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Top 15 Photography Tours in Finland

33 tours  ·  from $103

Aurora photography is a settings problem before it is a luck problem. The 15 below are compared on whether tripods and bodies are lent out, how many edited files come back and whether the guide shoots for you or teaches you to.

Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour - What happens at the Rovaniemi office
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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

1.Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 409 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $175Our pick

You’ll chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi in a group of 2 to 8, heading to private viewing spots chosen from live weather and aurora forecasts. Guides such as Natasa, Andi, Juhani, and Leevi help with camera settings, provide warm clothing and tripods, serve hot drinks and snacks, and send edited photos after the tour.

“Highly recommend this activity! Charlotte picked us from our hotel, offered us equipment and dropped us at the best location in the forest. Best view, best photos, sausages at the fire, hot juice in thermos and ofcourse the best chance to see arctic lights. The best experience!”

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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ - What the photographer adds
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ

2.Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 326 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Travel 10 to 60 miles into Lapland’s dark forests with an English-speaking aurora photographer. Learn camera settings, pose for professional Northern Lights photos, and warm up with reindeer sausage, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice. Winter clothing is supplied, and photos arrive by email after the 3.5-hour outing.

“Had a great tour last night with Andrea, Juan and Dylan. They were excellent in every way. Pick up from the hotel was convenient and the blueberry juice and reindeer sausage was great also. Jaun got some brilliant photos of me proposing to my now finance and we had a great night. A very good team and a superb tour. Thank you very much”

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Saariselkä: Aurora Hunting Photography Tour - From Saariselkä pickup to the first clear sky
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Saariselkä: Aurora Hunting Photography Tour

3.Aurora Hunting Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 325 reviews · 3 hours · from $163

You’ll ride from Saariselkä with an English-speaking guide such as Mikke, Eugene, Ivan, or Pavel, checking weather and sky conditions as you hunt for clear views. The 3-hour tour includes hotel pickup within 15 km, warm drinks, snacks, and professional camera photos. Expect cold outdoor stops and a flexible route rather than one fixed viewing site.

“Best aurora hunt ever! We were amazed by the light show in the sky. Gabri was an excellent guide who had great instincts on where to find the lights. He was knowledgeable, great photographer and had snacks for everyone. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!”

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Rovaniemi: Discover the Northern Lights Photography Tour - Starting in Rovaniemi with the right equipment
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Rovaniemi: Discover the Northern Lights Photography Tour

4.Discover the Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 218 reviews · from $165

Join Beyond Arctic’s small-group aurora hunt from Rovaniemi, led by experienced photographers such as Leevi, Markus, Finn, and Aleksi. Your guide follows live weather and solar data, drives to one or more private locations, helps with camera settings, and takes edited photos for you. Warm clothing, boots, hot drinks, snacks, and a campfire break are included.

“Attività super consigliata. La guida Giovanni molto preparato e ci ha spiegato il fenomeno. Siamo stati molto fortunati, il cielo era limpido e abbiamo visto una meravigliosa aurora in due diversi punti. Abbiamo inoltre grigliata le salsicce accendendo un fuoco all’aria aperta. Una serata incredibile!”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunting Tour with Photography by Van - Pickup from Rovaniemi and the changing start time
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunting Tour with Photography by Van

5.Aurora Hunting Tour with Photography by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · from $136

Join local guides Pekka and Amanda for a small-group aurora hunt from Rovaniemi. You may visit several Arctic viewpoints, receive help with night photography, and warm up beside an open fire with sausages, berry juice, cookies, marshmallows, and Finnish snacks. Professional photos arrive by 17:00 the next day.

“unfortunately I could not see the Northernlight but I was happy that the guide tried to understand my pool English. and the sausage grilled over a bonfire was the most delicious I've ever eaten thank you for happiness”

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Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights - Small Group & Photography - Reading the sky instead of waiting in one place
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Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights – Small Group & Photography

6.Guaranteed Northern Lights – Small Group & Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Set out from Rovaniemi at 6 pm with a local guide and no more than seven other people. Your guide tracks aurora and weather data, drives toward clear skies, and may cross into Sweden if needed. Warm drinks, cookies, pickup, drop-off, and free digital Northern Lights photos are included.

“Very good communication prior and during the activity. Arrtu is a great guide: energetic, friendly, and above all he was committed to give us the best experience possible. We had an experience we will never forget and that made us fall in love with Finland forever”

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Levi: Northern Lights Hunting Photo Tour - What happens at each stop
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Levi: Northern Lights Hunting Photo Tour

7.Northern Lights Hunting Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 120 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Spend four hours hunting the Aurora Borealis around Levi with an English-speaking guide and up to 200 kilometers of driving. Guides such as Antoine and Adrien have helped visitors find clear viewpoints, set cameras for night photography, and take DSLR portraits. Expect hot drinks, gingerbread cookies, shared transport, and a link to the evening’s photos.

“Didnt see the northern lights because it was too cloudy but driver and guides did their best to enjoy us and cheer us up”

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Saariselkä: Aurora Photo Tour by Car with Transfer & Drinks - Roadside stops versus a memorable setting
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Saariselkä: Aurora Photo Tour by Car with Transfer & Drinks

8.Aurora Photo Tour by Car with Transfer & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

You’ll leave Saariselkä by car with an English-speaking guide, tracking clear skies and aurora activity around northern Lapland. Warm clothing, hot drinks, gingerbread, hotel transfers, photography advice, and an online photo link are included. The lights are never guaranteed, and the quality of the search can vary with weather and the chosen stopping points.

