Northern Lights Hunt by Car, Levi — Up to 50 km from the Resort, Open Sky, Experienced Local Driver
Why This Is One of the Best Ways to Hunt the Northern Lights from Levi
- Up to 50 km from Levi — out of the village's light pollution, into open terrain with an unobstructed northern horizon
- Experienced local driver who reads real-time sky and weather conditions — not just the forecast
- Route adjusted on the night based on cloud cover, wind direction and sky visibility
- Comfortable minivan or minibus — warm between stops, easy to move quickly when conditions change
- Available Oct 1 – Apr 15 — the full northern lights season
Levi village has light pollution. Not much, but enough. This tour takes you out of it — up to 50 km from the centre — with a driver who knows where the sky opens up and where the conditions are best on any given night.
Reading the Sky — How Local Arctic Weather Knowledge Finds the Northern Lights
Cloudy skies do not automatically rule out a sighting. Cloud layers vary in thickness, and wind can shift the cover quickly. On many evenings that look overcast from the village, gaps open up at the right moment in the right direction. This is what local knowledge is for. The driver has seen enough Lapland nights to read the sky, not just the forecast.
That said, the northern lights cannot be guaranteed on any tour, anywhere in Lapland. What this tour offers is a better position and a driver who knows how to find it.
How the Aurora Hunt Works — Pickup, Route and Stops
- Pickup from your accommodation in Levi — the driver comes to you
- The vehicle heads out of the village into open terrain, making stops at the best viewing spots on the night
- During a stopover, warm berry juice and gingerbread cookies are served
- The tour returns to Levi after approximately two hours
Who This Is For
- Anyone visiting Levi who wants to maximise their chances of seeing the northern lights
- Guests staying in Levi who want to get beyond the village lights without their own transport
- Families, couples and small groups — all ages, no physical requirements
- Those who want an experienced local guide rather than a self-drive attempt in the dark
Private option
Available as a fully private charter — your group, your vehicle, the driver's full attention on your schedule. Contact us to arrange.
Responsibility waiver: Scandinavian Travel Group is not responsible for changes, disruptions or unavailability affecting any third-party venue or location visited during this program, for whatever reason. Where a venue is unavailable, the guide will make reasonable alternative arrangements where possible. No refund is due for circumstances beyond our control.
