We organize Northern Lights Safari in Ivalo and show our guests the real Lapland

Northern Lights safari in Ivalo gives you the opportunity to experience the magic of Lapland at night, far away from city lights.

You will travel comfortably in a heated sleigh pulled by a snowmobile, moving through frozen forests and lakes while your guide searches for the Northern Lights. Along the way, we stop to enjoy the silence of the Arctic nature and watch the sky for auroras.

Duration & Start Times
3–4 hours — departure time depends on season and aurora forecast
Starting point: Ivalo, Finland

Included:
• Northern Lights safari in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile
• Thermal clothing, helmet, gloves & boots
• Hot dinner in a traditional Finnish kota
• Hot drinks during the ride
• Reindeer meeting & feeding
• Transfer 

Pick-up & Drop-off Zones: 
Free pick-up & drop-off: Ivalo area
Extra fee applies for pick-up & drop-off from:
• Inari: +40€/per booking
• Saariselkä: +20€/per booking

Please select your pick-up zone during the booking process.
If you are not sure which zone you belong to, please contact us

€ 99 per adult

 Child (4–12) — 49 €

Northern Lights Lake Safari with Dinner & Reindeer Feeding in Ivalo

What's included?
  • Guided snowmobile sled safari (traveling in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile)
  • Warm thermal clothing and safety equipment
  • Homemade meal in a traditional Finnish kota
  • Meeting and feeding friendly reindeer
  • Transfers from and to your accommodation
  • Fuel and insurance
  • Transfers outside the Ivalo area (for example Saariselkä)are available for an extra fee, but please contact us in advance to confirm availability.
  • Personal winter clothing worn under the provided gear (thermal underwear)
  • Alcoholic drinks or snacks outside of the included lunch
  • Travel insurance (participants should have their own personal insurance)
  • Optional activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • This is a snowmobile sled safari — guests travel comfortably in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile
  • No driving is required; the tour is suitable for all ages
  • Children of all ages are welcome and travel together with their parents
  • The route goes through forests and frozen lakes, far from city lights, to create good conditions for Northern Lights viewing
  • Transfer from Ivalo is included; transfers from other areas are available for an extra fee
  • The exact pick-up time will be confirmed in advance on the day of the tour
  • Warm thermal underwear and socks are recommended under the provided equipment
  • The tour operates in weather conditions down to −25°C
  • Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies
  • Maximum group size: up to 6 adults
    (families with children are kindly asked to contact us before booking so we can arrange the most suitable option)
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 0 hours or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event

Northern Lights & Dinner – Guest reviews

5.0 on TripAdvisor · 5 reviews
★★★★★
Outstanding experience
“Absolutely outstanding experience! Attended with my wife and 2 children age 16 and 9. From the pick up from our hotel in Saariselkä to the traditional huts Max made us all feel so welcome. Full equipment was provided including hand and foot warmers, extra socks, full snow suits and helmets. Our youngest was guided in a warmer sled with reindeer furs and stayed warm throughout. Max took us through the forest and across the lakes and when the clouds broke we were in a prime position to see the lights. After photos we returned to a warm hut with open fire, delicious reindeer soup, sausages and home made blueberry muffins by Maria. The whole experience was the highlight of our Lapland adventure!”
danihO3922KI · Dec 30, 2025 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Amazing experience!!!
“We had an absolutely amazing safari tour from start to finish. The route was far from the usual tourist paths and the scenery was simply stunning. Max and his wife Maria are wonderful hosts who make you feel genuinely welcome and looked after. A traditional kota with open fire, reindeer soup and sausages was waiting for us — truly magical.”
l0nd0ntraveller27 · Dec 27, 2025 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Superb Snowmobile experience
“It was a 10/10 experience. Max made sure we were very safe and comfortable during the whole tour. They treated us to an amazing meal after the activity and also let us feed the reindeer.”
36prateekj · Jan 3, 2026 · TripAdvisor