Discover the magical winter wonderland of Lapland on a Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi!
Rovaniemi is the capital city of Lapland, located in northern Finland within the Arctic Circle. Due to its remote location, witnessing the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi is a popular activity.
The Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi begins at the meeting point in the city centre (pick-up is available from listed locations, please specify upon booking). An experienced guide will pick you up in a comfortable car and start driving away from the city. During the 45-minute scenic drive through the wilderness, you may begin to spot the magical Northern Lights in the night sky! The guide will track the weather and make stops along the way if the lights can be seen.
You'll arrive at a large lodge in the middle of the wilderness, equipped with bathrooms and other facilities. In a warm comfortable teepee, you'll gather around a campfire and enjoy hot drinks and snacks. The guide will share stories and information about the Northern Lights as you gaze up at the Arctic starry sky. If you're lucky, you'll also be treated to the beautiful colours of the Aurora Borealis. The guide will capture some professional photos of you with the lights, and they can also teach you some tips for taking pictures with your own camera. After the Northern Lights tour in Rovaniemi, you'll return to the original pick-up point.
Experience the incredible polar night on this thrilling Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Rovaniemi by car and embark on a Northern Lights tour, with professional photos.
- Arrive at the meeting point in Rovaniemi (or pick-up from your listed accommodation)
- Meet the guide and board the car
- The Northern Lights tour begins!
- Drive to the wilderness, with stops on the way (approximately 45 minutes)
- Arrive at a lodge
- Gather around a campfire in a teepee
- Enjoy hot drinks and snacks
- Admire the Northern Lights
- Capture professional photos
- Return drive to the original starting point in Rovaniemi
Please be advised that as the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.
Pick-up/drop-off is included from the following locations in Rovaniemi. Please specify your location upon booking:
- Apukka Resort
- Arctic City Hotel
- Arctic Light Hotel
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Guesthouse Borealis
- Hostel Cafe Koti
- Hotelli Aakenus
- Kotareitti
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Lomavekarit
- Napapiirin Saarituvat
- Nova Skyland Hotel
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna,Rovaniemi
- Ounaskoski Camping
- Santa Claus Holiday Village
- Santa's Hotel Rudolf
- Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
- Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
- Santasport
- Scandic Pohjanhovi
- Scandic Polar
- Scandic Rovaniemi City
- Snowman World reception
- Guide
- Transfers
- Arctic clothing
- Hot drinks
- Snacks
- Photos
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Camera
- Tripod