The 12 Best Photography Tours in Scandinavia

1.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.South Lofoten Top Highlights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · from $152

Travel south from Svolvær in a minivan with up to eight adults, stopping at Ramberg Beach, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, and Reine. Your English-speaking local guide, including guides such as Lene or Erik, helps you find strong photo spots while sharing the character of Lofoten’s fishing villages.

“The tour guide Lene was fantastic, did the documentation in two languages with no problem.”

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8.Reine, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · from $137Best value

Travel west from Svolvær with a professional photographer guide, stopping at red rorbuer cabins, Reine, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, Ramberg, and Flakstadøya. The seven-hour tour takes up to eight people and includes photo advice, scenic drives, and flexible weather-aware stops.

“Marks (hopefully right spelling) was great. Took us to some amazing spots for photos and gave us some useful information and anecdotes on the way. Really enjoyed the tour.”

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9.Fjord Sightseeing and Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 6 hours · from $171

From Abisko, ride west beside Lake Torneträsk and across the Norwegian border to fjords near Narvik or Bjerkvik. Guides such as Alex and Jakob tailor photo stops to weather and interests, explain Sami culture and local history, and help with cameras. Lunch and camera rental cost extra.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip to Sweden. Jacob was very knowledgeable and very accomadating. He tailored the outing to match our wishes, and he made it interesting and fun.”

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10.2-Day Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $269

Spend two winter days photographing Lofoten from Svolvaer to Reine, with stops at Ramberg Beach, Flakstad Church, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, and Reine. An English-speaking guide such as Marc helps you find strong viewpoints, improve your technique, and travel in a minivan with no more than eight people.

“Our guide Marc is really nice! He is kind, funny and patient. He shared many interesting stories with us and tried his best to answer our questions. He also recommended us the best point for taking pictures. The food he suggested is also delicious. Strongly recommend this tour! 强烈推荐！（中国人不骗中国人）”

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11.2- Day Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $269

Travel from Svolvaer to Reine with an English-speaking photographer guide, stopping at white-sand beaches, fishing villages, old churches, fjord viewpoints, and famous photo locations. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a tripod on request are included. Confirm group size when booking.

“The guides on both days were amazing! They were very knowledgeable and passionate about their job and do their best to help us make the most of our trip!!”

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12.Northern Light Photo Tour with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $220

Spend four hours chasing the aurora near Kiruna with a professional Sami photo guide. You can borrow a camera, wide-angle lens, and tripod, learn night-sky settings, and move to clearer spots as conditions change. Pickup is included, with groups limited to eight people.

“Amazing Tour, great guides and managed to see the Northern Lights”

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