11 Northern Lights Tours in Kiruna to Build a Day Around

1.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

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

Join Lights of Vikings at 7:00 pm for a four to six hour Northern Lights chase from Kiruna, with possible travel to Abisko or beyond when conditions call for it. Guides such as Onur, Iris, Bernard, and Robin combine aurora explanations, warm clothing, campfire snacks, and professional night photographs in a group of no more than seven.

“Engagement guides, comfortable transport. Warm clothes are porided as an extra layers (recommended).”

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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 Northern Lights hunt from Kiruna, limited to eight people. Guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, Laia, and Merxi track clear skies, drive when needed, serve hot drinks by a fire, and photograph you beneath the aurora.

“they arrived on time, explained about the phenomenon of northern lights, and we had a cozy campfire to stay warm untill the lights came! Professional team with knowledge, i will sure book with them again when i will come back. We found clear weather and saw northern lights🙏🏻”

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3.Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

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

Travel from Kiruna to Abisko with guides such as Omor, Dimitri, or Robin, stopping for a Swedish Lapland dinner before chasing clear skies. Expect a heated vehicle, winter overalls, hot drinks, campfire when conditions allow, aurora stories, camera help, and professional night photos. The tour lasts about 6 to 8 hours.

“We actually took the Kiruna tour on the 12th February, the conditions were ideal and results really good. A mobile phone with a good camera and night mode should produce good results.”

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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 1.5-hour husky sled adventure. You learn to harness and steer the dogs, swap between driver and passenger, then warm up with coffee, tea, and Swedish fika in a Nordic tipi. Guides such as Rebecca, Sarah, and Martina are known for clear, patient instruction.

“It was amazing experience. One of the best things I have done in my life. I am sincerely recommending this to everyone. Will come back next year. 😁”

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5.Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

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

From central Kiruna, collect winter gear and ride by minivan to the forest. Drive snowmobiles through snowy woods, across frozen lakes, and along the Torne River while guides such as Paul, Claudia, Saran, and Richard watch the sky. Finish at a forest hut with reindeer stew, dessert, and a hot drink by the fire.

“Excelente experiencia. Ver los bosques nevados, comer alrededor de la fogata, manejar sobre lago congelado… la verdad es que inmejorable. Richard el mejor guía posible”

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6.Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views

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

Spend five Arctic hours with Adventure Lapland, beginning with a firelit tipi dinner at Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge. Then share an easy-to-handle snowmobile to Mt. Ednamvarri for wide night views and Aurora watching. Guides including Fabio, Clémentine, and Thomas have led recent outings, with warm clothing and evening photos included.

“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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7.Guided Northern Lights Tour at Kiruna

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

Meet in central Kiruna at 8pm for a four-hour aurora chase with a local guide and a maximum of eight people. You may drive up to 125km toward clearer skies, stop for photos, and warm up with hot non-alcoholic drinks. Guides such as Emily, Matt, and Søren have been praised for their persistence and personal stories, though vehicle heating has sometimes been poor.

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

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8.Aurora Hunting with Reindeer Caravan

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

Fredrik and Beatrix lead a small-group evening from Kiruna into northern Lapland. Feed reindeer, ride in a traditional caravan, hear about Sámi life, and warm up in a traditional tent with dinner by the fire. Winter clothing and hotel pickup are included.

“Ein einmaliges Erlebnis in märchenhafter Kulisse, geleitet von einem authentischen und gastfreundlichen Ehepaar, dessen Leben sich voll und ganz den Rentieren widmet:)”

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

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

From Kiruna, ride by minibus to Övre-Soppero for a 40-minute reindeer-feeding visit with Sámi cultural insight. Guides such as Lili, Patia, Joel, Nils-Tomas, Nils, and Juampi have led this seasonal outing. The return journey includes a Northern Lights search, with hotel pickup available and groups limited to eight.

“What a magical evening! We started the night with a drive to a Sami village where we were up and close with reindeer, and we were lucky to see the northern lights begin to appear while feeding these gentle creatures. We had warm lingonberry juice and delicious cake iRead more”

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

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

You’ll leave Kiruna by minivan, put on Arctic clothing, and follow a guide by easy-to-ride snowmobile toward Mt. Ednavaara. A two-course tipi dinner, hot drinks, camera, tripod, and evening photographs are included. Guide Adrian has hosted this outing, but clear skies are never guaranteed. Drivers must be at least 18 and carry a valid license.

“We had really bad weather but our Guide tried everything he could for us. We sadly didn't see the Aurora, but the trip was still amazing.”

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11.Aurora Tour with Dinner in Abisko

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

You’ll drive from Kiruna to Abisko with guide Erika, learn about Sámi culture and northern nature, then enjoy a seasonal three-course dinner. Afterward, your small group searches for the aurora, with photo tips, a tripod, headlamps, and warm cover clothes available. The lights are never guaranteed, but the evening offers much more than a skywatch.

“This is one of the best experiences that you can have in Kiruna. Excellent time spent and good food. On top of that, our guide, Erika is trully remarkable. Well experienced and fully dedicated. Recommend A+++”

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