Photography Tours in Finland and Worldwide
Join Finnature on unforgettable wildlife and bird photography tours. Our tours are designed by professional wildlife photographers and OM SYSTEM Ambassadors Kaisa & Jari Peltomäki, whose decades of expertise ensure every detail is planned with photographers in mind.
With deep knowledge of species behaviour and habitats, we take you to the right place at the right time – creating the best chances to capture extraordinary wildlife moments. Each destination is carefully chosen, with the finest sites and professional hides selected to provide excellent conditions for photography.
Finland and worldwide photo tours 2026
Golden Eagles and Goshawks on Snow
22 – 27 January 2026
Photograph the powerful Golden Eagles and Gowhawks in Finland with us! This short but intense photography tour is designed to capture the magnificent Golden Eagles and striking Goshawks in prime winter conditions. We will photograph from comfortable heated hides at two separate, well-established feeding sites where birds have been visiting for over a decade. Join us for an unforgettable photograph to capture the raw power and elegance of Finland’s Golden Eagles and Goshawks in their stunning winter habitat!
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
See more photos at our Flickr gallery for Golden Eagles and Goshawks on Snow.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Guide: Jari Peltomäki
Price: 2995 €
Puffins and the Wild North
7 – 14 April 2026, Norway
Experience the stillness of snow and the wild pulse of Arctic life on this exclusive early spring photography tour. From the quiet forests of Finnish Lapland to the seabird cliffs of Varangerfjord, every moment is crafted for breathtaking encounters and unforgettable images. This tour has many highlights: Hornøya Island seabird spectacle with thousands of Atlantic Puffins and more, Popular hare hide in Norway, with chances to photograph Mountain Hare and Arctic Fox, a RIB boat trip for close encounters with King Eider, Steller’s Eider, andCommon Eider, and many more invite you to join us!
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
Check photos for this tour at our Flickr gallery for Puffins and the Wild North.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Guide: Kaisa Peltomäki
Price: 4795 – 5445 €
Black Grouse and Goshawks in Action
10 – 13 April 2026 – FULLY BOOKED
Join us on an intensive wildlife photography tour focused on two of Finland’s most captivating bird species – the Black Grouse and the Goshawk. This tour is perfectly timed for the dramatic Black Grouse lek, one of the most breathtaking displays in nature, where males compete in a spectacular show of strength and dominance. In the afternoons, we shift our focus to the fierce and fast-moving Goshawks, which regularly visit our dedicated site.
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Black Grouse and Goshawks in Action.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Guide: Jari Peltomäki
Price: 2195 €
Birds and Mammals on Snow
18 – 27 April 2026, Finland
This photography tour is timed very carefully for the northern spring! After the long winter, spring starts to arrive to Finland in April. Migrant birds are returning and resident species are actively claiming breeding territories and partners. There is still plenty of snow on the ground, and, for example, the Black Grouse is lekking on snow. Magnificent Eagle Owl and Goshawk are visiting at the site actively. This is also a great time to photograph the large carnivores of Finland on snow – Brown Bear have awaken from their winter hibernation, and while Wolverine and Wolf stay active throughout the winter, spring is a hectic time for them. With some luck we may also photograph some of the northern taiga forest owl species – Great Grey Owl or Hawk Owl.
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Birds and Mammals on Snow.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Price: 5455 – 5950 €
Spring Bird Photo Safari
10 – 15 May 2026, Finland – NEW TOUR – FULLY BOOKED
Capture the dramatic spring action on this tour! On this intensive tour, you can witness the lekking of Black Grouse and Ruff, and twilight visits of Eagle Owl – all from our comfortable hides. We will also explore what other surprises the Finnish spring might have for us – perhaps Owls, Woodpeckers or Divers will reward us!
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
Check photos from this tour at our Flickr gallery for Spring Bird Photo Safari.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Price: 3850 – 4210 €
Ruff Break
17 – 20 May 2026
Delightful and colorful Ruffs are the stars of this short photography break to the most important wetland in Finland – Liminka Bay in Oulu area. Ruffs will be feeding in a shallow pool, offering great variation for Ruff images.
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Ruff Break.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Price: 2425 – 2660 €
Midsummer Mammals
26 June – 3 July 2026
This is a photography tour for keen wildlife photographers! The highlights are Brown Bears especially the cubs, Wolves and Wolverines. The nights are shortest at this time of the year, so during bright nights one can photograph throughout the night when the animals are most active. Nature will be at its most beautiful with flowering cotton grass in swamps and beautiful pale green colors in forests. We have selected the best places for photographing large carnivores in Finland!
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Midsummer Mammals.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Price: 4145 – 4720 €
Diver Break
31 July – 3 August 2026
This great short photo tour focuses entirely on the beautiful Red-throated and Black-throated Divers. We will visit several breeding lakes of both birds and have a good chance to get good photos of both! We have timed this break for the time of the year when Divers have large young ones, so we will get some nice action photos too. To make most out of the best light of the day we will do both early morning and late evening sessions with divers. During the daytime there will be time for some rest or for some passerine photography at Villa.
Check the tour itinerary 2025 here.
