Photography Tours in Finland: 15 to Book

1.Aurora Hunting Photography Tour with Barbeque

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

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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2.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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3.Saariselkä: Aurora Hunting Photography Tour

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

Spend three hours chasing the aurora from Saariselkä in a minivan seating 8 to 18 people. An English-speaking guide such as Ivan, Mikke, Eugene, or Pavel checks conditions, changes route, and stops at promising sites. Pickup within 15 km, hot drinks, snacks, and professional photos are included.

“Mikke was a fantastic guide. He was punctual, very knowledgeable and helpful, and a very careful driver. He searched for the best place to see the aurora, and gave a brief explanation about the phenomenon, the folk legends and a bit of the culture of the Sami people. He helped us with the pics, and sent us a link to download the pics he took. Great tour, highly recommended.”

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4.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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5.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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6.Levi: Northern Lights Hunting Photo Tour

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

Spend four hours hunting the Northern Lights around Levi with an English-speaking guide and up to 200 kilometers of driving. Stop at several dark spots, learn simple camera settings, warm up with hot drinks and gingerbread, and receive access to the guide’s photographs. Guides such as Antoine and Adrien have earned special praise for their photo skills.

“The highlight of our holidays! We met up with other travelers, had the chance to change into thermal clothing and then went aurora hunting by bus. The guide was absolutely fantastic! He was very attentive, provided highly useful photography tips and patiently took photos of every tour member. We were lucky enough to see northern lights at every stop. Highly recommended!”

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7.Saariselkä: Aurora Photo Tour by Car with Transfer & Drinks

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

Travel from Saariselkä by vehicle to areas with better chances of seeing the aurora. Your English-speaking guide provides basic aurora information, warm clothing, hot drinks, gingerbread cookies, and nighttime photography tips. The tour lasts three hours, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and sends you a link to photos afterward.

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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.Saariselkä,Kakslauttanen: Aurora Hunting & Photography Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

You will spend 3 to 4 hours hunting the Northern Lights around Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen, and nearby areas in a small Mercedes minibus. An English or Finnish-speaking guide drives beyond the village lights, watches the sky, and helps with aurora photos. Pickup and drop-off are included within 20 kilometers.

“Our guide Konsta was great. He really wanted us to see the lights and though it was hard he managed to get us a sighting.”

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12.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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13.Aurora Photography Tour 3 HOURS

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

Join Arctic Timetravels for a three-hour Aurora hunt from Saariselkä. An English-speaking guide such as Ivan, Karoliina, or Nico drives you to several dark locations based on changing cloud and Aurora forecasts. Expect warm berry juice, photography help, and hotel pickup within 15 kilometers.

“I highly recommend this tour. They were very professional and kept us updated on the weather forecast. Walter was a great guide and we were very lucky to see an amazing light show.”

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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.Aurora Hunting Photography Tour with BBQ Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $58Best value

Leave Rovaniemi’s city lights behind on a three-hour English-language aurora hunt. Your guide chooses a darker viewing spot, serves Finnish sausages, vegetarian food, hot drinks, and gingerbread by the fire, then helps photograph the northern lights if they appear. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and photos are included.

“It was a nice experience. Transport vehicle was quite old and the smell of fuel in the passenger area was present.”

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