Ten Ways to Experience
Lapland in Winter

La experiencia

Nuestro tour estrella usa datos de meteorología espacial en tiempo real, monitoreo del índice KP y nuestro conocimiento experto de la naturaleza de Kuusamo para encontrar el lugar perfecto de observación. Seguimos la nubosidad en un radio de 150 km y conducimos hacia cielos despejados, nada de sentarse a esperar en un único punto.

Nuestros guías ofrecen asesoría fotográfica práctica: apertura, ISO, velocidad de obturación, enfoque. Te irás con las habilidades y las fotos.

Qué incluye

• Recogida y regreso al hotel
• Asesoría fotográfica de auroras profesional
• Trípode disponible bajo petición
• Garantía de reubicación gratuita: si no se ve aurora, tu próximo tour es gratis

Notas importantes

Edad mínima 8 años. Tours cada noche de septiembre a marzo, con salida entre las 20:00 y las 21:30 según la oscuridad de la temporada. La ubicación exacta se decide esa misma noche según el clima y el pronóstico de auroras.

La experiencia

A classic northern lights hunt through the Kuusamo wilderness. We follow the aurora and cloud forecast on the night and drive to the darkest, clearest skies to give you the best possible chance of seeing the lights — away from town glow, out where the sky is at its brightest.

Warm drinks by the fire while we wait and watch, with your guide explaining what causes the aurora and how to read the night sky.

Qué incluye

• Recogida y regreso al hotel
• Expert local aurora guide
• Hot drinks and campfire
• Tips on photographing the northern lights with your own camera or phone

Notas importantes

The aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed — this is a hunting tour, so sightings depend on weather and solar activity. For a free-rebook sighting guarantee, see our Guaranteed Aurora Hunting Photography Tour. Runs nightly September–March.

La experiencia

Conducirás tu propio tiro de 4 a 6 huskies siberianos por el bosque finlandés silencioso y nevado. No hay nada como el sonido de los huskies entusiasmados tirando de ti por un paisaje invernal iluminado por la luna: una experiencia ártica inolvidable.

Qué incluye

• Recogida y regreso al hotel
• Sesión informativa del equipo de huskies e instrucciones de seguridad
• Safari de huskies de 10–12 km por senderos del bosque
• Guía experto durante todo el recorrido

Notas importantes

Todos los niveles bienvenidos. Edad mínima 7 años para conducir; los más pequeños van con el guía. Tours de diciembre a marzo (temporada de nieve).

La experiencia

Sigue a nuestro guía por pistas heladas en una moto de nieve moderna, llegando a rincones remotos del interior de Kuusamo totalmente inaccesibles en coche. La combinación de velocidad, aire frío y vasta naturaleza silenciosa es estimulante.

Qué incluye

• Recogida y regreso al hotel
• Sesión de seguridad y conducción
• Safari en moto de nieve de 20–40 km (la ruta varía según la nieve)
• Guía experto durante todo el recorrido

Notas importantes

Se requiere carnet de conducir válido para conducir solo; los acompañantes pueden ir de pasajeros sin carnet. Edad mínima 18 años para conducir, 8 para pasajeros. Tours de diciembre a marzo.

La experiencia

El más sereno de nuestros tours: un suave trineo de renos se desliza por el bosque hasta un lávvu finlandés tradicional (tipi). Dentro arde un fuego. Te calientas junto a él y luego sales a buscar la aurora en el despejado cielo del norte.

Qué incluye

• Recogida y regreso al hotel
• Paseo en trineo de renos por el bosque
• Lávvu finlandés tradicional con fogata
• Guía experto durante todo el recorrido

Notas importantes

Apto para todas las edades, incluidos niños pequeños. Sin edad mínima. El tour más popular para familias y recién casados. De diciembre a marzo. No se requiere bañador para la sauna (tráelo si lo prefieres).

La experiencia

Get equipped at the safari office, then drive to Juuma in Oulanka National Park. Strap on snowshoes and walk through snow-covered forest to the beautiful Myllykoski rapids, crossing the hanging bridge above the running water. Pause for hot chocolate and pastries by an old mill before heading back. A gentle 4–5km route through some of Finland's most photogenic winter scenery.

Qué incluye

• Transfer by car to Juuma, Oulanka National Park
• Guided snowshoe walk to Myllykoski rapids
• Expert local guide throughout

Notas importantes

A daytime activity — suitable for most fitness levels. Pickup available from Ruka & Kuusamo or as a day trip from Rovaniemi. Dress warmly; bring a camera. Runs during the winter season. This is a nature tour and is not covered by the aurora rebook guarantee.

