100% Private. Max 4.
Just your people. Never mixed with strangers or bus tours.
Lapland,
privately.
Private winter outings with pickup from Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs and Kittilä. By Land Cruiser and on foot, with a wood-heated camp waiting in the forest.
Private Aurora: 30% back if no auroraTerrible weather? Cancel until the day before
Wood-Heated Hot Tent
An insulated Väinö Bunker XL, birch-wood stove, reindeer hides, cot sofa & padded chairs.
Real Campfire Dining
Hearty soup or stew, bread, Stanley-flask berry juice & stove-top coffee in Yeti mugs.
Four Pickup Areas
Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs and Kittilä. Your route, meeting point and timing are confirmed personally.
THE WINTER COLLECTION · 2026 / 2027
Private winter
experiences.
Unhurried evenings. Quiet forest trails. A fire waiting for you. Six ways to make Lapland your own.
Private group prices, including VAT. Pickup zones confirmed personally.
Private · 1–4 guests
Private Aurora & Hot-Tent Evening
4–4.5HOURSNight · 100% private
4 pickup areas
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01 DEC – 31 MAR · PRIVATE01Pickup from one of these locations
- Rovaniemi
- Levi
- Ylläs
- Kittilä
Your private campNear your pickup area
Your pickup & route are confirmed before booking.
A warm refuge beneath the Arctic sky. Settle into your private hot tent, share a hearty meal, and let the night unfold.
- Private Land Cruiser pickup from Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs or Kittilä on a confirmed route
- Wood-heated tent, reindeer-hide seating & camp dining gear
- Hearty soup or stew, bread, hot berry juice & stove-top coffee
- A small set of casual guest photos, where conditions allow
30% back if no aurora on this Private Aurora evening.
€530/ private group
€265 / person for 2 guests · incl. VAT
Private · 1–4 guests
Backcountry Snowshoe & Hot-Tent Campfire Outing
3–4HOURSDay or Kaamos twilight
4 pickup areas
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01 DEC – 31 MAR · PRIVATE02Pickup from one of these locations
- Rovaniemi
- Levi
- Ylläs
- Kittilä
Your private campNear your pickup area
Your pickup & route are confirmed before booking.
Follow quiet forest trails into the stillness, then return to the wood stove for campfire dining and warm hands.
- Private pickup from Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs or Kittilä on a confirmed route
- Guided snowshoe walk on quiet forest trails & snowshoes
- Wood-heated hot tent, reindeer hides & campfire meal
- Bread, hot berry juice, stove-top coffee & dining gear
€420/ private group
€210 / person for 2 guests · incl. VAT
Private · 1–4 guests
Cabin Guest Fireside & Hot-Tent Evening
2.5–3HOURSScheduled local dates
Cabin guests & local departures
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01 DEC – 31 MAR · PRIVATE03An intimate fireside evening for our cabin guests and local departures. A simple pleasure, beautifully unhurried.
For Our Ylläsjärvi & Levi Cabin Guests & Local Orajärvi Departures
- Private local pickup within the personally confirmed zone
- Wood-heated hot tent with reindeer-hide seating
- Hearty soup or stew with bread & camp dining gear
- Hot berry juice and stove-top coffee
€380/ private group
€190 / person for 2 guests · incl. VAT
Private · 1–4 guests
Two-Outing Overland Bundle
2OUTING DAYSAurora evening + snowshoe outing
4 pickup areas
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01 DEC – 31 MAR · PRIVATE04Pickup from one of these locations
- Rovaniemi
- Levi
- Ylläs
- Kittilä
Your private campNear your pickup area
Your pickup & route are confirmed before booking.
The best of both worlds: an Aurora & Hot-Tent Evening, plus a Backcountry Snowshoe & Campfire Outing on a second day.
- One complete Private Aurora & Hot-Tent Evening
- One complete Snowshoe & Hot-Tent Campfire Outing
- All meals, hot drinks & equipment listed for both outings
- Private pickup from Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs or Kittilä on each confirmed outing day
€950/ private group
€475 / person for 2 guests · incl. VAT
Private · 1–2 guests
Private Winter Overnight Expedition
18HOURS16:00–10:00 · max 2 guests
Pickup → Orajärvi
€1,290/ private group
€645 / person for 2 · strictly 2 guests maximum · incl. VAT
Private · 1–4 guests
“Arctic Introduction” Private Arrival & Forest Welcome
2.5–3.5HOURSAirport / train to your cabin · route-dependent
Airport / train → your stay
€450–€650indicative / group
Indicative private group price · quoted individually · incl. VAT
Private Aurora: 30% back if no aurora. This refund applies only to the standalone Private Aurora & Hot-Tent Evening. In terrible weather, you can cancel your outing up to the day before departure.
SMALL BY DESIGN. EQUIPPED WITH PURPOSE.
Built for
Lapland.
