Safartica review
Pioneer of electric snowmobile safaris, offering aurora picnics, aurora floating and a guaranteed small-group tour.
Rovaniemi city centre
Our verdict
A great add-on experience — less ideal as your only shot at seeing the aurora.
Overview
Safartica is a well-established Rovaniemi safari company best known for operating the world's first electric snowmobile safaris. It also runs Vaattunki Wilderness Resort.
Its aurora products lean experiential: a lakeside picnic, aurora floating in rescue suits and a photo tour by bus, alongside a guaranteed small-group tour.
Illustrative photos from Unsplash — not taken on this operator's tours.
What the night is like
Aurora floating is the signature experience: you lie in a thermal rescue suit in a frozen lake and watch the sky. It's a site-based activity, so if the sky is clouded over you won't see the lights.
Tours & prices
Prices per adult unless stated. Checked October 2026; seasonal prices vary.
Aurora Borealis Picnic
Arctic Circle picnic.
Duration: ~3 h · Group: Group
Aurora Hunting Photo Tour
Photography-focused.
Duration: ~4 h · Group: Bus
Aurora Floating
Rescue suit provided.
Duration: ~3 h · Group: Group
Guaranteed Aurora Tour – Small Group
Guarantee.
Duration: Longer hunt · Group: Small group
Guarantee: Only the Guaranteed Aurora Tour – Small Group (€199) carries a guarantee.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Unique aurora floating experience
- Electric snowmobile pioneer
- Large Google review base
- Good quality winter gear
Weaknesses
- Most products are site-based — limited chasing
- Photos not standard on every tour
- Guarantee only on the priciest product
What reviewers say
Recurring themes we found across public guest reviews — summarised, not quoted.
Praised for
- Clean, warm gear
- Well-organised safaris
- Delicious outdoor meals
Common complaints
- Solo supplements on some activities
- Busy departures
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
- 1Combine an aurora floating night with a separate hunting tour on another night.
Book with Safartica
Tours from €99 · ~3–4 h · Some tours guarantee
Sources
Ratings and prices as published in October 2026. Review counts marked “+” are rounded figures shown by the operator.