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Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back Guarantee & Free Photos
A 5 to 8 h northern lights tour from Rovaniemi by Experience Tours Lapland, shared with up to 47 travellers. From 113 USD per person, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 56 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back is a 5 to 8 h aurora tour from Rovaniemi, shared with up to 47 travellers, run by Experience Tours Lapland. It costs from 113 USD per person and is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 56 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Rovaniemi and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Hunt the northern lights from Rovaniemi with a local guide who chases clear skies instead of driving to a fixed viewpoint — backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if the aurora doesn't appear, plus free professional photos of you under the lights.
Each afternoon we read the cloud cover and solar forecast, then decide where to drive that night. Some nights the aurora is 20 minutes away; some nights we drive three hours to find a gap in the clouds. That is why our tours run 5–8 hours, not a fixed three.
Two ways to travel: Small Group (max 19) in a minibus with hotel pickup, or Group Bus Tour (max 47) by heated coach from central Rovaniemi.
Your guide photographs you under the aurora with professional gear and sends you the images free — no watermark, no upsell.
Dress warmly: winter clothing is not included (rental available in town). Hot drinks are served; no meal is included.
Family-run, from Rovaniemi. Our guides drive these roads all year and know where the clear skies sit.
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Local English-speaking guide who tracks the aurora forecast in real time
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi (Small Group option)
- 100% money-back guarantee if we do not see the northern lights
- Professional northern lights photos of you, delivered free after the tour
- Heated minibus or coach, with a route planned from live cloud and solar data
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Winter clothing (thermal overall, snow boots, mittens) - rental available in Rovaniemi city centre
- Meals and snacks (hot drinks are included)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- Departure. Small Group travellers are picked up from their accommodation in Rovaniemi, Bus Tour travellers meet in the city centre. Before we set off, your guide goes through the night's cloud cover and aurora forecast and explains where we are heading and why. At the end of the night you are dropped back at the same place. (60 min)
- The aurora chase itself. Your guide reads live cloud cover, solar activity and road conditions and drives toward the clearest sky: sometimes 20 minutes from Rovaniemi, sometimes far past the Arctic Circle. We stop at dark viewing spots away from city lights, serve hot drinks, and your guide photographs you under the northern lights with professional camera gear. The photos are sent to you free af (240 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 47 travellers
- Hotel pickup included for everyone
- Guide languages: English, Finnish
- Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
- Operator: Experience Tours Lapland
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
5Aurora over Rovaniemi tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Finland page has the Kp Rovaniemi needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 10:47 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 11:59 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).
6Other northern lights tours in Rovaniemi
Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage4.9 · 2,599 reviews · 8 hfrom 159 USD
Rovaniemi: 100% Money-Back Guarantee Aurora Tour + Free Photos4.9 · 893 reviews · 4 to 6 hfrom 159 USD
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt Max 8 + Pro Photos & 100% Refund4.9 · 883 reviews · 4 to 12 hfrom 228 USD| Rating | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 3 | 48 |
| 4 stars | 0 | 2 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 1 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 | 2 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 5528354P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back in Rovaniemi cost?
From 113 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 Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back in Rovaniemi last?
5 to 8 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 Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back in Rovaniemi private or shared?
It is shared with up to 47 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 Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back in Rovaniemi?
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 Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back need to see the northern lights from Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi needs Kp 2 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Rovaniemi is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back in Rovaniemi?
Experience Tours Lapland, 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 5528354P1, 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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