La experiencia

A guided winter adventure from Rovaniemi through the snowy wilderness of Finnish Lapland to Ruka. Ride the world's northernmost roller coaster — a 767m track that winds through snowy hills at up to 40 km/h with stunning views. You control the speed yourself with a brake lever, so it's gentle for younger kids and a full thrill for everyone else. The day also includes a scenic drive through frozen forests and a guided walk along safe winter trails to learn about the area's geology and nature.

Qué incluye

• Scenic transfer from Rovaniemi through Lapland
• Ruka Coaster ride (self-controlled speed)
• Guided winter nature & geology walk
• Local guide throughout

Notas importantes

A family-friendly daytime activity departing from Rovaniemi. Suitable for all ages — riders control their own speed. Runs during the winter season. This activity is not covered by the aurora rebook guarantee.

La experiencia

Ranua Wildlife Park is the northernmost zoo in the world and home to around 50 Arctic and northern species — about 150 animals in total — including Finland's only polar bears. Wander the 3km forest boardwalk past brown bears, lynx, wolverine, Arctic fox, musk ox, reindeer and snowy owls, all living in spacious, natural enclosures. We handle the round-trip drive so you can simply enjoy the day.

Qué incluye

• Return transfers from your Ruka, Kuusamo or Rovaniemi accommodation
• Ranua Wildlife Park entrance ticket
• Free time to walk the full 3km animal trail (1.5–2 hours)
• English-speaking driver-guide

Notas importantes

A family-friendly daytime trip suitable for all ages. Dress warmly for the outdoor walk; the park has a café and restaurant on site. Approx. 1 hour drive from Rovaniemi and around 1¼ hours from Ruka/Kuusamo. Not an aurora tour — no rebook guarantee applies.

La experiencia

Step across the official Arctic Circle line at Santa Claus Village, the famous home of Father Christmas just north of Rovaniemi. Meet Santa in person (free — photos available to purchase), send a card from Santa's Main Post Office with its special Arctic Circle postmark, collect your Arctic Circle crossing certificate, and browse the Lapland craft and souvenir shops. We take care of the transport from your hotel.

Qué incluye

• Return hotel pickup & drop-off
• Free time to explore Santa Claus Village
• Arctic Circle crossing & the chance to meet Santa Claus
• English-speaking driver-guide

Notas importantes

Hotel pickup included from Rovaniemi; also available as a longer day trip from Ruka & Kuusamo. Meeting Santa is free; official photos and extra activities (huskies, reindeer, SantaPark) are payable on site. Runs year-round.

La experiencia

This is aurora hunting without compromise, starting from Rovaniemi. There's no fixed route, no mileage limit and no time cap — your guide reads real-time cloud cover and solar-wind data and drives wherever the clear skies are, whether that's 50km or 400km away. If we don't see the northern lights, you get your money back. A small group of max 8 in a comfortable 4×4 van, with a professional photographer capturing you under the lights.

Qué incluye

• Pickup & drop-off within 10km of Rovaniemi city centre
• Unlimited mileage & time — we chase until we find them
• 100% money-back guarantee if no aurora is seen
• Professional photos (unlimited, included free)
• Thermal winter clothing, hot drinks & snacks

Notas importantes

Departs from Rovaniemi. Duration varies night to night with the weather and aurora activity. Warm clothing provided; just bring base layers and a sense of adventure. Runs through the aurora season (roughly late August–early April).

La experiencia

A comfortable, private door-to-door transfer across Finnish Lapland in a modern minibus (Mercedes Vito, VW Caravelle or similar) for up to 8 passengers. We connect Rovaniemi with Saariselkä (~260km) and Ivalo (~240km) in around 4 hours, with a comfort stop along the way. The vehicle is yours alone — no sharing, your own schedule — running in either direction.

Qué incluye

• Private vehicle for your group (up to 8 people)
• Door-to-door pickup & drop-off (hotel, airport or cabin)
• Professional, English-speaking driver
• Luggage space & one comfort stop en route

Notas importantes

Priced per vehicle, not per person — ideal for families and groups. Available Rovaniemi → Saariselkä/Ivalo and the return leg Saariselkä/Ivalo → Rovaniemi. Airport pickups welcome; share your flight details when booking. Child seats available on request.