Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour
Overview
Chase the Northern Lights with Lapland’s first and most experienced aurora hunting operator with over decade of experience! Step into the Arctic night on an unforgettable journey through the snow-covered wilderness of Finnish Lapland. This small-group Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi is designed for those seeking more than a glimpse of the aurora—it's crafted for those ready to join a real chase, led by the most experienced team in the region.
Recognized as Lapland’s first and pioneering aurora hunting and photography operator, this expert-led experience has set the benchmark for professional Northern Lights adventures in Lapland. Planning for each evening's tour begins early in the morning, as the team analyses weather systems, solar activity, and local forecasts to craft the optimal route long before departure.
With access to over 20 exclusive private locations, participants are taken far from the crowds and light pollution to the clearest skies available.
What's Included
- Headlamps, backpack, and BBQ gear
- Tripod for your camera / mount for a Smart phone
- Collection of edited photos after the tour
- 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
- Professional photography guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please contact us if you need a pick-up and we will provide you with exact pick-up time. If you are staying in City center area, please meet us 15 minutes before the tour in Valtakatu 21 office!
Valtakatu 21
96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- You can bring your own DSLR camera for photography
- Minimum age for this tour 8 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-46120P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Headlamps, backpack, and BBQ gear.
- tripod for your camera / mount for a Smart phone.
- Collection of edited photos after the tour.
- 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.
- Professional photography guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Headlamps, backpack, and BBQ gear
- Tripod for your camera / mount for a Smart phone
- Collection of edited photos after the tour
- 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
- Professional photography guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- You can bring your own DSLR camera for photography
- Minimum age for this tour 8 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
