Private Northern Lights Altai Ski & Photography Adventure
Experience highlight
Journey through Lapland's snow-covered forests on Altai backcountry skis during a private guided night adventure. Your guide selects the route using the latest snow, weather, and aurora forecasts, with time to enjoy the landscape and watch the Arctic sky.
Experience overview
Location: Rovaniemi
Duration: 4 hours
December to April
Departure: Evening departures
Minimum age: 12 years old
Private (max. 8 participants)
Guided languages: English, French
Difficulty: Easy
Operated by Nordic Odyssey
Responsible choice
Explore Lapland’s winter wilderness after dark on a private Northern Lights Altai ski and photography adventure from Rovaniemi. Glide through deep snow and quiet forests on wide backcountry skis, reaching natural areas away from city lights while watching the Arctic sky for the aurora.
Before starting, your guide will introduce the Altai skis and explain how to move, climb, and glide safely. The destination is selected according to the latest weather, snow conditions, and aurora forecast and may be located up to 80 kilometers from Rovaniemi. The route and pace are adapted to your experience and fitness level, with a break for berry juice and cookies while your guide explains the Northern Lights.
Professional photography is included throughout the experience. Your guide will capture your nighttime ski adventure and take aurora portraits when the Northern Lights appear. All successful images and portraits will be sent by email within the following days through a private high-resolution download link. The tour focuses on active exploration and nature rather than long-distance driving in search of clear skies, so aurora sightings and portraits cannot be guaranteed.
What is included
- Private experience
- Backcountry skis, poles and headlamps
- Photos with professional camera
- Winter overalls and boots
- Expert outdoor guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation within our pick-up area
- Transportation
- Biscuits and hot berry juice
- All handling fees and taxes
What is not included
No specific exclusions are listed for this experience. Please contact us before booking if you have any questions or special requirements.
Please note
- This is a fully private experience, with a fixed group price based on the number of participants.
- For safety reasons, this tour is not suitable for pregnant travellers or guests with limited mobility.
- For pregnant women, we recommend our Private Northern Light Snowshoeing rather than Altai skiing for safety reasons. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Where is the meeting point
This tour starts at Nordic Odyssey, Jaakonkatu 4-6, Rovaniemi, Finland, 96200 Rovaniemi, Lappi, FI.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
Pickup is included in the tour price from the standard pickup locations listed below.
When booking, you can choose pickup or meet at the designated meeting point.
To reduce the environmental impact of unnecessary short-distance vehicle transfers, guests staying less than 750 m from the Nordic Odyssey office are required to meet directly at the office. Pickup is therefore not provided within this area.
Pickup is included within 8 km of Rovaniemi centre.
Pickup outside the standard area may be possible for an additional charge. A location on the route to the activity may sometimes be included at no extra cost.
If your accommodation is not listed, select the custom accommodation option during booking and enter the address. The pickup request is subject to confirmation.
Hotel List
- Aito Igloo & Spa Resort (95€ extra one way)
- Apukka Resort (45€ extra one way)
- Arctic City Hotel (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Arctic Light Hotel (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Arctic Panorama Resort & Spa
- Arctic Resort Delight
- Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos (70€ extra one way)
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Aurora Hill Resort (35€ extra one way)
- Glass Resort
- Golden Circle Suites (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- GuestHouse Arctic Heart (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- Guesthouse Borealis
- Guesthouse Outa (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- Haawe Boutique Apart Hotel (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Halo Igloos Resort (65€ extra one way)
- Hilla Villa (35€ extra one way)
- Hostel Café Koti (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Hostel Ibedcity
- Hostel Tikka
- Hotelli Aakenus (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- Hotelli Metsähirvas (50€ extra one way)
- Invisible Forest Lodge
- Kotatieva Resort (40€ extra one way)
- Lapland Glow Chalets (35€ extra one way)
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Lapland Winter Park Resort (35€ extra one way)
- Lomavekarit Apartments
- Motelli Rovaniemi (35€ extra one way)
- Nordic Odyssey Office
- Nova Galaxy Village (45€ extra one way)
- Nova Skyland Hotel (Santa Claus Village)
- Ollero Eco Lodge (30€ extra one way)
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Ounaskoski Camping
- Ounasvaara Lakituvat
- Ounasvaara Sport Cottages
- Postmaster Hotel
- Rovaniemi Bus Station
- Rovaniemi Train Station
- Saarituvat Cottages
- Santa Claus Holiday Village
- Santa's Hotel Noelle (City center - meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- Santa's Hotel Rudolf (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- Santa's Hotel Santa Claus (City Center - meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
- Santasport Hotel
- Scandic Pohjanhovi (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Scandic Polar (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Scandic Rovaniemi City (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- SkyView Igloo Resort (35€ extra one way)
- Snowman World
- Theater Parking Lot (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (60€ extra one way)
- Wherever Hostel (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
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