SAARISELKÄ AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Aurora Chase by Snowmobile: Nightfall into Saariselkä’s Silent Fells
A focused, 2.5-hour outing that puts you in the driver’s seat of a snowmobile and carries you beyond village lights to hunt for the Northern Lights — this guide lays out what to expect and how the tour runs.
Aurora Chase by Snowmobile: Nightfall into Saariselkä’s Silent Fells.
Under a northern sky, this 2.5-hour Aurora-hunting tour leaves Saariselkä’s village lights behind as you drive your own snowmobile into the fell area. The drive into the wilderness at night—the hush, the cold air, the ache of expectation—frames the stops to lift your gaze to the stars and, if luck favours you, the flowing curtains of the Northern Lights.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Into the Fells, Away from the Lights
The route carries riders into the fell area surrounding Saariselkä, deliberately moving away from village illumination so dark skies can be scanned for auroral activity.
Driver-Operated Snowmobiles
Participants drive their own snowmobiles for the duration, giving a hands-on, kinetic way to explore the night terrain and control pacing during the hunt for clear skies.
Planned Stops to Watch the Sky
The itinerary includes deliberate stops in open locations to admire the stars and scan for auroral displays; while the experience is built around hunting the Northern Lights, their appearance cannot be guaranteed.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
Over roughly two and a half hours you’ll gather at the operator’s meeting point, mount your snowmobile and carve a path into the silent fells. The rhythm alternates between the intimate concentration of driving and the widened stillness of the viewing stops, when engines are cut and the sky takes over. That alternation—motion into silence, the cold bite of night, and the hopeful scanning of northern skies—defines the safari.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who should (and shouldn’t) book this tour.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The total outing runs approximately 2.5 hours.
Departure is from Lapponia Tours at Honkapolku 1.
The driver of the snowmobile is held liable for damages to the vehicle; personal liability (excess) is a maximum of 1,200 € per snowmobile and per accident. Snowmobiles are insured as required by the Finnish Traffic Insurance Act; this insurance covers medical care for injuries arising from accidents.
Trips are subject to change or cancellation depending on weather and snow conditions; the operator reserves the right to alter routing or duration for safety and comfort.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the safari last?
The tour has an approximate duration of 2.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Lapponia Tours at Honkapolku 1.
Is there a minimum age to participate?
Yes — the safari is not suitable for children under 10 years old.
Can pregnant women join the snowmobile tour?
No — pregnant women are not allowed to participate because potential vibration may be harmful.
Are the Northern Lights guaranteed?
No — the operator cannot guarantee the appearance of the Northern Lights; the tour provides opportunities and planned stops to observe them if conditions allow.
Who is liable for damage to the snowmobile?
The driver is held liable for damages caused to the vehicle; the personal liability (excess) is a maximum of 1,200 € per snowmobile and per accident.
What happens if weather conditions change?
The operator reserves the right to change the routing and duration of the excursion or to cancel trips when necessary according to prevailing weather and snow conditions or for participant safety and comfort.