Us & our team
Our Story
Hi, we are Lorenzo and Luisa.
Our story began with a shared love for the wild Arctic nature of Lapland — and especially for the Northern Lights. Since we made Lapland our home, we have been travelling to catch as many shows as possible. We became two passionate photographers that’s why every picture you see on our website is taken by us, during our own chases. From that passion, we founded our company Arctic Road Trips. We are a small company based in Rovaniemi, Finland, specializing in real Northern Lights hunting. For few years it was only us both running the company and now we are so lucky that we have a small circle of people around us that share exactly the same passional and values as us. We focus on quality, honesty, personal connection, and truly going the extra mile — sometimes literally, driving hundreds of kilometers to find clear skies.
We wanna show you the beauty and peace that we see in nature and the aurora. For us, every tour is personal. Every night is unique. We want to share passion and the adventure of the north with you.
Get to know us better
Lorenzo
Lorenzo is originally from Verona in Italy and dreamed since age of 6 about seeing the Northern Lights in Lapland. In 2016 at the age of 24 he got the chance to move to Finland as an exchange student for his studies to become an environmental engineer. Since then he is living in Lapland chasing his dream. He is passionate about Northern Lights and its science behind and wants to know more and more all the time.
Further he is a talented astrophotographer and loves to capture the Northern Lights. Lorenzo could also collect a lot of experience in guiding and in the Arctic, as well as immense knowledge about the arctic nature and cultural backgrounds. Regarding the Northern Lights, he is an expert in everything: Best places, Photography or Physics – you can ask him anything.
@lorenzmira_lapland
Luisa
Luisa is originally from Germany. After high school and one year living in Australia she started to study tourism in Germany. This brought her in 2020 as an exchange student to Rovaniemi, Finland. She fell in love with the beautiful nature in the Lapland, its wide landscapes and the Northern Lights. The original plan to stay for half year was canceled quickly. She is a passionate photographer for landscape and Northern Lights.
@lu_schaffner
our aurora chasing team
Diana
Guide
Hi, I’m Diana and I’m from Portugal. I’ve solo travelled to 31 countries and on one of those trips I discovered that I wanted to change my whole life. As soon as I set foot in Lapland for the first time in 2022, I knew that this would be my home. In the same year I quit my job in Portugal and packed my bags to follow my dream… and never looked back. For me, there’s no better feeling than getting in the car and going aurora hunting.
The fact that it’s also my job is a bonus, but it really means a lot more to me than that. Every night is always 10% work and 90% passion and love, and maybe that’s the key.
Nowhere else than with the northern lights above my head I can feel so much freedom and peace. If you don’t believe that there exists something bigger than we are, you should go to experience one of those magical nights with us!
Check out Diana’s inspiring Instagram page: diana_abroad
Luke
Guide
Hey everyone! My name is Luke! I look forward to meeting everyone. Fun fact about me is I’ve spent most of my life in Colorado but I grew up all over the world and spent lots of time in Europe. My favorite thing to do is travel. I love being outside, photography, any adventure really and I am definitely hooked on the Aurora haha. I met Luisa and Lorenzo three seasons ago and we have had some good times. Now I am super happy be on the team!
So excited to meet you all. We are going to have a great time and let’s make some memories under the Northern Lights.
Check out Luke’s Instagram page: worldwise123
Romain
Guide
Hi! I am originally from the French part of Belgium. My passion about photography started at 16, as I wanted to bring back wildlife images from my whereabouts. Always attracted by the cold, I spent 10 years as a ski instructor between Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Switzerland.
Marco
Guide
Hey there! I’m Marco, I’m from Italy!
My dream of seeing the Northern Lights started back in 2005, when my parents gave me the DVD of Brother Bear. I was 11 years old… and from that moment, something lit up inside me. On February 6th, 2024, I finally saw my first aurora, thanks to Lorenzo, and from that night on, everything changed. Over the past year, I’ve traveled across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, just to see the aurora as many nights as possible.
I studied psychology, because I truly love making people around me feel good.
And now, my dream is to help you experience the Northern Lights, just like someone once did for me.
Our Goal
Our dream is to share the magic of the Northern Lights and the most breathtaking places across Lapland and the Arctic with you. We want to give you the very best chance to witness this wonder of nature, which is why every trip is planned with flexibility — always following the weather and the rhythm of nature itself. This way, we maximize the possibility of standing under the dancing Aurora. We belive in quality, honesty, personal connection, and truly going the extra mile — sometimes literally, driving hundreds of kilometers to find clear skies.
Our deepest wish is not only that you see the Northern Lights, but that you also feel a true connection to Lapland’s wild nature and its timeless beauty. Our mission is simple: to turn your road trip through Lapland into an adventure you will never forget — an experience that will forever stay in your heart.
Our philosophy for every Aurora Trip: the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and no one can guarantee them. But what we can promise is that we will do absolutely everything in our power to give you the best possible chance to experience them.