Arctic Lake Aurora: Lappish Tipi Experience from Rovaniemi

Arctic Lake Aurora: Lappish Tipi Experience from Rovaniemi

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Aurora Escape: Lappish Tipi, Arctic Lake, Northern Lights Magic, no big tourist buses, guaranteed!

Overview

If you want to go Northern Lights hunting but don't want to get round up with dozens of tourists, our tipi experience is a perfect choice for you. That way everyone will have our full attention and a chance to get a personalized experience.

Highlights

✔️ Enjoy the beauty of Lappish nature

✔️ Northern lights hunting

✔️ Lappish countryside

✔️ No special skills required

✔️ Small group experience

✔️ The tour is family friendly

Availability

Oct - Mar

Duration

3.5 hours

DepartureS

19:30

Pickup & Drop off

Yes

Minimum age

8 years

Price from

115.00

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ABOUT THIS TOUR

Aurora Tipi Experience by Arctic Lake - Rovaniemi: An Intimate Northern Lights Encounter

This Lappish Lake Aurora Hunting Tour in a Lappish Tipi offers a unique and personalized Northern Lights experience in Rovaniemi, designed for guests seeking an intimate encounter with the Aurora Borealis away from large tourist crowds. This tour focuses on providing a small-group experience with dedicated attention from your guides in a cozy, traditional setting.

What to Expect on Your Aurora & Tipi Experience:

The evening begins with a comfortable hotel pick-up in Rovaniemi. Your evening guide will take you away from city lights into the tranquil Lappish countryside, specifically to a secluded spot by an Arctic lake.

Part 1: Journey to the Secluded Arctic Lake & Tipi Camp

The drive to our Arctic lake location takes you into the true beauty of Finland's wilderness. Our tours specialize in small groups, ensuring everyone receives full attention and a personalized experience. The aim is to provide a quiet evening on the Arctic lake.

Part 2: Warmth in a Traditional Lappish Tipi & Campfire Atmosphere

Upon arrival at the lake, you'll enter a cozy Finnish tipi tent. This traditional Lappish structure offers warmth and comfort. Inside, you'll gather around a crackling campfire, where juicy sausages (or vegetarian options upon request at time of booking) are prepared for barbecue. Hot drinks and snacks are also served, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

During this time, your guide will share stories of life in Lapland, providing background information about the area and the fascinating phenomenon of the Northern Lights.

Part 3: Aurora Observation over the Lake

From the comfort and seclusion of our tipi camp by the lake, you will have the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights as they appear in the sky. The remote location away from light pollution, combined with the calm atmosphere, optimizes your chances for observation. Even locals, though used to seeing the Aurora, never take its beauty for granted. Each display feels like a gift from the Arctic sky.

The entire adventure typically lasts for 3-4 hours, providing ample time to enjoy the evening and the potential Aurora display.

Key Features of This Tipi Rovaniemi Aurora Tour:

  • Exclusive Small Group: Designed for 2 to 8 people (up to 16 people), offering personalized attention. Ideal for honeymooners, families, or photography crews.
  • Traditional Lappish Tipi: Experience the warmth and comfort of a cozy Finnish tipi tent in the wilderness.
  • Secluded Arctic Lake Location: Tour takes place at an Arctic lake away from city lights and large crowds, optimized for quiet Aurora observation.
  • Campfire BBQ & Refreshments: Enjoy sausages (or vegetarian options), hot drinks, and snacks by an open fire.
  • Expert Guided Experience: Guide provides insights into Lappish life and the Northern Lights phenomenon.
  • Convenient Transfers: Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Rovaniemi are included.

Practical Information for Your Intimate Aurora Expedition:

  • Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours
  • Location: Rovaniemi, Lapland. Tour takes place at a secluded Arctic lake in the Lappish countryside
  • Availability: Operates seasonally from September to April
  • Departure Time: Typically around 19:30 (7:30 PM)
  • Minimum recommended age: 8 years
  • Included: Professional English-speaking guide, comfortable minibus transportation, access to the tipi tent and campfire, barbecue (sausages/vegetarian option), hot drinks, snacks, hotel pick-up and drop-off in Rovaniemi

Let the Arctic night unfold just for you. Cozy tipi, quiet lake, glowing sky — all that's missing is you. Book your Aurora Tipi Experience now and discover Lapland's most intimate magic.

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Included

✔️ Northern lights (if lucky!)

✔️ Arctic lake & cozy Lappish Tipi

✔️ 3-4 hours Aurora Hunting adventure

✔️ Hot drinks and cookies

✔️ Professional English speaking Aurora expert

✔️ Snacks by the open fire

✔️ Hotel pickup & drop off

What to bring

⚡ Camera & tripod

⚡ Seasonal outdoor clothing

Not included

❌ Winter overalls and boots

Please Note

  • Please note, starting time might be subject to change, we will confirm the time to you by e-mail!
  • Tour include a pick up & drop off transfer from Rovaniemi centrally located hotels and Santa Claus Village.
  • Northern Lights season September - April
  • All tours listed are for a minimum of 2 persons paying a full (adult) price, unless mentioned otherwise
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions
  • Northern Lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or colour on the evening of the safari
  • Not recommended for kids under 4 years old
  • Missing the pick-up does not entitle you to a refund of the price paid for the services. You are responsible to be ready for pick up at the assigned pick up point from the start of the pick up time in order to not miss our guides when they arrive to pick you up
  • Nordic Adventures reserves the right to make alterations to the programs, price, duration or form of transportation without prior warning. This is also applied  to changes in programs due to weather conditions

Cancellation terms 

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  • More than 3 days notice – 90% refund. 10% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of booking and preparing your tour.
  • Less than 3 days or no show notice – no refund.

