Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back Guarantee & Free Photos
Overview
Hunt the northern lights from Rovaniemi with a local guide who chases clear skies instead of driving to a fixed viewpoint — backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if the aurora doesn't appear, plus free professional photos of you under the lights.
Each afternoon we read the cloud cover and solar forecast, then decide where to drive that night. Some nights the aurora is 20 minutes away; some nights we drive three hours to find a gap in the clouds. That is why our tours run 5–8 hours, not a fixed three.
Two ways to travel: Small Group (max 19) in a minibus with hotel pickup, or Group Bus Tour (max 47) by heated coach from central Rovaniemi.
Your guide photographs you under the aurora with professional gear and sends you the images free — no watermark, no upsell.
Dress warmly: winter clothing is not included (rental available in town). Hot drinks are served; no meal is included.
Family-run, from Rovaniemi. Our guides drive these roads all year and know where the clear skies sit.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi (Small Group option)
- 100% money-back guarantee if we do not see the northern lights
- Professional northern lights photos of you, delivered free after the tour
- Heated minibus or coach, with a route planned from live cloud and solar data
- Local English-speaking guide who tracks the aurora forecast in real time
- Winter clothing (thermal overall, snow boots, mittens) - rental available in Rovaniemi city centre
- Meals and snacks (hot drinks are included)
Meeting and Pickup
Small Group Tour: we pick you up from your accommodation in Rovaniemi. Pickup times are always confirmed separately on the day of the tour, by 3 PM at the latest.Bus Tour: departure is from the bus stop next to Pub Uitto at Korkalonkatu 23, Rovaniemi, at the time shown on your ticket. We confirm the exact departure time by 1 PM on the day of the tour.If the weather is too poor to run the tour, we cancel and inform you by around noon on the same day.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 52 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi (Small Group option).
- 100% money-back guarantee if we do not see the northern lights.
- Professional northern lights photos of you, delivered free after the tour.
- Heated minibus or coach, with a route planned from live cloud and solar data.
- Local English-speaking guide who tracks the aurora forecast in real time.
- Winter clothing (thermal overall, snow boots, mittens) - rental available in Rovaniemi city centre.
- Meals and snacks (hot drinks are included).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back Guarantee & Free Photos is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Money-Back Guarantee & Free Photos will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi (Small Group option)
- 100% money-back guarantee if we do not see the northern lights
- Professional northern lights photos of you, delivered free after the tour
- Heated minibus or coach, with a route planned from live cloud and solar data
- Local English-speaking guide who tracks the aurora forecast in real time
- Winter clothing (thermal overall, snow boots, mittens) - rental available in Rovaniemi city centre
- Meals and snacks (hot drinks are included)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers
