Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Small-Group Photography Tour under Aurora Skies

Embark on a small-group photography tour in Rovaniemi to capture the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Learn from a professional photographer and increase your chances of witnessing this natural phenomenon.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beyond Arctic - Connect with your guide and receive the necessary winter attire for the excursion.
What's Included
  • Headlamps, backpack, and BBQ gear
  • Tripod for your camera / mount for a Smart phone
  • Collection of edited photos after the tour
  • Professional photography guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within a 6.2-mile (10-kilometer) range of Rovaniemi
  • Transport by minivan
  • Hot drinks and snacks
  • Warm clothing and winter boots
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on this exceptional 4-5 hour quest for the Northern Lights in the vicinity of Rovaniemi. This small-group tour is directed by a proficient Northern Lights photographer who will instruct you on the fundamentals of Northern Lights photography. The strategy of the tour ensures the highest probable odds of spotting and photographing the Northern…

Location
Valtakatu 21
Valtakatu
Beyond Arctic office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anirban_c
Apr 21, 2025
Magical Northern Lights Tour with an Exceptional Guide! - On March 10th, we joined this Northern Lights Photography tour, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable nights of our trip! We were a group of 8, and our guide Andi was nothing short of amazing. She was incredibly enthusiastic, well-prepared, and full of energy – even in the freezing -20°C weather! What really set this tour apart was Andi’s passion and professionalism. Unlike our previous experience with another company, Andi's energy kept the whole group excited throughout the night. Her excellent photography skills ensured that we not only saw the Northern Lights but also went home with stunning photos to cherish. She made spontaneous (yet careful and safe) stops at the best spots to capture the lights, and guided us patiently through the entire process. The tour started with a stop at their office where we picked up all the necessary gear – snow overalls, a professional DSLR camera with tripod, mobile tripod, etc. Based on real-time predictions, we headed north of Rovaniemi, toward the Levi region, to chase the lights – and we were not disappointed. The skies came alive with magical displays, and Andi made sure every moment was captured beautifully. This tour was well-organized, exciting, and led by a guide who truly loves what she does. If you're in Rovaniemi and want a memorable Northern Lights experience, this is the one to go for – and if you're lucky, you'll have Andi as your guide!
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975noelc
Apr 16, 2025
Unforgettable Northern Lights Adventure with an Amazing Guide! - We joined the Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour by Beyond Arctic, and it was absolutely fantastic! Our guide, Natasha, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. She made sure we understood the fascinating science behind the Northern Lights and guided us in capturing stunning photographs of the spectacle. It was freezing cold, but huddling inside a cozy teepee around a crackling wood fire, cooking hot dogs, and sharing stories made it a memorable and fun experience. Highly recommend this tour—especially with Natasha as your guide!
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Keren-elizabeth
Apr 7, 2025
Definitely Recommend! - Ryan was awesome! He was so knowledgeable and clearly excited to look for the lights which in turn increased our excitement. Due to the weather it was a bit difficult to catch the lights with the naked eye, but we did see glimpses and the lights were definitely visible in the pictures we took. Ryan was very kind, and helped us set up our own camera settings, even in -6°C weather- my frozen fingers could never. We didn't have time to campfire and snack, but the warm juice on the way back finished the trip perfectly. We were so cozy and sleepy in the van after a busy night of driving around.
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Dhruvavdhesh
Mar 31, 2025
Thank you for making the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity come true - Was very delighted by the Northern Lights Tour by Beyond Arctic. It was a cloudy sky in Rovaniemi and the tour guide didn’t shy away from driving far from the clouds and as a result we found clear skies east of the city and luckily after waiting for about 2 hours, we saw not just the Aurora Borealis but a full-on dance performance, thanks to the patience of our tour guide. Thank you, Beyond Arctic for once a lifetime opportunity.
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Hilary12017
Mar 24, 2025
Northern lights photography tour. - This experience was awesome. In Rovaneimi the weather was cloudy and snowing in the morning. We thought the trip would be cancelled but were assured that there was going to be a clearing near the Swedish border later that evening. We would have a bit of a drive but would see them. They were absolutely correct. Our guide gave us a few pointers but also took photos of us with the lights in the background. They are great photos. We have seen Northern lights a couple of times since but haven't been able to get the long exposure photos again I got the night we did this trip. Another bonus was the loan of a good tripod. I highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting awesome Northern lights photos.
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Travelpablo
Mar 22, 2025
Excellent Guides for Northern Lights in Rovaniemi - We booked two evening Northern Lights Tours and a Husky Dog Tour during our short visit to Rovaniemi. The first night we had a snow storm and cloudy skies which didn’t bode well for viewing Northern Lights but our guide Natasha was able to find our group a clearing to see the sky, we were not disappointed. We decided to book a second night with Andi and took us to another secluded spot, with clear skies and good fortune/luck, we had the most spectacular light show! At one part of the night, it was so bright, it was almost as bright at daytime!! I feel booking two nights significantly increased our chances of seeing Northern Lights. We also booked a Husky Sled tour. Around 90 mins of ride time. The course is roughly 40 mins away from Rovaniemi, well worth the journey there. Both excursion offered included in the price insulated Jump Suits, boots, etc so your Adventure and Experience is warm and toasty So if you find yourself looking for tour guides/excursions in Rovaniemi, call Beyond Artic!
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Rebeca_r
Mar 19, 2025
Excelent - It was amazing! The barbacue and the northen lights were the perfect combination!! Our guide went above and beyond, kind and thorough.
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Juliana_c
Mar 19, 2025
It was a great and... - It was a great tour, very memorable! Our guide Guillaume was super! We lucked out in seeing a wonderful display of the Aurora Borealis! It was a highlight of our Lapland Trip!
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929adelinec
Mar 19, 2025
Lovely Night - I went with my friends to see the northern lights. We did catch the northern lights, but the main reason I wanted to join them was because they claimed to be good at photographing the northern lights. However, the picture turned out to be a disappointment. But you should still give it a go because it might just be that one night when the guide didn’t take a nice picture. We did enjoy the BBQ around the campfire, though. still a lovely night
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Martin_l
Mar 14, 2025
Northern Lights photography tour - 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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From $163
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).