SIRKKA AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Moonlit Throttle: Snowmobile Northern‑Lights Chase Across Sirkka’s Frozen Lakes
A three‑hour guided snowmobile safari from Northern Lights Village Levi that pushes into dark, snow‑covered forest and across frozen lakes to hunt the aurora while warming by a campfire.
Moonlit Throttle: Snowmobile Northern‑Lights Chase Across Sirkka’s Frozen Lakes.
Set out from Sirkka into silent, snow‑laden woods and across open, frozen lakes and swamps to escape light pollution and search for the Northern Lights; the tour combines a tracked, roughly 20 km evening drive with a campfire stop for hot drinks and snacks beneath the stars.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Forest trails and frozen lake runs
The route threads up the slopes of silent conifers and runs over frozen lakes and swamps to place riders in wide, unobstructed skies—ideal conditions for aurora sightings.
Campfire under the stars
A deliberate pause at a campfire provides warmth and an evening snack—berry juice, cookies and marshmallows—so the group can watch and photograph the aurora without nearby light pollution.
New, easy‑to‑use snowmobiles—your own to ride
Participants are guaranteed an individual snowmobile (or a paired single‑traveller option) on relatively modern, user‑friendly machines, with fuel included and guidance in English.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to go
The safari is compact and deliberately nocturnal: after gearing up, the group rides about 20 km—roughly an hour of trail time—through trees and across frozen sheets of water, then gathers around an open fire to warm, sip hot drinks and scan the sky for the first flare of aurora.
THE ROUTE
Forest trails and frozen lake runs
The route threads up the slopes of silent conifers and runs over frozen lakes and swamps to place riders in wide, unobstructed skies—ideal conditions for aurora sightings.
THE MOMENT
Campfire under the stars
A deliberate pause at a campfire provides warmth and an evening snack—berry juice, cookies and marshmallows—so the group can watch and photograph the aurora without nearby light pollution.
THE MACHINES
New, easy‑to‑use snowmobiles—your own to ride
Participants are guaranteed an individual snowmobile (or a paired single‑traveller option) on relatively modern, user‑friendly machines, with fuel included and guidance in English.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full activity is three hours long, with about one hour of driving covering roughly 20 km and the remainder allotted to briefing, a campfire stop and return.
Thermal clothing including overalls, boots and gloves, balaclava and helmet, snowmobile and fuel, guiding in English, warm berry juice, cookies, marshmallows and insurance with a €2,000 self‑liability.
Participants must bring a valid driver’s license if they will operate a snowmobile; alcohol consumption is not permitted before the activity and the operator provides insurance with specified self‑liability.
The activity runs from Sirkka (Lappi, Finland) and is operated by Northern Lights Village Levi; meeting and exact departure details are provided by the operator upon booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Aurora Hunting by Snowmobile trip?
The total activity lasts three hours.
How much driving is there?
Riders cover approximately 20 km of riding, which takes roughly an hour of the itinerary.
Are clothing and safety equipment provided?
Yes — thermal overalls, boots, gloves, balaclava and helmet are provided along with guidance in English and insurance with €2,000 self‑liability.
Can children ride on the snowmobile?
Children under 13 years old and those under 140 cm tall must ride in a sleigh rather than on a snowmobile.
Do I need a driver’s license?
Yes — participants who will operate a snowmobile must have a valid driver’s license with them to join the safari.
Can I drink alcohol before the activity?
No — alcohol consumption is not permitted before participating in this activity.