Check photos from our Flickr gallery for Diver Break.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Price: TBA
Autumn Bird Photo Safari
15 – 19 September 2026
Autumn season provides possibilities for different Eagle images! In addition, Sparrowhawks chasing Eurasian Jays offer a lot of action in the hides. Autumn with glowing colours is a wonderful time for bird photography at our feeding site and occasional morning frost makes everything seem even more fragile and beautiful. This short photography break is all about Eagles and Sparrowhawks – now with autumn feel. Three full days at our comfortable hide in Utajärvi bring memorable experiences for visitors.
Check the tour itinerary 2025 here.
Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Autumn Eagles and Sparrowhawks.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Price: TBA
Birds & Mammals in Autumn Colours
27 September – 4 October 2026
Autumn is a great season for wildlife photography in Finland: Brown Bears, Wolves and Wolverines are actively preparing for winter by visiting feeding sites, and Black Grouse have their own secret autumn lek time! The colours of nature are breathtaking and at their best during this time of season. Wide range of red, yellow, orange and green boom both on the ground and in the trees. There are also good chances for Aurora Borealis in autumn!
Check the tour itinerary 2025 here.
See more photos at our Flickr gallery for Birds and Mammals in Autumn Colours.
Group size: 4 – 6 photographers
Price: TBA
Zimanga Big Five & Birds
29 October – 6 November 2026
Experience one of Africa’s finest photographic destinations on this immersive photo safari to Zimanga. Designed by photographers, for photographers, this exclusive tour offers a seamless blend of thrilling wildlife encounters, world-class hide photography, and expert-led safaris — all from the comfort of luxurious accommodation within the reserve.
Zimanga’s iconic species range from Lions and Cheetahs to Elephants, Giraffes, and Rhinos, with over 400 bird species recorded in Zimanga adding colour and drama to your portfolio – we invite you to explore Africa with us!
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
See more photos from previous tours at our Flickr gallery for Zimanga.
Group size: 7 – 9 photographers
Guide: Jari Peltomäki
Price: 5995 – 6990 €
Colourful Costa Rica
19 – 29 November 2026
Astonishing nature in Costa Rica offers epic photography experiences. Amazing numbers of colourful and extraordinary birds can be found in this photographer’s dream country! Birds are the main target of this photography tour but we will also have a macro session for Costa Rica’s iconic frogs and snakes. Costa Rica is very easy-going and friendly country where everything works well and the food is great. The tour will take us from lowlands to highlands and to Mid Pacific. On this photography tour to Costa Rica we discover something amazing and new every day!
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
See more photos at our Flickr gallery for Colourful Costa Rica or check our YouTube videos.
Group size: 8 – 10 photographers
Guide: Kaisa Peltomäki
Price: 6995 – 7990 €
Finland and worldwide photo tours 2027
Bathing Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani
14 – 17 February 2027 – pre-tour for Amazing Hokkaido, Japan tour
Photograph the cutest Monkeys in the world! Nowhere else in the world will you find Monkeys enjoying a hot bath in the middle of the mountains. On this extension we spend one full day and one morning in the park with the Monkeys. This will give us a great opportunity to photograph this enigmatic species throughout the day including the first and last light even the park is closed.
Combine our Amazing Hokkaido tour with Bathing Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani!
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Bathing Snow Monkeys.
Group size: 4 – 8 photographers
Price: coming soon
Amazing Hokkaido, Japan
17 – 27 February 2027
This beautiful wintery island offers great photography opportunities. Amazing numbers of very approachable birds can be found. It is almost unbelievable how many Steller’s Sea Eagles and White-tailed Eagles you can see at the same time or how close to Whooper Swans and Red-crowned Cranes you can get!
Birds are the main target during this tour but also the landscapes in north Japan are like in a fairytale. Imagine Swans in a misty lake, mountains in the morning light or simple Japanese trees in the middle of the fields. All this makes Hokkaido very popular destination amongst photographers. Encounter the Japanese culture with extremely polite people, wonderful food and onsens. The whole experience is something you will never forget!
Check the tour itinerary 2026 here.
Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Amazing Hokkaido.
Group size: 6 – 14 photographers
Guide: Kaisa Peltomäki
Price: coming soon
Enjoy the wonders of nature under expert guidance
Our expertise stems from our 25 years of experience in arranging birdwatching and photography tours. Finnature’s photography tours are carefully designed by awarded professional wildlife photographer and Finnature’s founder Jari Peltomäki. Finnature’s managing director and professional photographer Kaisa Peltomäki has also an important role in planning our photography tours. Further, photography tours are led by top Finnature guides, all happy to share their knowledge so you can get the most out of your tour.
Finnature’s photography tours are suitable for photographers of all levels of experience. Firstly, we always keep the group size limited on our tours to ensure the best photography possibilities for each client. Secondly, our photography tours spend extended time in hotspots to allow a focus on target species. Whether your ambition is to photograph the Capercaillie lek or to capture Brown Bears in their natural environment, we are keen to make your photography trip successful. Most importantly, we always work on nature’s terms and feel that this is essential in our success.
If you seek for more flexible photography, we are also happy to provide you a tailored photography tour that suits all your requirements!
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