Rovaniemi Northern Lights Hunt
Pickup in Rovaniemi. We leave the city lights behind and chase clear skies.
- Pickup
- Rovaniemi (20 km radius)
- Duration
- 4–10 h (usually 5–6 h)
- Season
- Late Aug – early Apr
- Photos
- Included
Hotel pickup in Levi, then out into the dark Kittilä wilderness to hunt the aurora where the sky is clearest.
Levi is one of the best bases in Finnish Lapland for seeing the northern lights. The problem is not the aurora — it is the light from the ski slopes and the clouds that roll in from the fells. On our Levi northern lights tour we pick you up from your accommodation and drive away from the resort to where the sky is dark and clear.
This is northern lights hunting the way we believe it should be done: we check the cloud cover and the aurora forecast, choose the direction for the night and keep an eye on the sky the whole time. Because we also work in Ylläs, we know the whole area between the two fells.
Levi has plenty of daytime winter activities — skiing, huskies, reindeer and snowmobiles. When the sun goes down, join the one Levi safari that happens under the stars: the aurora hunt. Staying in Rovaniemi instead? See our Rovaniemi northern lights tour.
from 199 € per person
Prefer to message us? Book via WhatsApp — pay after the tour, only when the aurora has been seen.
“We booked the Riisitunturi hike and an Aurora tour with Eelis. His expertise and passion were incredible. He showed us the best spots and we saw the most magical Northern Lights.”
“Our guide was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He made sure we were comfortable and had the best chance of seeing the lights. The whole tour was seamless and the aurora display was breathtaking.”
“Eelis is a perfect guide for those who really want to spot the Aurora. Nice and above all reckless, he takes you to the top of the world to get to your destination. Our research in a short time has led us to see a bright, intense, large and long-lasting Aurora. He is the best hunter of the city. Thank you so much Eelis”
“We joined the tour for an aurora hunt that crossed into Sweden. The dedication to find clear skies was amazing. It was a long night but completely worth it for the stunning views we got.”
Hunting the Northern Lights with Faith
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
Every photo here was taken on our own tours in Finnish Lapland — real guests, real nights.
Yes — Levi is about 140 km north of the Arctic Circle, well inside the aurora zone. The resort itself is brightly lit, so the best way to see the aurora is to get a few kilometres away from the slopes and the village. That is exactly what our northern lights tour from Levi does.
We pick up from accommodation in the Levi area. Tell us where you are staying when you book and we will confirm the pickup point and time.
It is the same northern lights hunt, and guests from Ylläs and Levi may share the evening. The difference is only where we pick you up. Because Ylläs and Levi are close to each other, we can drive towards whichever side has the clearer sky.
The northern lights season in Levi runs from late August to early April. Autumn, before the ski season, often has mild nights and dark skies; mid-winter has the longest darkness; March combines strong aurora activity with more daylight for other activities.
Levi has skiing, husky and reindeer safaris, snowmobiling and more. For the night-time, we focus on what we love most: hunting the northern lights.
Pickup in Rovaniemi. We leave the city lights behind and chase clear skies.
A day trip from Rovaniemi to the snow-crowned trees of Riisitunturi National Park.