That’s a bold statement. We know.
There are plenty of aurora tours in Lapland. If you search “Northern Lights tour Abisko,” you’ll find no shortage of options promising clear skies, magical displays, and unforgettable memories.
So what actually makes one tour better than another?
If you’re traveling all the way to the Arctic to see the northern lights, you probably don’t want to roll the dice with the tour company you choose. You want experience, flexibility and proper gear. And maybe most importantly, guides who genuinely care whether you walk away with the photo and the memory you came for.
That’s where the Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure comes in.
It’s Built on 10+ Years of Chasing the Lights
Lights Over Lapland started offering the original Nightly Aurora Photo Tour back in 2012. It was the first dedicated aurora photo tour in Abisko National Park. Since then, thousands of guests have stood under Arctic skies with our guides, learning how to capture the aurora perfectly.
The Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure didn’t appear overnight, but rather it evolved.
The activity combines the legacy photo tour, wilderness camps, and full-on aurora chasing into one single experience that is shaped by more than a decade of guest feedback and real-world Arctic conditions.
As one guest put it:
“Surely the best company for guided tours in Lapland… Both tours were brilliant, with really knowledgeable and skilled guides.”
Experience matters. Especially when the sky doesn’t always cooperate.
Three Ways to Chase the Lights (Because One Isn’t Enough)
Most aurora tours rely on a single method: either walking to a fixed location or driving in a van. This tour adapts every single night.
Depending on the forecast and real-time conditions, your guides will choose between:
- A snowmobile-pulled sleigh to a wilderness camp
- A short walk to one of our heated teepees
- A full 4×4 van chase with the ability to sometimes drive up to 90 km roundtrip toward Norway or Kiruna in search of clearer skies
That flexibility dramatically increases your chances.It’s also why guests consistently describe the experience as above and beyond:
“They have done so much research and are incredibly experienced at making sure you get every opportunity to see the Northern Lights.”
Abisko’s microclimate is famous but even here, mobility makes all the difference.
More Locations Than Anyone Else in the Area
We have access to more than 15 locations: teepees, yurts, shoreline viewpoints, wilderness cabins, Sami camps, and hidden spots most visitors never find.
While many operators rely on one or two fixed places, we don’t.
Before every tour, our exceptional team of professional guides closely monitor the weather and aurora activity in real time and make strategic plans for the best possible viewing experience each night. Our guides are constantly in communication with one another during the tours, sharing information about conditions and any potential openings in the sky. This significantly increases your likelihood of seeing the auroras while you are here.
While the lights can be unpredictable, our years of experience in Abisko’s unique micro-climate have given us a strong success rate, even when other areas nearby are clouded over. Rest assured, we will do everything we can to give you the best opportunity to witness the auroras.
DSL Camera Gear: Included
Let’s be honest: most phone cameras don’t capture the aurora properly.
On this tour, every guest receives:
- A DSLR camera
- A 18-55 zoom lens
- A tripod
- A quick lesson on how to use it
Preset. Ready to go.
Even if you’ve never touched a manual camera before, you’ll leave with real photos and not blurry green smudges.
One guest in their late 70s shared:
“Each one of us was loaned a high quality camera with tripod… The viewpoint was round a teepee where we could warm up on reindeer skins beside a stove.”
That’s the difference between watching the lights… and capturing them.
Small Groups. Personal Attention.
The maximum guest-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
That means:
- You’re not fighting for tripod space.
- You’re not waiting 20 minutes for camera help.
- You’re not just a headcount in a minibus.
It also means guides can pay attention to individual needs.
“Our guide took special care of me… holding my arm and making sure I didn’t slip in the icy conditions.”
Another guest described the experience as:
“Ottimo tour intimo, con pochi partecipanti… la guida era molto competente e trasmetteva davvero passione per il suo lavoro.”
(An intimate tour with few participants… the guide was knowledgeable and truly passionate.)
In the Arctic, passion and patience matter.
60+ Years of Combined Aurora Experience
Our team collectively holds more than 60 years of aurora chasing experience.
They train extensively in aurora science and forecasting, arctic safety, photography and local history and culture.
Throughout the evening, guides remain in communication with one another, constantly updating on sky conditions across the region. This takes the guesswork out of the equation and leaves a fully coordinated effort.
As one returning guest put it simply:
“All were very knowledgeable over the Aurora and the area – both nature, historical and geographical.”
When you’re standing under a moving sky, you want someone who understands what’s happening above you and what might happen next.
Warm. Safe. Fully Permitted.
Included in your tour:
- Arctic overalls
- Headlamps
- Warm drinks
- Heated shelters
- Fully insured and permitted operations inside Abisko National Park
That last point matters more than most visitors realize. This is a professionally run operation from the booking process to the final photo.
“The excellent service already started with the booking process… every detail as planned.”
So… Is It the Best Aurora Tour in Abisko?
We’ll let you decide. But if “best” means:
- The highest flexibility
- The most locations
- Professional camera gear included
- Small group sizes
- The most experienced guide team
- A tour built on 10+ years of refinement
Then it’s hard to ignore what the Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure offers.
One guest summed it up in two words:
“Absolutely incredible.”
And another:
“One word: Wow.”
So why is the Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure the best Aurora tour in Abisko? Well, because, if you’re going to travel all the way to the Arctic to see the northern lights, it makes sense to give yourself the best possible chance.
And maybe walk away with a photo that makes your friends just a little jealous. 😉
Book your tour here: The Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure
