Rovaniemi Genuine Aurora Hunt With A Professional Photographer

What an absolutely incredible experience! Without a doubt, one of the highlights of our entire trip to Finland. We were lucky enough to witness an unbelievable Northern Lights display, with beautiful green and purple colors dancing across the sky. It was truly magical and something we will never forget. Our guide was fantastic: friendly, professional, passionate, and genuinely committed to making sure we had the best possible experience. You can really tell how much he loves what he does. The whole adventure was perfectly organized, and the photos we received afterward were amazing! If you're visiting Rovaniemi and dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights, I couldn't recommend Rather Chilly enough. Thank you for giving us such an unforgettable night! **Greetings from Argentina! 🇦🇷💚**

With Rather Chilly, every tour is always a fantastic experience! This is my second time chasing & choosing this company with Aleksis (from understanding how the aurora forecast works,) . Every time I return home with a special memory and the desire to set off with them again.

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Rather Chilly! We booked a private tour, and our guide picked us up directly from our accommodation, which made everything so convenient. Everything was clear and well-organized from the very beginning, and he was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and friendly, especially with our young children! He made every effort to chase the Northern Lights and find the best spots. Even when we were already on our way back, he turned around because the aurora activity got stronger, making sure we didn’t miss an incredible display! You could really tell how passionate he is about what he does and how much he genuinely cares about giving his guests the best possible experience. It was truly a magical and unforgettable night for the whole family! Highly recommended!

Best experience we ever had and even after almost a year, no regrets joining this tour!! Aleski was really the best guide we could have ever asked for!! We only had 4 days in Finland and he went all out for us, hunting the Aurora lights, even driving out to luleå! This was in spite of relatively moderate solar activity in the region. Fortunately for us, we managed to catch the strongest one on the way back to Rovaniemi and Aleski immediately stopped to capture those moments. Thank you Aleski and can’t wait to be back again and join your tour!

Everything was magical, they treated us like close friends, they showed us confidence since the first minute. They deserve the name of aurora hunters. Thanks guys for an amazing and unforgettable night.

We had an amazing experience with Aleksi! He's incredibly attentive, kind, and genuinely committed to giving us the best possible experience. He was so persistent during the aurora hunt and never gave up, even when the conditions weren't ideal. He kept searching until we finally got to see a beautiful aurora show (and absolutely worth the wait!) The photos he took are also stunning and made the experience even more special. Thank you so much for your patience, dedication, and kindness. Highly recommend this tour! 💚🩵💚

AMAZING evening! We actually chased Aurora almost 2 hours south looking for clear skies. amazing photos with the Milky Way while we waited! Delivered professional photo album the next day! You have many choices when booking but choose a personalized and tailored experience!! BOOK NOW!!!

This was a great experience. Alexski was extremely helpful and drove us to a remote area far from where we started so we could get away from cloud cover. We had a perfect view of the aurora and his photography was excellent! I would definitely book with him again!

Aleksi is an amazing tour, he took us around explained to us how the northen lights happen and what conditions we need to have great visibility. When we did not see it the first time, he took us the following day on another trip (same ticket) to this secret lake where the view was out of this world Amazing guy and highly recommended

Had an incredible night on 21 Sep as a family with 3 kids. Couldn't have asked for a more dedicated guide, Aleksi went well out of his way to ensure we saw an incredible show and no stone was unturned making sure he had good updates on what was happening in the solar system. We ended up just short of Sweden to see it and was a dream come true. All forecast said no chance but his commitment to try provided an incredible experience. His knowledge about the aurora and stars made the trip so informative. Communication was fantastic and the amazing photos were awesome.

Had the most incredible Northern Lights tour with Aleksi @rather.chilly! He’s not just a guide, he’s genuinely passionate about the aurora. He explained the science behind it in a way that was easy to understand and made the night even more special. On top of that, he went above and beyond taking photos for us and sharing them the next day. Really felt welcomed and taken care of. If you’re chasing the aurora, I highly recommend going with him! Thanks Aleksi.

If you want to see the Northern Lights, Aleksi from Rather Chilly is the guide you need! His expertise with Northern Lights forecasts is amazing—not only did we catch the lights, but we also enjoyed incredible stargazing under clear skies. He is highly professional when taking photos, capturing memories that look straight out of a magazine! ​From comfortable door-to-door pickup to the surprise chocolate treat, every detail was perfect. He showed us that early Autumn is hands-down the best time for Northern Lights chasing with milder temperatures. Aleksi is super friendly, passionate, and generous with his knowledge. 10/10 experience—don't hesitate to book!

This was an absolutely incredible Northern Lights tour and Aleksi was a fantastic guide. He explained everything so clearly, where we were going, how the aurora forms, and even the science behind it which made the experience even more special. What really stood out was how passionate and excited he was about the Northern Lights. It didn’t feel like someone just doing their job he was just as excited as the rest of us, which made the whole experience feel really special to share together. He also went above and beyond by recommending helpful apps and websites for tracking the aurora, and he took amazing photos for everyone. He made sure we all got plenty of photos and even helped a couple of us who were trying to take our own pictures as well. All the photos were sent within a day, which was brilliant, and the whole experience was completely worth it. As a solo traveller on this trip, he also made the experience feel really comfortable and welcoming, which I really appreciated. Such a lovely guide and an unforgettable night. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone hoping to see the Northern Lights. Thank you so much!!

Aleksi is the most amazing guy you could ask for. He’s got the best spots, his photography skills are unmatched, and he’s just a great guy overall. I really appreciated his detailed sharing of what he knows about aurora hunting. Book your aurora tour with him now if you want the best aurora hunting experience and the best photos!

100/10 Experience. Highly recommend Rather Chilly!! Aleksi is a really great guide ☺️ He explained how aurora sighting works and he even brought us to three beautiful places to take nice pictures! His photography skills are top-notch indeed. On this trip, I felt comfortable and cozy. His driving skills are hellaa good. We got to view the once in a lifetime kind of aurora borealis and I miss it already. I am really grateful I booked a tour with his company. Went on 6th March 2026!

Picked us up right on time. Was very friendly. Offered us as many pictures as we liked and kept moving until we found the auroras. Highly recommend.

Unbelievable experience, would 100% recommend if in Rovaniemi! I travelled with a group of friends, they wanted a cheaper tour but I went with Aleksi. The tour my friends went on left before the main Northern Lights even appeared so they only got a faint bit of green. Aleksi took us to multiple locations to find the best spot to see the Aurora. When it seemed like the main show was better 100m down the road, he drove us there just so we could get the pictures we wanted. You're going with somebody who actually wants to see the Northern Lights at their very best and that passion really comes across. It's a once in a lifetime experience for most of us so definitely recommend doing it properly!

We had an amazing Northern Lights tour with “rather chilly” and couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the start, he was friendly and professional. You can really tell he understands a lot about the northern lights and how to find the best conditions. We were lucky enough to see the see them super clearly. If you’re thinking about booking a Northern Lights tour, we 100% recommend Aleksi. Great guide, great photographer, and an unforgettable night! Posting 2 pics taken with our phone

Absolutely magical experience, worth every minute, unforgettable and beautifully done, Aleksi is very professional and great photographer!

Absolutely perfect!!! Aleksi has such care and drive to make sure you have the best opportunity to see the lights. He provides an excellent service by picking us up from our accommodation and taking beautiful professional photos and a fire to keep warm while waiting for the light show! 100% recommend for a more private and flexible tour that provides enough time to see the lights.

Aleksi was really great and very professional throughout our entire aurora hunting experience. At first, we planned to leave at 7:00 PM, but around 6:30 PM he called and asked us to get ready and leave earlier because the aurora was expected to be active earlier that night. Thanks to his experience and careful monitoring of the forecasts, we decided to leave early, and it turned out to be the right decision. In less than an hour of driving, we already stopped by the roadside to watch and take photos of the aurora. The aurora that night was absolutely stunning and far beyond our expectations. Aleksi was very patient and never got tired of helping us take photos, making sure everyone had beautiful pictures to bring home as memories. All the photos he took turned out amazing. He clearly knows the best locations and is very dedicated to checking the statistics and waiting for the perfect moment to get the most beautiful aurora displays. Because of that, we truly felt that we were in good hands throughout the trip. I would highly recommend Aleksi to anyone who is planning to go aurora hunting, as he is experienced, friendly, and truly passionate about what he does.

We booked a tour for a day when the expectations were not that high and there were clouds everywhere, so we drove all the way up to Levi, and we found some faint northern light. So he delivered. Though we loved to see the light much better, so we booked again two days later, drove 4 hours single way to clear skies, but nothing…. So Aleksi offered us a refund or join the next day, so we joined the next day. That’s when things got crazy, drove only 30 minutes out of rovaniemi, and got crazy lights. So, a great experience I would say.

