Overview
Seek out the beautiful Northern Lights in Finland on this 4-hour small-group aurora borealis safari to Lake Inari from Ivalo.
Travel deep into the Finnish wilderness by sleigh with a guide, and watch the skies for sightings of the impressive Northern Lights around Lake Inari.
Meet and feed friendly reindeers on an island.
Savor a warming dinner by the campfire and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour — limited to 10 people. This 4-hour tour includes warm thermal clothing plus pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Ivalo.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Dinner and hot drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ivalo area
Northern Lights safari in Lake Inari
Warm clothes and shoes
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our office is Located in Venevalkamantie 3, just in the center of Ivalo.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Pick up at your hotel, travel by minibuss to our office in Ivalo. You will get warm thermal clothes and shoes, then head on to the small village of Koppelo, far from the city lights.
Take a seat in your sleigh and travel deeper into the wilderness with your local guide. Comfortable snowmobile-pulled sleigh is covered by warming reindeer hide and you can enjoy the ride to the frozen lakeside.
In the lake we will take a break in the silent beauty of the wilderness. If you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights in the famous Lake Inari.
Owners of this small local family company lives on an island and you will visit there. Your guide is a local person so you will get glimpse of local lifestyle with local people in this tour outside of the touristic areas.
In the island you can relax with hot blackberry juice by open fire and see if you are lucky enought to see the Northern Lights. Guide will prepare delicious dinner in lappish teepee. Dinner will be made of local fish or reindeer.
You will also have possibility to meet and feed our friendly reindeers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Helsinki).
Additional Information
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Northern lights tour to Lake Inari from Ivalo, Reindeers & Dinner
Can I cancel Northern lights tour to Lake Inari from Ivalo, Reindeers & Dinner for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Our office is Located in Venevalkamantie 3, just in the center of Ivalo. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Dinner and hot drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ivalo area
- Northern Lights safari in Lake Inari
- Warm clothes and shoes
What's not included?
- Lunch
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Ivalo Safaris / Lenje Avoin Yhtiö












