The 5 Aurora Workshops in the World That Earn Their Price

1.Northern Lights Photography Online Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Join Wandering Owl’s English-language, two-hour online photography workshop from Tromsø. You’ll learn practical northern lights camera techniques, follow presentation slides, ask questions in a small private group, and receive support afterward. Bring your own photography equipment. The Aurora Hunt is separate.

“I never received a link for this workshop. I double checked my email and spam. No communication whatsoever. I waited several weeks. What a total waste of money. Do not purchase this.”

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2.Private Northern Lights Chase by Mercedes V-class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours

Kenneth or another local guide collects you at your Tromsø hotel in a private Mercedes V-class, then follows clear skies toward fjords, Sommarøy, Skibotn, or Finland. Expect a 150-minute to 4-hour chase, warm drinks, snacks, aurora lessons, and photos, but bring your own winter boots and overalls.

“Excellent. Kenneth has been lovely, very knowledgeable and friendly. Absolutely amazing!”

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3.Northern Lights Hunting with Aurora Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $199

Meet at Xwander Basecamp in Ivalo for an Aurora workshop led by English-speaking guides such as Anne and Quentin. Learn forecasting and night photography, then ride a minibus into low-light areas of Inari municipality. Hot drinks, guide photos, and Ivalo transfers are included.

“This activity was amazing! The guide was very nice and friendly, and she told us many interesting things about the Northern Lights, the area, and its people. I would recommend this experience to everyone!”

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4.Workshop – Aurora painting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $135Top rated

Join an English-speaking artist for a 2.5-hour Aurora painting workshop in a traditional Lapland house. Elena guides beginners step by step, supplies all materials, shares local culture, and serves tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and Finnish pulla.

“We absolutely enjoyed the masterclass! The artist was very friendly and explained every step, so it was easy to follow. All materials were provided. We created wonderful paintings and learned a lot. We would absolutely recommend this activity!!”

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5.Capturing the Ethereal Beauty: Northern Lights Photo Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $485

Join Todd of Capture Wild Alaska for a six-hour Northern Lights photo workshop from Fairbanks. Pickup, dark-sky locations, snacks, drinks, tripods, and personal instruction are included. Bring your own camera or rent one for $35. The group is limited to five people.

“I did a private tour with Todd on November 5, 2024 and it was one to remember. I consider myself an advanced beginner who experienced truly dark sky for the first time with Todd. He quickly got a sense of where I was in my photography journey and readily shared his knowledge. His ability to find open sky was particularly appreciated and we were fortunate to be lucky. His ability to convey technical information that matters was greatly appreciated. As we all know, there are tons of apps and tons of camera settings, but it’s nice to know what’s important and what’s not. It was also a joy to make…”

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