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Winter 2025-2026

The land of Northern lights, evening snowmobiling in the taiga forest

Experience the Magic of the Northern Lights in Lapland

The land of Northern lights, evening snowmobiling in the taiga forest

What begins as solar winds from the sun striking against the magnetic field of our planet quickly transforms into ribbons of white and green, sometimes even red and purple that shine through the sky. Sometimes the effect is subtle, just a flicker of light against the dark while it can be a full orchestra of colors.

Join us on a northern light hunt experience by mini-bus and our experienced guides will do their level best to hunt down the lights and create special memories for you. The tour will take about 3 hours and you will be taken to different locations by our guide to have the best possibilities to spot the northern lights. The night will be completed with interesting stories by the fire with some hot drinks and sweet pastries.

Join us on this journey to experience the Northern lights in the magnificent Ruka, Kuusamo area!

Please note: Northern lights sightings cannot be guaranteed because they are subject to weather conditions and solar activity.

The activities are open departures and program will be done if minimum 4 persons is joining.  We will notify you at the latest by 3 p.m. the day before if the program is cancelled.

Departures

At 19:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

What’s Included

  • Activities are guided and include all necessary gear and winter outfit.

Pick-up and Meeting

Pick-up available from central Ruka area accommodations. Details provided upon booking.

Booking & Cancellation

  • Minimum of 4 participants required for departure

  • Confirmation or cancellation will be sent by 3 p.m. the day before

  • 100% cancellation fee if canceled 14 days or less before the tour

  • 10% cancellation fee if canceled within 100 days

Pick-up

We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
  • Mastonaitio bus stop 20.15
  • Ruka Village skibus stop 20.00
  • Ruka Valley SkiBus stop at 16.10

Meeting Point

Please come to Ruka Safaris Safari centre 10 minutes before activity starts. Address: Onkerniementie 12, 93830 Rukatunturi