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From Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Chase Tour with Professional Camera

Northern Lights over snowy landscape in Rovaniemi during guided tour with professional camera.
Photographer capturing Northern Lights in Rovaniemi during a guided tour.
 transfer vehicle for Northern Lights expedition.
Northern lights over snowy Rovaniemi landscape with tourists enjoying a traditional campfire.

Ignite your Arctic adventure with a 4-hour Northern Lights chase tour in Rovaniemi, with a professional guide, campfire snacks, and professional photographs.

Highlights

  • Does 4 hours under the Arctic stars sound exciting? Chase Northern Lights with a small group, light up a campfire, and get pictures captured professionally!

  • Don’t just observe, but understand the Aurora Borealis phenomenon, with the help of a professional guide, who uses a high-end camera to capture your best moments.

  • Enjoy the comforting warmth of a campfire in the freezing wilderness, complete with local snacks and hot drinks. Do try to start the fire for a unique experience.

  • Visit up to three handpicked locations away from the city's light pollution. This tour is conscientious of your carbon footprint, offsetting travel emissions by planting trees.

  • Fun fact: The Northern Lights are not only found on Earth. They have been observed on other planets as well, including Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars.

Inclusions

  • 4-hour Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi

  • Expert Aurora guide

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city center

  • Winter clothing & boots

  • Professional photographer

  • Photos

  • Campfire snacks & hot drinks

  • Small-group tour only (maximum of 8 people)

  • All taxes, fees & handling charges

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

An Aurora hunt in the wilderness

Gear up for an unforgettable journey into the frozen wilderness of Rovaniemi, with the Northern Lights chase tour. Armed with professional winter gear, and led by an expert Aurora guide, venture well beyond the city's bright lights in pursuit of nature's most mesmerizing spectacle - the Northern Lights.

Chasing the Lights one location at a time

Our day starts with a pick-up from your hotel, followed by a comfortable drive into the wilderness. Throughout the day, the team diligently monitors weather forecasts and solar activity for the perfect spectacle time. Based on this data, we pick the best spots that offer a stunning view of Aurora, maximizing your chances of witnessing this once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. The four-hour quest may lead you to up to three different locations, offering unique perspectives of the radiant Northern Lights.

Complete Arctic experience

As we await the light show, warm yourself by a roaring campfire, savoring local snacks and hot drinks, all under the twinkling Arctic sky. The professional guide, equipped with a high-end camera, will capture these magical moments for you, delivering the photos the next day.

What to bring

  • Bring along under-layers, socks, a hat, gloves, and a bottle of water.

What's not allowed

  • Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Customers have an option to either opt for hotel transfers or choose to reach the meeting point on their own.

Hotel transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

  • In the next step of booking, please select the name of your hotel.

  • This is applicable to select hotels in Rovaniemi.

  • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Meeting point (If not Opted for Hotel Pickup)

  • Meet your guide at Wild About Lapland.

  • Address: Rovakatu 24, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland.

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