Northern Lights Tours · Saariselkä
How to choose
Northern Lights tours in Saariselkä range from 89 € to 2,190 €, with outings lasting from 2.5h to 8h. Outings run from September to March, and across 19 options, the overall rating reaches 4.7/5 across 1,261 reviews. You can choose based on your preferred format and travel style. Photography-focused tours cost between 115 € and 157 € for durations of 3h to 4h, while options that provide photos range from 199 € to 2,190 € for 6h to 8h. For combined adventures featuring snowshoes, reindeer sledding, or snowmobiles, prices span from 89 € to 197 € for outings lasting 2.5h to 4h. Two offers are rated “Everybody welcome”, priced from 115 € to 129 € with durations from 3h to 6h. Private hunts range from 860 € to 2,190 € for 5h to 7h. Note that some tours depart from Muotka or start from Inari. Choose a shorter combined outing if you want an active pursuit, or a longer vehicle-based trip to maximise your tracking time.
19 offers available
Our picks
Saariselkä: Northern Lights Hunting Snowshoe Trip
At 89 €, this 2.5-hour snowshoe outing by Safartica is the lowest-priced hunt on offer.
Saariselkä: Guaranteed Aurora Tour in Small Group & Pictures
This 8-hour small-group trip by Safartica costs 199 € and offers the longest duration available.
Saariselkä: Hunting Northern Lights by Snowmobiles
Spend 4h hunting the aurora by snowmobile with Lapland Welcome for 197 €.
Northern Lights Photo Tour in Saariselkä
Rated Everybody welcome, this 4-hour photography session with Safartica is priced at 115 €.
Frequently asked questions
When can you book Northern Lights tours in Saariselkä?
Outings run from September to March.
How much do Northern Lights excursions cost in Saariselkä?
Prices start at 89 € for a 2.5-hour snowshoe outing and reach up to 2,190 € for an exclusive 7-hour private tour.
What physical fitness level is required?
Two tours are rated “Everybody welcome”, costing between 115 € and 129 € with durations from 3h to 6h.
What languages are available on guided outings?
Safartica and Arctic Timetravels offer tours conducted in English and Finnish.
Do all tours depart directly from Saariselkä?
Most departures are based in Saariselkä, but select excursions are located in Muotka or start from Inari.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11 °C | 21.8 mm | Good |
| February | -10.5 °C | 22.3 mm | Peak |
| March | -7.2 °C | 23.5 mm | Peak |
| April | -1.5 °C | 30.8 mm | Poor |
| May | 3.4 °C | 55 mm | Off season |
| June | 10.8 °C | 69.3 mm | Off season |
| July | 15 °C | 68.1 mm | Off season |
| August | 11.7 °C | 69.9 mm | Poor |
| September | 8.3 °C | 49.8 mm | Good |
| October | 0.1 °C | 51.5 mm | Good |
| November | -2.7 °C | 43.4 mm | Possible |
| December | -7 °C | 31.2 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear warm winter trousers, thermal layers, an insulated jacket, sturdy boots, gloves, and a hat to stay comfortable outside.
Getting there
Confirm your exact departure location before travelling, as operators like Safartica offer pick-ups or meet at Lutontie 16 in Saariselkä.
See also
Other activities in Saariselkä
Updated September 2026