Rovaniemi Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour, Unlimited Mileage
From €69.50 per person (21 Oct 2026) · €139 per person from 11 Nov
This is a 6-hour bus chase or an 8-hour small-group chase (max 8) with no distance limit and a full refund if the guide's camera captures no aurora. From November it costs €139 per person by bus or €199 in the small group; the €69.50 "from" price is an October rate.
- 1 ★ 4.65 from 4,456 reviews on GetYourGuide
- 2 Bus option 6 hours, small group (max 8) 8 hours
- 3 €139 / €199 per person on 11 Nov and 17 Feb
- 4 Refund counts camera captures, even faint aurora
- 5 Minimum 2 participants per departure
- 6 5 languages: English, Chinese, Finnish, French, German
Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour, Unlimited Mileage: Fast Facts
- Duration
- 6 hours (bus) · 8 hours (small group); listing says typically 6–10 hours
- Group size
- Small-group option max 8; bus size not stated
- Distance
- Unlimited time and mileage, crossing borders if needed
- Guarantee
- 100% money-back if no aurora is captured by the camera
- Start
- Bus: city-center office, Valtakatu 26 · Small group: pickup
- Minimum
- 2 participants, else reschedule or full refund
- Age
- Not for babies under 1 or people over 95
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026.
How a Night on the Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour Runs
- 1 Same day — go or no-go The operator watches weather and solar forecasts; if conditions are extremely unfavorable the tour does not start and you get a full refund. The listing gives no fixed start time.
- 2 Start Bus guests meet at the city-center office at Valtakatu 26; the small-group option uses pickup from your accommodation in Rovaniemi.
- 3 The chase There is no mileage cap, so the van can keep driving, across the border if needed, until it finds clear sky.
- 4 Stops Hot drinks and light snacks are served; the guide shoots DSLR photos of the group under the sky.
- 5 Return The bus option is listed at 6 hours, the small group at 8 hours; the listing warns nights typically run 6–10 hours. The listing names no stops in advance — the route depends on the cloud map that night. For how chase tours pick direction, see aurora hunting in Rovaniemi.
The listing names no stops in advance — the route depends on the cloud map that night. For how chase tours pick direction, see aurora hunting in Rovaniemi.
What the Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour Includes
Included
- 100% money-back guarantee (camera-based)
- Unlimited time and mileage
- Professional DSLR photos
- Thermal overalls
- Certified, first-aid-trained guide
- 4×4 vans
Not included or not listed
- Refund for an aurora that is faint to the eye but on camera
- A fixed start time or fixed route
- A meal — hot drinks and light snacks only
- Boots are not listed (the twin tour lists them)
- Wheelchair access
- Hotel pickup on the bus option (meets at the office)
Need to know what to wear on top of the overalls? Our best-time guide covers monthly temperatures.
Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour, Unlimited Mileage: Option Prices by Date
Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026. Prices per person, 1 adult. The small group costs €60 more per person in winter and adds about 2 hours plus pickup; the operator itself recommends it "for greater flexibility". Compare more tiers on our price page.
Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour or Its Twin Listing — And Other Alternatives
Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Source: GetYourGuide listing "from" prices, checked 6 Oct 2026 — October rates, not winter quotes.
Good to Know Before the Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour
- The listing states that any aurora captured by camera counts as a sighting, including faint or stationary ones not clearly visible to the eye. Read what "guaranteed" really means.
- Minimum 2 participants: if not met, you choose a new date or a full refund.
- Aurora may look brighter in photos than to the naked eye — the listing says so.
- Languages: English, Chinese, Finnish, French, German.
- Not suitable for wheelchair users, visually impaired people, babies under 1 and people over 95.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour Ratings and Field Notes
Source: GetYourGuide subratings, checked 6 Oct 2026.
“My first aurora finally arrived! After two cloudy nights in Tromsø, I decided to book an aurora tour in Rovaniemi—and it was absolutely worth it.”
“The tour guide Marie is very friendly and knowledgeable. She helped out everyone in the tour.”
“Amazing experience, guide Gabriel led an incredible tour”
Should You Book the Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour, Unlimited Mileage?
Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour, Unlimited Mileage FAQ
It costs €139 per person by bus or €199 per person in the small group (max 8) on 11 Nov 2026 and 17 Feb 2027. The €69.50 "from" price on the listing applied to 21 Oct 2026, when the small group was €139.30. Prices were checked on GetYourGuide on 6 Oct 2026 and can change. Check dates.
Yes, the listing promises unlimited time and mileage, "crossing borders if needed", which in practice means Sweden when Finland is cloudy. It does not promise they will cross every night — the guide decides by the forecast. Expect 6 hours on the bus option and 8 on the small group, with the listing warning of 6–10 hours. More on routes in our aurora hunting guide.
You get a 100% refund if the guide's camera captures no aurora. The catch: any aurora on camera counts as success, including faint or stationary arcs you may barely see with your eyes. If the forecast is extremely poor the tour is canceled before it starts, also with a full refund. See how guarantees compare.
The quickest check is the rating and the address: this one is ★ 4.65 with 4,456 reviews and meets at Valtakatu 26; the twin is ★ 4.84 with 2,634 reviews and meets at Koskikatu 22. The twin also sells a private option and charges €209 for its small group versus €199 here. Read the twin's review.
For most winter nights, yes, if pickup and 2 extra hours matter to you: €199 versus €139 buys a group of max 8, pickup from your accommodation and an 8-hour window. The operator itself recommends the small group for better chances. If budget comes first, the bus option keeps the same refund rule. See options.
Yes, thermal overalls are included in the listing. Boots are not mentioned, so bring warm winter boots, a hat and gloves. Rovaniemi averages around −10 to −12 °C in January and February, and you stand outside at each stop. Our best-time guide lists monthly temperatures.
The listing gives no fixed start time; it depends on the weather and solar forecast checked on the day. Bus guests meet at the city-center office at Valtakatu 26, and small-group guests are picked up in Rovaniemi. Most aurora activity in Finland happens between about 9 pm and 1 am, so expect a late night. Check dates.
Yes, from age 1: the listing excludes only babies under 1 year and people over 95. It is not suitable for wheelchair users or visually impaired people. With 6–10 hour nights, families with young children may prefer a shorter evening — see the family options on our price page.