Northern Lights Photography in Rovaniemi: 15 to Book

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,002 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $105Our pick

Chase the Aurora with Lapland Explorers, led by local guides such as Vito, Berta, Eva, and Janne. You’ll follow space-weather data toward clear skies, sometimes crossing into Sweden. Choose a small group of up to eight for flexibility or a larger bus, with hot drinks, snacks, DSLR photos, and a refund if no Aurora appears on camera or to the naked eye, subject to moonlight conditions.

“I would like to say thank you to the guides from 23rd and 24th of January, who did their best to find the best views for us, even if the weather conditions were not promising on 23rd. It was one of the best experiences I’ve lived so far! After the 1st tour on 23rd, we ended up loving it so much, that we wanted to do it again the next day, and the lights turned out even better than the 1st night. Nevertheless, we saw amazing northern lights both nights thanks to the guides professionalism. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough! Thank you, @hide.et.seek”

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

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

Set out from Rovaniemi with guides such as Dennis, Anni, Matias, or Dreece, who track cloud cover and aurora activity and may drive deep into Finnish Lapland or across the Swedish border. The 5 to 8 hour hunt includes transport, hot drinks, professional photos, and a full refund or free next-day tour if you see literally nothing.

“It was an amazing experience. That day it was so cloudy in Rovaniemi and there was literally 0 chance to catch the lights in our location. However our guides Dreece and Anni, did the impossible to catch the northern lights. We drove 2.5 hour up to the Swedish borders looking for clear skies. In the end we were able to view them from 2 different locations and it was great. The team was very patient, very friendly and very professional. We highly recommend booking with this agency.”

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3.Aurora Hunting Photography Tour with Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 433 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Leave Rovaniemi for a dark lakeside or riverside viewing spot with an English or Russian-speaking guide. You will watch the sky, warm up beside a fire with sausages, berry drinks, gingerbread, and marshmallows, and receive photos taken by the guide. Pickup and drop-off are included, but the aurora cannot be guaranteed.

“We hunted for the lights on 11 October 2025. Although we did not get to see the lights due to the cloud cover and moonlight, the hospitality was great. We were picked up on time, explained what the Aurora is and how it forms, had a barbeque and were taken to 3 locations to hunt for the lights.”

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4.Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

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

Travel from Rovaniemi in a 2 to 8 person minivan group, following weather and aurora forecasts to private viewing spots. Your guide provides winter gear, photography tips, hot drinks, snacks, tripods, campfire equipment, and edited photos. Guides such as Andi, Juhani, Natasa, and Leevi have earned special praise for their effort and camera skills.

“Pack for the warm! Very cold but worth it, out tour guide was very informative and catered to our needs.”

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5.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 guide and Aurora photographer. You will learn camera settings, hear Lappish tales, grill reindeer sausage and marshmallows, and receive free Northern Lights photos by email. Guides have included Eva, Romain, Giselle, Laura, and Sergio.

“It was good experience with this tour even i didn't see the Northern Linght becuase too cloudy.They were very friendly and helpful to us. We enjoyed with the beautiful view at night time on top of the mountain.”

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6.Best & Original Aurora Experience with Pro Photos

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

Join Beyond Arctic for a 5.5-hour, small-group aurora chase from Rovaniemi. A professional guide and photographer may drive up to 100 kilometers to find clear skies, visit private viewing spots, help with camera settings, and send edited aurora photos afterward. Warm clothing, boots, hot drinks, snacks, and barbecue gear are included.

“I went on an aurora hunting experience with Johanny, and it was amazing. Not only did we gain a lot of knowledge about the aurora, but he also shared a lot of information about Rovaniemi. Additionally, he took many great photos for us. The night started at 7:30 pm and ended at around 1:30 am. It was worth every penny.”

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7.Aurora Hunting Photography Tour(98% Success Rate)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 251 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

From Rovaniemi, local guides such as Pekka, Amanda, Christine, and Utsav take small groups into Lapland’s wilderness in search of clear skies and auroras. You may visit several locations, receive professional photos the next day, and warm up beside a fire with sausages, berry juice, cookies, and marshmallows. Pickup is included within 10 km of central Rovaniemi.

“It was amazing. Our guide was excellent, despite seeing the aurora multiple times already, she was still constantly on the lookout for more, and we had multiple photoshoots with the aurora. The photos were beautiful as well. Cooking sausages at a campfire in a cabin under the aurora was a once in a lifetime experience for me!”

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8.Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

You’ll leave Rovaniemi with a photographer guide, warm outerwear, and a chance to chase the aurora beyond town. Expect camera advice, BBQ snacks, hot drinks, tour photos, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Micky and Dylan have earned praise, but group sizes can reach 40 and sightings are never guaranteed.

