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From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour to Lake Inari, incl. dinner
A 5 h northern lights tour from Saariselkä by Ivalo Safaris / Lenje Avoin Yhtiö, shared with up to 10 travellers. From 205 USD per person, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 41 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour is a 5 h aurora tour from Saariselkä, shared with up to 10 travellers, run by Ivalo Safaris / Lenje Avoin Yhtiö. It costs from 205 USD per person and is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 41 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Saariselkä and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Go in search of the famous Northern Lights in Finland on this small-group to Lake Inari from Saariselkä.
Wrapped up warm against the cold, travel deep into the Finnish wilderness by sleigh pulled by a snowmobile.
Keep watch on the skies for sightings of the spectacular Northern Lights and — with a little luck — marvel at spectacular views of the evening light show around Lake Inari.
Meet and feed Reindeers with your local guide.
Savor a warming dinner by the campfire in warm teepee and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour — limited to 10 people.
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Pickup and drop-off in central Saariselk
- Local guide
- Dinner
- Meet and feed reindeers
- Warm clothes and shoes
- Snowmobile sleigh ride in Lake Inari
Not included
- Pick up from Kakslauttanen and Kiilopää area.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 10 travellers
- Hotel pickup included for everyone
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 10 travellers
- Operator: Ivalo Safaris / Lenje Avoin Yhtiö
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
4Aurora over Saariselkä tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Finland page has the Kp Saariselkä needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 09:58 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 11:10 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
5Other northern lights tours in Saariselkä
| Rating | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 13 | 17 |
| 4 stars | 3 | 3 |
| 3 stars | 1 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 1 |
| 1 star | 2 | 1 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 28794P3, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour in Saariselkä cost?
From 205 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the Viator listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour in Saariselkä last?
5 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.
Is From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour in Saariselkä private or shared?
It is shared with up to 10 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.
What is the cancellation policy for From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour in Saariselkä?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the Viator listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour need to see the northern lights from Saariselkä?
Saariselkä needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Saariselkä is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour in Saariselkä?
Ivalo Safaris / Lenje Avoin Yhtiö, the operator named on the Viator listing. Reviews shown here combine Viator and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 28794P3, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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