Aurora Photography Expedition with Video
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
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Book your Northern Lights adventure and leave the rest to us!
With over 15 years of professional photography experience, we go beyond just chasing the aurora, we help you capture it beautifully. Our tours are led by an expert who understands Arctic weather, solar activity, and how to time each outing for the highest chances of success.
We offer flexible booking adjustments based on real-time weather and aurora forecasts. If conditions aren't favorable, we can reschedule (depending on availability) or cancel with a 100% refund.
If the camera can’t capture the aurora, we offer a Money-Back Guarantee, keeping only €50 per person to cover operational costs.
You book, and we’ll handle the rest, from tracking the skies to guiding your experience. That’s why our guests leave with memories and images they’ll treasure forever.
Tour durations range from 3-10 hours depending on weather and aurora activity.
Note: Videography may be provided depending on aurora intensity and visibility.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
High-quality photos and video sent via download link
Guided tour in English and Spanish
Photography skills tutorial
Pick up and drop off within 10km from Revontuli Rovaniemi city center (longer distance can be arranged upon request with additional fee)
Video included depending on aurora intensity
Hot drinks and cookies
Professional photoshoot
Winter overall and boots
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Departure times are scheduled between 17:00 and 22:00. On the day of your tour, we will contact you via phone, WhatsApp, or Instagram to provide important updates and the exact pick-up time. We will begin by picking you up from your accommodation. Once in the vehicle, we will discuss the conditions and inform you of our route and destination for the night. After a brief orientation, we will drive you away from city lights to a location with the highest probability of seeing the Northern Lights. In the event of cloudy weather conditions, we will relocate to increase our chances of finding a gap in the clouds to observe the Northern Lights. If they start to appear, we will remain at the location and let nature's magic unfold, rather than risk missing the chance to witness the magic shown by continuing to drive. While waiting for the Northern Lights, you can enjoy the tranquility of the Arctic landscape and steaming hot drinks with cookies. Once the lights appear, we'll begin capturing your portrait with the Northern Lights as a backdrop using professional photography equipment. If you bring your own camera, we'll guide you on the best settings to capture this magical phenomenon.
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Aurora Photography Expedition with Video
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
Excursion00624731944,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. Rafael was looking for the best window to see the auroras and we found them! It was very nice! He is not lazy to do km if it is to ensure the sighting, and made us some beautiful photographs. If we had not been at -31oC we would have enjoyed it more, but that is not in your hands. Lucky your van to shelter us!
Chasing Lights, Freezing Toes—Totally Worth It!
yanhongk2025,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing Aurora-chasing experience! It was absolutely freezing out there, but totally worth it—we managed to capture some incredible photos. Rafael was fantastic throughout the trip. He was friendly, and gave us a good explanation of how Aurora chasing works. Truly an unforgettable night under the Arctic sky. Highly recommended!
Worth it!!
332kirana,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an Amazing night. Rafa went on and beyond on this tour. Our first location was great, there where more tourist and tours and there was also Northern Lights. We took some really nice pictures and Rafa mentioned that there was more and we moved to another location. Waited for the Big show and it came. This was a magical experience. What a fantastic night!! Thank you Rafa for this beautifull experience!!Worth It
A Great Expereince
1stZun,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great night. The predictions where high, the Moon was Full. Rafa Made a first stop where more toursist and tours where. We took some pictures with nice Aurora’s. Rafa said there is more but we have to be patience…so we where. And yess after some wait and nice tea and cookies, it happened. The BIG moment was there. An Amazing appearance and such a wonderful experience Thank you Rafa for this great night!
Best decision ever.
Naazym,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the start, Rafa was incredibly warm and friendly and managed our expectations well, educating us on the different elements that contribute to the visibility of the Aurora and letting us know the probability of us witnessing it. He had snacks and drinks to keep us warm too! We did the drive north where we spotted the first glimpse of the Aurora. Rafa took some photos for us and checked his apps to see where the Aurora would be more visible. Honestly speaking, this sighting would’ve been enough to leave us happy and satisfied as we know the Aurora can be elusive and unpredictable at times. Rafa insisted we head further north and when we reached, we got the most beautiful view of the Aurora over the lake. Albeit not the most intense display but it was so beautiful. We waited it out and got the “explosion” we were hoping for. This paired with a clear view of the Milky Way made the experience feel other worldly. We could not recommend Nordic Escapes enough. Amazing service and the determination to get you the best views of the Northern Lights is unbeatable. 100/10, thank you so much Rafa for ticking this off our bucket list, we’re eternally grateful.
The best and most memorable aurora tour with lots of great photos and time-lapsed videos
Eliza Maravilla,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve been on several tours and this is without any doubt the best Aurora tour and you can take my word for it. Rafael delivered above and beyond my expectations in making our experience memorable, he picked us up on time from our hotels and drove us safely to an excellent spot where we’ve seen the breathtakingly beautiful auroras. Rafael is a professional photographer and he’s taken a lot of lovely photos as well as time-lapsed videos which I have kept on watching as it makes me feel like I’m taken back to the time and place when we’ve witnessed the gloriously amazing Northern Lights. Thank you very much Rafael for making our tour an exceptionally unforgettable experience, it will always stay with us! I would definitely book my next tours again with Rafael.
Highly recommended!
serenafZ7776SW,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked at the last minute and Raphael agreed to do the tour even though it was just my partner and me, since the forecast for the night was good. It was amazing — we visited several spots, but the first one was the best because we saw beautiful colors in a comfortable setting. We received the photos and videos the very next day, and they were excellent quality. Highly recommended!
Even when the odds were low, we saw the aurora.
Quest07609431622,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stayed in Rovaniemi for three nights. We booked this one on the first day, but Rafael saw the sky and suggested the last night, when we would most likely see the Northern Lights. The whole organisation was really good and the people were soo nice and they try their best to give you unforgettable moments... Thank you so much 🥹🫶🏼
Amazing experience
nicol sgabriela,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Rafa was in contact with us and indicated the best day to do the excursion. We picked up very punctual and took us by van two hours out of Rovaniemi (to Sweden) to find the most optimal place and without interference to see auroras. While in Rovaniemi it was cloudy, where Rafa planned the sky was clear. It does its best to achieve the goal and travels as much as it takes without skimping miles. We could see a unique Northern Lights show that we will never forget. Also take very good photos and videos to have as a memory. If you have doubts about the excursion to choose, with Rafa you will be sure.
100% recommended!
martaynicob,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the excursion with Rafa one day which in Rovaniemi was quite cloudy but thanks to its Capacity (in covers) and perseverance to find the most suitable places we moved to Sweden and we could see some beautiful green and red lights! We very much appreciate his friendliness, his passion for the auroras and that he is able to travel wherever it is needed as long as you get to see them. He also took pictures and shared a video of the experience that we will keep as a memory with great affection. If you want to make sure you will see auroras and guarantee a good experience we recommend this excursion 100%
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