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Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

A 8 h northern lights tour from Rovaniemi by Arctic GM Experiences OY, private for your group. From 1945 USD per person, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 119 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.

Updated on 9 Oct 20263 min read2 Sources

In short

Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour is a 8 h aurora tour from Rovaniemi, private for your group, run by Arctic GM Experiences OY. It costs from 1945 USD per person and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 119 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
  1. What the operator says
  2. What the price covers
  3. Itinerary
  4. Group size, pickup and languages
  5. Aurora over Rovaniemi tonight
  6. Other northern lights tours in Rovaniemi
  7. Frequently asked questions

1What the operator says

This is not a standard Northern Lights tour — it is a fully private Aurora hunt with no fixed route, no time limits, and unlimited mileage. If no Northern Lights are captured by camera at any point during your tour, you will receive a full refund.

Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, combining generations of local knowledge with continuous Aurora and weather tracking.

Your guide adapts the plan throughout the night, with the flexibility to travel long distances and even cross into neighboring countries when conditions require — all to maximize your chances of clear skies.

Supported by real-time updates from Arctic GM’s large team across Lapland, this approach focuses on finding the best possible conditions, rather than following a fixed schedule.

Throughout the experience, your guide acts as your personal photographer, capturing high-quality images of your private night under the Northern Lights.

Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.

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2What the price covers

Included

  • Transfers in brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans
  • Professional guide (first-aid trained) & Professional photography service (DSLR photos)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Northern Lights guaranteed viewing
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Thermal overalls for Arctic conditions
  • Snacks and hot drink
  • Unlimited mileage & time

Not included

  • Tips

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

3Itinerary

  1. Begin your experience with pickup from your accommodation in Rovaniemi and depart in a private vehicle with your dedicated guide. This is a true Northern Lights hunt with no fixed route or time limit. Your guide continuously adapts the plan based on real-time weather and Aurora forecasts, traveling long distances in search of clear skies: including crossing into Sweden when conditions require. (480 min)

4Group size, pickup and languages

  • Private for your group
  • Hotel pickup included for everyone
  • Guide languages: English
  • Booking size: 1 to 8 travellers
  • Operator: Arctic GM Experiences OY
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum Participants: Please note that each group is required to purchase at least 5 tickets. Even if you’re attending with only 1-4 guests, you’ll still need to purchase 5 tickets
  • Any aurora captured by camera counts as a successful sighting, including faint or stationary auroras that may not be clearly visible to the naked eye. The aurora’s intensity, colour, size and duration are not guaranteed.

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.

Aurora probability over Rovaniemi1 %
Kp now4.00
Kp needed2+ 63.6° N geomagnetic
Max Kp 24 h6.00 G2

Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 14:10 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 15:10 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).

6Other northern lights tours in Rovaniemi

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Reviews of Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour by rating
RatingBooking siteTripadvisor
5 stars1113
4 stars03
3 stars00
2 stars00
1 star02

Source: Viator, operator listing 424075P2, checked on 9 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour in Rovaniemi cost?

From 1945 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.

How long does Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour in Rovaniemi last?

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: Private Aurora Tour in Rovaniemi private or shared?

It is private for your group. 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: Private Aurora Tour 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 listing at the time of booking.

What Kp index does Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour 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: Private Aurora Tour in Rovaniemi?

Arctic GM Experiences OY, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.

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Sources

Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.