Northern Lights Tours · Ylläs
How to choose
Northern Lights tours in Ylläs cost between 110 € and 919 €, with most group outings priced under 199 €. Outing lengths range from 2.5h to 8h. For shorter evenings, the quickest 2.5-hour options include an ice-floating session with Safartica at 138 € or a dinner with a snowcat ride run by Suomen Elämysravintolat at 129 €. If you want to focus on photography, two dedicated photo tours cost 119 € and last between 4h and 4.5h. Two long 8-hour outings, priced from 110 € to 199 €, provide photos as part of the tour. Both outings rated “Everybody welcome” take 4.5h and cost between 119 € and 145 €. For an exclusive group, a private 8-hour tour is available at 919 € with Aurora Arctic Adventures. Choose a quick 2.5-hour experience if you prefer combining the chase with an activity, or pick an 8-hour tour to maximise your time out in the field.
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Our picks
⭐️Ylläs: 100% Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour & Free Photos
This 8-hour chase by Aurora Arctic Adventures is the lowest-priced option at 110 €.
Ylläs: Northern Lights Dinner with Snowcat Ride
This combined dinner and snowcat ride run by Suomen Elämysravintolat lasts 2.5h for 129 €.
Ylläs: Guaranteed Aurora Tour in Small Group with Pictures
This small-group tour with Safartica lasts 8h and costs 199 € with pictures included.
Ylläs - Private Northern Lights Tour - Guaranteed Aurora
This private outing by Aurora Arctic Adventures covers an 8-hour format for 919 €.
Frequently asked questions
When can I book a Northern Lights tour in Ylläs?
Northern Lights tours in Ylläs are available from September to March.
How much do Northern Lights tours cost in Ylläs?
Prices start at 110 € for an 8-hour outing and go up to 199 € for group options, while a private tour costs 919 €.
How long do the Northern Lights outings last?
Tours last between 2.5h for combined evening activities and 8h for long aurora chases.
What physical level is required for these tours?
Two of the excursions are rated “Everybody welcome”, lasting 4.5h and costing between 119 € and 145 €.
In which languages are the tours guided?
English is spoken on tours by Safartica and North Wind Lapland, and North Wind Lapland also guides in Finnish.
Where are the meeting points located?
Safartica departs from Vaeltajantie 2 in Ylläsjärvi, while North Wind Lapland meets at Tirroniementie 4 in Ylläsjärvi.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.2 °C | 30.4 mm | Good |
| February | -9.8 °C | 25.5 mm | Peak |
| March | -6 °C | 27.1 mm | Peak |
| April | -0.2 °C | 26.6 mm | Poor |
| May | 5 °C | 52 mm | Off season |
| June | 12.7 °C | 68.6 mm | Off season |
| July | 16.5 °C | 55.9 mm | Off season |
| August | 13.3 °C | 81.8 mm | Poor |
| September | 9.2 °C | 51.9 mm | Good |
| October | 1.2 °C | 65.5 mm | Good |
| November | -2.2 °C | 55.1 mm | Possible |
| December | -6.9 °C | 35.9 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear thermal base layers, warm insulated trousers, a windproof winter coat, thick gloves, and a woollen hat for your evening outdoors.
Getting there
Head to the designated operator addresses in Ylläsjärvi or arrange your travel directly to the meeting point listed on your booking.
See also
Other activities in Ylläs
Updated September 2026