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Tykky Trees & Talons: Finland’s Winter Magic Photography Tour

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  • 10th - 16th January, 2026

  • £3,399.00 / £550.00 Deposit

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Our Finland photography tour 'Tykky Trees & Talons' will take place in January 2026 with Andy Farrer. Join Andy for this unforgettable winter photography adventure! This brand-new tour offers a unique opportunity to capture the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic wilderness, with stunning snow-covered landscapes, dramatic frosted trees and incredible wildlife.

Tags: Finland Photography Tour | Finland Photography Holiday | Finland Winter Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Tykky Trees & Talons: Finland’s Winter Magic Photography Tour

Finland Winter Photography Tour - Finland Landscape & Wildlife Photography
One of the highlights of this tour is a full-day session in a golden eagle hide, offering an incredible opportunity to photograph these majestic raptors in their natural habitat. Alongside the eagles, we’ll also capture woodpeckers, jays, crested tits, and other small birds as they visit the feeding areas. The heated hide ensures a comfortable experience while photographing winter wildlife in pristine Arctic conditions. At this time of year, the soft Arctic light is truly special, with golden hour stretching across much of the day. This extended, diffused light enhances every shot, adding depth and warmth to the wintry scenes. With limited daylight hours, birds are particularly active as they maximise feeding opportunities, increasing the chances of capturing stunning behavioural moments. In addition to being a renowned landscape photographer, Andy has developed extensive experience in wildlife photography. To help you get the most out of the golden eagle hide session, he will host a pre-tour Zoom session, advising on camera and lens suitability, as well as general preparation for photographing in Arctic conditions. The hide day is scheduled for the middle of the tour, allowing Andy to help you familiarise yourself with camera settings in advance and provide a detailed briefing on what to expect, ensuring you’re fully prepared to capture incredible wildlife moments.

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Frozen Tykky Trees & Arctic Landscapes

Venturing deep into the winter wilderness, we’ll embark on an exciting snowmobile ride to reach Kuntivaara, home to Finland’s famous frozen tykky trees. These snow-laden giants are sculpted by the elements into surreal, otherworldly shapes, creating striking compositions for landscape photography. When heavily laden with snow, they take on an almost sculptural appearance, making for truly unique images.

National Parks & Snowy Forests

Throughout the tour, we’ll explore some of Finland’s most breathtaking National Parks, each offering its own distinct beauty: Kuntivaara – stunning panoramic views over a vast, snow-covered wilderness, Oulanka – a winter photography paradise, with pristine forests and frozen lakes and the famous Myllykoski Old Mill, Riisitunturi National Park – famous for its snow-covered spruce trees and ethereal winter light. With long Arctic sunrises and sunsets, the golden light reflecting off the snow-covered landscapes creates an enchanting atmosphere and exceptional shooting conditions.

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Comfort & Convenience in Ruka

Our base for this workshop is Ruka, a well-positioned ski resort offering easy access to all the national parks we’ll explore. While it serves as a gateway to Finland’s stunning winter wilderness, Ruka also provides the convenience of restaurants and shops, perfect for unwinding and refuelling after our photography adventures.

Who is this tour for?

This tour is perfect for photographers of all levels looking to experience winter wildlife and landscapes in one of the world’s most photogenic regions. Whether you’re passionate about bird photography, enchanted by frozen forests, or simply looking to expand your portfolio with unique Arctic imagery, this tour promises a truly unforgettable experience. With expert guidance, a small group size, and carefully selected locations, you’ll have plenty of time to refine your skills, experiment with compositions, and fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Finland’s winter wilderness.

What’s Included?
Full-day in a golden eagle hide 
Full-day snowmobile adventure to the tykky trees at Kuntivaara
Stunning Arctic landscapes & wildlife photography opportunities
Expert tuition and guidance from Andy Farrer 

  • Included

    • Accommodation - Single Occupancy

    • Breakfasts

    • Airport transfers from recommended flights

    • Transport during the tour

    • Tuition from Andy Farrer

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

Tutored By

Tutored by Andy Farrer

Andy Farrer
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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