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The 15 Best Photography Tours in Finland

26 tours  ·  from $103 a head

Shooting the aurora needs a tripod, a manual setting and somebody who knows the lay-bys. These 15 cover the aurora nights, the portrait sessions in the snow and what you get back afterwards.

Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund - Starting at Korkalonkatu 23 at 7:00 PM
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt – Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund

1.Aurora Hunt – Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 610 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $104Our pick

You’ll spend 5 to 8 hours chasing the aurora from Rovaniemi, sometimes driving deep into Finnish Lapland or across the Swedish border. Guides such as Dennis, Anni, Matias, and Dreece use weather data to choose clear skies, offer hot drinks, and take unlimited professional photos. If you see nothing, you can request another tour or a full refund.

“It was a very nice experience, our Guide explained to us why we drove where we drove and we even did a toilet break. As soon as we saw the auroras we stopped and stayed there for an hour, we were lucky because the auroras even danced because we were patient enough to wait. It was a long trip with lots of driving but it was comfortable in the car and the heating was adjusted to our needs.”

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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour - Three viewing stops, private settings, and changing plans
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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

2.Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

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

Travel by minivan with 2 to 8 people as Beyond Arctic guides you toward clearer skies around Rovaniemi. You’ll receive warm clothing, hot drinks, snacks, camera support, and edited photos. Guides such as Natasa, Juhani, Andi, and Leevi also explain aurora science and help with night photography.

“Our guide, Soizic was a wonderful host. In route to our viewing loathe spotted the northern lights and we made an unexpected but rewarding stop to take photos and and observe the beautiful night sky. Soizic was very accommodating and knowledgeable.”

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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ - What the forest stop is really about
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ

3.Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ

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

Meet in central Rovaniemi and travel into the forest with an English-speaking Aurora photographer. You will learn camera settings, hear local stories, pose for professional photos, and warm up with reindeer sausage, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice. Winter clothing and edited photos by email are included, but the aurora is never guaranteed.

“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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Saariselkä: Aurora Hunting Photography Tour - The first stop: getting out under the dark sky
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Saariselkä: Aurora Hunting Photography Tour

4.Aurora Hunting Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 325 reviews · 3 hours · from $163

Spend three hours chasing clear skies around Saariselkä in a heated minivan with guides such as Ivan, Mikke, or Eugene. The route changes with the forecast, and stops may include frozen lakes and dark roadside viewpoints. Your guide explains the Aurora, serves warm drinks and snacks, and takes professional photographs to share afterward.

“Best northern lights we’ve seen in our time here. Mario picked a great spot. We waited and the whole sky lit up. The northern lights were so bright it was almost like day light. A once in a lifetime experience. Can’t wait to see the photos.”

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Rovaniemi: Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon & Pro Photos - Getting ready for a real winter trail
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Rovaniemi: Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon & Pro Photos

5.Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon & Pro Photos

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

Travel 90 minutes from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a 5-kilometer winter hike past three frozen waterfalls. Your English-speaking guide handles transport, warm clothing, a fire-cooked lunch, and photography. Small groups of up to eight make it easier to walk at a steady pace and get personal help on icy sections.

“Waterfalls of Korouoma is just wow.Nice fresh cold air with a lovelly natural trees and Frozen Waterfall is just everything.If you come in Finland and you not do this you lost your holliday😁And thanks to our quide Emilia was very calm and explaine all what we need to know about.Thanks”

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Rovaniemi: Reindeer Farm Visit with Photographer - Meeting the herders and learning about reindeer life
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Rovaniemi: Reindeer Farm Visit with Photographer

6.Reindeer Farm Visit with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 239 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $139

From Rovaniemi, Matias or Valeriia takes you to a traditional reindeer farm for feeding, farm stories, a possible 400-meter sleigh ride, and a warm drink by the fire. The group is limited to eight, and your guide takes polished photos throughout the visit. Expect a personal, well-organized outing rather than a large Santa Claus Village-style stop.

“It was wonderful, I did not realize by booking this tour that we would not really be part of a group and even though there was a group there, they did not get the same amenities that we got we basically got to go to the front of the line we were the first to get a sleigh ride we were the first to go warm up in the hut and we received professional photos. It was fantastic. We had such a wonderful time. Our guide was so wonderful. I would definitely do this again.”

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Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour with Photos - Pickup in Rovaniemi and the first hours on the road
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Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour with Photos

7.Guaranteed Northern Lights Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · from $180

Join local guides such as Jesse, Roni, Casper, and Erkka for a small-group Aurora hunt from Rovaniemi. Your guide tracks clouds and solar activity, drives to clearer skies, serves hot drinks and snacks, and takes professional photos. The trip can last 2 to 10 hours, sometimes reaching Sweden.

“loved this that is was guaranteed. guide speak very good English. pick up from the hotel and drop off. professional pictures. recommended”

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Rovaniemi: Discover the Northern Lights Photography Tour - Stop one: searching for a clear sky
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Rovaniemi: Discover the Northern Lights Photography Tour

8.Discover the Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 218 reviews · from $165

Join Beyond Arctic for a four-and-a-half-hour aurora hunt from Rovaniemi. A professional photographer guide, groups of up to eight, private viewing spots, warm gear, snacks, and edited photos are included. Guides such as Leevi, Aleksi, Markus, and Ville are known for patient coaching and persistent chasing when clouds roll in.

