An aurora tour in Lapland gives you the best chance to witness the northern lights, and in Pyhä, conditions are exceptional.

Far from city lights and crowds, our guided northern lights tours focus are known flexibility and local knowledge, not mass tourism.

Dark skies · Local guides · Small groups

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Green and blueish northern lights visible above a snowy hill.

What is an

An aurora tour (also called northern lights hunting) is a guided evening experience where the goal is to find the clearest skies and best viewing spots.Unlike fixed-location viewing, aurora tours are:

  • Flexible and weather-driven
  • Led by experienced local guides
  • Focused on real-time aurora forecasts

This significantly improves your chances compared to waiting in one place. If you want to understand how and when auroras appear, you can read more in our Northern Lights guide in Lapland.

Do you need an aurora tour

Not necessarily.

Northern Lights can also be seen independently under the right conditions. However, aurora tours significantly increase your chances by combining local knowledge, mobility and real-time weather decisions.

Vibrant green northern lights glowing above frosty ground and tall grasses under a starry night sky

The best aurora tours in Lapland depend heavily on location, and Pyhä offers ideal conditions.

  • Minimal light pollution
  • National park surroundings
  • Open landscapes and frozen lakes
  • Quiet roads and short driving distances

This allows guides to adapt quickly and find optimal conditions.

Our tours are operated as:
  • Evening departure (exact timing based on forecasts)
  • Small group for flexibility
  • Short transfers to dark viewing spots
  • Time to observe, photograph and enjoy silence
  • Warm drinks and guidance throughout the tour
No rushing, no crowds — just patience and sky. For most travellers, joining a tour early in their stay helps them understand conditions and increases overall chances of seeing the aurora.
Group of bundled guests on a snowy plain photographing vivid green Northern Lights overhead during a guided aurora viewing

Do aurora tours guarantee

No one can guarantee auroras — they are a natural phenomenon. However, aurora tours:
  • Use space weather forecasts
  • Avoid clouds when possible
  • Choose locations with the best visibility
In Pyhä, darkness and calm surroundings already give you an advantage. This is why choosing the right location and guide matters as much as the tour itself.

Best time for an

The best time for an aurora tour in Lapland is between September and March. Aurora tours operate during the northern lights season, typically: Late August – Early April   Best months:
  • September–October (early darkness, mild weather)
  • December–March (deep winter, snow-covered scenery)
Tours are adjusted to conditions throughout the season.

Benefits:

  • No long transfers
  • Flexible schedules for late nights
  • Easy continuation with other activities

Many guests choose to combine their tour with a stay at a northern lights hotel in Pyhä for easier and more flexible evening viewing.

VIEW NORTHERN LIGHTS RESORT IN PYHÄ
Snow-covered wooden lodge with warm-lit windows among pine trees, beneath vibrant green northern lights

Follow the darkness.

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