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Northern Lights Photography Tour
A 3 to 4 h northern lights tour from Rovaniemi by Nordic Unique Travels, shared with up to 40 travellers. From 136 USD per person, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 183 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
Northern Lights Photography Tour is a 3 to 4 h aurora tour from Rovaniemi, shared with up to 40 travellers, run by Nordic Unique Travels. It costs from 136 USD per person and is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 183 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
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.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Hunting Northern Lights with professional photographer
- Guide in English (other languages available on request: French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
- Professional photos emailed to you
- Campfire BBQ : Reindeer sausage, marshmallow and hot blueberry juice (vegetarian/vegan alternative upon request)
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- 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.
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 40 travellers
- Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
- Operator: Nordic Unique Travels
- 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
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 15:50 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 17:01 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
Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage4.9 · 2,599 reviews · 8 hfrom 159 USD
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 | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 3 | 146 |
| 4 stars | 1 | 7 |
| 3 stars | 2 | 5 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 9 |
| 1 star | 1 | 9 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 65490P24, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northern Lights Photography Tour in Rovaniemi cost?
From 136 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Northern Lights Photography Tour in Rovaniemi last?
3 to 4 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 Northern Lights Photography Tour in Rovaniemi private or shared?
It is shared with up to 40 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 Northern Lights Photography Tour 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 listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Northern Lights Photography Tour 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 Northern Lights Photography Tour in Rovaniemi?
Nordic Unique Travels, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 65490P24, 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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