

“My friends and I truly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this activity. Thank you, Mattei, for being such a wonderful host to us!”

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9.Northern Lights Hunters. Aurora + BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Join Lena, Denis, or Lumi for a three-hour evening hunt near Rovaniemi. Travel by comfortable pickup to two frozen lakes, watch the sky, then warm up beside a campfire with sausages, Finnish rice cakes, berry drink, and marshmallows. Santa Claus Village photos are an optional nighttime stop.

“Amazing activity and a truly unforgettable experience- we went to two locations and saw the lights in full force. The barbecue was a lovely touch, and the hosts were friendly, knowledgable and helpful.”

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10.Santa’s Reindeer & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $289

Spend a full day meeting Lapland reindeer, riding a husky sled, visiting Santa Claus Village, and hunting for the northern lights. Guides such as Rafi, Paul, William, Alexander, and Jade are praised for friendly service and helpful photography. The package includes hotel pickup, berry tea, sausages, marshmallows, and two aurora locations.

“We had a great time with Rafi and Paul as our group’s tour guide/driver. We were a group of 12 and we were all taken cared of, answered all our questions and went above and beyond to help us transport our luggages from hotel to hotel. Unfortunately we did not get to see the Northern Lights but definitely will still recommend this agency. Thanks Rafi and Paul!”

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11.Lake Inari Northern Lights Tour w/ Reindeer & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $194

Travel from Ivalo to Koppelo with a local guide, then ride a reindeer-hide-covered sleigh across frozen Lake Inari. Hosts Tina and Tapio welcome you to their island cottage and teepees for a fire-cooked dinner, hot drinks, and time with friendly reindeer. Northern Lights sightings are possible, never promised.

“Zonder noorderlicht (wat natuurlijk nooit te garanderen is) is deze tocht wat magertjes. Het is vooral een (koude) tocht over het meer in een slee achter een sneeuwscooter gevolgd door een tussenstop in een tipi tent met vuur waarop worstje/soep/brood worden klaargemaakt en waar je de gelegenheid krijgt 2 rendieren te voeren. Daarna nog paar minuten terug met de slee naar de auto die ons terugbracht naar de beginlocatie waar we onze dikke geleende pakken konden inleveren en daarna teruggebracht werden naar ons hotel. Als totaalpakket niet slecht als aanbod, maar in de praktijk zonder noorderlicht heeft het weinig om het lijf.”

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12.Northern lights hunting photo tour with bbq; small groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Rovaniemi around 8:30 p.m. for a three-hour aurora hunt with hotel pickup, countryside viewing spots, campfire sausages, warm drinks, and English-speaking guides such as Aleks, Talvi, and Ramzas. You may move to a second location if the sky changes, and some guides take professional photos, though photo delivery should be confirmed.

“Amazing experience with experienced guides. We waited around the fire until lights came out but had no boredom or inconvenience. We were very lucky to see northern lights and it was a life changing experience.”

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13.PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $323

You’ll be picked up anywhere in Rovaniemi and driven to a forest glass igloo beside a frozen lake. Enjoy a three-course dinner by the fire, then ride easy snow scooters on the ice while your guide checks the sky. Guides such as Andrew, Andrei, and Katja are praised for friendly service, local insight, and thoughtful help with photos.

“We really enjoyed this experience despite the -23C weather! The food was great and the snow mobile round the lake was amazing too. The only downside was the portaloo.”

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14.Northern lights tour to Lake Inari from Ivalo, Reindeers & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $191

From Ivalo, you’ll collect thermal clothing, ride a covered snowmobile-pulled sleigh to frozen Lake Inari, and spend the evening with a local family. Feed reindeer, warm up with berry juice, and eat reindeer or salmon soup in a Lappish teepee while watching the sky for auroras. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“A lovely family company of locals of Inari lake. Very professional organization, I highly recommande this activity..”

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15.PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $322

You’ll leave Rovaniemi by private vehicle for a fire-warmed glass igloo, where hosts such as Katerina, Katia, or Andrew serve a three-course dinner. Afterward, ride snow scooters on a frozen lake and watch the sky for the aurora. Pickup covers any location in Rovaniemi, and the experience lasts about three hours.

“The experience was amazing! Although we weren’t lucky enough to witness the full Aurora Borealis, we did get a glimpse of it, which was still breathtaking. I highly recommend this experience. Everything was fantastic—from the well-organized tour to the knowledgeable guides who made the trip even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was magical, and the journey itself was unforgettable. If you ever get the chance, don’t miss it!”

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