Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

Highlights

  • Thermal gear, boots, and headlamps are provided

  • Expert tips on how to get the best photos

  • Round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi hotels

Summary

A trip out into the deep dark Arctic wilderness is a daunting prospect, but this guided tour will allow to you to do so easily and safely. Beginning with hotel pickup in Rovaniemi, meet your guide and listen to a short briefing about current weather conditions, aurora borealis forecast, and about the destination of the day. Your guide knows the best possible sites to see and photograph the elusive northern lights. Based on the live feed the guides have access to, local weather, and aurora borealis forecasts, you can significantly improve your chances of finding these lights that dance in the sky. Throughout the course of the evening, visit two or three locations, setting up cameras and getting tips on the best possible photos at each one. Walk through snowfields in the dark, equipped with headlamps and thermal suits provided by your guide, finding the perfect location for that once-in-a-lifetime shot. Traveling with a small group ensures the ability to move quickly and plenty of opportunities to ask questions of your guide.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours - 5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This tour from Rovaniemi allows you to not only see the elusive northern lights, but also get tips on how to best photograph them. Traveling with a small group ensures that you will be able to get plenty of one-on-one attention from your guide and enjoy an intimate atmosphere. Your guide will take you to the best possible viewing places, spots you might not find on your own.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within a 6.2-mile (10-kilometer) range of Rovaniemi

  • Transport by minivan

  • Professional photography guide

  • Warm clothing and winter boots

  • Headlamps, backpack, and BBQ gear

  • Hot drinks and snacks

  • Aurora hunting guide – guidebook for Auroras & photography

  • tripod for your camera / mount for a Smart phone

  • A few photos from the tour sent to you afterwards

  • hunt for the Northern Lights

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4-5 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Beyond Arctic

About operator:

Beyond Arctic is the leading tour company in Rovaniemi with a specialization in photography. We create exclusive excursions in the heart of Lapland and take you to locations of staggering beauty. Our value rises from the will to explore and experience the Arctic nature in its authentic and wild form. Our approach allows us to discover and to photograph the most amazing wildlife and landscapes Lapland has to offer.

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