Levi: Northern Lights Tour by Minivan

About This Experience

Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park’s minivan tour is the short, low-cost way to try an aurora chase from Levi. As night falls the guide collects the group from set locations in Levi and drives to several viewing spots, looking for the Northern Lights and, on clear nights, pointing out star constellations. The whole evening lasts about 2.5 hours, and at from $111 per person on a real date (checked October 2026) it is the lowest-priced chase among the tours we review.

Because it is aurora-first, the stops depend on the sky. Recent reviewers describe three or four locations in one evening, and one says the lights appeared about eight minutes after leaving. The trade-off is time: 2.5 hours gives the guide much less room to escape cloud than the 6–10 hour chase run by Arctic GM (our review), and there is no refund rule attached to a sighting.

The rules are plain. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon and visibility can’t be guaranteed, and the operator won’t cancel because of the weather. You can cancel or reschedule free of charge more than 24 hours before the start, subject to availability, so check the forecast a couple of days ahead and move your night if it looks cloudy. The listing says the tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments, and luggage or large bags are not allowed.

The inclusions are thin: pickup and drop-off from set locations, the minivan and a live English-speaking guide. Winter clothing, food, hot drinks and professional photos are not listed, even though the listing’s web address mentions a barbecue. Bring your own warm layers, winter boots, mittens and a hat, plus a thermos if you want something hot while you wait. If you would like photos taken for you and a campfire stop, the small-group Levi Northern Lights Experience costs $36 more per person (our review).

It suits first-timers who want a taste of a chase without giving up a whole night, travelers on a budget, and anyone whose plans leave only a short evening free. If seeing the aurora is the main goal of your trip and you have a single night, a longer chase gives the guide more options. Booking and payment happen on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

Highlights

• Aurora-first: the guide moves the group between spots to look for the lights
• Look for star constellations on clear nights away from the village
• Lapland's snowy forests and frozen lakes after dark
• Reviewers describe three or four stops in one evening
• The lowest-priced chase we review: from $111 per person (checked October 2026)
• A shorter evening than the long chases, which run 5 to 10 hours

What's Included

• ✓ Pickup and drop-off from set locations in Levi
• ✓ Minivan transport
• ✓ Live tour guide speaking English
• ✓ A 2.5-hour guided evening search for the Northern Lights
• ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

Not Included

• Food and drinks (none are listed as included)
• Winter clothing or thermal overalls
• Professional photos
• Room for luggage or large bags (not allowed)

What to Bring

• Passport or ID card
• Warm clothing in layers, including a windproof outer layer
• Winter boots and wool socks
• Mittens and a hat
• A charged phone or camera and a power bank
• A thermos if you want a hot drink

Good to Know & Caveats

• Northern lights are a natural phenomenon and visibility can't be guaranteed. The listing offers no refund for a night without auroras.
• The operator won't cancel because of weather conditions. Check the forecast a couple of days ahead; cancelling or rescheduling is possible more than 24 hours before the start, subject to availability.
• Aurora-first, but short: 2.5 hours leaves the guide far less room to drive away from cloud than a 6–10 hour chase.
• Pickup and drop-off are from set locations in Levi, not necessarily your own door. Check your booking for the exact point and time.
• No winter clothing is included. Visit Levi warns of temperatures down to −30 °C (−22 °F), so dress in full winter layers.
• The listing's web address mentions a barbecue, but the listing text does not include one, so do not count on food or hot drinks.
• Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
• First bookable date this season: 26 October 2026, from $111 per person on that date (checked October 2026).

Meeting Point

Pickup and drop-off are from set locations in Levi; check your booking for the exact point and time.