Best Photography Tours in Rovaniemi — Our Top 15

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

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

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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10.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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11.Northern Lights photography tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

You’ll leave Rovaniemi by van with an English or French-speaking guide, search for a dark aurora-viewing spot, and wait beside a campfire with grilled Finnish sausages and a warm Christmas drink. If the sky cooperates, your guide will photograph you beneath the Northern Lights. Pickup is included within 5 km of the city center.

“purtroppo non siamo riusciti a vedere l'aurora boreale. nel complesso ci vorrebbe un pó più di organizzazione e attenzione al cliente. Ci sono venuti a prendere a casa quindi ottima cosa. Il ragazzo che era con noi sapeva poco inglese e non ci siamo riusciti a capire troppo. Però molto gentile. Siamo stati portati in un fiume ghiacciato e poi in un lago. Nel primo bisognava salire un piccola collina per andare dov'era il fuoco con una salsiccia e un pó di succo di mela. Ci è stato detto che c'erano anche i marshmallow ma non li abbiamo visti.. Per fortuna abbiamo trovato altre soluzioni un pó più professionali”

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12.Northern Lights Photo Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $74

Leave Rovaniemi by minibus with an English-speaking guide and search for the aurora away from city lights. You’ll stop near a lake or river, warm up beside a fire with sausages, hot drinks, and gingerbread, then get help taking Northern Lights photos before returning to your accommodation.

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13.Aurora Hunting Photography Tour with Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Leave Rovaniemi after dark for a three-hour aurora hunt with an English- or Russian-speaking guide. You will head away from city lights, warm up beside a fire near a lake or river, eat Finnish sausages, sip hot drinks, and photograph the sky. Guide Alexei has led family outings with children, and photos are included if you need help.

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14.Rovaniemi City Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $424 per session (up to 8)

Join a professional English-speaking photographer for a two-hour private tour of Rovaniemi. You’ll visit Lumberjack Bridge, Arktikum Shore, city viewpoints, and winter scenery by minivan, with photography coaching, a personal photoshoot, and edited images sent a few days later. Guide Essi has earned praise for friendly service and striking photos.

“great experience.and thank you Essi - spectacular clicks”

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15.Northern Lights Hunting and Photography Tour – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Join Lapland X Tours for a six-hour aurora hunt from Rovaniemi, limited to eight people. Guide Lyiv and the team track cloud cover and auroral activity, drive toward darker skies, explain the science, and help you photograph the lights. Pickup, hot drinks, snacks, and digital photos via Dropbox are included.

“We had an amazing experience on the Northern Lights tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Even though the chances of seeing the aurora were very low that night, our guide never gave up. He tried very hard to find the best possible spot, constantly checking conditions and driving to different locations to give us the best opportunity. Thanks to his effort and determination, we were finally lucky enough to see the Northern Lights! It was truly a magical and unforgettable moment. He was very patient, friendly, and professional throughout the entire tour. He made everyone feel comfortable and kept us positive even when the weather…”

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