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Green northern lights glow in a starry sky over a group of snow-laden pine trees in a winter forest.

Finland Northern Lights Tours made for you

Exclusive northern lights tours in Finland's great outdoors

The most spectacular night-time show in Finland’s far north

Finland’s winter landscape – sculpted by ancient glaciers and blanketed with taiga forests – provides an exquisite backdrop for your northern lights adventure. In Finnish Sápmi (the preferred Indigenous name for Finnish Lapland), you’ll witness the aurora at its most magnificent.

Most journeys to Finland start and finish in the capital Helsinki, where you will visit museums, explore its islands and indulge in Nordic cuisine. Then, you’ll travel north to settle into your cosy arctic lodge.

During the long polar nights you’ll chase Finland’s northern lights, hoping to catch a glimpse of mesmerising waves of emerald, violet and gold as they ripple across the night sky. Crunch through snow on snowshoes, race across frozen lakes on a snowmobile, and snuggle under blankets as reindeer pull your sleigh through the wilderness. On the way, expert guides will point out elk, the elusive brown bear, or the national bird, the whooper swan.

During your time in Finnish Sápmi, you’ll also connect with the rich heritage of the Indigenous Sámi people, whose ancient traditions date back to prehistoric times. Their unique culture, endangered language and traditional music provide a fascinating cultural dimension to your luxury northern lights trip.

Every detail of your bespoke aurora borealis tour in Finland is arranged by your personal travel designer.

  • Green and purple aurora borealis over a snowy mountain and frozen water reflecting lights from a distant shore.
  • People riding snowmobiles in a row across a deep snow field toward a line of frosted trees during a pink sunset.
  • Bright purple and green northern lights dancing in a starry sky above the dark silhouettes of a coniferous forest.
  • Aerial view of Helsinki harbor showing the white cathedral, colorful waterfront buildings, and boats on the blue water.
  • A red cabin surrounded by heavy snow and frost-covered trees under a pink and purple twilight sky in Finnish Lapland.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Dine by open fire in a kota in Finnish Sápmi

Tuck into a special open-fire Lappish dinner in a kota (log hut) in Finnish Sápmi

Mush a husky sled through snow-dusted forests

Glide through snow-dusted forests on a husky sled, following a tradition once essential for travel across the Arctic

Learn reindeer herding with Sámi guides

Spend time with Sámi guides and learn about reindeer herding traditions in Finland’s far north

Stay in a wilderness lodge

Stay deep in the wilderness in luxury lodges and log cabins, like Octola

Break Arctic ice aboard the Sampo icebreaker

Sail frozen Arctic waters aboard the Sampo icebreaker in the Gulf of Bothnia

A word from one of our experts

Although the capital Helsinki occasionally glimpses the northern lights, it’s best to get away from big city light pollution for the best aurora borealis Finland viewpoints. A big part of your adventure will be spending time in the arctic wilderness in luxury lodges or on snowmobiles and sleds – our expert team can arrange the right level of outdoor adventure to suit you.

Melania Siriu Senior Travel Designer

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Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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Get inspired with our Finland example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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Highlights of Finland

Race across a frozen lake in a snowmobile, wander down the cobbled streets of an old town, get up close to reindeer, take a cruise on an icebreaker and unwind…

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When to visit

For the best chance of seeing the northern lights, plan your Finland trip during the winter months, from mid-October to early May. The long, dark nights create perfect viewing conditions that are statistically most common in February, March, September and October.

Winter activities

December–April

Tours in the polar night

December–January

Low season

November

Northern lights

February–March, September–October

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