6 Wilderness Dinners in Levi to Plan a Day Around

1.Northern Lights Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · 3 hours · from $108Our pick

Leave Levi by car or bus for an open-sky viewing spot, where an English-speaking guide builds a fire and serves grilled sausage, pastry, and hot drinks. You will spend about two hours outdoors waiting for the aurora. The northern lights are never guaranteed, but bad weather may allow a next-day reschedule by 16:00.

“El tour fue genial, la guía (no recuerdo su nombre con exactitud porque es finés pero podría ser Ira ó Aira) era muy amable y simpática, nos contó varias historias y leyendas y estuvo muy pendiente del grupo. Hizo unas salchichas que estaban muy buenas, y nubes también con bebidas calientes. Tuvimos la suerte de contemplar brevemente la aurora en un par de ocasiones. Nos sentimos muy cómodos en ésta experiencia y habríamos repetido de no ser por el frío, que no lo soportamos 😂”

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2.Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari and Campfire Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $218

You’ll ride through Finnish Lapland with an English-speaking guide, using supplied thermal clothing and helmets. Guides such as Jere and Lukas have helped guests with driving, camera settings, and family needs. Expect a three-hour evening outing, a campfire picnic, and a sled option for children or anyone without a driving license.

“It was fun. Would have been better if there was more snow though.”

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3.Pallas National Park Adventure with Pro Photos & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $145

You’ll leave central Levi by minivan for a five-hour hike in Pallas-Ylläs National Park with an English-speaking nature photographer. Walk or use snowshoes, stop at scenic fell viewpoints, cook a light BBQ lunch over a fire, and receive photos from the outing. Groups are limited to eight.

“La nostra guida è stata davvero brava, ci ha fatto fare un percorso molto bello dove abbiamo potuto ammirare una natura spettacolare! consigliatissimo!!!”

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4.Northern Lights Adventure in the Wild with Campfire Treats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Join Heli and Ellen of Soma Adventures for a small-group aurora hunt from Levi. After a 40-kilometer ride into the wilderness, you’ll watch the sky from a frozen lake, warm up in a private cabin, and enjoy homemade pie, marshmallows, sausages, and hot berry juice. Thermal jackets are included, but trousers are not.

“It was the most amazing experience of my Vacation. Sorry but nothing comes close to it. Heli and Ellen are such lovely people and they have the best knowledge about their culture. Not only that. The Tour has great spots to catch the Northern Lights and the Cabin is real personal stuff. I hope to see you again one day. Much love”

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5.Northern Lights Hunt Including Campfire Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Spend three hours chasing the Aurora Borealis from a traditional Finnish laavu beside a scenic lake. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Alex or Ivan, handles the transfers, local stories, campfire, grilled sausage, snacks, and hot drinks. The lights are never guaranteed, but the setting and fireside meal give the evening a purpose either way.

“Gids Ivan was heel eerlijk over onze kansen om het noorderlicht te zien. Stelde ons zelf meteen een alternatief programma voor. En het best van al, we hebben het noorderlicht uiteindelijk toch gezien!”

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6.Northern Lights Hunt Including Snacks on Campfire from Levi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Leave Levi at 9 pm for a three-hour Northern Lights hunt with hotel pickup, a local guide, campfire snacks, hot drinks, and national park entry included. Guides such as Adrian and Alex have added local stories and friendly help. Aurora sightings depend on clouds and solar activity, so bring warm clothing and realistic expectations.

“Basically sat round a fire talking, roasted marshmallows and sausages. We did feed the reindeers which was fun but that is all. Obviously it was not the guides fault there was no lights to see but the trip itself was not worth the money.”

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