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Private Northern Lights Photography Hunting
A 6 h northern lights tour from Rovaniemi by Nordic Odyssey, private for your group. From 1087 USD per person, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.
In short
Private Northern Lights Photography is a 6 h aurora tour from Rovaniemi, private for your group, run by Nordic Odyssey. It costs from 1087 USD per person and is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 31 travellers. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Rovaniemi and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Get the highest chance to observe the Aurora Borealis with a premium guided experience. Drive very far from Rovaniemi to find the Northern lights and take beautiful pictures !
This Northern Lights hunt is your best opportunity to properly chase the precious aurora borealis and observe them. Because the trip is based on the weather forecasts and conditions, you will drive in the most promising directions, away from the light pollution of big towns and villages.
Your professional aurora hunter will also teach you about arctic nature, local lifestyle and northern lights to offer you a complete Lapland experience. The hunt is meant to be both educational and adventurous!
Pictures will be taken by your guide with their professional camera. It is a very useful tool to anticipate the apparition of auroras, find them and capture them!
Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Private transportation
- Pictures taken with a professional camera
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Aurora hunter guiding
- Typical Finnish snacks to grill over the open fire (please inform us about dietary restrictions)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Overalls & winter boots
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
3Group size, pickup and languages
- Private for your group
- Hotel pickup or meeting point, chosen at booking
- Guide languages: English, French
- Booking size: 1 to 4 travellers
- Operator: Nordic Odyssey
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
4Aurora 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 10:47 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 11:59 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).
5Other 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 | Viator | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 0 | 29 |
| 4 stars | 0 | 1 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 | 1 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 272944P15, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Private Northern Lights Photography in Rovaniemi cost?
From 1087 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 Private Northern Lights Photography in Rovaniemi last?
6 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 Private Northern Lights Photography in Rovaniemi private or shared?
It is private for your group. 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 Private Northern Lights Photography in Rovaniemi?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the Viator listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Private Northern Lights Photography 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 Private Northern Lights Photography in Rovaniemi?
Nordic Odyssey, 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 272944P15, 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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