Northern Lights Photography Tours Rovaniemi

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Expert guidance

Your tour guide, a seasoned Northern Lights expert, will track solar activity, weather conditions, and cloud cover to lead you to the best possible viewing locations, maximizing your chances of spotting the auroras. Alongside them, a professional photographer will assist with camera settings and composition techniques and share practical tips for capturing stunning shots in extreme cold.

What to expect on a Northern Lights photography tour, Rovaniemi

Pre-tour briefing and preparation

Your adventure starts with a hotel pickup, where your guide ensures you're dressed appropriately for the Arctic chill. Once everyone's on board, your guide will brief you on the plan for the evening, sharing insights about weather forecasts, aurora activity, and safety protocols.

Northern Lights over snowy landscape with photographer capturing the aurora.

Guests observing Northern Lights during a chase tour with a professional camera.

Northern lights with tourists at a campfire.

Northern Lights Small Group Photography Tour Hotel Transfers

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Frequently asked questions about the Northern Lights photography tour Rovaniemi

Can I join a Northern Lights photography tour without a camera?

Absolutely! You can enjoy the experience without worrying about capturing photos. Professional photographers on the tour will handle the photography, ensuring you receive stunning images of the Northern Lights, which will be shared with you after the trip.

How cold does it get during these tours?

Temperatures during winter Northern Lights tours can drop well below freezing, often reaching -20°C (-4°F) or colder. However, thermal overalls and boots are usually provided, and campfire breaks with hot drinks help keep you warm.

Can I use a smartphone for Northern Lights photography?

Yes, many modern smartphones have night modes that can capture decent shots of the Northern Lights. Guides can help you optimize your phone's settings for better results. However, a camera with manual settings will generally yield superior images.

How many people are usually on a group tour?

Group sizes vary depending on the tour. Smaller group tours often have 6-12 participants for a more personalized experience, while larger group tours may accommodate up to 20 or more people.

What kind of photos can I expect from the tour's professional photographers?

Professional photographers capture a mix of individual, group, and landscape shots. These often include aurora-filled skies, scenic Arctic landscapes, and silhouette images. They aim to create stunning keepsakes that highlight your experience.

Do tours operate during bad weather?

Tours may still run during light snowfall or partial cloud cover. However, severe weather conditions may lead to cancellations or rescheduling. Tour operators will inform you of any changes in advance.

Are children allowed on Northern Lights tours?

Yes, children are typically allowed on tours, but the long hours and cold temperatures may not be suitable for very young kids.

From happy customers

Lauren

Ireland

Jan, 2026

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Amazing guide great food , so interesting , and the northern lights were amazing everything was great thank you ! Definitely recommend

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Kah-whye

Singapore

It was a good idea to have a BBQ together with an evening out to see aurora. Even without seeing the lights, we get to sit by a warm fire and enjoy some food. Fortunately we had both. The lights was feint but showed up on the phone camera.

Tanja

Switzerland

Our guide, Adrian gave us a special and unforgettable experience. We came to the first spot and were so lucky!! Within the first minute, we saw e big stable northern light. He took fotos from us and he eveb helped with the camera settings. Adrian is very friendly, motivated and we enjoyed the time very much! The fireplace in the tipi, the sausage and tea was cosy and good, due to the freezing temperature of -23 defrees. Thank you very much!! I recommend this agency very much!! Hope to get the fotos soon :-)

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Jan

Belgium

Feb, 2026

The silence, the nature, the dogs. It was a moment to slow down a bit from the real World. Perfect hosting and transparantie about the evening. Thank you, it was amazing.

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Brian

Almost everything about the tour was enjoyable. It turned out to be a small group, 7 in total, 3 different nationalities/languages. Even though it was an English guided tour, the guide (Belgian) was able to speak to each group in their own language to make sure they understood. The only downside unfortunately, was that we failed to find the Northern Lights which was a pity. Maybe, the next trip!

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Jieun

Italy

I booked in last minutes but everything was smooth. Enjoyed a lot with the barbecue and lucky enough to see the northern light (it was cute but still) Thank you Alex!

Emma

Absolutely INCREDIBLE night! The sky lit up with green and purple lights. Guide was so patient, helping everyone with photos. I was freezing but so happy. 10/10 would do this again.

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