Aurora Car Chasing Tour from Abisko: Photos with Guide

A photographer drives you to the best aurora spots and shoots you into the Arctic night sky.

An Aurora Car Chasing Tour from Abisko is a 3-hour nighttime drive to Northern Lights viewing locations, led by a professional photographer who captures images of you with the aurora and delivers all photos digitally. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, warm drinks, and hotel pickup. It suits anyone hoping to see the lights and leave with professional photos rather than phone snapshots.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights car chase with photographer

• Depart from Abisko for aurora chase
• Visit best locations to see lights
• Photographer captures photos with aurora
• Enjoy warm drinks during the tour
• Receive digital copies of photos

The experience

You're picked up from your Abisko hotel and driven into the Arctic night to chase active aurora displays. A professional photographer travels with the group, positioning you in front of the lights and shooting throughout the evening. The vehicle moves between viewing spots as conditions shift, following where the aurora is strongest. Warm drinks keep you comfortable during the 3-hour chase.

Every photo taken of you against the Northern Lights gets delivered digitally after the tour ends, so you have professional-quality images of the night rather than relying on your phone camera in low light. The photographer knows the best locations around Abisko and the timing that gives the clearest shots. You're not standing still at one viewpoint. The whole point is movement to wherever the lights are most active.

What’s included

• An air-conditioned vehicle for the 3-hour drive to aurora viewing locations.
• a professional photographer who captures images of you with the Northern Lights.
• all photos delivered digitally.
• warm drinks throughout the evening.
• hotel pickup from Abisko.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 19:00 and 20:00

Book up to4h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Explore Arctic

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want professional photos of yourself against the aurora rather than relying on your own camera in the dark. The photographer's equipment and expertise mean you'll leave with polished images, not blurry phone shots of the night sky.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How does the photographer capture good images of me with the Northern Lights if it's so dark?

A professional photographer has the equipment and settings to shoot the aurora clearly even in darkness. You'll be positioned where the lights are visible and the camera can capture both you and the display above.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't show up on the night of my tour?

The tour operates as scheduled and the photographer will still drive to the best viewing locations and take photos of the night sky. Aurora activity is never guaranteed, but the tour runs regardless of conditions.

Do I need to bring warm clothes, or is the vehicle enough to stay comfortable?

Warm drinks are included during the tour, but you should dress in layers and bring a winter coat. Standing outside to be photographed means you'll feel the Arctic cold even with the vehicle available between stops.

Will I get the photos on the same night, or do they take time to deliver?

All photos are delivered digitally after the tour, so you'll receive them within a day or two rather than immediately at the end of the evening.

Is this tour suitable if I've never seen the Northern Lights before?

Yes, the tour is designed for anyone eager to witness the aurora, regardless of experience. The photographer and driver know the best locations and timing, and you'll have three hours chasing the lights with professional guidance.