Aurora Tour with Dinner in Abisko from Kiruna

Three-course dinner and aurora hunting in the Abisko night

This aurora tour from Kiruna combines a three-course dinner in Abisko village with guided northern lights hunting, led by local Sami guides trained in photography. The 5.5-hour evening departs Kiruna, passes through multiple weather zones to maximize aurora chances, and includes a walk in the Abisko area or a chase for lights on the return drive depending on conditions. Tripods, headlamps and cover clothes are provided. Children from age 3 are welcome.

The experience

The drive from Kiruna to Abisko takes 90 minutes through changing weather zones, which means you can catch glimpses of aurora even when cloud cover looks solid in one place. Your Sami guides navigate by the conditions they read in real time, so the route itself becomes part of the hunt. Once in Abisko village, you sit down to a three-course dinner built from what the season offers (moose tartar, smoked arctic char, cloudberries with vanilla ice cream), and the guides talk through Sami culture, the landscape, and what makes this corner of Sweden one of the best places on earth to see the northern lights.

After dinner, the plan depends on what the sky is doing. If the weather clears in the Abisko area, you walk out into the night to look for aurora and photograph it. The guides are trained photo guides, so they'll help you frame shots if you bring a camera or phone. If clouds are still thick in Abisko, you drive back toward Kiruna, and often the sky opens up somewhere along the way. That's when you stop to watch and shoot. Tripods for cameras or phones are included, along with headlamps so you can move safely in the dark, and cover clothes and shoes if you need them.

The guides speak English or Swedish, and the tour runs year-round during aurora season. Dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) are accommodated if you note them when you book. Pickup from Kiruna is included. Children from age 3 can join, and strollers or specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with very small children.

What’s included

• Three-course dinner of local seasonal dishes.
• tripod for camera or mobile phone.
• headlamp.
• cover clothes and shoes on request.
• photo guide service from your Sami guides.
• pickup from Kiruna.
• live guide in English or Swedish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.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 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

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Scandinavian Sami Photoadventures

Is this one for you?The tour runs through the evening and night, so you're out in cold darkness for the full 5.5 hours. Bring warm layers and expect to stand outside for extended periods if aurora appears. If you want to photograph the northern lights with professional guidance and don't mind the long, cold hours, this format lets you hunt across multiple weather zones rather than staying in one spot.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Swedish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

Can I bring my own camera to photograph the northern lights?

Yes. Tripods for cameras or mobile phones are provided, and your Sami guides are trained photo guides who will help you frame and capture shots if the aurora appears.

What if the weather is cloudy and we don't see the northern lights?

The route passes through several weather zones on the drive to and from Abisko, so the guides can chase clearer skies. If conditions don't improve in Abisko after dinner, you drive back toward Kiruna and often find clearer patches along the way where you can stop and watch.

What's included in the three-course dinner?

The menu features local seasonal dishes: moose tartar, smoked arctic char, and cloudberries with vanilla ice cream. Dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free can be accommodated if you note them when booking.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 5.5 hours from pickup in Kiruna through the drive to Abisko, dinner, and either a walk in the area or a return drive with aurora hunting, depending on weather.