15 Private Tours in Lapland to Build a Short Day Around

1.Northern Lights in Peace and Privacy – by Private Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $175Our pick

Chase the Northern Lights from a private wilderness lake near Levi, with local guides, a cabin fireplace, homemade treats, and small groups.

“Heli is so dedicated and makes the evening an unforgettable experience. She has a beautiful hut right by the lake where you can warm up and grill sausages or marshmallows. She offered homemade pastries and warm berry juice and told us a lot about Lapland and life here. While we waited for the northern lights to show up, we could enjoy a ride on a snowmobile or go on a short tour with snowshoes. She took great photos of us as well. When the Northern Lights were at their best, we were able to stay longer at the lake to enjoy the spectacle! It's the best Northern Lights tour I've…”

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2.Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $349Top rated

Review of Rovaniemi’s private Aurora tour, with unlimited driving, English guide, hotel pickup, weather policy, pricing, and booking advice.

“Tokkur was an excellent guide. Due to his knowledge and persistence we were able to witness the Northern Lights in several spots. Highly recommended”

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3.Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $229

Review of Rovaniemi’s private sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, lake setting, and Lappish dinner, with practical advice on value, timing, and who should book.

“Our tour guide, Andreas, was really friendly. My wife and I had a wonderful night enjoying the sauna, the lake view, the food, and his excellent service. We truly enjoyed our first sauna experience and are grateful to have joined such an amazing tour.”

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4.Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 83 reviews · from $180

Enjoy a private Finnish sauna by a Lapland lake, with hot drinks, hotel pickup, and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

“This experience is going to stand out for us as incredibly memorable for years to come! We arrived in the forest complex to the twinkle of fairy lights and floor candles lighting the pathway into the visitor centre, and as if by devine intervention the sky opened up with a fine show of Aurora for us as we were shown to our lakeside Finnish sauna. Our guide Mara gave us a good rundown of what to expect and how to keep the sauna going- though we confess the Northern lights specacle kept us distracted for a good portion of our time! That said, we found this trip a perfect amount…”

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5.Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Hike Korouoma Canyon’s frozen waterfalls from Rovaniemi, then warm up with a private teepee BBQ, snacks, guides, and hotel transfers.

“The tour and the tourguide were absolutely great. I had an amazing day.”

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6.PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $323

Review of Rovaniemi’s private glass igloo dinner, frozen-lake snow scooters, Finnish food, transfers, costs, and Northern Lights expectations.

“The igloo looked charming with all the candles, creating a cozy and magical atmosphere. The food was tasty, though nothing particularly spectacular. Overall, the experience was nice and enjoyable, but I felt it was a bit overpriced for what it offered.”

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7.Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi in a private 4x4 with warm gear, photography help, hot drinks, snacks, and edited photos.

“Our guide Finn was exceptional in every way—deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and truly an expert in his field. Despite the cloudy and challenging night, he never stopped hunting for the aurora until we finally witnessed the dream of our lives. He also introduced us to the magical sound of a frozen lake “singing”—an indescribable experience we never knew existed. Thank you, Finn, for being such an inspiring guide. Keep doing the amazing work you’re doing!”

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8.Private Snowmobile Safari with arctic Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 day

Ride private snowmobiles through Luosto with local guide Ville, warm gear, fireplace drinks, forest trails, and possible northern lights.

“Had a really great time with Ville riding in Luosto and exploring the local routes. Total time of the tour including transfer was approx 4h. Special clothing was also provided for the extreme conditions (below -25C). Highly recommend!”

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9.3H Private Snowmobile Experience in Rovaniemi’s Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $456

Ride a private snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s Arctic forests, with thermal gear, transport, seasonal river routes, and flexible group time.

“If you want a private activity, one to enjoy and have fun without crowds and people destroying your peace, THATS FOR YOU. Amazing experience, Rebecca is the best!”

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10.Northern Lights Pro Guaranteed – Unlimited (PRIVATE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Chase the northern lights from Rovaniemi with a private guide, flexible routes, photos, campfire treats, and no payment if no aurora is captured.

“Our tour was average and not worth the price charged. It lasted about five hours in total. The aurora was only visible through the guide’s professional camera; it was not visible to the naked eye. There was no sparkling drink as previously informed, and no cold-weather clothing was provided. In the long-exposure photos, the sky does appear green, but when looking with the naked eye, it does not. In fact, the guide was constantly taking photos of the dark sky to check whether there was any aurora. The impression we had is that they do everything possible to obtain a photo showing the aurora, but do not focus on finding…”

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11.PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $322

Dine by a fire in a private glass igloo near Rovaniemi, ride snowmobiles on a frozen lake, and watch for the northern lights.

“What a great memorable experience! We were picked up at the agreed upon time and taken outside of the city to a wonderfully beautiful area. Dinner was fabulous and Katerina was an amazing host from our drive to the location, to preparing the delicious meal, to trying to watch for the Northern Lights hoping to get a glimpse for us to see. Although it was cloudy and the lights did not cooperate, we had a fantastic time and enjoyed riding the snowscooters around the frozen lake. I would highly recommend to anyone!”

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12.Private Reindeer Farm Visit and Walk-Along

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $165

Feed Lapland reindeer, ride a snowmobile sledge, walk the forest, and warm up by a campfire at a private farm near Rovaniemi.

“Hervorragend, klar ist es etwas abgelegen, doch genau das macht es aus. Familiär und ohne grosse Turiansammlung.. Absolut empfehlenswert und kann bestens Empfohlen werden.. Top...”

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13.Private Glass Igloo Dinner on the Shore of Frozen Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $312

Dine beside a frozen Lapland lake in a warm glass igloo, hunt the Northern Lights, ride snow scooters, and meet Santa near Rovaniemi.

“Cena deliziosa, atmosfera incantevole. Temperatura molto bassa, -25 gradi.. nonostante tutto anche i bambini di 8 e 5 anni si sono divertiti. Unica pecca è non aver potuto avere la guida in italiano.”

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14.Private Electric Fat Bike Winter Tour in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride an electric fat bike from central Rovaniemi to Ounasvaara for snowy forest trails, river views, and a memorable Arctic sunset.

“If you’re looking for a truly unique way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Rovaniemi, the fat bike tour is an absolute must. Combining the thrill of cycling with the magical landscapes of the Arctic, this adventure offers an unforgettable journey through snow-laden trails, frozen forests, and the serene wilderness of Lapland. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Johanssen for his exceptional guidance during the tour. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication made this experience truly special. Thank you, Johanssen, for sharing the magic of Rovaniemi with us!”

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15.Private Santa Claus Village & Rovaniemi city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $234

Review of a private Rovaniemi tour with Santa Claus Village, city sights, hotel pickup, Arctic Circle crossing, and Santa photo download.

“We were met and treated better than anyone could expect. The Riekko Chalet where we stayed was excellent, clean and with all possible amenities. Many possible routes for walking and skiing resort is 5 minutes away. Normund is very helpful and positive, will always have a big smile around him😁👍 Will definitely come again 😊”

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