Rovaniemi RealNorthern Lights Photo Hunting

We had a great trip in Feb 2025. Our guide was tracking the activity and felt that we had a good chance to see the lights based on the conditions and forecast for the night. They messaged to ask if we could delay our start from 7pm to closer to 8pm since they felt the light activity would be stronger later in the evening. At first, the magnetic field (?) was too weak, but it strengthened, and he said that all of the data looked good to see the lights - so we waited. He took us out to a frozen lake with a great open view of the sky. We had to wait until almost midnight before the activity showed up, but when it did - WOW! In a matter of minutes, it went from nothing to rainbows of dancing lights across the sky. He took some amazing photos, as many as we wanted, and they were sent via email transfer the next day. It was a small tour, just my family of 3 and another couple, and we were picked up around 8pm and returned close to 2am. As promised, none of the faffing with barbeques, etc.; just some nice warm tea and chocolates which was much appreciated. Great tour; well worth it!

This tour was not only successful but also a truly wonderful experience - and that was mainly thanks to our guide, Vess. From the very beginning, he created a pleasant atmosphere with his friendly, humerous, and dedicated manner. It was clear that he genuinely cared about providing his guests with an unforgettable experience. On February 2, 2025, my 10 - year - old son and I were picked up on time from our hotel by Vess in a cozy van. After a short briefing ( weather conditions, tour plan), we headed to the first of three planned spots. And indeed, the aurora appeared - at first subtle, but enough for us to take a few shots with the professional camera. After that, we warmed up in the van, where Vess treated us to hot tea and delicious cookies while sharing fascinating facts about the northern lights. However, the absolute highlight of the tour was when we arrived at our second spot! We were overwhelmed with excitement as we wittnessed this magical aurora spectacle. The northern lights danced right above us, glowing in vibrant green and shimmering purple tones…A phenomenal natural display that we will never forget! Thanks to Vess, we have beautyful photos to remember this incredible aurora show. He positioned us perfectly in the scene and managed to capture us in the magical setting. The very next day, we received access to his high - quality images via a WeTransfer link. This tour was well - organized, cozy, and, most importantly, successful - definetly highly recommended!

I was very impressed with our guide's experience and dedication to find the Northern Lights. He was very knowledgable about the auroras, and though the car ride to find the lights was very long (we drove to Sweden!), it was very comfortable and totally worth it!

Me and my friend also had a little nap in the car because we didn't come back until 4:00am haha. Though the trip may get pushed back due to how the aurora activity is, it was not a bother because we still saw the Northern Lights, which was amazing as the forecast did not look good.

I think going in, it is good to consider what the auroras look like to the naked eye, so that one's expectations are realistic. Of course, they look great on camera and our guide had a tripod and sent us the photos later!

Overall, I would recommend this experience : )

Team was really nice, And they did the best to show us northernlights. Highly recommend them for first timers during Feb month.

We absolutely loved this tour! We were specifically looking for a smaller company to avoid the “barbecue-style” group outings, and this was exactly what we hoped for. The team was truly focused on customer satisfaction, going above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. They were incredibly flexible, even offering to change the date if the weather wasn’t ideal and adjusting the timing to give us the best chance of seeing the auroras. And wow, did it pay off! We were treated to breathtaking displays, and they took stunning photos of us with the auroras as a backdrop. Highly recommend! 🌌✨

It was a cloudy day but the weather forecast said the clouds would be gone after 10. The tour started at 10:30 and we could see the beautiful aurora. It was truly an amazing experience. Thank you for the wonderful spots and photos u took us! Happy New Year

The night was truly amazing. Our guide Božo was very knowledgeable, he thought us many interesting things about Aurora. But also he knew good spots and he was constantly communicating with other guides who were out that night to ensure that we catch Aurora. We ended up finding perfect spot and getting big Aurora storm. Plus he was patient taking many pictures for everyone. Truly magical experience that we will never forget.

This night was magical. Dimitar picked us up at home and even adjusted the hunting time twice to get the most of the aurora experience. He took lots of photos of us and the auroras and was really passionate himself. He adapted the whole route to our needs and brought tee and cookies with him. He drove us to three different spots in the local area (driving was about 20-40 min). There never is a guarantee to spot the auroras, but we would always take that risk with Dimitar as a guide again. It was such a great trip.

Had the most amazing experience seeing out 2024 with an amazing Northern lights display, even our guide was quite excited.

I guess we were very fortunate.

Should you choose to book with them, I hope you have an amazing experience.

I had a great time on the Northern Lights tour, even though there was a small hiccup along the way. Another tour group had car issues, so our vehicle was used to assist them, and our guide, Kris, had to step in to help. Despite this, the tour remained fun and well-organized.

The tour started right on time, and Kris went above and beyond to ensure we got to see the Northern Lights. We visited several different locations, maximizing our chances of witnessing the aurora, and his dedication paid off. It was an unforgettable experience, and I truly appreciated the effort and professionalism throughout. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Kris as the guide! Thanks, Arktictopia!