Frequently asked questions 

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The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are a natural phenomenon and their appearance can never be guaranteed. Their visibility depends entirely on clear skies (lack of cloud cover) and sufficient solar activity. Our tours are meticulously planned during the optimal season and take you to prime viewing locations away from city light pollution to maximize your chances, but nature remains unpredictable.

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Please be on time! Our tours follow a strict schedule, and if you miss the hotel pick-up, you will not be able to join later. Arriving separately by taxi or private car is usually not possible, as it may disrupt the program and group safety. Plan ahead — we appreciate your understanding.

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The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and unfortunately, their appearance can never be guaranteed. Our guides do everything possible to maximize your chances, including checking forecasts, choosing the best locations, and sharing their expertise about the Aurora.

However, the cost of the tour covers much more than just the chance to see the lights - it includes professional guiding, transportation, hot drinks, campfire experiences, storytelling, and the unique atmosphere of being in the Arctic wilderness at night. For this reason, refunds are not provided if the Northern Lights do not appear.

We truly appreciate your understanding and hope the overall experience will still be a magical and memorable part of your Lapland adventure.

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Proper clothing is crucial for comfort and safety in Arctic conditions. Participants are responsible for bringing their own suitable outerwear. We highly recommend dressing in multiple warm layers, including thermal underwear (a must), a mid-layer such as fleece or wool, warm socks (preferably two pairs), insulated winter trousers and jacket, a warm hat, scarf or neck gaiter, and thick mittens or gloves. Footwear should be winter-rated and insulated to keep your feet warm in the snow.

We also recommend bringing heat pads or hand/foot warmers - they can make a big difference in extreme cold.

During the tour, your guide will light a cozy campfire and serve hot drinks to help you stay warm and comfortable while waiting for the Aurora. On very cold nights, the vehicle will always be kept nearby so you can warm up inside whenever needed.

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The best season to witness the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, is typically during the dark months, from late August/early September until early April. Within this period, the longer nights and colder, clearer weather often provide optimal conditions for observing the Aurora Borealis.

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северное сияние и другие приключения в лапландии

March 7, 2019

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мы приехали в 4ом. в эту сказочную и увлекательную страну. заранее были забронированы 3 экскурсии. все экскурсии проводил знающий и любящий свое ремесло алекс рудюк. мы очарованы этим замечательным человеком. когда мы приехали в первый же день он посмотрел на дату экскурсии погоня за северным сиянием и предложил перенести на 28.02.19 т.к вероятность увидеть северное сияние увеличится без доплаты.это превзошло все наши ожидание .все выполнено с огромным вниманием и любовью.большое спасибо .алексу

Northern lights at private lake

February 25, 2019

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I went off of everyone else’s reviews and chose Nordic adventures because I’m the kind of person who travels alone and tries to meet locals and stay away from tourist traps. On my first trip to see the northern lights though, I didn’t find anyone that I could link up with who was local and so I did extensive research and even rented my own car to try and stay solo on the trip. In the end I decided to join Nordic adventures for my first night to hope to see the northern lights and also because the company states that they keep group sizes small and provide a personal experience. I have to say that hands down I am blown away. Every step from booking to being picked up even to communication with Alex days after my tour was over was incredible. I don’t feel like I was on a tour, I feel like I was hanging out with a few friends. Alex’s Kota on the lake was magic and I would have enjoyed the night whether we saw the northern lights or not. Luckily... they were magic. But this company is hands down the best way I could have experienced the beauty of Finland. Thank you Alex. I’ll be back soon.

Viewing the Northern Lights

February 20, 2019

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Amazing young man, Alex Rudyuk, very knowledgabl and an excellent evening with phenomenal views. This was a very memorable night, and will never be forgotten! The lights were beautiful and the serenity of the atmosphere was fantastic. We cannot thank Alex enough for this life-changing experience, and a delicious dinner of freshly cooked salmon and potatoes!

Extremamente atencioso

January 12, 2019

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Somente pontos positivos: a ideia de termos dias livres para ir foi ótima, vimos apenas na 3a noite. O moço que nos levou, aleks, foi sensacional com minha filha de 3 anos e parecia um verdadeiro caçador de Aurora!!!!Irretocável!

Beyond our expectations!

January 9, 2019

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Beyond our expectations!

You want to hunt the lights go with this people! We booked small group tour, they upgraded us at no additional cost and gave us private tour. We were surprised to picked up by private car instead a bus and driver/guide speaker very well clear English. He knew the area well that answer all our questions about town, country, living, the lights. He took us far away from the city where we had complete dark sky just stars... We have 2 small children ( 2 years old and 6 years old). He was very kind, did not mind my screaming 2 years old! He took us to small cabin between woods, set fire, give us cookies, hot chocolate ( we didnt want hot dogs bcz we vegetarians). He keep go out for us searching the lights, freezing instead we go with kids... we stayed with kids put them sleep he comes back every 10 min to (2x) to say there is nothing and go back. By 3rd time he come he just smiled and shake his head :) we understand what was that mean and run. He stayed with our sleeping kids for hours while we just watched the light. He was amazing! He didn't had to babysit but he did which was so kind of him. Because of him we enjoyed the light for hours. Sky was so clear, lights were so visible we watched some big ones then out of no where there was.... Pink auro! Very rare auro we had chance to watch for good 10 min before green ones back completely. This was our first try , first day and we catched them. Thanks to this amazing people. Unfortunately we booked another snowmobile hunting light tours for the day after ( withh another company) was a big time fail and waste of money. We should just book another day with this company. Dont be me, book all your hunting with them :)

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