8 Small-Group Northern Lights Tours in Finland Worth a Cold Night

1.Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,515 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Leave Rovaniemi with an English-speaking Aurora guide and a maximum of eight people. You may visit up to three sites, from frozen lakes to dark forest roads, while your guide checks the clouds and forecast. Warm clothing, boots, campfire food, hot chocolate, and professional photos are included.

“We loved the tour and our guide, Rossana, was fantastic! She took us to less crowded places to try to see the Northern Lights, and we were successful! She was a great guide and we would definitely book her tour again!”

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2.Northern Lights Small Group Money-Back Guarantee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 439 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Chase the aurora across Finnish and Swedish Lapland in a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Emin, Han, and Chevo use cloud and solar data to choose from 100 viewpoints, sometimes driving 120 kilometers each way. Expect a warm van, snacks, berry tea, professional photos, and a late night.

“This experience was great! We really enjoyed the tour guide! He was very friendly & knowledgable about every aspect .”

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3.Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 409 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend 5 to 7 hours chasing the Aurora Borealis around Rovaniemi with a photographer-guide and no more than eight people. Guides such as Natasa, Andi, Juhani, and Leevi adjust the route to the weather, teach night-camera settings, provide warm clothing, and take edited photos of you beneath the sky.

“The Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour with Beyond Arctic was absolutely fantastic! We witnessed the northern lights at their best, and the guide (Juhani) was incredibly knowledgeable about both the lights and Finnish culture. The delicious dinner and the overall experience went above and beyond expectations. Highly recommended!”

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4.Small Group Aurora Hunt-full money back guarantee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 317 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

You’ll spend up to eight hours chasing clear skies and auroras from Rovaniemi in a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Musa, Minhaz, Alex, and Shihab use cloud and solar forecasts, sometimes driving into Sweden. Winter clothing is available on request, and photos are sent after the tour.

“Guide was great, made sure we saw the Northern Lights multiple times! Being with only 8 people (we were group of 5), made it feel like a private tour and we got to avoid all the big crowds and buses. Pictures came through and were great. Would highly recommend doing this tour over a bus. We also were provided with ski jackets, pants and boots which were very helpful.”

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5.Small Group Northern Lights Guaranteed Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $152

Set out from Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide such as Nikita, Alisa, or Rafael, using weather forecasts, cloud tracking, and solar data to find clear skies. This small-group hunt may cross toward Sweden, last several hours, and includes guide-taken Aurora photos. The start time is confirmed by 16:00 on the day.

“The most amazing trip! Could not recommend it more. So knowledgeable and friendly”

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6.Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Leave central Rovaniemi with an Aurora guide and a maximum of seven other participants. Your guide uses weather, cloud, and solar forecasts to choose up to three wilderness viewpoints. Expect a traditional fire, hot drinks, Finnish snacks, winter clothing if needed, and photos sent the next day. Guides may include Atanas, Martina, Amy, or Evie.

“Everything was very well organized. The tour guide was great! We actually saw magnificent northern light! Thank you!”

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7.Guaranteed Northern Lights – Small Group & Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $181

Set out from Rovaniemi at 6 pm with a local guide such as Veeti, Arttu, Romain, or Tino. Your group has no more than eight people per vehicle. Guides track weather and aurora data, drive toward clearer skies, and may cross into Sweden. Expect 4 to 10 hours, warm drinks, cookies, and digital DSLR photos.

“Went solo and had an amazing time! Our tour guide was Vaati and Arto also helped out. They both were so excited and enthusiastic and gave their alll when taking our pictures! Vaati was determined to get us the best show possible and he delivered! I would recommend this 1000 times over!!! Even if we didn't see anything I would recommend and come back because of the customer service alone. 10/10 thank you all!”

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8.Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Meet your guide in Rovaniemi for a 25-minute ride to a frozen lake. After safety instructions, you’ll wear a thermal rescue suit and float in an ice hole beneath the Arctic sky. Warm drinks, cookies, a fire, and a heated cabin follow. Guides may include Victor, Alex, Pedro, or Brandan.

“This was definitely a highlight of our trip. You think you will be freezing, but you arent. It’s so fun to float around in the ice water. Would be incredible if you got to see the Northern Lights. The suit keeps you warm, but I would recommend extra layers in hands and feet. Will make it even better.”

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