The 15 Best Aurora Photography Tours in Rovaniemi

1.Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

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

Small-group Northern Lights photography hunt from Rovaniemi with pro guidance, warm gear, hot drinks, and a photo download after the tour.

“Your is very professional, you can come with your outfit or get very good ones there, from the gloves to the shoes and all.. Elijah was amazing very laid back nice and thoughtful he took care of the group needs and got us amazing photos! We were very lucky had an aurora storm that night which made leaving very hard despite the cold! I will certainly recommend this tour company and Elijah!”

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2.Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ

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

Rovaniemi 3.5-hour Northern Lights photo tour with a pro photographer, Arctic forest chasing, and Lappish BBQ, plus photos by email.

“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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3.Best & Original Aurora Experience with Pro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 256 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $128

Small-group Northern Lights hunt in Rovaniemi with pro photo guidance, private spots away from crowds, and edited photos after the tour.

“The Tour was great we learned a lot about Aurora activity and had a nice evening Outside and at the campfire. Although the conditions were not that favorable due to low Aurora activity our guide, Finn, was dedicated to making the evening enjoyable and we did in fact see the northern lights faintly. We also got some lovely pictures that captured the Aurora and beautiful night sky. I would recommend the tour!”

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4.Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon & Pro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 248 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Frozen waterfalls in Korouoma Canyon near Rovaniemi, small-group hike with BBQ lunch and edited pro photos, about 7 hours.

“Yanna was the most amazing guide. She had so much knowledge, made everyone in the group feel included, and just gave the group a great time allowing us to stop for photos when needed, not going too fast, etc. Would have to say this was our favorite experience of our trip, so far! Beyond Arctic is highly recommended, the most premium of all tour operators we’ve experienced yet. 5 stars!”

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5.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Rovaniemi at night with a photographer guide, warm gear, BBQ snacks, and camera tips as you hunt for the Northern Lights, with tour photos included.

“If you want to do a trip that is focused on photography then this isn't the one for you despite the title. The northern lights didn't show, hey that's nature and it can't be controlled. However, there were some things that weren't as sold on the trip description. Firstly, "small group" means that you will be in a minibus but part of a convoy of vehicles packed with people from the same operator who will all pile out at the same location. In reality you are transported in a small group but are part of a much larger group. Also, do not expect to have any kind of focus on…”

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6.Husky Experience and Sled Ride with Pro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 2 hours · from $206

A small-group Rovaniemi husky camp and 3 km sled ride, guided by a local musher, plus pro edited photos delivered a few days later.

“It was a great experience! Our guide drove us to a small place outside of Rovaniemi where we met Inka, her husband and their Team of 15 dogs. In groups of 2 or 3 we did a sled ride through the forest, while our driver took the photos. They were all so friendly, the dogs were keen to be petted and really eager to run! After the sled ride (around 15 minutes) we could cuddle with the dogs, or chat with the Mushers. It became clear how much they care about the dogs and that they are running small dog farm where every individual dog counts. It's far from the…”

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7.Riisitunturi National Park with Pro Photos & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 9 hours · from $159

Riisitunturi National Park day trip from Rovaniemi, small group hike, pro photo edits, and campfire BBQ in Lapland.

“The guide A.J. was amazing! Funny and just communicative enough not to be annoying as some people get. The tour was nice and fun, there wasn't much snow so we didn't quite see what we came for, but the nature was amazing anyways, the hike wasn't too hard even for people who are not in shape. We got all the equipment, snacks and drinks which was nice. A.J.was telling us a lot of fun facts about the nature and landscape, showed us some animal tracks, took great photos of us! The only thing I didn't like was the van, it was crammed with two rows of seat facing each other…”

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8.Aurora Photography Tour 3 HOURS

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

3-hour Northern Lights hunt from Saariselkä to Inari with pickup, hot drinks, and flexible stops for clearer skies.

“It was excellent!! We had a great time with Nico!! He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout!! He was persistent to show us northern lights despite overcast conditions and drove all the way up to a place where the sky was clearing. Once we waited a little we got to see beautiful northern lights. Ot was an amazing experience! Thank you Nico!!”

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9.Pallas National Park Adventure with Pro Photos & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $145

Photography-led hike in Pallas-Ylläs, Lapland, with fell views, snowshoes if needed, and a campfire BBQ plus hot drinks in 5 hours.

“La nostra guida è stata davvero brava, ci ha fatto fare un percorso molto bello dove abbiamo potuto ammirare una natura spettacolare! consigliatissimo!!!”

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10.Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon tour with Pro Photos & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $158

Guided hike to Korouoma Canyon frozen waterfalls from Rovaniemi, with pro photos, warm gear, and a wild BBQ lunch.

“Great moment, great guide thanks you for all. Great moment in good company Thank you elja for guiding us.”

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11.Genuine Aurora Hunting with Unlimited Pro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $181

Rovaniemi aurora hunt with unlimited pro photos and videos, flexible spot-hopping, and solar wind coaching for small groups.

“I cannot rate our experience with Kun highly enough - we had such an unforgettable time with him. Kun was professional, informative and engaging all through the night. We left later than the originally agreed departure time so that we could catch the best conditions in the best places. Seeing the Northern Lights is never guaranteed, and Kun was clear on this, but went above and beyond to ensure we truly had the best experience. Indeed, with his knowledge and drive, we struck lucky! We stayed out on the border of Sweden until 3:30am, soaking up the fantastic skies and sharing hot berry juice and cookies in our group. We…”

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12.Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $868

Private Northern Lights photo hunt in Rovaniemi, with pickup, warm gear, pro guidance, multiple stops, and edited images for up to 4.

“There are no refunds, so I would not book this activity in advance. I would book it the day of the activity so you can check the weather. I ended up paying over $1100 and we did not see anything. Other tours offer some kind of guarantee this one does not. However, our tour guide did try very hard, we drove for over two hours into Sweden but to no avail.”

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13.Go on a Northern Lights Photography Tour – Small Group by minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

Small-group Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi with minivan pickup, guided aurora hunting, and professional photo portraits.

“It was really beautiful our tour guide did everything to find the best spot. Eaven if it was very cold -25..He care about as keep the car on so will be warm. We could jump to the car and worm our self if we were cold.We been in few spots.I really recommend”

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14.Private Northern Lights Photography Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,144

Private northern lights hunting from Rovaniemi with an aurora expert guide, flexible weather based timing, and photo help for up to 4.

“My girlfriend and I visited Rovaniemi during Jan 2023 and I had been planning to propose under the northern lights all along. I performed an extensive research on the available tours and I chose PRIVATE NORTHERN LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY HUNTING (WITH DINNER OPTION) by Nordic Odyssey, after all it was proven to be one of the best choices of my life.”

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15.Aurora Photography Expedition with Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $202

Rovaniemi Aurora photo expedition with pickup, guided night chasing, pro portraits, and video when the aurora intensity is right.

“This was an Amazing night. Rafa went on and beyond on this tour. Our first location was great, there where more tourist and tours and there was also Northern Lights. We took some really nice pictures and Rafa mentioned that there was more and we moved to another location. Waited for the Big show and it came. This was a magical experience. What a fantastic night!!”

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