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Northern Lights Hunting with Car, Campfire and Photographing

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Pelkosenniemi, Finland
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About this activity

Hunt for the aurora borealis in Finnish Lapland with a expert guide who uses real-time weather and space data to maximise your chances of catching this natural phenomenon. You'll travel by car through Pelkosenniemi's pristine wilderness, warm up by a campfire, and learn professional photography techniques to capture the lights if they appear.

Seeing the Northern lights is indescribable experience that you won’t never forget. Bright stars, beautiful moon and the amazing Northern lights illuminates the route in the dark, creating an unforgettable experience.

Before the tour we will plan our destinations carefully by checking local weather forecast, cloudiness and space data that we will have best possibilities to see Northern lights.

Our guide will tell you interesting facts about Northern lights, Lappish nature and history. The tour also consists information how to photograph northern lights and our guide will help you with settings. 

If you want to start the tour in Luosto and you don´t need pick up: Choose pick up place Call of the Wilderness Storage-office Luosto. Adress Luostontie, 99555 Luosto. You will find it with google map. =)  

If you want to start the tour in Pyhätunturi and you don´t need pick up: Choose pick up place Kairankutsu Office Pyhätunturi, Kultakeronkatu 4 ,98530 Pyhätunturi

Highlights

  • ✓Real-time weather and aurora forecasting to find optimal viewing locations
  • ✓Campfire break in the Arctic wilderness
  • ✓Expert photography guidance and camera settings for capturing the Northern Lights
  • ✓Educational commentary on Sámi culture, local history, and aurora science
  • ✓Stargazing and moonlight viewing while waiting for the lights

Insider tips

  • ★The guide checks live space weather data and cloud patterns before departure — this dramatically improves your odds compared to random tours
  • ★Dress in full thermal layers even if you think you're cold-hardy; you'll be stationary outside for extended periods
  • ★Bring a tripod if you have one; the guide can advise settings, but equipment makes a real difference for your photos

Good to know

  • •Duration is 3.5 hours; plan for cold weather (-10°C to -25°C typical in season)
  • •Tour operates year-round but Northern Lights are only visible in darkness (September–March; peak December–January)
  • •Pick-up available from Luosto (Call of the Wilderness Storage-office, Luostontie, 99555 Luosto) or Pyhätunturi (Kairankutsu Office, Kultakeronkatu 4, 98530 Pyhätunturi); self-drive options available
  • •No age restrictions implied, but young children may struggle with cold and darkness

Who it's for

Aurora enthusiasts and first-time Northern Lights seekersPhotography hobbyists wanting to improve long-exposure night photographyCouples seeking a romantic Arctic experienceAdventure travellers wanting to combine nature, culture, and stargazing

Best time to visit

Visit between September and March when darkness is long enough for aurora viewing. Peak season is December–January when nights are longest and weather is more stable, though colder. Clear nights with minimal cloud cover are essential — your guide will choose the best route based on real-time conditions.

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