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Oct 10, 2026

Northern Lights Sleigh Ride in Rovaniemi: how our tour works

Many of our guests want to go out looking for the Northern Lights, but do not want to drive a snowmobile themselves, or are travelling with children who are too young to drive. That is exactly who we built the Northern Lights Tour Sleigh Ride for: you sit in a sleigh, one of our guides drives the snowmobile that pulls it, and together we head out of Rovaniemi into the dark forest.

This article explains how the evening runs from pick-up to drop-off, what is and is not included, and the rules we apply for safety. Everything here comes from the tour’s own product page, so it is what you will actually get when you book with us.

In short: our Northern Lights Tour Sleigh Ride costs from 109 € per person and lasts 4 hours. It starts at 19:00 and you are back in Rovaniemi city centre at around 23:00. A guide-driven snowmobile pulls the sleigh for roughly 1–1.5 hours into our own land at Kuoksa Wilderness Park, where a campfire in a teepee, local snacks and hot drinks are waiting. Pick-up within 10 km of the city centre, winter clothing and an English-speaking guide are included.

At a glance

• From: 109 €
• Experience type: Northern Lights tour
• Duration: 4 hours
• Difficulty: Very Easy
• Book in Advance: Cut off: 4 hours before start time
• Included: Snowmobiling Equipments (Sleigh pulled by snowmobile, a Helmet, and a pair of Balaclavas); A Tour Guide in English (other languages available on request: (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German & Finnish. PLEASE NOTE LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR OTHER LANGUAGES) If another language is required. Please send us an email or WhatsApp after booking.); Winter clothing (Adult & Child size), overalls, boots, gloves; Local Snacks & Drinks by the campfire in Teepee; Information about Northern Lights; Pick-ups and drop-offs are included in the price in 10 km radius from Rovaniemi city center; Photos taken with your own device; Air conditioned car
• Cancellation: Free cancellation 24 hours before the activity. We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled less than 24 hours before the activity.
• Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible

How the evening starts: pick-up in Rovaniemi

The tour begins at 19:00. We collect you from your accommodation if it is within 10 km of Rovaniemi city centre; this transfer is included in the price. The meeting and starting point is Postikatu 1, 96100 Rovaniemi, and our list of regular pick-up points includes Postmaster Hotel, Aurora Hill Resort, Rovaniemi Airport, the bus station, Santa Claus Holiday Village and most city hotels. Custom pick-ups are possible on request; just tell us your address while booking.

Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your pick-up time. The transfer itself is outside the 4-hour activity time, so we suggest keeping 15–30 minutes free before and after the tour.

Dressing for the Arctic: the gear we lend you

You do not need to own proper Arctic clothing to join. We provide winter clothing in adult and child sizes: overalls, boots and gloves. For the sleigh ride itself you also get a helmet and a pair of balaclavas.

What we do suggest is wearing your own warm base layers underneath, such as wool or thermal clothing. Our sleigh is cosy and warm, but you will be outdoors for much of the evening, and Lapland winter nights can be very cold.

The sleigh ride to Kuoksa Wilderness Park

From Rovaniemi it takes about 30 minutes to reach the activity location. The sleigh is pulled by a snowmobile driven by one of our guides, so you can simply sit back, keep warm and watch the snowy forest go by. Our sleigh holds up to 16 people.

The sleigh ride lasts approximately 1–1.5 hours and covers several kilometres into the Arctic wilderness, away from city lights. We head to Kuoksa Wilderness Park, which is on our family’s private land. Our family has lived in connection with the lands of Kuoksa for four generations, and its peace and darkness are what make it a good place to watch the sky.

At the teepee: campfire, snacks and the night sky

At our spot in the forest a campfire is burning inside a teepee. Here you warm up with local snacks and hot drinks, such as hot blueberry juice while your guide tells you about the Northern Lights: what they are, why they appear and what to look for in the sky.

When the sky is clear and the aurora is active, you step out of the teepee to watch it. Photos are taken with your own device, so bring a phone or camera with a charged battery. If you would like to understand the science before the trip, our guide How are auroras formed? is a good place to start.

