The 9 Tours in Abisko That Earn Their Price

1.Abisko National Park: Scenic Morning Hike with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 2 hours · from $88Our pick

Join Lights Over Lapland for a gentle 3 to 4 km morning walk through Abisko National Park. Your English-speaking guide may lead you along the river canyon, through mountain birch forest, and toward views of Lake Torneträsk and the Abisko river delta. Expect wildlife tracks, local history, small groups, and hotel pickup.

“The morning hike was beautiful. The weather was clear but cold. Our guide, Felix, took care of everyone and was excellent explaining the scenery and animal life. We were fortunate to see Mouse on the hike. Thank you for a wonderful morning!”

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2.Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Ride a snowmobile or sled through Abisko Valley and beyond with guides such as Jacob, Amanda, Fabio, or Edward. The route changes with cloud, fog, and aurora conditions, taking you toward the national park, mountain slopes, or frozen Lake Torne Träsk. Warm clothing, helmets, drinks, and a snack are included.

“Nothing to say, it was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly guide, we saw the aurora and had fun, I would recommend it”

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3.Wilderness Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Walk through Abisko’s snowy birch forest on a two-hour, small-group hike led in English by guides such as Anne, Anna, Michelle, and Cecilia. Expect easy-to-moderate snowshoeing, wide views over the area, wildlife tracks, warm clothing, and a hot drink. The outing runs from 14:00 to 16:00 and suits children aged eight and older.

“Had a lovely afternoon with Anna who showed us a beautiful panorama and took photos for us …. And she gave us so much information about the wildlife - we were lucky to see two moose! The snowshoes were fun and made it much easier to walk through the snow.”

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4.Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 7 hours · from $276

Travel from Abisko to a Kiruna-area husky camp by bus, then ride 10 to 12 kilometers behind a professional musher. You will share a sled with up to three other people, stop for coffee or tea and a cinnamon bun by a fire, and have time to pet the dogs. Warm clothing is provided, but bring lunch.

“Wij hebben erg genoten. Wij kregen veel informatie van de gidsen. Je zag dat ze de husky’s met veel liefde behandelden. Dit vonden wij zelf ook heel mooi om te zien. Wij zijn over het meer en door de bossen getrokken door de husky’s. Hierna mochten wij opwarmen en nog lekker met de honden knuffelen, terwijl we aan een kop thee of koffie zaten met een kaneelbroodje erbij.”

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5.Abisko/Björkliden: Panorama Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $176

From Björkliden, you drive a shared snowmobile along a guide-led trail, climbing above Abisko for views of Čuonjávággi and frozen Lake Torneträsk. Your guide provides safety instruction, warm clothing, boots, gloves, a balaclava, helmet, hot drinks, and sweet bread. Small groups make this a friendly first snowmobile ride.

“It was great, the transport was on time and very comfortable, the communication was clear, and the activity was a lot of fun. The place was wonderful. They were very flexible in my case because I couldn't go on the day of the reservation and they rescheduled it for the next day. Thank you so much… highly recommended.”

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6.Aurora Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Spend three hours snowshoeing through Abisko’s birch forest and frozen surroundings with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Robin, Erik, and Rebecca explain local wildlife, point out tracks, and lead you to quiet spots for stargazing. Warm berry juice is included, but Northern Lights sightings depend on the sky.

“We had a nice evening with our Guide Robin who seemed to genuinely enjoy showing us how to use snowshoes and touring Abisko. He made sure everyone was good the entire time. Even though we didn't see the Northern Lights we had a fun evening and enjoyed the views of the mountains and the landscape.”

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7.Fjord Sightseeing and Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 6 hours · from $171

Ride from Abisko to Norway’s fjords in a small minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Alex or Jakob. You’ll stop for photographs, hear about Sami culture and local history, buy lunch in Narvik or Bjerkvik, and adjust the route to the weather. Bring an ID, warm clothing, and an SD card.

“Very nice trip, great location, nice guide (Jakob). Van a little bit cold, but understandable at temperatures as low as minus 29.5 degrees Celsius. But we were dressed for really cold weather.”

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8.Snowmobile Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

You’ll follow a guide by snowmobile along Abisko Valley and the edge of Abisko National Park, stopping for photos, views, warm drinks, and light snacks. Choose to drive your own machine, share with a friend, or ride in the guide’s sled. Guides such as Edward and Jakob provide friendly, clear instruction in English.

“Incredible experience, our guide was well prepared, showed us all the basics to ride the snowmobile and then took us to the most amazing viewpoints of the Abisko national park (including the Tornetrask lake!). Absolutely stunning, would recommend 100%”

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9.Great Outback Snowmobile Tour with Lake Abiskojaure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $253Top rated

Join Outback Abisko AB for a 4.5-hour snowmobile trip from Abisko or Björkliden. After a safety briefing and warm clothing fitting, you will follow the Kungsleden to Lake Abiskojaure, cross the lake, and continue beside the upper Gámaeatnu River. English-speaking guides, including Joshua on some departures, lead groups of up to eight.

“Was gewoon super om te doen. mooi gebied echt genoten.”

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