INARI GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Moonlit Trails and Dancing Skies: Snowshoeing for the Northern Lights in Inari
A guided, 2.5-hour snowshoe walk from Wilderness Hotel Kieppi that pairs a peaceful winter hike with campfire stories and hot drinks while you wait for the Aurora.
Moonlit Trails and Dancing Skies: Snowshoeing for the Northern Lights in Inari.
Set beneath the moon and the Northern Lights, this guided snowshoe walk moves through a quiet winter landscape around Inari. Along the way a friendly guide shares stories about Finnish nature and wildlife; the group pauses at a campfire to warm up and sip hot drinks while waiting for the Auroras to appear.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A winter wilderness framed by moonlight and Aurora
The route threads through a serene snowbound landscape in Inari, offering open views of the skies where the Northern Lights can appear overhead.
Stories of Finnish nature and wildlife
A friendly guide accompanies the walk, sharing informative and engaging stories about the local environment as the group moves at a relaxed pace.
Campfire warmth while you watch for the Auroras
The outing includes a stop at a campfire where participants warm up, enjoy hot drinks, and wait together for the Northern Lights to appear.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
You’re fitted with snowshoes and poles if needed, then step out into a quiet, moonlit terrain for a calm, guided walk. Conversation and storytelling from the guide punctuate the trek; later the group huddles at a campfire to warm up and sip hot drinks while scanning the sky for the Northern Lights.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided outing lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Meet at Activity Bookings Saariselkä for departure and equipment distribution.
Snowshoes and poles are provided by the operator if you prefer to use them; hot drinks are served at the campfire.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Aurora Snowshoeing outing?
The guided experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Where do we meet before the walk?
The meeting point is Activity Bookings Saariselkä.
Are snowshoes and poles provided?
Yes — participants are equipped with snowshoes and poles if they prefer.
What will we do on the walk?
The guide leads a peaceful snowshoe walk through the winter landscape, shares stories about Finnish nature and wildlife, and the group stops at a campfire to warm up and enjoy hot drinks while waiting for the Northern Lights.
What is the pace of the outing?
The walk is conducted at a relaxed pace appropriate for exploring the surroundings and listening to the guide's stories.
Will there be a campfire and hot drinks?
Yes — the itinerary includes warming by a campfire and enjoying hot drinks while awaiting the Auroras.