Northern Light Photo tour
Overview
Borrow a camera equipment and a tripod from us and follow our professional Sami photo guides to find the best spots to photograph the aurora. Our guides are born in the area and have been out in the forest since childhood. With our local knowledge we choose the best spots for northern light for the night. There are always chances to see the aurora - even in bad weather there is many different spots with better weather if you know where to go.
What's Included
- Tripod for camera or mobile phone
- Booster seats for children
- Headlamp
- Camera with wide-angle lens
- Cover clothes and shoes
- SD memory card for the camera, can be purchased from the guide SEK 250
Meeting and Pickup
Icehotel at the meeting point pick up 7:00 pm Outside Kiruna tourist office pick up 7:15 pm Camp Ripan in the reception 7.30 pm Please be on location 5 minutes before departure, we are not waiting longer than 5 minutes for you. If you are late, please contact us.
Campingvägen 5
981 35 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
Every night is unique. Based on the weather, we choose to go to the place where we have the best chance for clear skies, which we need to be able to see the northern lights. Equipped with camera, headlamp and tripod, we learn about the Arctic nature and how to handle the camera in order to bring memories back home from the tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A wheelchair must be notified when booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-197938P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 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.
- Tripod for camera or mobile phone.
- Booster seats for children.
- Headlamp.
- Camera with wide-angle lens.
- Cover clothes and shoes.
- SD memory card for the camera, can be purchased from the guide SEK 250.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
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 Northern Light Photo tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 Northern Light Photo tour 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
- Tripod for camera or mobile phone
- Booster seats for children
- Headlamp
- Camera with wide-angle lens
- Cover clothes and shoes
- SD memory card for the camera, can be purchased from the guide SEK 250
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A wheelchair must be notified when booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
