Rovaniemi Guaranteed Aurora Hunt with Local Guides and Photos
From €59.95 per person (21 Oct 2026) · €119 per person from 11 Nov
Of the three big guaranteed chases we price-checked for winter, this one is the cheapest: €119 per person on a bus of up to 54 guests, €169–189 in a small group of max 8, or €1,790 per group private. You get a full refund if no aurora is captured on camera, and the guides cross into Sweden if needed.
- 1 ★ 4.84 from 1,329 reviews on GetYourGuide
- 2 Bus €119 · small group €189 (Nov) / €169 (Feb)
- 3 Private €1,790 per group
- 4 Departure usually 18:00–21:00
- 5 1–3 local guides, photos in 2–3 days
- 6 Minimum age 6
Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Guaranteed Aurora Hunt with Local Guides: Fast Facts
- Duration
- Bus approx. 3–8 hours (listed 6) · small group approx. 4–10 hours (listed 8)
- Group size
- Bus up to 54 · small group max 8 · private your group
- Distance
- No fixed route; crosses into Sweden if needed
- Guarantee
- Full refund if no aurora is captured on camera
- Departure
- Usually 18:00–21:00, by forecast
- Start
- Bus: Korkalonkatu 25 · small group: pickup within 10 km of the center · private: pickup (radius not stated)
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026.
How a Night on the Guaranteed Aurora Hunt Runs
- 1 Days before The operator suggests contacting them a few days ahead for forecast advice; the tour runs only in favorable weather.
- 2 18:00–21:00 — departure The exact time depends on the forecast and space weather. Bus guests meet at Korkalonkatu 25, in front of Pub Uitto; small-group guests are picked up within 10 km of the center, and private guests are picked up too.
- 3 The chase 1–3 local guides follow clear sky with no fixed route, crossing into Sweden if needed.
- 4 Stops Hot drinks and light snacks; the guides take professional photos.
- 5 Return The bus runs approx. 3–8 hours, the small group approx. 4–10 hours.
- 6 2–3 days later Professional photos are delivered. Routes and chase styles are compared on our aurora hunting page.
Routes and chase styles are compared on our aurora hunting page.
What the Guaranteed Aurora Hunt with Local Guides Includes
Included
- 1–3 local guides
- Professional photos (2–3 days)
- Hot drinks and light snacks
- Transportation
- Pickup: within 10 km (small group); private option also picks up
Not included or not listed
- Winter overalls or boots — not listed, bring your own
- Hotel pickup on the bus option
- A meal
- Refund for a faint aurora that shows on camera
- Children under 6
Without overalls, dress for the cold: our best-time guide gives monthly temperatures.
Guaranteed Aurora Hunt with Local Guides: Option Prices by Date
Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026. Bus and small group per person, private per group. The small group is €50–70 more per person than the bus in winter, and €20 cheaper on 17 Feb than on 11 Nov. That buys pickup, max 8 guests instead of 54, and a longer window. Private hunts are compared on our private tours page.
Guaranteed Aurora Hunt vs Other Guaranteed Chases
Source: GetYourGuide listing "from" prices, checked 6 Oct 2026 — October rates, not winter quotes. Against its closest rival, the Northern Lights Guaranteed Tour with 100% Refund, this hunt has the same ★ 4.84 and identical subratings but costs €20 less by bus and €20–40 less in the small group in winter.
Good to Know Before the Guaranteed Aurora Hunt
- A full refund applies if no aurora is captured on camera — a faint one on camera counts as success. Read what "guaranteed" means.
- The bus carries up to 54 guests; if you want quiet, take the small group (max 8).
- Winter clothing is not in the includes — bring your own Arctic-grade layers and boots.
- Small-group pickup covers accommodation within 10 km of the city center only.
- Languages: English, Finnish, Spanish.
- Not suitable for children under 6.
Guaranteed Aurora Hunt Ratings and Field Notes
Source: GetYourGuide subratings, checked 6 Oct 2026.
“lovely trip! they drove into sweden to get us our views and took so many pictures till the clouds came in!”
“Our guide Roni was incredibly dedicated and took us to several different locations, and we were able to see the Northern Lights from all of them.”
“The guide could use the time during bus ride fir some information about aurora or any local knowledge / myth.”
Should You Book the Guaranteed Aurora Hunt with Local Guides?
Guaranteed Aurora Hunt with Local Guides FAQ
From November it costs €119 per person on the bus, €189 (11 Nov) or €169 (17 Feb) per person in the small group, and €1,790 per group private. In October it is 33–50% less: €59.95, €113.40 and €1,074 on 21 Oct 2026. Prices were checked on GetYourGuide on 6 Oct 2026. Check dates.
You get a full refund if no aurora is captured on camera. Any aurora the camera captures counts as success, even if it is faint to the naked eye. The tour also runs only in favorable weather, so poor nights are called off before departure. All guarantee types are compared in our guarantee guide.
The bus option carries up to 54 guests, while the small-group option is capped at 8. The bus departs from Korkalonkatu 25, in front of Pub Uitto; the small group picks you up within 10 km of the center. If a crowd puts you off, the small group costs €50–70 more per person in winter. See options.
Departure is usually between 18:00 and 21:00, depending on the forecast and space weather. The bus lasts approx. 3–8 hours and the small group approx. 4–10 hours. Most auroras in Finland appear between about 9 pm and 1 am, so expect to return late. Night timing is covered on our best-time page.
Yes, if needed: the listing says the guides cross the border into Sweden when that is where the clear sky is. A May 2026 reviewer confirms their group drove into Sweden. It is not every night — the route follows the cloud forecast. Chase distances are compared on our aurora hunting page.
No, winter clothing is not in the listing's includes — only transport, guides, photos, hot drinks and light snacks. Rovaniemi averages around −10 to −12 °C in January and February. If you have no Arctic gear, a tour that hands out overalls and boots, like the Northern Lights Guaranteed Tour, may suit you better.
Children from age 6 can join; the listing says it is not suitable for children under 6. With nights of 3–10 hours, a shorter family evening may suit younger kids better. Family options and prices are on our price page.
Professional photos are delivered within 2–3 days of the tour. The 1–3 local guides take them at the stops, so you don't need your own camera to come home with a shot of the sky. If you want to shoot yourself, start with a 5–15 second exposure at ISO 800–3200; our aurora hunting guide explains more. Check dates.