Hunt for the Northern lights in Kiruna - Abisko
Overview
Join us on the hunt for the northern lights and explore Kiruna to Abisko. Our guides use the weather & northern lights (aurora borealis) forecast to predict the best locations to have the highest probability to see northern lights. Northern lights is a natural phenomenon and changes constantly the same as the wild nature. Our guides do everything in their power to guide you to northern lights but sometimes it´s not possible due to weather conditions.
If you are a photographer you are in good hands as we always try to find good spots for photography. Tripod is needed to photograph Northern lights as you need long shuttertime.
We make a short introduction of the tour and how it works. Then buckle up and the hunt for the Northern lights has began for the night.
Always small groups of maximum 7 people invites to a genuine experience to remember for a long time.
What's Included
- Transport
- Warm clothing (if meeting at the starting point - shoes, overall, gloves, warm hat)
- Free photography guide on how to shoot northern lights and why it appears
- Professional guide
- Pickup & drop-off (additional cost)
- Camera & tripod
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Pickup & drop-off in Kiruna”.
We do not accept pickup from Scandic or Elite frost as it is just 50m to walk to meeting place.We offer pick up from any hotel in Kiruna (additional charge). Please be at reception 30 minutes prior to departure time. Choose pickup option.Pickup can be arrenged from private residences or outside Kiruna, like Camp Alta, Icehotel or airport on request. Choose pickup option (additional cost of 100 sek comply and is paid after confirmation). The pickup need to be confirmed by us.
For the option “Hunt for the northern lights”.
Torggatan 4
981 30 Kiruna, Sweden
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Kiruna (pass by)
Abisko National Park
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tornetrask
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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Activity code: C-6410P18
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transport.
- Warm clothing (if meeting at the starting point - shoes, overall, gloves, warm hat).
- Free photography guide on how to shoot northern lights and why it appears.
- Professional guide.
- Pickup & drop-off (additional cost).
- Camera & tripod.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hunt for the Northern lights in Kiruna - Abisko is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hunt for the Northern lights in Kiruna – Abisko will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transport
- Warm clothing (if meeting at the starting point - shoes, overall, gloves, warm hat)
- Free photography guide on how to shoot northern lights and why it appears
- Professional guide
- Pickup & drop-off (additional cost)
- Camera & tripod
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