Had a pleasure of booking Rather Chilly, and having knowing Aleksi as our guide! The first night didn’t end up by the aurora Gods , 3hr. drive to Lulea, Sweden & no visible lights at all. But this independent company offers a return money-back or join another tour just to give that Northern lights experience ! (Not all company are doing that). Everything went super smooth, from the initial booking, the pickup, and getting the AWESOME pictures afterwards. Also, letting me borrowed a tripod and teach me how to used dlsr camera too! Aleksi has been really exceptional. His enthusiasm for the Northern Lights is contagious. In just 1 hour of driving ? we reached a frozen lake that was a perfect spot. 11 out of 10 is my strongest recommendation! I would book an experience all over for this company if ever im in Rovaniemi again!!!! I really recommend this tour. Kiitti Kovasti! 🙌 🇫🇮

No aurora was visible to the naked eye, and almost nothing appeared on phone cameras — only a tiny spot on the guide’s camera. Despite initially guaranteeing a 90% refund, the guide refused at the end and made unprofessional comments like “What do you expect, that I drive a €10,000 car and give money back?” and “I am not a slave to drive you and give your money back.” The car was freezing cold, and the locations were crowded, basic spots where buses also stop. Other professional guides nearby ended their tours and refunded guests, which says a lot. If you’re looking for a trustworthy and professional aurora company, I would not recommend this one.

Today we went on an aurora hunting tour, but unfortunately nothing was visible to the naked eye. Even on phone cameras, there was barely anything — just a very small spot visible on the guide’s camera. The guide initially guaranteed a 90% refund if we didn’t see the aurora, but at the end of the tour he completely changed his tone and said something like “What do you expect, that I drive a €10,000 car and give money back?” — which felt unprofessional and dismissive. The car was freezing cold, and the locations we were taken to were very basic and crowded, the same places where regular buses bring people. We expected more effort and better spots from a paid “aurora hunting” experience. What made this even more disappointing is that we saw other professional photographers nearby who decided to stop their tours and refunded their guests, clearly showing a higher level of integrity and customer care. If you are looking for a truly professional and trustworthy aurora company, I would not recommend this one.

This was such an amazing experience!! We went out the 19th january at 5pm and could not have asked for more. Aleksi is so passionate about his work and the pictures are just incredible. Thank you so much for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

This experience with Aleksi was absolutely incredible. Of course, we were also very lucky—the conditions that night were perfect. But without his outstanding Northern Lights hunting skills, we would never have experienced such a crazy light show. Aleksi is deeply into the data science behind this Northern Lights phenomenon, which is why he was able to drive us to the best possible spots. The cherry on top was definitely his photographic skills. I was there with my girlfriend, and it was a wonderful gift for her. I would do this experience again anytime!

It was an amazing experience. He drove us all the way to Sweden to see the Northern Lights. Would 100% recommend him for a tour to see the northern lights. He sent me this picture afterwards. It was such a unique experience

Unlike many tourist tours, he's a true aurora hunter. He doesn't just show you the "guaranteed" auroras on camera. He drives until he can show you the best views that evening. We drove all the way to Lulea (3.5 hours from Rovaniemi) and witnessed something unique. He takes incredible photographs (which he sends via email 24 hours later). In short, the best in all of Lapland!

The tour was incredible, my family and I really liked it and it met our expectations. Aleksi was very nice and took pictures of us every chance he could. It was freezing outside and he let the car running so we can be inside while waiting. 100% recommended.

The most unique experience and the most unforgettable ,photos you will ever get!! He was really determined to make as see the northern lights, we even made a mini trip to Sweden!! I strongly recommend to everyone to book this activity, thank you again!!!

This experience was absolutely unforgettable. After my fiancé proposed to me, we witnessed an incredible aurora explosion, it felt truly magical. The guide and the photographer were extremely kind and attentive, and the photographer captured every single moment perfectly. It was the most beautiful and emotional experience of our lives. We will cherish these memories forever. Highly recommended!

I went on December 23rd with a couple of my friends. It was one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had and he put in a lot of effort to not only take beautiful pictures, but he also shared our enthusiasm. I’m so thankful to have seen this. Thank you!

The most magical night of my life!! We started the tour already really excited not knowing what was coming for us…. Suddenly we saw the most beautiful lights dancing above our head 🥹 thank you for this amazing experience!

That was the best experience I've ever had, it was worth every penny. And also Amazing Photos i am so happy to Book the Tour With you

It was the best experience of my entire life! Although the weather forecast was not very good, Aleksi drove for 3 hours in Sweden until the aurora showed up. And there it was pure magic! He was very good and I highly recommend it!

