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Aurora Chasing Photography Tour FULL REFUND+Deep Sky Experience
A 4 to 8 h northern lights tour from Rovaniemi by Lapland X Tours, shared with up to 8 travellers. From 206 USD per person, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 63 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
Aurora Chasing Photography Tour FULL is a 4 to 8 h aurora tour from Rovaniemi, shared with up to 8 travellers, run by Lapland X Tours. It costs from 206 USD per person and is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 63 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Rovaniemi and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Welcome to the Aurora Chasing & Deep Sky Telescope View Experience — the first tour in Lapland to combine Northern Lights Chasing with live Telescope Astrophotography. Max 8 guests, one van, hosted personally by the owner.
This is real aurora hunting, not a bus to a fixed campfire. No pre-selected routes — every night is planned fresh from live cloud maps and solar data, and we drive wherever the sky is clearest: across Lapland, into Sweden, or further if the forecast promises a show.
And while we watch for the aurora, the second hunt begins. Our smart telescope Repo— locks onto galaxies, nebulae and planets in real time. You choose the target: Saturn's rings, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula. You can watch it live, or scan a QR code and follow the view on your own phone. Repo will ride in the van with us and its powerful enough to photograph galaxies meanwhile we keep looking for aurora.
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Guide how to take Northern Lights Photos on your phone
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Photography Service
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- Meeting point/pick-up from your accomodation. (15 min)
- Safety brief, operational procedure, we will show auroral activity and which direction we are going and when is the next stop (15 min)
- Driving to the first stop (30 min)
- First stop, photoshot, we will show you how to take photos too and we will take photos of you with professional camera. (60 min)
- Going to 2nd stop, enjoying the view and taking photos with professional camera Snacks and hot drinks to keep warm (60 min)
- Free time, to talk and get to know each other, we will share with you local stories, history and personal experiences with Aurora Hunting (30 min)
- Driving back to city and dropping you off at your accommodation (30 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 8 travellers
- Hotel pickup included for everyone
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 8 travellers
- Operator: Lapland X Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
5Aurora over Rovaniemi tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Finland page has the Kp Rovaniemi needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 09:11 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 10:20 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: 100% Money-Back Guarantee Aurora Tour + Free Photos4.9 · 893 reviews · 4 to 6 hfrom 159 USD
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt Max 8 + Pro Photos & 100% Refund4.9 · 883 reviews · 4 to 12 hfrom 228 USD| Rating | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 5 | 57 |
| 4 stars | 1 | 0 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 | 0 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 5556646P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Aurora Chasing Photography Tour FULL in Rovaniemi cost?
From 206 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the Viator listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Aurora Chasing Photography Tour FULL in Rovaniemi last?
4 to 8 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.
Is Aurora Chasing Photography Tour FULL in Rovaniemi private or shared?
It is shared with up to 8 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.
What is the cancellation policy for Aurora Chasing Photography Tour FULL in Rovaniemi?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the Viator listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Aurora Chasing Photography Tour FULL need to see the northern lights from Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi needs Kp 2 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Rovaniemi is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs Aurora Chasing Photography Tour FULL in Rovaniemi?
Lapland X Tours, the operator named on the Viator listing. Reviews shown here combine Viator and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 5556646P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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