Northern Lights Photography Excursion from Rovaniemi

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Immortalize the vibrant colours of the Northern Lights in Finland on film during this unforgettable photography tour from Rovaniemi!

Embark upon a once-in-a-lifetime adventure into Finnish Lapland's awe-inspiring wilderness on the hunt for the Aurora Borealis with a professional photographer on a 4-hour Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi! Welcoming Arctic explorers ages 5 and up.

The dynamic city of Rovaniemi is located in northern Finland and is the capital of Finnish Lapland. Renowned for its pristine natural landscapes including dense boreal forests, Arctic tundras, rivers, lakes, and rolling hills, Rovaniemi is famed as one of the best places in the world to view the captivating natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights due to its proximity to the Arctic Circle. When travelling to Finland, a guided Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi is an amazing way to take in the magic of the Aurora Borealis and return home with photo keepsakes.

The adventure begins at one of the listed meeting points in Rovaniemi (please see 'special terms' as pick-up is included outside of Rovaniemi city centre). After you and your group (a maximum of 8 people) have been greeted by your seasoned Aurora and photography guide, you'll receive a safety and itinerary briefing as well as a thermal suit and winter boots. Now, the fun starts! You'll set off into the night and the backcountry of Finnish Lapland towards 3 of the best spots to witness and photograph the Northern Lights, such as snow-capped forests, frozen lakes, and ice-covered beaches.

Your experienced guide, having kept watch over the Aurora forecast for the evening, will pick the spot with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights. In addition, they will take incredible photographs of you and the group, capturing special moments, which will be sent the day following the excursion. Your guide is also happy to share nighttime Northern Lights photography tips and tricks along with fascinating facts about the Aurora Borealis and the Arctic wilderness of Finland.

Midway through the Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi, you'll be treated to a delicious snack and hot drink around a roaring bonfire that your guide will build using traditional methods. As you relax around the fire, sipping on a steaming beverage with the vivid colours of the Northern Lights dancing above, you'll truly live your Arctic dreams!

For an unforgettable winter experience in Finland, book this Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi today!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick-up from hotels outside of Rovaniemi centre (begins 1 hour before the departure time, please list when booking) or arrival at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your thermal suit and winter boots

- The adventure begins!

- Scenic drive into the wilderness of Finnish Lapland in search of the Northern Lights

- Visit up to 3 locations

- Campfire snacks and hot drinks

- Photos of you and your group by a professional photographer throughout the excursion

- Transfer back to the original meeting point in Rovaniemi

Activity requirements

Please be advised that a minimum of 2 participants is required to run this snowshoeing tour.

This excursion is not recommended for those with health concerns.

In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please list the address of your accommodations if they are outside of the centre of Rovaniemi and any dietary restrictions when booking.

In addition, if you are meeting onsite, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time.

Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.

This experience may require a certain amount of walking and visits up to 3 locations.

A downloadable link with the photos of this excursion will be sent the day after the tour.

Pick-up from hotels outside of the centre of Rovaniemi begins 1 hour before the departure time from the following locations:

  • Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
  • Guesthouse Borealis
  • Guesthouse Borealis
  • Hostel Ibedcity
  • Läkituvat Cottages / Meeting Point
  • Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
  • Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
  • Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
  • Lomavekarit / Arctic Resort Delight resort
  • Motelli Rovaniemi
  • Motelli Rovaniemi
  • Napapiirin Saarituvat
  • Napapiirin Saarituvat Cottages
  • Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
  • Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
  • Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Meeting point:
Wild About Lapland Office, Rovakatu 24, Rovaniemi, 96200, Finland
Spoken languages:English, Finnish
Included
  • Guide
  • Hotel transfers (if outside of Rovaniemi city centre)
  • Thermal overalls
  • Winter boots
  • Campfire snacks
  • Hot drinks
  • Photos
Excluded
  • Tripod
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Scarf
  • Water
  • Camera

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