Northern Lights Photography Tour
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4.5/5
Based on 179 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Northern Lights Photography Tour worth booking?
Northern Lights Photography Tour is a 3-hour experience in Rovaniemi, Finland, from $80 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 179 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (179)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $80 per person
Northern Lights Photography Tour Go on the hunt for the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi. Keep the best memory of witnessing the Aurora Borealis, as a professional photographer captures the moment of you and the magical li
What you get
About this experience
Northern Lights Photography Tour Go on the hunt for the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi. Keep the best memory of witnessing the Aurora Borealis, as a professional photographer captures the moment of you and the magical lights dancing up above you. On this experience, you will also have the opportunity to taste a delicious traditional Lappish BBQ snack. *Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.
What's included
Included
- Hunting Northern Lights with professional photographer
- Guide in English (other languages available on request: French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
- Professional photos emailed to you
- Snacks
- Winter clothes: overall and boots
- Pick-up and drop-off to selected hotels from Rovaniemi city center.
- Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.
What you'll see and do
Nordic Unique Travels
You will start from our office to get everything ready for the departure. **Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rovaniemi
The meeting place will be at the our office, Maakuntakatu 29 (next to subway), Rovaniemi 96200. Please meet us at the reception 10 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time. Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
The meeting place will be at the our office, Maakuntakatu 29 (next to subway), Rovaniemi 96200. Please meet us at the reception 10 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time. Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nordic Unique Travels
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customer MUST provides reachable phone number
- Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed due to they are subject to weather conditions and the solar activity
- Departure time may vary depending on the seasons and availability, please double-check with the local partner
- At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place on weekdays and Saturdays
- At least 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sundays and public holidays
- Children under 12 year old must be accompanied by adults paying the full price
- Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- From December to the end of January, Rovaniemi experiences a very high level of tourist traffic, which is why we often have to form exceptionally large groups for this activity. For a more private experience, we recommend that you book the Northern Lights Photography Tour - Small Group instead.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 178 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
6 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
178 verified traveler reviews for Northern Lights Photography Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Not just about the aurora
Loved that it came complete with overalls and boots so that you can enjoy the lights without freezing to death! We had a really good Aurora experience. Lights were not that strong, but it colors were still vivid, and even the stars were mesmerizing, plus we got great the photos.
via Viator
Amazing & Unforgettable Northern Lights
We joined the Northern Lights Photography Tour with our photographer ‘Deep’ on our final night at Rovaniemi. The Aurora Borealis hunting was the highlight of our holiday. The breathtaking Northern Lights in the Arctic forest was definitely a unique & worthwhile experience. Deep was a very nice & patience guide and he took several photos for my family. He even took the trouble to take photos for my wife & I even after he has already kept his camera for good (almost the end of the tour). Thanks you ‘Deep’ for the wonderful experience!!
via Tripadvisor
Tourist trap
Better avoid. If your tour operator or travel agent books you an excursion with Nordic Unique Travels, have them replace it. Classic “tourist trap” operator. No local management or staff (mainly Italian, Spanish, and Asian guys), no empathy or explanations about the excursion, and total disorganization (they got our pickup time wrong and we had to wait in the office for almost two hours without being able to use the bathroom). We took the “Northern Light Photo Tour” excursion and felt like we were being treated like cattle to be transported and nothing more. They loaded us onto a bus, took us to a place an hour away, and then brought us back after having a barbecue in a teepee tent. No search for the aurora, just a round trip to predefined locations. I would say very disappointing.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing expereince
We sent to a Northern Lights Photography Tour in a day with how likehood to see the lights, but the deam checked a good place free of clouds and they found it¡ At the end it was an amazing auroa, 2 hours wonderful lights and dancing over our heads. I was in the Spanish team and all of then did an excelent jogwere so nice, the driver Jose Carlos, the guide Edgard and the photogrhater Pepe, Pe
via Tripadvisor
Amazing northern lights
Amazing night watching such a beautiful wonder of nature in company of the great Joey, who took great pictures for us while he prepared a fire and served us a delicious hot drink. We love you Joey!!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $80 to $119
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 63
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Northern Lights Photography Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rovaniemi.
How much does Northern Lights Photography Tour cost?
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Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rovaniemi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Northern Lights Photography Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rovaniemi is not rushed.
Is Northern Lights Photography Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 179 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rovaniemi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Northern Lights Photography Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Northern Lights Photography Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Northern Lights Photography Tour?
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Around 63 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rovaniemi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rovaniemi and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Northern Lights Photography Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rovaniemi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rovaniemi?
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On Outty we rank every Rovaniemi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage, Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ, Rovaniemi:%100 Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunt&Free Photos. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rovaniemi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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