Abisko: Guided Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers

Set out on an evening adventure with an aurora guide from Abisko. Travel up to 90 km (55 mi) to one of several locations around Abisko National Park in search of northern lights and enjoy a warm drink.
Would you like to experience the thrill of searching for and chasing the northern lights in the area surrounding Abisko National Park? This exciting adventure will start once you are picked up. After collecting all of the guests for the evening adventure your professional aurora chasing guide will use the collective experience of the Lights Over Lapland and Activities in Abisko team, combined with local weather and aurora forecasts to make the best possible decision about where to look for the northern lights. During our evening together we will travel up to 90 KM to one of several spectacular locations with a proven track record and very high likelihood of success.

During this adventure, your guide will talk about the auroras, the history of Abisko National Park and serve you a warm drink. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime aurora chasing expedition, which will allow you to use our experience and mobility to go to where the aurora activity is the highest, and where there weather gives us a good chance of success! Book your adventure today!

Many of the locations are on lakes and rivers which allow you to see the auroras in the sky AND reflecting in the polished ice during the Winter. Our team of professionals has access to more spectacular locations than any other operator in Abisko. During your adventure we usually visit at least one of the following locations:

The scenic shoreline of Lake Torneträsk with stunning views in every direction!

A calm bay at the northwest end of Lake Torneträsk with incredible Arctic views and a cozy fire pit.

A spectacular location with panoramic views on the top of Bear Mountain near the border of Sweden and Norway.

An amazing aurora outlook in the mountains surrounding Björkliden.

A remote fishing village near the mouth of the Torne River which flows out of Lake Torneträsk.

AND MUCH MORE!!

Warm clothing is NOT included in this tour. It is important that you bring warm clothes to wear and warm insulated winter boots. Warm overalls and heavy duty arctic boots are available to rent for an extra charge.

Minimum age: 5 years old (we will not be able to provide any child seats in the vehicle).

Please note that during the peak season we may use a vehicle with a maximum of 30 seats.

Camera gear is not included, but it can be added for an additional fee. Your guide has a very basic understanding of aurora photography and will be happy to give you a few pointers along the way! If you are looking for a trip which is focused on helping you capture stunning photographs of the northern lights, we highly recommend our Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure!
A slightly different version of this tour is also available during the autumn season October-November.

Pick up information: 8:15-8:30 PM (please be in the lobby of your hotel by 8:15 PM)

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.