“Overall the experience was great! However they should take care of the winter clothes they give to participants in terms of how clean they are, especially with covid-19, we received onw with tissues in the pocket. But our guide Micky was amazing, she drove further away so we can see the northern lights and we enjoyed a great barbecue and they even got us corn due to dietary restrictions we have. I would definitely recommend this trip!”

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9.Guaranteed Northern Lights – Small Group & Photography

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

Join Polar Lapland at 6 pm for a 4 to 10-hour aurora chase from Rovaniemi. Local guides such as Veeti, Arttu, Tino, Romain, and Rasmus use live weather data and may drive into Sweden for clearer skies. Groups are limited to eight per guide, with warm drinks, cookies, pickup, and free digital DSLR photos included.

“This was an amazing experience. Veeti our guide was incredible. We thought we wouldn’t see any lights because of the clouds but veeti was relentless in hunting the lights and in the end we got to see some of the most incredible and enchanting lights in multiple locations and got some amazing pictures also. So happy with the experience and feeling so lucky we had Veeti as our guide.”

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10.Northern Lights Photo Tour | Money-Back Guarantee

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 4 hours · from $115

Meet your English-speaking guide at NordicUnique Travels in central Rovaniemi, then ride wherever the forecast looks best, possibly as far as Sweden. Guides such as Ricardo, Juan, Giselle, and Deep help with camera settings and pose you beneath the aurora. The tour lasts about four hours, includes winter clothing, hot drinks, and souvenir photos, with a free second attempt if the lights fail to appear.

“We booked the Guaranteed Northern Lights tour and it honestly exceeded every expectation⭐⭐ Our guides Ricardo and Juan were knowledgeable and incredibly dedicated. They carefully followed weather and all the connfusing data lol, explained what was happening in the sky, and kept adjusting our route to give us the best possible chance. They saw I wasn't understanding it so they dumbed it down just enough for me to know what a CNE was😂 the aurora itself was magical!!! and it was dancing! lights dancing across the sky, and the guide made sure everyone had time to enjoy it and take photos. They even helped with camera settings and positioning, which…”

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11.Northern Lights Photography Tour from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 87 reviews · from $213

Spend about five hours chasing the Aurora Borealis from Rovaniemi, with transport to a dark mountain setting, winter clothing, camera guidance, snacks, and hot drinks. Guides such as Anthony and Peter have helped guests with camera settings and shared tour photos. The group may be large, so this suits you if comfort and support matter more than a private hunt.

“the tour was well organised even though we could barely see the lights with our eyes but our camera could capture everything. thanks to those high tech digital camera!! FYI, we used Sony a7R III with16-35mm i would suggest you to bring your good camera gear with tripod since its Photography tour, or otherwise, you might end up taking nothing.”

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12.Guaranteed Northern Lights & Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 6 hours · from $140

From Rovaniemi, Miro, Emma, Walter, or another Royal Nordic guide follows live weather and aurora forecasts to find clear Arctic skies. Expect a warm minivan, small groups, hot drinks, local snacks, and hands-on photography help. The outing may last 2 to 10 hours, with a full refund if no lights appear.

“The trip is so good and the guide is helpful to help us to see the aurora.”

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13.Northern lights hunting photo tour with bbq; small groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

You’ll leave Rovaniemi’s city lights for a countryside or frozen-lake viewing spot, where guides such as Aleks, Alex, Talvi, and Ramzas watch the sky, explain the aurora, and prepare grilled sausages, marshmallows, coffee, tea, or warm juice by a fire. The tour lasts about three hours, includes transport, and may visit a second location if conditions improve.

“Everything was great. We saw the auroras at the second location. It was very cold but the tour van has heating and they call you when the auroras are on, so that is very good.”

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14.Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

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

Join Beyond Arctic for a private 4 to 5 hour Aurora hunt from Rovaniemi. Your English-speaking guide uses weather and Aurora forecasts to choose 2 to 3 viewing spots, while providing winter clothing, boots, camera support, hot drinks, snacks, and edited photos. Guides may include Finn, Ilona, or Aurelien.

“Our guide Finn was exceptional in every way—deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and truly an expert in his field. Despite the cloudy and challenging night, he never stopped hunting for the aurora until we finally witnessed the dream of our lives. He also introduced us to the magical sound of a frozen lake “singing”—an indescribable experience we never knew existed. Thank you, Finn, for being such an inspiring guide. Keep doing the amazing work you’re doing!”

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15.Northern Lights Pro Guaranteed – Unlimited (PRIVATE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $1,773 per session (up to 8)

You join a private Aurora Pro guide in Rovaniemi at 7 p.m. for a flexible four to ten hour hunt. Your group of up to eight can travel wherever forecasts look best, possibly as far as Sweden or Norway. The tour includes hotel pickup, winter clothing, unlimited DSLR photos, hot drinks, cookies, sausages, and a no-photo-no-payment policy.

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