The Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure

Activities in Abisko are delighted to continue our enduring partnership with Lights Over Lapland to present The Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure, a cherished experience that has captured the hearts of many.

Join our team of professional aurora guides for a remarkable opportunity to witness and capture the breathtaking aurora borealis in the stunning landscapes surrounding Abisko National Park. Renowned for its clear skies, Abisko stands as one of the world’s premier locations to experience the mesmerizing northern lights.

During our Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure, we equip you with a DSLR camera and a preset lens optimized for capturing the magic of the aurora borealis. Our guides will provide a quick yet comprehensive overview of essential skills to help you locate and photograph this enchanting natural phenomenon.

This extraordinary evening under the stars offers not just a chance to witness the auroras but also an opportunity to delve into the rich culture and natural history of Lapland. You’ll gain insights into the unique relationship between locals and nature while exploring the cultural interpretations of the northern lights that have evolved over centuries.

Our adventure offers three distinctive ways to encounter the northern lights, contingent on weather conditions and aurora forecasts. We may enjoy a cozy sleigh ride towed by a snowmobile to one of our wilderness camps nestled in and around Abisko National Park, on-foot expedition to a nearby teepee or chase the lights in a modern 4×4 van.

With small groups limited to just 8 guests, you’re ensured a personalized, genuine, and safe experience as you venture into the captivating Arctic environment. Join us for an unforgettable night of awe-inspiring beauty and cultural exploration.

While we always prioritise using a snowmobile during this adventure, the dynamic nature of the northern lights and weather/snow conditions makes it impossible for us to guarantee that we will use a snowmobile on the night of your tour. If snow conditions do not allow, or if our team of guides believe that travelling away from Abisko gives you a better chance of a successful aurora hunt, then we will always prioritise seeing the auroras over using a snowmobile.

Abisko Hotels: 7:30 – 7:45 pm (Please be in the lobby of your hotel by 7:30 pm).
Björkliden hotels: 7:15 pm.

Please note!

What if I’m not a photographer?

You do not need to be a photographer to enjoy this trip! We believe that the best keepsake for your time in Abisko is a picture of the aurora that you saw – not a postcard with a picture of an aurora that you did not see! The camera is simply a tool to help record all the fun that you will have during your tour. We are very confident that you will still have lots of fun even if you have never touched a camera before.

Where will we go?

Activities in Abisko and Lights Over Lapland own a combined total of 15 beautiful locations that we can visit during the tour. Our locations are spread out in a 200 km radius between the mountains near the border of Norway, the area in and around Abisko National Park and in the wilderness along the E10 Corridor. Most of our competitors have one or two locations and very few actually have the permit necessary to go in the National Park with guests. Our team of experienced professionals will have a meeting each and every day to make a plan for where we think you will have the best chance of seeing the northern lights. It is not uncommon for the other companies in the area to try and follow us because they trust our experience.