The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours in Kiruna

1.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Set out from Kiruna at 7 pm with a guide and photographer, chasing clear skies toward Abisko or beyond when conditions call for it. Expect a small group of up to seven, warm clothing, a fire, tea, snacks, aurora facts, and professionally taken photos sent after the tour.

“It was an amazing experience. I had been looking for that moment for so long and finally we saw the Northern Lights for a couple of hours with our eyes and it was unbelievable! Robin, our tour guide was very kind, caring and helpful. I really appreciate him. He made a warm cabin ready close to our spot and described everything about the Aurora.”

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2.Northern Lights Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $187Best value

Join Lights of Vikings for a five-hour small-group aurora hunt from Kiruna. Guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, Laia, and Merxi track clear skies, drive toward Abisko, Finland, or Norway when needed, and photograph you beneath the Northern Lights while you warm up by a fire with hot drinks and snacks.

“Amazing experience! We highly recommend this tour, it’s really worth the price. The guides will make sure that you feel cosy around the fire camp, warm with snow suits and will do their maximum to find the best spot for northern lights. More than that, they were super friendly and gave a lot of explanations!”

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3.Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $278

From Kiruna, you ride to Abisko for a Swedish Lapland dinner, then chase clear skies with Lights of Vikings guides. Expect winter overalls, hot drinks, a campfire when conditions allow, and professional aurora photos. Guides such as Dimitri, Omor, Robin, and Onur are named in tour details and guest feedback.

“Our aurora hunting adventure from Kiruna to Abisko was an experience that exceeded all our expectations. First and foremost, the drive from Kiruna to Abisko was magical and the dinner at Brasserie Fjällköket in Abisko was remarkable, thRead more”

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4.Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $276

From Kiruna, you ride to Kalixforsbron for a small-group husky tour limited to eight people. You help harness friendly dogs, steer your own sled, and warm up with coffee, tea, and Swedish fika. Guides such as Rebecca and Martina provide clear instruction, though the northern lights remain weather-dependent.

“Our friendly driver, Gasper, drove us to/from the Husky sledding site. On the way back, he saw the glow of the aurora borealis and stopped the car to let our tour group of 6 people get off the van and take some pictures. We were grateful for Gasper’s proactiveness in looking out for the northern lights as we didn’t see it while sledding. Rebecca our dog sled guide was fantastic. She was very friendly and welcoming. She was very clear in her instructions and demonstrated how to ride a husky sled. She was mindful that no one in our group had ever ‘driven’ a sled before and although, she led…”

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5.Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

From Kiruna, guides such as Paul, Claudia, Saran, Ben, and Richard lead a small group by minivan to the forest. You will learn to drive a snowmobile, cross frozen lakes and the Torne River, then eat reindeer stew and cloudberry dessert beside an open fire.

“Ben was amazing! He picked up on time, provided clear instructions and very knowledgeable. Dinner was great, lovely atmosphere and chatting. Unfortunately, we did not see the aurora borealis- but nobody can control the weather. The tour was truly great, I highly recommended it!”

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6.Northern Light hunt with minibus to Abisko 7:30 pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $253

Set out at 7:30 pm from Kiruna for a 3 to 4-hour aurora hunt through Abisko National Park. Guides such as Patrik, Patia, Gaia, Maurice, and Lila search for clear skies, stop near Lapporten and Abisko Canyon, and may help with night photography. Hot drinks and cake are included.

“I booked this tour, The guy who took us was not very experienced. During the tour there was no appropriate place to wait for lights. in the middle of no where in extreme cold we waited at few spots but there was no northern lights in-spite of plenty of clear sky. I won't recommend this tour to anyone.”

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7.Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 5 hours · from $330

You begin with reindeer soup, cheese sandwiches, coffee or tea, and cake at Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge. Then share an easy-to-handle snowmobile with a partner and ride smooth trails to Mt. Ednamvarri. Guides such as Fabio, Clémentine, and Thomas have led recent trips.

“We had an amazing tour with Fabio! One of the highlights of our trip to Swedish Lapland. Everything on the tour was smooth, from pickup to gear fitting to dinner to going out on the snowmobiles and seeing the Northern Lights! Fabio was informative, friendly, and an all-around exceptional guide. He really made the experience a highlight! Highly recommend booking this tour for your trip to Lapland!”

