Snowmobile Safari to Search for the Northern Lights
Price from
159 €
Photo: Séverin Viennot
Price from
159 €
115 € / Child
Experience the magic of arctic nature during the night time, following the trails away from the city lights with just the snowmobiles headlights and moon illuminating the way ahead!
During a small break around the campfire, you can grill a snack, enjoy a hot drink and listen to your guides’ stories about the northern lights. With favorable weather conditions and a pinch of luck, you may even get to witness this magical phenomenon with your own eyes.
Please note: The northern lights are a natural occurrence, which activity, vibrancy of color cannot be guaranteed on the evening of the tour. The tour date can be moved free of charge once no less than 4 hours before the departure (depending on availability, excl. group reservations). Please contact [email protected] by 16.00 on the original date. We recommend having an early dinner in the hotel before the departure.
The price is per person and each snowmobile has two seats, which means each snowmobile will have 2 persons and there will be stops along the way to swap drivers so everyone gets the chance to drive as long as they have a valid driver’s license. If you wish to drive a snowmobile alone, you may purchase a single driving supplement upon check out.
Additional information for individual travellers
Find our full terms and conditions including cancellation policy here.
All tours listed are for a minimum of 2 persons paying a full (adult) price, unless mentioned otherwise.
PRICE INCLUDE
- The prices include all described activities, services and equipment.
- Some of the products include in winter season a thermal overall, boots, gloves and woolen socks, in snowmobile safaris also helmet and balaclava. This is mentioned in product info.
- Please note: in winter time you always need to have winter outfit for all programs.
GUIDANCE
- Guidance is in English, other languages are available on request basis with a possible supplement of 39 € per hour through Monday to Saturday and 55 € per hour on Sundays or bank holidays.
SNOWMOBILE TOURS:
- The driver of a snowmobile has to be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license – A1, T, A or B category (please check that it is valid in Finland). For all snowmobile tours we ask you to take your driving license with you. Also a copy or photo is suitable.
- Please note that it is strictly prohibited to drive a snowmobile under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- The starting point for the safari is stated in the booking confirmation.
- The snowmobile driver is held liable for any damages caused to the snowmobile. The driver is held liable for a flat rate of 900 € per person in case of an accident. For our shorter snowmobile tours (up to 3 hours duration) it is possible for the driver to purchase an insurance from Wild Nordic for 15 € per person (subject to change as advised by Wild Nordic), which reduces the maximum liability to 150 € per person.
- Teenagers must be at least 140cm to sit on a snowmobile paying adult price. Children will be sitting on a sleigh pulled by the guide snowmobile if the type of tour allows it.
- Sleigh rides are not recommended for children younger than 3 years old.
NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS:
- Northern lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or the colour on the evening of the tour.
- Northern lights flight: you need to bring with you your passport and voucher to present, if requested, to your guide.
HIKING BASED ACTIVITIES:
- For hiking based activities a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
ROVANIEMI
- All safaris start and end at Wild Nordic Safari Center office (Joulupukintie 1) located next to Santa Claus Village. The starting point for the safari is stated in the booking confirmation.
- Most of the tours include a transfer from the meeting points in the central area of Rovaniemi. Customers shall wait for their pick-up at the given meeting time and point notified by Wild Nordic. All the pick-up times are subject to a 15-minute difference depending on the other participants joining the tours.
- For the tours ending at the Wild Nordic Safari Center, located next to the Santa Claus Village, you can always skip the return transfer if you wish to visit Santa Claus.
LEVI
- All safaris start and end at in the centre of Levi at the given meeting point of the tour. The starting point and time for the safari is stated in the booking confirmation.
If you have additional questions, please check our FAQ page – it gives a quick overview about the questions we are asked most frequently. If you can’t find your answer there, feel free to contact us!
The operator reserves the right to make alterations to the programs, price, duration or form of transportation without prior warning. This is also applied to changes in programs due to weather conditions.
Details
Guaranteed departures
1.12. – 14.3.
Daily at 19.00
15.3-31.3
Daily at 20:00
Including
- Pick-up/drop-off transfer from main accommodations in the area of central Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village and Arctic Treehouse Hotel
- Transfer from the Vaattunki Wilderness Resort and Apukka Resort with an extra fee (25€ per person)
- Use of thermal clothing during the safari (thermal overall, boots, gloves, woolen socks, a scarf and helmets)
- Short stops throughout the tour to take photos of the beautiful scenery
- A longer break with grilled sausages on open fire and stories about the northern lights
- Guidance is in English, other languages on request
- Children’s price is per child sitting on a sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile.
