Northern Lights Hunting & Aurora Workshop

Join us for a four-hour Northern Lights experience in Northern Lapland, combining a hands-on introduction to the Aurora Borealis with a guided aurora hunt.

The evening begins at Xwander Basecamp in Ivalo with a Northern Lights workshop. Your guide will walk you through the science behind the auroras, their cultural meaning, and how forecasts are used to plan a successful hunt. You’ll also get practical tips for photographing the Northern Lights.

After the workshop, we head out into the Arctic night. We keep a close eye on the latest aurora and cloud forecasts and adjust our route as needed, aiming for the locations with the best conditions that evening. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a warm drink and a small snack to keep you comfortable in the Arctic night.

Using our local knowledge and network of routes, we explore the wilderness of the Inari area, far from light pollution. Each stop is chosen with care, giving you the best possible setting to experience the Northern Lights if they appear.