You’ve decided you’re finally going to chase the Northern Lights with us in Abisko! Great choice! But now you’re staring at Lights Over Lapland’s website wondering: what’s the actual difference between these packages, and which one is right for me?
We hear you. And to make things easier, we’ve broken down all of our most popular aurora packages into one blog post. Here’s our no-nonsense guide to help you find the aurora adventure that suits your travel style, budget, and sense of adventure.
The Private Aurora Escape: Your VIP Northern Lights Experience
If you want exclusivity, intimacy, and full control over your aurora experience, this is the one.
The 4-night 100% Private Aurora Escape is your golden ticket to the good life in Abisko. Just you, your family and/or friends. Private guide. Private van. Private Tours. This isn’t just any holiday package; it’s a handcrafted experience tailored for people who want to slow down, dig in, and enjoy every detail without the distractions of a large group.
You’ll stay in either our three-bedroom Lovely House in Abisko or two-bedroom Abisko Panorama House (depending on availability), both modern, cozy, and designed for mingling when you want, and retreating to your own space when you don’t.
This package includes:
- All meals, which are locally sourced, organic and self-catered.
- Four aurora adventures, with complete flexibility
- Three daytime activities for each full day
- Camera gear, warm arctic overalls, insulated boots, and your own expert guide
- A private sauna and fire place in the home
This exclusive package is especially popular with families, including those traveling with kids, teens, or even the grandparents! With private everything and a relaxed pace, it’s easy to adapt each activity to the group’s energy level (whether that’s chasing auroras all night or enjoying hot lingonberry juice by the fire). No stress about keeping up, no pressure to compromise. This is your holiday, your rhythm, your people.
The Customisable Aurora Holiday: Northern Lights, New Friends, No Stress
We’d like to think of this package as our flagship group tour. This 4-night Customisable Aurora Holiday is ideal for guests who want to spend quality time under the northern sky, meet fellow travelers, and explore the best of Abisko over four unforgettable nights. We have welcomed solo travelers, couples, and small groups over the years, all who love the idea of making new friends while exploring Lapland.
Your group (maximum of 8 guests) will stay at STF Abisko Turiststation in private, newly renovated rooms. Every evening, you’ll have dinner with your guide and group before heading out on a guided aurora adventure. By day, you’ll choose from guided activities like a scenic morning hike, a landscape photography course, or a visit to the iconic ICEHOTEL.
This four-night package includes:
- The same guide for your entire trip, which makes the whole experience feel seamless, personal, and fun
- Private room at STF Abisko Turiststation
- Four guided aurora adventures with the same group
- One daytime activity of your choice (extra activities available for an added fee)
- All meals: organic breakfasts, Swedish lunches, and three-course dinners with local flavours. All served at the hotel restaurant: Resturang Kungsleden
- Camera gear, warm Arctic overalls, and headlamps for aurora nights
Want a group experience that doesn’t feel “tour group-y”? Look no further. Our Customisable Aurora Holiday is intimate, social, and unforgettable.
We also offer a festive twist on this package named 4-night Christmas & New Year in Lapland! This fixed-itinerary offers two unforgettable daytime activities: the Morning Hike in Abisko National Park and a visit to the world-famous ICEHOTEL. Swap fireworks for the world’s greatest light show this holiday season!
Anytime Aurora Adventure: Flexibility Meets Full Experience
Don’t want to be tied down to set dates? Enter the Anytime Aurora Adventure, our most flexible package designed around your calendar.
It’s all-inclusive, and can be booked for as few as three nights (though we recommend four+ for your best chance at catching the aurora) and as many as seven.
What you get:
- Full access to our incredible team of guides (you’ll meet several during your stay)
- A private room at either STF Abisko Turiststation or Abisko Mountain Lodge
- A spot on our Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure every night
- One daytime activity of your choice (extra activities available for an added fee)
- Camera gear, arctic overalls, and public sauna access
- All meals covered: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Best part? You’re not stuck in one group. Each evening is a new group, a new location, a new guide. It keeps things fresh and lets you mingle without the repetition of a package tour group.
Also available in autumn! The Autumn Anytime Aurora Adventure is the same concept, but in a milder, snow-free version from early October through November. It includes breakfast only, with the option to purchase lunch and dinner at your hotel. Please note that daytime activities are limited to the Morning Hike, Explore the Icehotel, and the Sami & Reindeer Visit in Jukkasjärvi during the autumn. But don’t worry! The aurora chances are still strong, and the northern lights reflections on Lake Torneträsk are unreal.
One Thing They All Have in Common: World-Class Guides and Customer Service
The one constant thing about our packages: our people.
From your very first email to the final wave goodbye at the train station, you’ll be taken care of by a small (but mighty) team that genuinely loves what they do. Our admin crew works behind the scenes like the northern lights themselves: always on, always working their magic, and ready to answer any question you throw their way (especially the weird ones).
And then there are our guides: professional photographers, wilderness experts, storytellers, and passionate aurora hunters rolled into one. They’ll help you capture your first-ever aurora photo and lead hikes through the beautiful national park. And last but not least, they’ll explain the science behind solar flares and our spectacular aurora. Always professional, endlessly passionate, and full of personality, they’re the kind of people you’ll be talking about long after the trip ends.
Regardless of which adventure you choose, one thing’s certain: it’ll be a trip you remember for the rest of your life. From start to finish, you’ll be in expert hands and looked after by a team that genuinely cares about your experience. And when it comes to auroras? Let’s just say the odds are very much in your favour. Over the past decade, 99% of our multi-day package guests saw the Northern Lights. Turns out, chasing the aurora with the right team makes all the difference. 😉
Ready to book? Explore our packages here.
