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15 Photography Sessions in Scandinavia Worth Booking

24 tours  ·  from $137

Good photography sessions fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos - Why the route may reach Kvaløya or the Finnish border
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

1.Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,097 reviews · from $181Our pick

You’ll chase the aurora in a Mercedes Sprinter with up to 16 people, following the clearest forecast toward the coast, inland, or the Finnish border. Guides such as Stefan, Jack, and Magne offer camera help, hot drinks, biscuits, thermal suits, and free high-resolution photos.

“This was one of the most memorable nights of my life. If you’re in the Tromso and want a real aurora adventure, I highly recommend this tour!”

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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos - The minibus chase, from Sommarøy to the Finnish border
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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

2.Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,199 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

Join Arctic Explorers for a 7 to 9 hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Petra, Jessica, Magdalena, and Georgi track cloud breaks across northern Scandinavia while you travel in a minibus, wear supplied thermal gear, eat beside a fire, and receive an aurora portrait.

“Absolutely amazing! Highly recommended. Very nice and accommodating guide (Vera) and a driver. Managed to see the northern lights.”

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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - Tromsø fjords, coast, and the road toward Finland
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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

3.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $242

Leave Tromsø with Northern Soul Adventures and chase clear skies along the fjords, coast, or into Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, and Thomas help with camera settings, set up a campfire, serve soup and hot drinks, and send professional photos afterward. Expect 6 to 9 hours on the road.

“The Northern Lights are an experience that can't be guaranteed, but the trip is worth every bit of cost. Anna was such a confident driver and helper, and Joaquin was a great guide. We were so lucky to have them help us find the lights on our way to Finland were we just stopped on the side of the road to photograph and enjoy the experience. We then continued on to another spot where we enjoyed all the treats, (the tomato soup was so warming when we were so cold), and we got to see such a wonderful display of the lights.”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus) - A comfortable coach, with a long road ahead
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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

4.Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 809 reviews · from $181

Join NorthernShots Tours for a seven-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Peter, Tom, Mirko, and Barbara explain the science, help with camera and phone settings, and may drive toward Finland for clearer skies. Transportation, hot drinks, cookies, and a photography lesson are included.

“It was perfect! We crossed the border to Finland, because the sky was too cloudy in Tromso, the guide and driver only stopped when we were finally able to see the northern lights. Amazing experience!! Note: The guide will take pictures of you and the northern lights with his professional camera, but he will not give the photos to you, you have to pay 195nok for each one. This is a perfect tour if you have a good camera with you and tripod, because the guide will help you with the camera settings, but if not, it will be expensive if you want to buy some photos. I did other…”

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Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure - photos included - Soup, fire, and a pause in the cold
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Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure – photos included

5.Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure – photos included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 794 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $225

Join The Green Adventure in Tromsø for a 6 to 9 hour aurora chase, with guides such as Julien, Jess, Cat, and Antonio seeking clear skies as far as Finland. Warm soup, thermal suits, a bonfire, marshmallows, hotel drop-off, and professional aurora photos are included.

“Our tour guide JJ was fantastic and very professional and informative. Good experience and managed to see the aurora. He was also very hospitable with soup, beverages and snacks. Being a smaller tour it was a lot more intimate and you got to know each other a lot better - felt a lot more catered to. I had also done a bus tour and this was a lot more personal in comparison. Although photos are included, I wish the free one would be a bit higher in resolution.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour - Chasing clear skies across the Arctic
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour

6.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 6 hours · from $236

Set out from central Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Joaquin, Filip, Bogdan, or Lucas. Your team follows the clearest skies, sometimes into Finland, then sets up a fire with soup and hot drinks. Tripods, thermal suits, camera help, and free web-resolution photos are included.

“Fantastic trip with Ana and Bogdan - lovely night where we saw the sky light UP!! So many great aurora sightings. We stopped in the road for a quick few photos and then back into the bus and arrived at a wide open field, thankfully few clouds, and Mother Nature did the rest. Be sure to go to the bathroom at the gas station, and don’t drink too much as there are no other formal bathrooms for the night. Ana drove like a BOSS on icy roads with snow coming down. Excellent night by both of our guides. Thank you.”

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Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer - Abisko is the major backup and possible target
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Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

7.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Chase the aurora from Kiruna in a group of no more than seven, with guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, Bernard, and a photographer working to find clear skies. Expect a 4 to 6 hour evening, possible travel to Abisko or Norway, warm gear, a fire, hot drinks, snacks, and professional photos afterward.

“Be open. Be patient. There are various factors that affect the visibility, so don’t expect that the guides can turn the Northern Lights on and off like a switch. The staff is highly professional and provides constant entertainment. Seeing the actual show FAR outweighs any inconvenience.”

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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos - Snowshoes, boots, and the first climb
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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

8.Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 637 reviews · from $152

Meet your English-speaking guide at Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group hike on Kvaløya. Guides such as Max, Lucas, Anna, and Javi lead an active route with fjord views, wildlife chances, a sandwich lunch, hot drinks, and photos to keep.

