9 Days Bears, Wolves & Northern Lights – Wildlife Photography Tour to Finnish Lapland

Join Oliver Schwenn, founder of Arctic Pictures, geographer, National Geographic author and photography guide, on an intimate small-group wildlife photography tour to Finnish Lapland in September 2026. With a maximum of just 4 participants, this tour offers unparalleled access to bears, wolves and other Nordic wildlife during the breathtaking Ruska season – Finland's spectacular autumn colour period. Evenings and nights bring the chance to photograph the northern lights above the boreal landscape.

Highlights

• Bears, wolves & other wildlife in Northern Finland
• 2 different locations
• Peak autumn colours (Ruska) – Finland's version of Indian Summer
• Northern lights photography at night
• Exclusive photography hides
• Multiple locations near the Russian border
• Max. 4 participants – extremely intimate group
• Breakfast & dinner included
• 9 nights in single rooms
• Sept 2–11, 2026 – timed for maximum autumn colour

What's Included

• 9 nights in single rooms (some with shared bathroom)
• Breakfast & dinner
• Photography hides
• all transportations between airport and the hides and back

Not Included

• Flights to Finland
• Possible overnight in Helsinki
• Sleeping bag rental if required

Booking

Spaces are extremely limited (only 2 spots left) – to book or enquire, contact us directly at [email protected]