Capture the vibrant colours of the Aurora Borealis on camera during this immersive Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi!
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights while taking amazing photographs using a professional camera and tripod on this remarkable guided Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi! Welcoming Arctic explorers of all ages.
The famed city of Rovaniemi is situated in northern Finland (Finnish Lapland) near the Arctic Circle. The official hometown of Santa Claus is also renowned for its pristine wilderness, which includes rolling hills, dense boreal forests, and diverse species of Arctic animals. Due to its northern location, Rovaniemi is a perfect place to view the captivating natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights. When travelling to Finland, a guided Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi is an absolute must.
The memorable evening begins at one of the listed meeting points in Rovaniemi (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking). You and your group (a maximum of 15 participants) will be greeted by your experienced guide. After a safety and itinerary briefing, you'll be taken away from the city lights and into the countryside where the Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi truly starts! Since your seasoned guide carefully studies the Aurora forecasts, they will take you to several prime locations for Northern Lights observation and photography, covering an approximate distance of 250 km (155 miles).
Making multiple stops, you'll have the full use of a professional Sony camera and tripod and the guide is happy to share nighttime and Northern Lights photography tips and tricks to capture the vivid colours. In addition, they will take photos of the group and the awe-inspiring sky of Finnish Lapland. The guide will also share fascinating cultural insights in addition to fun facts about the Nothern Lights.
Midway through the Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi, you'll be treated to hot drinks and snacks as you enjoy the serenity of nature and the enchanting Aurora Borealis. After a remarkable night in Finnish Lapland, you'll return to the original departure point in Rovaniemi with enduring memories and spectacular photos to go along with them.
Make the most of winter in Finland by booking this Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi today!
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Practical information
- Pick up from select locations in Rovaniemi 20 minutes before the departure time or meet on site (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking)
- Meet your experienced guide
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- The adventure begins!
- Set out into the backcountry of Finnish Lapland
- Several stops
- Hot drinks and snack break
- Return to the original meeting point in Rovaniemi or Santa's Village
Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
In addition, a minimum of 2 participants is required to run this excursion.
Pick-up is offered from select locations in Rovaniemi 20 minutes before the departure time or you can choose to meet on-site, please specify when booking:
- Arctic City Hotel
- Arctic Light Hotel
- Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Hotelli Aakenus
- Lapland Hotel Bear's Lodge
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
- Rovaniemi
- Rovaniemi Airport
- Rovaniemi Train Station
- Santa Claus Holiday Village
- Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
- Scandic Pohjanhovi
- Scandic Polar
- Scandic Rovaniemi City
- Vanhatupa
Please dress in several warm layers of clothing with a winter coat, snow pants, and winter boots.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
This activity's duration ranges from 4-6 hours, covering up to 250 km (155 miles).
- Hotel transfers to and from Rovaniemi
- Guide
- Hot beverages
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Photos
- Tripod
- Sony Digital Camera
- Winter clothing
- Meal
- Warm and waterproof winter coat
- Snow pants
- Warm layers of clothing
- Warm underlayers
- Winter boots
- Thick wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Mittens/gloves
- Camera
- Snacks