“wonderful hike with Henrick! Great guide, interesting, funny, and definitely client oriented! 100% recommended”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos - Meeting the group at Kirkegata 2
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos

9.Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · 6 hours · from $162

Join Geir Inge, Kine, or another Arctic Glow guide for a small-group aurora chase from Tromsø. In a warm Mercedes Sprinter, you may follow clear skies along the coast or across the Finnish border, with hot drinks, homemade cake, thermal suits, and professional photos included.

“We loveddd our trip chasing the northern lights! Our guides were amazing, really knowledgable and could tell they loved what they do. We saw the lights at two seperate locations, with plenty of ops for photos including by our guide as well as us given tips on how to take them on our phones. We had opportunity to try brown cheese and norwegian baked treats, highly recommend, we would book again in a heartbeat!”

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Kiruna: Northern Lights Tour with Photos - The five-hour plan from Kiruna
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Kiruna: Northern Lights Tour with Photos

10.Northern Lights Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Spend five hours hunting the aurora around Kiruna with English-speaking guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, and Laia. Your team tracks clear skies, provides snowsuits and hot drinks, and photographs you beneath the lights. Some nights require a long drive toward Finland or Norway.

“Our guides, Robin and Laia were extremely kind and knowledgeable about the northern lights. It was a very pleasant tour, we also loce their kindness and all the tips regarding how to capture great pictures with our cameras. We were also very lucky because we could see to great Aurora moments on that night. thank you!”

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Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - What the photography help really means
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Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

11.Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 303 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Meet NorthernShots Tours in central Tromsø, then chase clear skies by bus through the Arctic countryside, sometimes toward Finland. Guides such as Gerard, Merco, Tom, and Andreas have helped with phone and camera settings. Expect 4 to 8 hours, hot drinks, cold waits, and group sizes that can reach about 50 per bus.

“We were lucky to see the lights. This was special. 5 Big busses and one minibus parked at the same parking lot with 200+ people on the same beach was a bit crowded. Our host (captain as he referred to himself) was disappointing- during the whole trip he announced the rules which guests had to repeat after him. We could not find our professional photographer for a photo in the crowd on the beach.”

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Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso - The drive from Tromsø to the fjords
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Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso

12.Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Leave Tromsø at 10 a.m. for Kvaløya with a guide such as Michael, Claire, Joanna, or Burt, depending on the day. Expect scenic fjord stops, possible reindeer or seals, a beach picnic with hot drinks and pastries, thermal clothing, and photos sent by email afterward.

“The experienced guide decides what locations and activities would suit the tour for the day, but will take requests into consideration. Claire is an avid outdoors person and intimately familiar with the area. Dominik who drove us was also very helpful when we set up for a picnic and went on our short explorations. A wonderful experience, with photos to preserve memories. Highly recommended.”

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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour - Leaving Svolvær for the western islands
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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

13.Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $161

Travel from Svolvær or Kabelvåg in a small van with local photographers Odd-Petter, Erik, or Eric. Spend 7 to 8 hours photographing Reine, Hamnøy, Skariskøya, white beaches, mountain views, and lesser-known stops along the E10, with lunch at Anita Seafood.

“We spent two days with Peter, who is a wonderful guide, a professional photographer, and just like Santa! He introduced us to a lot of the history of Lofoten, gave us plenty of time to take photos, and also allowed us to relax. When we mentioned that we hoped to see a moose, he took us on a chase to find one, and he even sent us photos of the moose afterward. He truly was like Santa! Thank you, Peter, and we hope to travel with you again next time we are in Lofoten!”

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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks and Photos - Following the weather toward the best clear sky
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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks and Photos

14.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 237 reviews · 7 hours · from $157

Join El Gigante Tour Aurora for a six to eight-hour Northern Lights chase from central Tromsø. Guides including Nelson, Roberto, Karel, and Sergey use weather reports to choose viewing spots, provide warm suits and drinks, and take free photos when the Aurora appears.

“We had an amazing Northern Lights tour! Even though I accidentally booked a Spanish-speaking group, the guides were very kind and made sure to take care of us. They spoke English whenever possible and always checked that we felt included. They prepared plenty of delicious snacks and warm drinks, and they took us to several different locations to find the best view of the aurora. We were very lucky — the Northern Lights were absolutely stunning! Everything was well organized, comfortable, and friendly. I’m extremely satisfied with the whole experience and would highly recommend this tour!”

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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour in Minibus with Photos - Photos Without the Smartphone Struggle
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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour in Minibus with Photos

15.Northern Lights Tour in Minibus with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · from $176

Join Nelson, Carl, or another multilingual guide for a 6 to 8-hour aurora chase from Tromsø. Ride in a 15-seat Mercedes Vito, follow clear skies toward the coast or Finland, warm up with thermal suits and hot drinks, and receive professional photos afterward.

“If you are ever in Tromso and want to see the Northern Lights book this tour. He took us to Finland to make sure we saw them, he gave us food and even professional photos which were sent after 24 hours. Tour can also be in Spanish which was a plus, definitely 10/10. I’m beyond grateful to have joined this tour.”

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