Nordic Unique Travels review
Budget-friendly aurora evenings with a Lappish barbecue in the forest.
Rovaniemi city centre
Our verdict
Best for budget travellers who want a cosy evening with a chance of auroras.
Overview
Nordic Unique Travels is a Rovaniemi DMC and activity provider that specialises in aurora tours and tailor-made packages.
Its best-known tour takes guests about 20 km from town to a forest site for salmon soup, sausages and blueberry tea by a birchwood fire.
Illustrative photos from Unsplash — not taken on this operator's tours.
What the night is like
A relaxed 3-hour evening at a fixed dark-sky site with food and clothing included.
Tours & prices
Prices per adult unless stated. Checked October 2026; seasonal prices vary.
Hunting Northern Lights with Lappish Barbecue
Food & clothing included.
Duration: 3 h · Group: Group
Guaranteed Northern Lights Photo Tour
Money back.
Duration: Longer hunt · Group: Small group
Ice Floating with Aurora Borealis
Forest lake.
Duration: ~3 h · Group: Group
Guarantee: Standard BBQ tour not guaranteed; a separate photo tour is sold with money back.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Low price with dinner included
- Cosy campfire atmosphere
- Many combo options
Weaknesses
- Fixed site — no chase on cloudy nights
- No photos on the standard tour
- Mixed ratings across platforms
What reviewers say
Recurring themes we found across public guest reviews — summarised, not quoted.
Praised for
- Friendly guides
- Good food
Common complaints
- Cloudy nights with no alternative
Score breakdown
Aurora strategy & chase range · 25% weight
How hard the operator works to put you under a clear sky: forecasting tools, willingness to relocate, distance and time limits.
Guest reputation · 20% weight
Average rating and review volume across Google, Tripadvisor and verified-review platforms. Volume matters: 4.9 from 3,000 reviews outweighs 5.0 from 30.
Guides & photography · 20% weight
Guide expertise, storytelling and safety, plus whether professional aurora photos are included and how good they are.
Group size & comfort · 15% weight
How intimate and comfortable the night is: group caps, vehicles, warm clothing, fire, food and hot drinks.
Value & guarantee · 10% weight
What you get for the starting price, and what happens if the sky doesn't cooperate — money-back, rebooking or nothing.
Transparency & booking · 10% weight
Clear terms, cancellation policies, published company information and sustainability credentials.
Total = weighted average of the six criteria. Full methodology
Tips before you book
- 1Treat it as a fun evening out — book a chase tour if you need a sighting.
Book with Nordic Unique
Tours from €85 · ~3 h · Some tours guarantee
Sources
Ratings and prices as published in October 2026. Review counts marked “+” are rounded figures shown by the operator.