Finnature’s photography tours to Finland and Northern Norway are designed for keen photographers by professional wildlife photographers Kaisa and Jari Peltomäki. Importantly, we always keep the group size small on our photography tours to give the best possibilities for amazing photos for each client. Moreover, we carefully choose the best sites and the best available photography hides, providing our clients the best opportunities for a successful photography experience. Both beginners and professional photographers alike can thus enjoy the great variety of tours we offer.

Finnature’s photography tours are led by top Finnature guides – many of which are keen photographers themselves and always happy to share their vast knowledge about Fennoscandian nature with everyone in the group.

Finland and Northern Norway are wonderful wildlife photography destinations and with our 25 years of experience in organizing wildlife tours, we will take you to the best locations in Finland and Northern Norway for wildlife photography!

Golden Eagles in Action

14 – 18 January 2021

Golden Eagles visit our feeding site in Utajärvi very actively when the day is short in mid-winter. In January there can be up to ten Eagle individuals visiting the site daily – providing good opportunities to photograph Golden Eagles in action! This five-day Golden Eagles in Action photography tour includes three full days at our comfortable and heated professional Eagle photography hide.

Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Golden Eagles in Action.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 1650 €

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Winter Wonderland

26 – 31 January 2021

Finland in winter is a true winter wonderland! This photography tour is for wintery Finland at its best. Simply beautiful snow-covered Taiga forests invite to amazing photography, and Golden Eagles, Siberian Jays and Siberian Tits visit the feeding sites and we will photograph them from heated hides. There are also good chances for Aurora Borealis over the snowy forests! What a magical and colorful display the Northern Lights is.

Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Winter Wonderland.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 2570 – 2865 €

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Golden Eagles in Action

11 – 15 February 2021

A sister tour to our January tour, this tour similarly includes Golden Eagle photography at the peak time! Days will be spend at our high-class Eagle photography hide in Utajärvi where wintering Golden Eagles provide opportunities for exciting photography. During this tour, three full days of Golden Eagles in Action photography are spent in the comfortable hide.

Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Golden Eagles in Action.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 1650 €

Arctic Seaducks & Puffins on Snow

15 – 22 March 2021

This photography tour is timed in a way we can photograph wintering King and Steller’s Eiders, but also spring migrants such as Atlantic Puffins and other seabirds on snow in Varanger! Starting in Finnish Lapland, we have the best opportunity to photograph Pine Grosbeaks, Siberian Tits and Siberian Jays as well. This is also a great time for Aurora Borealis!

See more photos at our Flickr gallery for Arctic Seaducks and Puffins on Snow.

Birds & Mammals in Spring

18 – 29 April 2021

In April, spring arrives to Finland after long winter. Migrant birds start to arrive and the resident birds become very active – for example, Black Grouse and Capercaillie start their lek! There will still be plenty of snow on the ground and this is a great time to capture the large carnivores of Finland – Brown Bear and Wolverine on snow. With luck, also some of the northern Taiga forest Owls are around – such as Great Grey Owl or Hawk Owl!

See more photos at our Flickr gallery for Birds & Mammals in Spring.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 5595 – 6325 €

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Spring Birds

22 – 27 April 2021

End of April is the best time to photograph lekking Grouse in Kuusamo. Black Grouse and Capercaillie are very active and the lekking arenas are still covered with snow. Other attractions in the area are Golden Eagles and White-tailed Eagles that are still visiting our feeders. And what a sight is the gathering of Whooper Swans! Tens of Swans have arrived to lakes and strengthen their pair bonds.

Check photos from this tour at our Flickr gallery for Spring Birds.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 2495 – 2870 €

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Lekking Week

6 – 12 May 2021

This week is about lekking! In Kuusamo, lekking of Black Grouse and Capercaillie is at its peak and females visit the lekking arenas making the cocks even more active. There are good chances to get photos of mating Grouse during this “hen week”. Elsewhere in Oulu, colorful Ruffs are arriving at the beginning of May, and by the second week, the lek will be on! During this week, photography takes place from quality photography hides.

Check photos from this tour at our Flickr gallery for Lekking Week.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 3090 – 3535 €

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Ruff Break

14 – 17 May 2021

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 lekking at eye level and feeding in a shallow pool, offering great variation for Ruff images.

Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Ruff Break.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 1595 – 1735 €

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Birds & Mammals in Autumn

17 – 24 September 2021

Autumn is a great season for wildlife photography in Finland: Brown Bears and Wolverines are actively preparing for winter by visiting feeding sites, and Black Grouse have their secret autumn lek time! The colors of nature are breathtaking and at their best during this time of the Ruska 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!

See more photos at our Flickr gallery for Birds & Mammals in Autumn.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 3700 – 4115 €

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Birds & Landscapes in Autumn *NEW TOUR*

19 – 24 September 2021

Colorful Silver Birch trees, foggy mornings and mystical Northern Lights create an array of photography possibilities. During this tour, we will visit some of the most photogenic landscape sites of Kuusamo. We will also dedicate one full day for Golden Eagle photography with chances for other birds such as Siberian Jay – in spectacular autumn landscapes of course!

See more photos at our Flickr gallery for Birds & Landscapes in Autumn.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 2495 – 2870 €

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Autumn Eagles

24 – 28 September 2021

Autumn season provides possibilities for different Eagle images! Imagine the glowing autumn colors and magnificent Golden Eagles in this environment. Occasional morning frost makes everything seem even more fragile and beautiful. This short photography break is all about Eagles – now with autumn feel. Three full days at our comfortable hide in Utajärvi bring memorable experiences for visitors.

In 2020, departure on the last day of this tour should be arranged as a late evening flight from Oulu.

For 2021, we will add one day to the tour so participants can enjoy a relaxed last evening and depart in the morning with better flight connections.

Check photos taken during this tour at our Flickr gallery for Autumn Eagles.

Group size: 4 – 6 photographers  /  Price: 1450 €

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