“Very nice experience, we were lucky enough to see the lights. Finn was an amazing guide really passionate about the whole phenomenon of the northern lights. 100% recommend. Thanks for the amazing memories and pictures !!”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunting Tour with Photography by Van - Pickup from Rovaniemi and the changing start time
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunting Tour with Photography by Van

9.Aurora Hunting Tour with Photography by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · from $136

Join local Finnish guides Pekka and Amanda for a small-group aurora hunt from Rovaniemi. You may visit several dark-sky spots, photograph the lights with help from your guide, and warm up beside a fire with sausages, berry juice, cookies, and marshmallows. Photos arrive by 17:00 the next day.

“Pekka and his partner were the nicest people! Our chances of seeing the aurora was minimal in two of the days we rescheduled but they kept me updated till the last moment and said “Ok tonight we ll see them!”. They picked us up from our accommodation and drove to this beautiful frozen lake, around 30 km from Rovaniemi. They werent in a rush, we had a wonderful barbecue, we talked about northern lights and living in such a different environment. We had a little open hut where they did a fire and we had amazing food and drinks. Plenty of time for pictures and just admiring the beautiful aurora.…”

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Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights - Small Group & Photography - Starting at Rovakatu 19 around 6 p.m.
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Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights – Small Group & Photography

10.Guaranteed Northern Lights – Small Group & Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Leave Rovaniemi around 6 p.m. with a local guide and no more than seven other people per vehicle. The team tracks clouds and aurora activity, driving as far as Sweden when needed. Guides such as Veeti, Arttu, Tino, and Rasmus also take DSLR portraits, with digital photos included. Expect four to ten hours outdoors, plus hot drinks and cookies.

“We had a great experience from start to finish. We had the pleasure of having Rasmus as our guide. He was very passionate and enthusiastic. We found a lovely spot to see the lights. Overall it was an amazing experience. Thanks Rasmus!”

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Levi: Northern Lights Hunting Photo Tour - What the four-hour evening looks like
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Levi: Northern Lights Hunting Photo Tour

11.Northern Lights Hunting Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 120 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Ride up to 200 kilometers through Finnish Lapland with an English-speaking guide searching for clear skies and the Aurora Borealis. You’ll stop at several dark locations, learn night photography, warm up with hot drinks and gingerbread, and receive tour photos by download link. Guides such as Antoine and Adrien have earned special praise for their photo skills.

“Awesome experience. Well trained young guide, magic athmosphere and we were lucky enough to catch several Northern lights. Special thanks to Antoine.”

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Saariselkä: Aurora Photo Tour by Car with Transfer & Drinks - Aurora viewing depends on three things
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Saariselkä: Aurora Photo Tour by Car with Transfer & Drinks

12.Aurora Photo Tour by Car with Transfer & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Leave Saariselkä by minibus with an English-speaking guide and search for clear skies around Lapland’s best aurora areas. The three-hour outing includes hotel pickup, warm clothing, hot drinks, gingerbread cookies, photography advice, and a link to tour photos. Your guide may change locations, but the aurora itself cannot be guaranteed.

“Unfortunately, the tour was disappointing. We did see the aurora; however, the driver didn’t show much enthusiasm, only driving for a while and stopping in a lay-by next to the road. There was some aurora activity, but the high tension cables above spoiled the occasion (as they would interfere with the view and -of course- with the pictures). The driver commented that “we don’t need to go elsewhere: we’ll see the same lights” (i’m paraphrasing, but that was the message). We knew that, but a search for a picturesque scenario (eg, the frozen lake Ukonjarvi ) would have made for a much better experience than stopping at the side of…”

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Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer - Pickup in Rovaniemi and the road north
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Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

13.Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $222

Spend eight hours traveling from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a guided 5km hike, campfire lunch, and photo session. Guides such as Valeriia combine trail support with professional photography, then send edited images after the day. Expect a long drive, cold conditions, and memorable views of snow-covered trees.

“This activity was really amazing! its such a wonderful place where we had a walk of 5km. everything looks magical with all the snow. Hard to believe when you see the pictures upfront but it's really like that. Special thanks as well to our guide Valeriia as she is really fun and completed the tour with all the stories, pictures she makes with her camera and the lunch in between. never a borring moment. definitely would recommend this activity with her!”

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Levi: Northern Lights Hunting - Photography Tour - Leaving Sirkka for the first secret stop
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Levi: Northern Lights Hunting – Photography Tour

14.Northern Lights Hunting – Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 108 reviews · from $165

Travel by minivan from Sirkka to two or three Arctic viewing spots with an English-speaking photography guide. You’ll get help setting up your camera, a tripod or phone mount, hot drinks, and edited photos afterward. The guide may drive as far as Pallas National Park when clouds make distant clear skies the better choice.

“We have been at several Spots to get the most out of the experience. This was perfect!”

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Rovaniemi: Riisitunturi National Park with Pro Photos & BBQ - The two-hour ride from Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: Riisitunturi National Park with Pro Photos & BBQ

15.Riisitunturi National Park with Pro Photos & BBQ

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

Spend nine hours traveling from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park with an English-speaking photographer-guide. Hike about 4 km through snow-covered forests and fell country, stop for photos, grill sausages, and enjoy Lappish sandwiches. Small groups of up to eight, warm clothing, boots, and 10 to 15 edited photos are included.

“This trip is wonderful! Don’t think this is expensive! Bullshit! Absolutely worth the price. Emilia is a great guider. Thankful for her amazing guided tour. Don’t miss this program!”

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