No fleets. No crowds. Just a trusted Land Cruiser, a carefully prepared camp, and a host who knows every piece of it.
A legend, with room to breathe.
Our 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80 has a 4.2L turbo-diesel engine and an expedition roof rack with a clamped Terrafirma weather-sealed equipment box.
We fold away the third row and cap groups at four. Every route is subject to registered seating, suitable child restraints, payload and luggage capacity. Children’s ages and luggage are confirmed before booking.
Compact. Warm. Honestly sized.
The Väinö Bunker Extreme XL is a 3-layer insulated pop-up shelter, measuring 239 × 251 cm, with insulated floor mats and an aluminium dining table.
For evenings: one aluminium cot sofa seats two, plus two padded camp chairs, all draped in reindeer hides. A portable wood stove stands on a fireproof base mat, with dual digital CO monitors.
Overnight configuration: strictly two off-ground cots. A host is on call five minutes away, with a warm indoor fallback shelter.
AURORA BOREALIS · LIVE FORECAST
Fox’s Fire
Forecast.
Live aurora conditions for Levi and Ylläs. In Finnish, revontulet means “fox’s fires”: a fox sweeping its tail across the snow and sending sparks into the northern sky.
The same live forecast as Kettura.comLoading the latest Kettura forecast…
Checking conditions — The latest advice will appear here.
Kp Index: —Muonio R-index: —Cloud data unavailable
Connecting to Kettura’s live forecast.
KP INDEX
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—Planetary geomagnetic activity
MAGNETOMETER STATIONS
Muonio (MUO)——
Pello (PEL)——
Local magnetometers · R-index readings
CLOUD COVER
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You need clear skies to see aurora
Levi & Ylläs conditions
3-DAY KP FORECAST
Recent observations and the coming three days
Loading the Kp history and forecast…
The dashed line marks Kp 3, the “Visible in Lapland” guide used on Kettura.com. The full source history is included; aurora can also occur at lower Kp.
SOLAR WIND
NOAA · REAL-TIME READINGSBZ COMPONENT
—nT
Negative Bz = aurora favorable
SOLAR WIND SPEED
—km/s
Fast solar wind drives aurora
SOLAR WIND DENSITY
—p/cm³
Higher density = stronger impact
View the Northern Hemisphere map NOAA OVATION AURORA MODEL
The aurora oval,
from above.
A 30-minute model of the aurora’s location and intensity. This map and the Lapland model probability are supplied by the same feed as Kettura.com.
Lapland probability—
Forecast time unavailable
This model is not a personal sighting probability. Darkness, cloud cover and your local horizon still matter.
About the NOAA modelForecast & stations: Kettura / FMI · Solar wind & aurora map: NOAA SWPC
Source timestamps will appear with the live readings.
Aurora is a natural phenomenon. Forecast activity, a clear sky and darkness do not guarantee a sighting. The complete Kettura feed is shown here, with unavailable or cached readings identified.
WINDY · CLOUD COVER
A clearer view of
your evening.
Compare cloud cover over Ylläs, Levi, Kolari and Pello. Choose an area, then move Windy’s forecast timeline to the evening you have in mind.
Ylläs · 67.565° N, 24.224° E
Cloud-cover forecast by Windy · ECMWF model. The selected points represent each area, not a confirmed camp location. Model forecasts change; clear skies, darkness and aurora activity are all needed, and a sighting is never guaranteed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FORECAST
Seeing the Northern Lights
in Finnish Lapland.
Levi and Ylläs lie near 67° north, within the auroral oval. Their latitude makes Lapland a strong viewing location: with clear skies and suitable solar activity, aurora may be visible on several nights during a stay.
Charged particles from the Sun interact with gases in the upper atmosphere to create the display. Green is usually oxygen at around 100 km altitude; higher-altitude oxygen can glow red, while nitrogen contributes blue and purple. An appearance may last minutes or continue for hours.
Look for darkness, a clear sky and geomagnetic activity together. Kp 2–3 can be enough in Lapland; Kp 5 and above can bring strong overhead displays. The dashboard combines the Kp index, local R-index magnetometers, cloud information and solar-wind readings from the DSCOVR feed.
The equinox periods, especially September–October and February–March, are often productive. December and January bring long nights, although clouds can interrupt the view. Choose a dark location away from village lighting; Kettura’s cabins offer a way to keep watch close to your accommodation.
PLAN AROUND THE LIGHT
Aurora Calendar
Lapland’s natural viewing season extends from late August into early April, with activity often peaking around the September and March equinoxes. Levi and Ylläs sit inside the auroral zone; a clear sky, a dark location and Kp around 3 or above are useful signs. Check the live readings as conditions change. Kettura Tours operates from 01 December 2026 to 31 March 2027.
