The Longest Northern Lights Tour in Kiruna
AURORA TOUR WITH PHOTOGRAPHER GUIDE
- 16 pax group
- up to 6 hours
- Pictures included at no cost
Chase the Northern Lights from Kiruna
No distance limits. We drive as far as it takes to find clear skies, with a professional photographer on board and up to 6 hours of aurora chasing.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Kiruna and start to chase the Northern Lights. Where we go to see the lights will depend on weather conditions, we can drive to Abisko or Kiruna boreal forests, always far from city light pollution. Our experienced guides track the weather all day before the tour to decide where the best place to drive is the night of your tour. We don’t limit ourselves by distance, so we can drive wherever is needed to find clear sky.
Lights of Vikings specializes in finding clear sky, and if the Kiruna area is cloudy, we will drive however long we need to get the best opportunity of seeing the lights. Kiruna is located in the heart of Swedish Lapland, where our guides will teach you about this natural area, and show you the most important facts to understand this unique region. As we are driving, we will tell you the stories about Lapland and its inhabitants, the Sami people, Abisko and Kiruna, and the science behind the Northern Lights.
Swedish Lapland is full of ancient traditions and culture, Lapland is the land of the Sami people, last indigenous people of Europe who call the area Sápmi. It is also the home of unique animals like reindeer, moose, fox, Arctic hares and Arctic owls. Our guides will give you some tricks to spot them in the nearby natural areas and reserves! Close to Kiruna is Abisko, on the shores of the glacier lake Tornetrask. Abisko is famous for its microclimate and cloud free nights that give us more chances to see aurora. The Kiruna region is one of the largest producers of iron ore in the world since the 19th century.
When we arrive at our viewing destination, we will make a roaring campfire, and enjoy traditional Swedish cookies, chocolates and warm drinks while we admire the Northern Lights.
Our photographers and guides have been guiding in this region and taking pictures of the Aurora for more than 3 years. They will take you to the best locations and help you get the best pictures of the spectacular Northern Lights.
The professional photographer on your trip will take pictures of you and the Aurora in the sky with their professional camera which is optimized for night photography and the Aurora. If you have brought your own camera, they will help you set it up and guide you to get the best shots. The professional photos from your trip will be available 3 days after the tour. We will send them to you at no cost so that you have a beautiful memento and photos to show your friends and family at home.
After we have enjoyed the campfire, watched the Northern Lights dance in the sky, and learned the stories and myths that surround this natural phenomenon, we will head home to Kiruna.
Do you want to Experience the northern lights more private?
Our private aurora tours in Kiruna allow you to join Lights of Vikings Experiences 100% private. Price starting from 2449 SEK / per person. Offered in: English, Spanish, Catalan and Turkish.
Maximize your chances
3-Night Aurora Pass — three chances to see the lights, for the price of two nights.
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- Priority rescheduling if the tour can't depart due to bad weather
- 20% off when you book multiple nights or tours
- Professional photos included, free
- Thermal clothing
Autumn special: 1 900 from 1 600 SEK / person
Autumn dates only — winter season from 1 900 SEK
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Included in "kiruna northern lights tour"
- Winter overalls
- Hot drinks, cookies and chocolate
- photographer guide
- professional photos
- GUIDED TOUR IN ENGLISH
- any driving distance by mini van
- TOUR UP TO 6 HOURS (depending on weather and activity conditions)
- Pick-up and drop-off at: Camp Ripan / STF / Best Western Arctic Eden / Scandic / Elite Frost / Hotel E10 / Ice Hotel / Aurora River Camp / Thornéus / Tourism office
TOP ACTIVITY IN KIRUNA, SWEDEN
This tour is not recommended for guests over 70 who have physical limitations. Please note that children under 10 years old are not permitted to join this tour.
If a booking does not comply with this policy, we reserve the right to deny participation without a refund.
It is common to walk in snow, icy and cold conditions during the tour. If you have any physical limitations please inform us before you book.
The tour is offered in English. However, we can organize private tours in English, Spanish, Catalan and Turkish.
Our tours include snowsuits. The snowsuits will be worn as an extra-layer on top of your winter clothes and will give you more protection from wind and snow. You should already be wearing suitable winter clothes as well as a winter jacket and waterproof boots.
We can not provide boots
We can not provide overalls for the kids.
To make our pickup service as smooth as possible, we ask all our guests to wait for us outside of the hotel at the designated pickup time, not inside the reception. We will not be able to contact you beforehand, and we will not be able to check inside the reception. We provide a 5-minute waiting period. However, if we cannot reach you, we will have to leave to respect the other guests’ pickup times.
Guests staying at Best Western Arctic Eden will be picked up in front of Arctic Thai, which is a restaurant located directly in front of the hotel, as it is not possible to get to the hotel with the car.
Guests staying at Elite Frost Hotel and Scandic will be picked up at the Kiruna Tourism Office (Malmvägen 9B) – just 200 meters walk as it is not possible to get to the hotel with the car.
Unfortunately pick-up/drop-off service is not available at Airbnb, Camp Alta, Aurora Camp Kurravaara or Reindeer Lodge. You’re more than welcome to meet us at any of our designated pick-up points.
Please click here to check the map with available pick up locations.
We offer two rate options:
- Non-refundable rate: No cancellations or refunds once booked.
- Cancellable rate: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
* This policy does not apply to +4 groups
Please, familiarize yourself with these policies before booking.
The Northern Lights are natural phenomena and there is no guarantee that we will see them, despite the most professional, experienced guides. Therefore, there is no refund or free tour if we don’t see the Northern Lights. Even when we find the best conditions, we might not see the lights on some nights.
The strength of the lights will also vary, as well as whether they dance in the sky. The lights in the sky are sometimes not as strong as in the pictures.
The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon that can be observed in both Abisko and Kiruna. The northern lights look similar in Abisko and Kiruna due to their close proximity and similar latitudes.
Abisko is known for its clear skies and low light pollution, making it an excellent location for viewing the Northern Lights. It also has a unique microclimate that tends to have less cloud cover than other areas in the region, which can increase your chances of seeing the aurora.
Kiruna is another popular location for aurora viewing, and it has a range of accommodation options and activities for visitors. While it can be more crowded than Abisko, it also has a wider range of services and amenities available.
Ultimately, both Abisko and Kiruna offer excellent opportunities for viewing the Northern Lights, and which one is “better” depends on your personal preferences and priorities.
The night of your tour, Lights of Vikings Team will always take you to the best given location to maximize your chances of seeing the Aurora, far from crowds and light pollution.
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Our adventures don’t end when the sun rises. During the day, Swedish Lapland reveals breathtaking landscapes, frozen lakes, and endless snow-covered forests. Join our daytime tours to explore the wild Arctic in a unique and unforgettable way.