Thank you Aleksi for the most amazing Northern Lights hunting experience! We would have never found the Aurora without you 🙏❤️ Even it was a risky night for aurora hunting, Aleksi took the risk and drove us for 3 hours up north in -30 degrees. Through clouds and heavy fog, he found the perfect clear sky for us and then the beautiful aurora showed up in a few minutes! Aleksi is a really great guy and he is so much fun! I can absolutely recommend this tour with him. He was checking the aurora and weather forecast for us till the last minute, he picked us up at our accommodation, provided us with lots of interesting information and facts about the aurora as well as about Finland in general. He is also an amazing professional photographer who took many beautiful pictures of us with aurora to never forget this once in a lifetime experience ❤️ Do not book the aurora hunting tour with the big touristic companies in Rovaniemi who just wanna make money. Book it with Aleksi, the local guy passionate about hunting auroras and adventures! You won’t regret it!

The best aurora hunter in the town, no doubt! At the beginning the chances were low, we were hopeless. Nevertheless, we got to the right place at the right time and saw the magic lights.

Aleksi was extremely flexible with the starting time of the tour, he was friendly and incredibly passionate about hunting the lights for anyone and everyone! With the addition of his superb photography skills, his service is something you would want when trying to get good shots of the Aurora. Thank you for this unforgettable experience.

If you’re looking for a professional local aurora hunter, you should definitely reach out to Alexis! He is very knowledgeable and knows all the best spots to catch the aurora. We booked a last-minute tour with him as we were heading back to Helsinki the next morning. We had tried so many tour agencies, but they all cancelled our bookings due to bad weather. I contacted Alexis, and even though he knew there was only a small chance of seeing the aurora, he still brought us to a high lookout point to give it a try. Although we didn’t manage to see the aurora, thanks to his photography skills, we still got some beautiful starry-sky photos. Thank you, Alexis! We will definitely book a tour with him again the next time we come back to Finland (Rovaniemi)!

The hero of the night! If you will chase the light you should find Alexis. He became our superman to make our childhood dream real. He knows very well how to chase the lights. The pictures are amazing. He is the most amazing photographer that I have ever seen!!

I went on a Northern Lights hunt with Aleksi as my guide, and it was an unforgettable experience. He doesn’t rush the tour at all, there’s no strict time limit and you can genuinely feel that he wants to see the lights just as much as you do. His friendly personality and passion for what he does made the whole night even more enjoyable. My girlfriend and I had an amazing time, and we would highly recommend Rather Chilly to anyone considering booking a Northern Lights tour. You won’t regret it!

Had a incredible time hunting for the lights with Alexi. He had great communication and worked hard to get us to the best spots. He was prompt with the photograph distribution which are amazing. We liked having a small group for this tour. Would recommend when you are in Rovenemi!

May partner and I joined a Northern Lights hunt with Rather Chilly, and our guide Alexsy was fantastic. The weather in Rovaniemi was cloudy, but he didn’t give up and drove us all the way to Sweden to find clear skies. At first the aurora was faint, and it was –25°C, but Alexey kept encouraging us to stay. After nearly two hours, the Northern Lights became bright and stunning, truly unforgettable. He even lit a fire for us and offered marshmallows while we waited, which made the experience so cozy and special. Highly recommend!!!

Great experience with Aleksi! Such an easy process with communicating via whatsapp in the lead up to see which evening would be best to see the lights. He drove so far just so we could see them and I did love the added fire pit and marshmallows during our wait for the lights.

A big thank you to our guide for making our Northern Lights adventure so special! Your patience, dedication, and relaxed pace made the night unforgettable. Sitting by the bonfire with those delicious roasted marshmallows was just perfect.

We had an amazing Northern Lights hunt with Aleksi! He truly went above and beyond to make sure we got to see the lights and even driving all the way to Sweden in search of clear skies. His passion and dedication were incredible, and he shared so much interesting information along the way. It was a magical experience that we’ll never forget. Highly recommended!

Aleksi was fantastic! Luck was not on our side as it was very cloudy (these things happen!), but he went above and beyond (drove for hours) to try and catch a glimpse of the Aurora. Communication was easy, i was nervous booking activities from the other side of the world, but he answered every question quickly and clearly. He also reached out to us early on once we were in Finland to make a plan to give us the best chance of seeing the aurora. It was such a smooth process. He only takes a small group, which means its a personalised experience.... and the toughest critics (my kids) loved him. He also took some fun photos of our family using some clever colourful lights. He sent these to me as a high quality download the next day. He's a lovely guy offering a great service and i highly recommend him. Thanks Aleksi! We will be back one day.

Excellent experience, super recommended!!!