VIEWING GUIDE
Monthly Aurora Calendar
REGIONAL GUIDE · ALL 12 MONTHS
| Month | Dark Hours | Aurora Season? | Typical Kp | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep | 8–10h | ✓ Yes | 2–4 | Autumn equinox boosts activity |
| Oct | 12–14h | ✓ Yes | 2–5 | Reliable dark skies |
| Nov | 18–20h | ✓ Yes | 2–5 | Very long dark nights |
| Dec | 22–24h | ✓ Yes | 2–4 | Polar night · max darkness |
| Jan | 20–22h | ✓ Yes | 2–4 | Coldest, clearest skies |
| Feb | 14–16h | ✓ Yes | 2–5 | Returning light, still dark enough |
| Mar | 10–12h | ✓ Yes | 2–5 | Spring equinox boosts activity |
| Apr | 6–8h | ✗ No | 2–3 | Too light most nights |
| May | 0–2h | ✗ No | — | Midnight sun · no darkness |
| Jun | 0h | ✗ No | — | Midnight sun |
| Jul | 0–2h | ✗ No | — | Midnight sun |
| Aug | 2–4h | ✗ No | — | Season not yet started |
Indicative monthly figures reproduced from Kettura’s viewing guide; they are not a forecast for a particular night. The current month is highlighted. Tours finish on 31 March 2027.
PICKUP FROM FOUR LAPLAND AREAS
We’ll meet
you there.
Pickup is available from Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs and Kittilä. Share your exact accommodation or arrival details; your route and departure time are confirmed before booking.
Rovaniemi
Pickup from Rovaniemi, including Rovaniemi airport. Include your address or flight details so we can confirm the meeting point and timing.
Levi
Pickup from Levi accommodation, including our own cabins. Your exact meeting point and departure time are confirmed personally.
Ylläs
Pickup from Ylläs accommodation, including Ylläsjärvi and our own cabins. Tell us where you are staying when you enquire.
Kittilä
Pickup from Kittilä, including the airport and local accommodation. Add your flight or accommodation details when applicable.
Our wilderness basecamp remains at Orajärvi near Pello. Private overnight stays are hosted here; local fireside departures are arranged separately.
F I N N I S H L A P L A N DPICKUP AREAS · SCHEMATIC, NOT TO SCALE
Winter, in its changing light.
01 DEC 2026 — 31 MAR 202701 Dec – 31 January
Kaamos twilight & winter forests
Private aurora and fireside evenings
01 Feb – 31 March
Returning daylight & snowy trails
Snowshoe days and aurora evenings
From deep-winter twilight to March’s longer days, each outing follows the light and local conditions. All experiences finish for the season on 31 March 2027. Aurora sightings always depend on darkness, weather and natural activity.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before you
book.
Honest answers, warm welcomes.
We plan every outing personally.
What if we see no aurora, or the weather is terrible?+
No aurora on your Private Aurora & Hot-Tent Evening? We offer 30% back. This refund applies only to that standalone experience, not to bundles, overnight stays or other outings. Sightings depend on natural conditions and are never guaranteed.
If the weather is terrible, you can cancel up to and including the day before departure. Safe cloudy or snowy nights can otherwise operate as private wilderness hot-tent dinners. We choose a local camp before pickup, with limited route flexibility.
If extreme weather or safety limits prevent us from operating, we reschedule or refund. The policy and applicable refund details for your selected experience are set out in your written confirmation before payment.
What clothing and gear is included?+
Please wear your own warm winter base layers, winter outerwear, insulated winter boots, hat and gloves. We provide the heated tent, reindeer hides, snowshoes for snowshoe outings, and camp dining gear. Overnight guests also receive the stated Arctic sleeping equipment. Tell us about any mobility or equipment questions before booking.
How do deposits, payments and cancellations work?+
Every inquiry is reviewed personally to confirm route, child seats and availability. Once confirmed, a 25% deposit secures your private date; the 75% balance is due 7 days before departure. Bookings made within 7 days require full payment.
Deposits are held safely for refunds if we cannot deliver a confirmed outing. You can cancel up to the day before departure if the weather is terrible. Your written confirmation includes the applicable refund details and other cancellation terms for review before payment. Sending an inquiry does not reserve a date or charge you.
We’re staying in one of your cabins — how do we book?+
Select “Own Cabin Guest” in the inquiry form for priority scheduling and access to the €380 Cabin Guest Fireside & Hot-Tent Evening. This experience is also available for local Orajärvi departures on scheduled dates.
Can we bring children or book an overnight for four?+
Evening and day outings are private for 1–4 guests, subject to registered vehicle seating, suitable child restraints, payload and luggage. Include all children’s ages in your inquiry. The overnight is strictly limited to two guests maximum for tent space and Arctic sleep safety.
PERSONALLY PLANNED. ENTIRELY PRIVATE.
Plan a private
outing.
Tell us a little about your group. Your host will personally confirm the route, availability and every detail before you book.