Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour
Five to seven hours chasing aurora across the Arctic night, with a guide who reads the weather and solar activity in real time.
A Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi led by Lapland's first aurora hunting operator, with a professional photographer, small group of 2–8 guests, and access to over 20 exclusive private locations. Hotel pickup within 6.2 miles, warm clothing, hot drinks, and a collection of edited photos are included. Minimum age is 8 years. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Step-by-step itinerary
Northern Lights photography tour
- Meet guide and get warm clothing
- Attend briefing on weather and aurora activity
- Travel to exclusive private locations
- Enjoy Northern Lights photography session
What’s included
- Professional photographer guide in English.
- hotel pickup and drop-off within 6.2 miles of Rovaniemi.
- transport by premium minivan.
- warm winter clothing and boots.
- hot drinks and snacks during the tour.
- headlamp and backpack.
- tripod for your camera or smartphone mount.
- collection of edited photos after the tour.
Times
- Every day 20:00 20:30
Before you book
Operated by Beyond Arctic
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The experience
What makes the difference between a night spent hoping for the aurora and a night spent actually chasing it? The operator has been hunting the Northern Lights in Lapland since 2016, and every evening begins with a real-time briefing on weather systems, solar activity, and local forecasts before the team chooses where to go. When the clearest skies lie far from Rovaniemi, that's where you travel: to one of over 20 exclusive private locations kept away from crowds and light pollution. You ride in a premium minivan with a small group of just 2–8 people, so the van doesn't feel crowded and the guide can actually see what's happening in the sky.
You bring a DSLR camera if you have one, or use a smartphone with the provided mount. A professional photographer travels with the group and captures high-quality images of you under the lights. Afterward, you get a collection of edited photos. The minivan stays warm. You have hot drinks and snacks during the drive, and the operator provides all the winter clothing and boots you need, so you're not scrambling to find gear before departure. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within a 6.2-mile range of Rovaniemi.
The tour runs 5 to 7 hours depending on where the aurora is strongest that night. You'll also carry a headlamp and backpack, and the guide brings BBQ equipment for breaks in the snow. The whole setup is built around actually photographing the lights, not just standing in the cold hoping to see them.
Is this one for you?Small groups of 2–8 people suit this tour best: large enough that the cost spreads across multiple people, small enough that the minivan stays comfortable and the guide can actually help each person with photography. If you're traveling solo or as a pair, you'll join other aurora hunters rather than book a private van, which keeps the price down and means you're not the only one learning to photograph the lights.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How does the guide decide where to go each night?
The guide analyzes weather systems, solar activity, and local forecasts each morning and again before departure, then chooses the night's direction based on where the clearest skies and strongest aurora activity are forecast. If the best chances lie far from the city, the group travels there.
What camera equipment do I need to bring?
You can bring your own DSLR camera for photography, or use a smartphone with the provided mount. A tripod for your camera or mount for a smartphone is included with the tour, and a professional photographer travels with the group to capture images of you under the lights.
What's included in the edited photos I get after the tour?
The professional photographer on the tour captures high-quality images of you and your group under the Northern Lights, and you receive a collection of edited photos after the tour ends.
How many people will be in the group?
The small group stays between 2 and 8 guests per tour, so the minivan doesn't feel crowded and the guide can focus on finding the best viewing locations and helping with photography.
Is hotel pickup included, and how far from my accommodation can the driver go?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within a 6.2-mile (10-kilometer) range of Rovaniemi, so the driver collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the night.
Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour
5h–7h · EN
from € 145 per person
≈ US$ 165 in your currency
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