The 7 Best Saariselka Northern Lights Tours

1.Aurora Hunting Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 325 reviews · 3 hours · from $163Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ivan, Mikke, Eugene, or Pavel for a three-hour Aurora hunt from Saariselkä. Your driver follows the weather, clouds, and solar activity rather than waiting at one fixed spot. Warm drinks, snacks, and professional camera photos are included.

“Mikke was a fantastic guide. He was punctual, very knowledgeable and helpful, and a very careful driver. He searched for the best place to see the aurora, and gave a brief explanation about the phenomenon, the folk legends and a bit of the culture of the Sami people. He helped us with the pics, and sent us a link to download the pics he took. Great tour, highly recommended.”

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2.Northern Lights Hunt Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 5 hours · from $199

Drive a snowmobile through snowy forests after dark, then stop at a hut for sausages, snacks, and hot drinks by the fire. Guides such as David, Marco, and Sam are praised for patient instruction and careful cold-weather support. Aurora is never guaranteed, but the remote viewing spot gives you a strong chance.

“It’s an amazing experience! Thanks for our tour guide!”

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3.Auroras Northern Lights in Saariselka

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 176 reviews · 5 hours · from $175

Spend five hours chasing the aurora around Saariselkä with an English-speaking guide such as Christina, Linda, or Franzi. You’ll ride to a dark viewing site, warm up in a hut, cook barbecue snacks, hear Lappish stories, and get photo help. Aurora sightings and picture delivery depend on nature and conditions.

“Song was a great guide. She picked from our Chalet & dropped back. She drew us few kilometers from city for pitch dark area where she showed us the Northern Lights. We were lucky to spot with just 5% chance to see as per the App. The BBQ area & the viewing spot were combined, hence did not feel much cold. Overall she was kind & good guide. Unfortunately as per the tour some pictures should have taken but the guide did not. It’s a value for money trip & hence I recommend it.”

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4.Northern Lights & Reindeer Sledding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 140 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $222

Meet your guide at Lapponia Tours in Saariselkä, pull on thermal clothing, and ride a reindeer sleigh through the quiet forest to a campfire stop. Feed the reindeer, hear about Sámi traditions, and watch the sky for the Aurora Borealis. Guides may include Visa, Nilla, Ansee, or Eemeli.

“A once in a lifetime experience was made extra special with the Aurora's putting on a spectacular show. The campfire, local stories and sharing of personal stories with the group was wonderful. Our guide was fantastic, knwledgeable and very entertaining. The sleigh ride was magical, on a cold evening, my heart was warmed.”

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5.Aurora Photo Tour by Car with Transfer & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $135Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at your Saariselkä accommodation, then drive toward clearer skies and likely aurora viewing spots. You’ll receive warm clothing, hot drinks, gingerbread cookies, photography tips, and an online gallery of tour photos. The lights are never guaranteed.

“geen NL is overmacht, maar 1 uur in de auto naar russische grens en weer terug, zonder drankje en niets fotografisch, vind ik nog geen 1 € waard. chauffeur was alle spullen vergeten geloof ik. je zou verwachten iets compensatie. te krijgen, maar ook dat niet helaas.”

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6.Saariselkä,Kakslauttanen: Aurora Hunting & Photography Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Ride a comfortable Mercedes minibus from Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, or Kiilopää with an English or Finnish-speaking aurora guide. The 3 to 4 hour tour searches beyond village lights for clear skies, with public aurora photos included.

“Great guide - he was very friendly and kind - also he made sure we had fun - and that we had a successful night of aurora hunting!”

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7.Aurora Photography Tour 3 HOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $167Top rated

Join Arctic Timetravels for a three-hour Aurora hunt from Saariselkä. Your English-speaking guide follows weather and cloud forecasts, drives to at least three dark locations, serves hot drinks, and helps with night photography. Pickup is available within 15 km, with groups capped at 20.

“Our guides Eugene and Lena were very nice and knowledgeable. Although we didn’t manage to see the lights (due to the entire Lapland being covered in clouds ) it was still a fun excursion into the woods, with a fire, and checking out one of the non frozen rivers in Lapland.”

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