We need to be honest about one thing: the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and we cannot guarantee a sighting, because it depends on the weather and on solar activity. What we can promise is a dark location away from city light, a warm fire and a guide who knows the sky.

Exactly what is included, and what is not

According to the product page, the price includes:

• Snowmobiling equipment: a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile, a helmet and a pair of balaclavas
• A tour guide in English (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German and Finnish on request, with limited availability; send us an email or WhatsApp after booking)
• Winter clothing in adult and child sizes: overalls, boots, gloves
• Local snacks and drinks by the campfire in the teepee
• Information about the Northern Lights
• Pick-up and drop-off within a 10 km radius of Rovaniemi city centre
• Transport in an air-conditioned car

Not included: professional photos (you take your own), and pick-ups from further than 10 km, which you should ask us about. You do not drive a snowmobile yourself on this tour.

Who this tour suits, and when to choose another of ours

The sleigh ride is rated very easy and there is no maximum age, so it suits families, grandparents and anyone who simply wants to be driven into the forest in comfort. The recommended minimum age is 3 years, because winter conditions can be too harsh for infants.

Book this if you want the forest, the campfire and the chance of auroras without driving yourself, or if you have children who are too young for a snowmobile.

Choose another tour if you want to drive: our Northern Lights Tour Snowmobile Driving (from 149 €, 4 hours) includes about one hour of driving time, for drivers aged 18 or over with a driving licence. If you want the shortest and simplest evening, our Northern Lights Tour At The Campfire (from 99 €, 3 hours) takes you by car to our viewing spot without the sleigh ride. You can see all our tours on the activities in Rovaniemi page.

The small print, quoted from the product page

• At least 2 people are required for the tour to take place on weekdays and Saturdays; at least 4 people on Sundays and public holidays.
• The tour may be cancelled or rescheduled if the group is smaller than 2 people.
• Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by adults paying the full price. Infants must not sit on laps.
• The tour may be cancelled or rescheduled in extreme weather. The temperature limit is -35°C; for small children the limit is -25°C for safety reasons.
• Bookings close 4 hours before the start time.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel less than 24 hours before, we charge a 100% cancellation fee.
• The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

If your date is already closed or sold out, or you are booking for a larger group, contact us and we will try to arrange a departure for you.

Combining the sleigh ride with your stay

Because pick-up is included within 10 km of the city centre, the sleigh ride is an easy evening to add to a stay at our own hotels. Postmaster Hotel is right in the heart of Rovaniemi, next to the railway and bus station, and Aurora Hill Resort, about 10 minutes from the city centre, is the highest located resort in Rovaniemi, with glass-roofed cabins for watching the sky from bed. Both are on our pick-up list.

You can also pair an evening aurora tour with a daytime activity at Kuoksa, such as meeting our huskies or reindeer. For timing and season, read our overview Northern Lights season 2026–2027 in Rovaniemi; the booking calendar below shows which dates are open.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the Northern Lights sleigh ride start and finish?

The activity starts at 19:00 and lasts 4 hours, so you are back in Rovaniemi city centre at around 23:00. The transfer is outside the activity time, so keep 15–30 minutes free before and after.

Who drives the snowmobile that pulls the sleigh?

One of our guides drives the snowmobile. You ride in the sleigh, so no driving licence is needed.

How many people fit in the sleigh?

Our sleigh accommodates up to 16 people.

Where does the tour go?

We take you to Kuoksa Wilderness Park, our private land away from city lights. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the activity location, and the sleigh ride itself lasts approximately 1–1.5 hours.

Are the Northern Lights guaranteed?

No. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and depend on the weather and solar activity, so we cannot guarantee a sighting. We do our best to give you the best possible experience.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The recommended minimum age is 3 years. Children under 13 must be accompanied by adults paying the full price, and infants must not sit on laps. For small children the temperature limit is -25°C.

Can I cancel my booking?

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the activity. Cancellations less than 24 hours before are charged 100%.

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