Hunting Northern Lights by Snowmobiles - Saariselkä
Overview
Experience the thrill of snowmobiling through Lapland after dark on a nighttime safari across snowy forests and gentle fell landscapes. Following easy trails beneath the Arctic sky, you’ll ride far from artificial lights into remote wilderness — ideal conditions for Northern Lights searching.
Feel the excitement of driving through silent, snow-covered scenery where frosted trees open into wide sky-viewing areas. The combination of adventure, Arctic silence, and riding beneath the stars makes this a truly unforgettable experience. While the Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed, the remote location offers excellent opportunities when conditions are favorable.
During the journey, we stop at a carefully selected forest location to light a fire and enjoy light snacks. Warm up, relax, and hear your guide share stories about the Northern Lights and life in the Arctic.
What's Included
- Winter adventure gear and helmet
- Organizer's liability insurance
- Hot drinks and light snacks by open fire
- Guidance services
- Approx. 2 h snowmobile driving
- Transportation
- Ivalo transfer available for an additional fee
Meeting and Pickup
Kelotie 1
99800 Saariselkä, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
- Valid driving license needed for the driver, bring it with you.
- In November, if there is not enough snow, we will use ATVs instead of snowmobiles.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-57914P72
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Winter adventure gear and helmet.
- Organizer's liability insurance.
- Hot drinks and light snacks by open fire.
- Guidance services.
- Approx. 2 h snowmobile driving.
- Transportation.
- Ivalo transfer available for an additional fee.
The minimum age to participate is 4. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hunting Northern Lights by Snowmobiles - Saariselkä is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hunting Northern Lights by Snowmobiles – Saariselkä 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
- Winter adventure gear and helmet
- Organizer's liability insurance
- Hot drinks and light snacks by open fire
- Guidance services
- Approx. 2 h snowmobile driving
- Transportation
- Ivalo transfer available for an additional fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
- Valid driving license needed for the driver, bring it with you.
- In November, if there is not enough snow, we will use ATVs instead of snowmobiles.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
