
Visit the best photography sites in Finland independently by car
A self-drive photography tour is a great and budget-friendly way to photograph some of the most iconic birds in Finland. We have designed our self-drive photography tours to combine the most interesting photo targets in each season. Explore Finland’s photo opportunities with our help – at your own pace.
Finnature's self-drive photo tours in Oulu region
Birds of prey in Oulu region, 3 days
1st September – 31st March
The highlights of this self-drive photography tour are Golden Eagle, Eagle Owl and Goshawk. In autumn, our Golden Eagle hides offer a special photo target: Sparrowhawks chasing Eurasian Jays – they are fast and fun to photograph while waiting for Eagles! Other possible raptors include White-tailed Eagle. This tour includes one night in our Forest feeder hide for Eagle Owl and Goshawk, and one day in our Golden Eagle hide. Duration of this tour is 3 days.
Group size: 1 – 4 photographers
Prices: 455 € / person when 2-4 photographers, 515 € / person when 1 photographer
Birds of prey in Oulu region, 4 days
1st September – 31st March
The highlights of this self-drive photography tour are Golden Eagle, Eagle Owl and Goshawk. In autumn, our Golden Eagle hides offer a special photo target: Sparrowhawks chasing Eurasian Jays – they are fast and fun to photograph while waiting for Eagles! Other possible raptors include White-tailed Eagle. This tour includes one night in our Forest feeder hide for Eagle Owl and Goshawk, and two days in our Golden Eagle hide. Duration of this tour is 4 days.
Group size: 1 – 4 photographers
Prices: 545 € / person when 2-4 photographers, 665 € / person when 1 photographer
Black Grouse lek and Golden Eagles
15th – 31st March and 15th September – 15th October
This self-drive photography tour combines Black Grouse lek and Golden Eagle photography. The activity of both of these highlight species overlaps only for two weeks in spring and about a month in autumn. Depending on the weather the season can be longer. This tour includes two morning sessions in Black Grouse hide and two days in Golden Eagle hide. Duration of this tour is 2 days.
Group size: 1 – 4 photographers
Prices: 490 € / person when 2-4 photographers, 620 € / person when 1 photographer
Black Grouse lek and Eagle Owl
15th March – 15th May
This self-drive photography tour combines Black Grouse lek and Eagle Owl photography. This tour includes one morning session in Black Grouse hide and one night in our Forest feeder hide for Eagle Owl. Duration of this tour is 2 days.
Group size: 1 – 4 photographers
Prices: 390 € / person when 2-4 photographers, 460 € / person when 1 photographer
Ruff lek and Eagle Owl
9th – 31st May
The peculiar Ruff lek is the highlight of spring! This tour combines Ruff lek and Eagle Owl photography in Liminka. Tour includes 4 photography sessions at Ruff hides (2 mornings and 2 evenings) and one night in our Forest feeder hide for Eagle Owl. You can choose to include accommodation in Liminka as well. Duration of this tour is 4 days.
Group size: 1 – 4 photographers
Prices with accommodation: 930 € / person when 2-4 photographers, 1120 € / person when 1 photographer
Prices without accommodation: 825 € / person when 2-4 photographers, 930 € / person when 1 photographer
What does a self-drive photography tour include?
Self-drive photography tours include hide sessions for some of the most interesting birds in Finland. Some of our self-drive photography tours may include an option for accommodation as well – in this case, it is always stated in the tour description and can be chosen separately. Otherwise, accommodation and transportation are not included in the price and we do not make bookings for those – but we will provide hotel and car rental recommendations.
If you want to explore Finland’s photo opportunities on your own, self-drive photography tour is a perfect solution for you!

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