Northern Lights Hunting Tour Rovaniemi: Small Group Photography

Hunt for aurora, return with photos of yourself under the Arctic sky

A small-group Northern Lights tour in Rovaniemi where you chase clear skies each evening with a professional guide and photographer. The guide shares the science behind the aurora and local Arctic traditions while capturing high-quality photos of you against the night sky, so you leave with keepsakes regardless of whether the lights appear.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights hunting and photography

• Head to best aurora forecast location
• Chase clear skies for viewing
• Listen to guide's aurora insights
• Hear local Arctic night stories
• Guide takes photos of you

The experience

Each evening the tour heads toward whichever location has the most promising aurora forecast, actively moving to chase clear skies and maximize your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights. Your professional guide shares the science behind the phenomenon as you travel, along with local stories and traditions connected to the Arctic night sky. The group stays small, which means the van can be flexible about where it goes and how long it lingers at each spot.

Your guide handles photography throughout the evening, capturing high-quality images of you whether the Northern Lights appear or not. This means you return home with beautiful keepsakes and meaningful memories from your Arctic adventure, not just the hope of photos you took yourself. Winter adventure gear, hot beverages and light snacks are provided, and the tour includes pickup from your accommodation and transportation in a heated vehicle.

The experience runs four to five hours most evenings. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. A live guide conducts the tour in English.

What’s included

• Professional guide services in English.
• winter adventure gear.
• transportation in a heated vehicle with pickup from your accommodation.
• hot beverages and light snacks.
• high-quality photography of you by your guide.
• organizer's liability insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 20:00 and 21:00Last departure this season: 20 Apr 2027

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lapland Welcome Oy

Is this one for you?The small-group format means the van can chase the clearest skies each evening instead of following a fixed route, so your chances of witnessing the aurora improve throughout the tour. If you want the flexibility to move toward better conditions and the certainty of professional photos to take home, this tour is built around both.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly is the Northern Lights and why does it happen in Rovaniemi?

The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, is a natural phenomenon caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere, creating those dancing curtains of green, purple and red light across the Arctic sky. Rovaniemi sits at 66 degrees north, well inside the auroral zone where the lights are most active and visible on clear nights throughout the winter months.

How does the guide know where to go each evening to find the best viewing conditions?

Your guide checks the aurora forecast before each tour and drives toward the location with the clearest skies and strongest predicted activity. Since the group is small, the van can change direction and stop wherever conditions look most promising, rather than following a fixed route.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't appear during my tour?

Your guide photographs you throughout the evening regardless, so you'll return home with high-quality images of yourself in the Arctic landscape and night sky. The tour is designed to maximize your chances of seeing the lights, but the photos ensure you have meaningful keepsakes from the experience either way.

What should I wear and bring on this tour?

Winter adventure gear is provided as part of the tour, including warm clothing and equipment suited to the Arctic evening. Bring any personal items you want in photos and dress in layers underneath the provided gear, since you'll be outside for several hours in temperatures well below freezing.