“Unfortunately, the tour was disappointing. We did see the aurora; however, the driver didn’t show much enthusiasm, only driving for a while and stopping in a lay-by next to the road. There was some aurora activity, but the high tension cables above spoiled the occasion (as they would interfere with the view and -of course- with the pictures). The driver commented that “we don’t need to go elsewhere: we’ll see the same lights” (i’m paraphrasing, but that was the message). We knew that, but a search for a picturesque scenario (eg, the frozen lake Ukonjarvi ) would have made for a much better experience than stopping at the side of…”

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Levi: Northern Lights Hunting - Photography Tour - Meeting in Sirkka and getting ready for the night
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Levi: Northern Lights Hunting – Photography Tour

9.Northern Lights Hunting – Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 108 reviews · from $165

Join Beyond Arctic for a 4.5-hour Aurora hunt from Levi. An English-speaking photography guide such as Heidi takes up to eight people by minivan to two or three dark-sky locations, offering camera help, hot drinks, tripods, headlamps, and edited photos afterward. You may travel as far as Pallas National Park if cloud conditions call for it.

“Once in a lifetime experience, super recommend. The tour organization was perfect, as well as our guide that took care of everything. To increase our chances to catch the Northern Lights, the tour guide brought us to the Pallas national park which is located around 40 minutes from Levi. A short trip worths the waiting.”

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Northern Lights Photography Tour from Rovaniemi - Waiting by the fire, food, and hot drinks
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Northern Lights Photography Tour from Rovaniemi

10.Northern Lights Photography Tour from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 87 reviews · from $213

From Lapland Welcome’s office in central Rovaniemi, you’ll collect warm winter gear, ride to a mountain viewpoint, and wait for the Aurora Borealis with a photography guide. Guides such as Anthony and Peter have helped with camera settings and shared photos. Expect snacks, hot drinks, a fire, and a group setting rather than a private chase.

“Bellissima esperienza la nostra guida è stata davvero gentile. Siamo andati in una foresta e abbiamo fatto barbecue e fotografato aurora boreale.”

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Northern lights hunting photo tour with bbq; small groups - Campfire sausages and warm drinks
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Northern lights hunting photo tour with bbq; small groups

11.Northern lights hunting photo tour with bbq; small groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102Best value

You’ll spend about three hours chasing the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup, countryside viewing stops, campfire sausages, warm drinks, and guide-led photography. Guides such as Aleks, Talvi, and Ramzas have helped make the evening personal with Finnish stories and camera tips. The lights are never guaranteed, but the team may move you if conditions improve elsewhere.

“Aleks was really friendly and told us a lot about finland and northern lights. Unfortunately we didn’t see auroras!”

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Aurora Photography Tour 3 HOURS - Starting in Saariselkä with a forecast check
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Aurora Photography Tour 3 HOURS

12.Aurora Photography Tour 3 HOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $167

Spend about three hours hunting the Northern Lights around Saariselkä and Inari. Your English-speaking guide follows changing cloud and aurora forecasts, drives to at least three dark-sky locations, and serves hot drinks. Guides such as Ivan, Walter, Centti, Karoliina, and Nico are praised for persistence and helpful photography tips.

“First of all, they came to the meeting place on time. Then we got in the car and moved in the direction of Aurora. They found the aurora and moved quickly, and the process was fun. In the end, although it was faint, I was able to see the Aurora! Additionally, the berry juice and ginger cookies were very delicious. Also they were very friendly and enthusiastic.”

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Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi - Warm clothing makes a real difference
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Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

13.Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Spend four to five hours aurora hunting around Rovaniemi with a private guide such as Finn, Ilona, or Aurelien. Your group of up to four rides in a 4x4, checks several weather-based locations, borrows warm clothing and boots, and gets camera help, hot drinks, snacks, and edited photos afterward.

“Our guide Finn was exceptional in every way—deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and truly an expert in his field. Despite the cloudy and challenging night, he never stopped hunting for the aurora until we finally witnessed the dream of our lives. He also introduced us to the magical sound of a frozen lake “singing”—an indescribable experience we never knew existed. Thank you, Finn, for being such an inspiring guide. Keep doing the amazing work you’re doing!”

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Northern Lights Hunting Photography Tour in Rovaniemi Finland - Starting in Rovaniemi at 8:00 pm
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Northern Lights Hunting Photography Tour in Rovaniemi Finland

14.Northern Lights Hunting Photography Tour in Rovaniemi Finland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $228

Join Joona, Janina, or another Johka Arctic Experience guide for a 6 to 8 hour Aurora Borealis hunt from Rovaniemi. Your guide uses cloud maps, weather forecasts, and solar data to choose the best location, then photographs you beneath the lights. Pickup is available, and edited images arrive by email.

“We were incredibly lucky to have such an amazing driver during our Lapland trip. Joona was always punctual, calm, and extremely professional, even in challenging winter conditions.”

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Saariselkä,Kakslauttanen: Aurora Hunting & Photography Tour. - Leaving Saariselkä for darker skies
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Saariselkä,Kakslauttanen: Aurora Hunting & Photography Tour.

15.Saariselkä,Kakslauttanen: Aurora Hunting & Photography Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 58 reviews · from $154

Join ArcticTours for a three to three-and-a-half-hour Northern Lights hunt from Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, or Kiilopää. Your English- or Finnish-speaking guide drives beyond cloudy skies and village lights, stopping at darker photo locations when conditions allow. Guides including Henry and Jen have been praised for friendly service, timely pickups, and patient help with photos.

“Professional and friendly Guide, on time pick up, very knowledgeable guide and Jen loves what he is doing. I thank him for making this once in a life time experience memorable for us. Highly recommend. Thank you.”

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