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Finland Northern Lights Tours made for you

Exclusive northern lights tours in Finland's great outdoors
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Finnish Sápmi

Learn about Sámi culture

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Snow covered forests

Spot reindeer and moose

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Expert-led tours

Explore on snowshoes or a snowmobile

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Helsinki

Spend time in the capital's museums and cafes

Nature’s most spectacular nighttime show in the wilderness of 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. Here 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. From here, 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.

Highlights

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

Mush along trails through snow dusted forests on a husky sled

Learn about Sámi culture and reindeer herding 

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

Navigate the frozen arctic waters on a Sampo icebreaker cruise

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.

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Melania Siriu

Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Finland

There are many incredible places to stay in Finland. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

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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.

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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.

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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.

Ready to plan your adventure?

Whatever you want from your Finland tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Where to go

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Finnish Lapland

Finnish Sapmi features wide open fells and rounded mountains that dominate the northern horizon. Dense pine and birch forests cover much of the region, and its many rivers and lakes freeze over in winter.

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Helsinki

Helsinki captivates visitors with its blend of historic and modern architecture set against the sparkling Gulf of Finland. This compact city has a laidback Nordic lifestyle, and excellent museums and restaurants.

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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.

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Winter activities

December–April

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Tours in the polar night

December–January

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Low season

November

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Northern lights

February–March, September–October

The Best Time to Visit Finland

The Best Time to Visit Finland

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Plan your trip to Finland

Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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