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8.Guided Northern Lights Tour at Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $192

Leave Kiruna at 8 pm with a local guide and a group of no more than eight. You may travel up to 125 kilometers in search of clear skies, stop for photos, warm drinks, snacks, and a fire, and return after about four hours. Guides such as Emily, Matt, and Søren have earned special praise.

“Molto bello e ottima gestione del tempo e delle attività. Accompagnatori super! Altamente consigliato”

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9.Aurora Hunting with Reindeer Caravan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $321

From Kiruna, Sámi reindeer herders Beatrix and Fredrik take you east into Lapland by reindeer caravan. You feed the animals, ride a quiet sled through the winter forest, hear stories of Sámi life, and finish with dinner by a fire in a traditional tent. Warm clothes and pickup are included.

“Our hosts were wonderful, the reindeer were very friendly, and it was a seamless experience start to finish, very fun way to experience the far north!”

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10.Arctic Adventure with Reindeer and Northern Lights Hunt 18:30 pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $250

Travel from Kiruna to Övre-Soppero by minibus for reindeer feeding, Sámi culture, warm lingonberry juice, and a Northern Lights hunt. The small group has up to eight people, hotel pickup is offered, and guides such as Lili, Patia, Joel, and Nils have led tours.

“An amazing evening feeding the reindeer. We even got to see the Northern Lights on a cloudy evening, thanks to Patia our guide. She was excellent and drove us to an area where the stars and Northern Lights were shining.”

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11.Enjoy the Aurora show on top of the mountain inc tipi dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $338

From Kiruna, you’ll ride a shared snowmobile with a guide along quiet trails to Mt. Ednavaara, with Arctic clothing, hot drinks, a camera, and tripod provided. A two-course dinner by the fire at Máttaráhkká Northern Light Lodge comes before or after the ride, depending on aurora conditions.

“Dinner in the tipee and snowmobile trip, all hosted by amazing Adrian. The nigh was overcast but the experience overall was fantastic.”

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12.Northern Light Photo tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $225

From Kiruna, your guide drives to the clearest available sky, then teaches you to photograph the aurora with a Canon wide-angle camera. You get a tripod, headlamp, cover clothes, warm shoes, and help with focus and settings. Guide Ilya has also added Swedish fika to the evening.

“What an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Ilya, was incredibly sweet and made the night extra special. Before heading out, she gave us a thorough training session on the Canon cameras they provided, which worked perfectly with the SD cards we brought to capture our own photos. While we waited for the Northern Lights, we enjoyed a traditional Swedish Fika—a lovely break with coffee and treats that added a personal touch to the tour. The night itself was nothing short of magical. We were fortunate enough to witness 2 to 3 hours of the Aurora Borealis, and the dancing lights were simply breathtaking. The vibrant colors in the sky were unlike…”

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13.Aurora Tour with Dinner in Abisko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $293

Travel from Kiruna to Abisko with guide Erika or a fellow photo guide, learning about Sámi culture and northern nature before a three-course local dinner. Afterward, walk outside to search for the aurora and learn how to photograph it. The small group has no more than eight people.

“Enjoyed our Abisko with dinner tour. Our guide Erica was really kind and helpful. She tried her best to help us spot Aurora but unfortunately the weather that day was not cooperating. We learnt a lot about Sami culture during the tour and she also provided us with useful photography and location tips.”

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14.Northern Light Photo Tour with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $220

Spend four hours chasing clear skies near Kiruna with professional Sami photo guides. You’ll borrow a camera, wide-angle lens, tripod, headlamp, and warm cover clothes while learning aurora photography and local Arctic culture. Pickup is included, and groups are limited to eight.

“The tour was interesting and the guide knowledgeable about local culture which made it a very cultural tour. The guide also gave me good tips and technics to use my camera (the guide had some for us, but I wanted to test mine). unfortunately the sky wasn't clear and we have not seen any aurora, but the guide did try to find good spots.”

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15.Northern Lights Minivan Chase with Warm Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $198

Meet your English-speaking guide behind Scandic Hotel in Kiruna’s new centre, then ride by minivan toward the clearest available viewing spot. You’ll learn about the aurora, pause for warm drinks and Lapland delicacies, and have time for photos. Bring serious winter clothing, since the wait happens outdoors.

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