3-night Aurora Weekend Getaway
Overview
Are you dreaming of standing under a crystal clear Arctic sky and watching the northern lights dance overhead? Look no further! We are proud to introduce our brand new, 3-night weekend package in Abisko! This exciting package is designed to ensure that you enjoy all of the highlights of Abisko National Park, while keeping the price of your adventure as attractive as possible! The northern lights will certainly be the highlight of the adventure and your days will be filled with spectacular activities that can only be found in Abisko National Park!
Our holiday packages are among the highest ranked aurora adventures on Earth and offer you the most convenient way to see and photograph the northern lights with highly skilled, top rated professional guides. We provide you with everything you need to simply show up in Abisko and enjoy every second of your Arctic adventure.
- Lights Over Lapland is proud to announce that nearly 100% of our multi day guests have seen the northern lights while traveling with us in Abisko.
Included in package
- Three nights in a private, newly renovated room with a private bathroom at Hotel STF Abisko, beautifully located in Abisko National Park, Sweden. The hotel has many cozy public areas where you can find your own spot to admire the awe-inspiring views or keep in touch with the outside world using the free Wi-Fi service provided.
- Three exciting aurora adventures lead by one of Lights Over Lapland’s professional guides. We will go to a different location every night depending upon current weather conditions. We have more than 10 beautiful locations available which can be reached by foot, snowmobile or 4×4 vehicle.
- A Morning hike in Abisko National Park. This is one of our most popular daytime activities and is sure to give you an excellent introduction to Abisko. One additional day activity can be added for an additional fee.
- High quality camera, tripod, backpack and batteries for the duration of your stay.
- Headlamp and warm Arctic overalls for the duration of your stay.
- Access to an authentic Scandinavian sauna.
- Organic breakfast buffet with a wide variety of tasty breakfast foods.
(Traditional Swedish lunches or packable lunch boxes can be added for an additional fee). - A main course selection from the evening dinner menu created with local delicacies such as reindeer, moose and Arctic Char. You also have the option to upgrade to three course dinners for an additional fee.
- Delicious vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals available upon request.
What you'll do
We will take you on an exciting adventure every night.
Lights Over Lapland has access to more wilderness locations in the area than any other company in Abisko. Depending upon current weather conditions we will use our expertise to chose between the following locations:
The Shoreline Of Lake Torneträsk
The shoreline of Lake Torneträsk offers several incredibly scenic locations, all with open views to the north!
Where you'll stay
The hotel has many cozy public areas where you can relax and read a book in front of the fireplace or keep in touch with the outside world using the free Wi-Fi service provided. There is also a restaurant, bar, small library, souvenir shop and a sauna that you will be grateful for after a long day outside in the cold.
The hotel has many cozy public areas where you can relax and read a book in front of the fireplace or keep in touch with the outside world using the free Wi-Fi service provided. There is also a restaurant, bar, small library, souvenir shop and a sauna that you will be grateful for after a long day outside in the cold.
Daytime Activities
A beautiful morning hike in Abisko National Park is included in the package price and one extra daytime activity can be added to your package for an additional fee.
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1 Day one - Thursday
After arriving in Abisko and meeting up with your guide, your first activity of the day will be a gourmet meal filled with tasty, local flavors from the north.
After dinner we will outfit you with all of the gear needed for your exciting adventure including warm clothing and camera gear, which will be yours to keep for the rest of your visit.
After being kitted out like a true Arctic explorer we will take you to one of our incredible locations in or around Abisko National Park for your first evening of aurora hunting. After an exciting evening under an Arctic sky we will take you back to your hotel where you are sure to dream of the northern lights.
3 Day three - Saturday
By now you will know what to expect at breakfast and will have chosen your favorite combination of local jams, hand made muesli and beautifully prepared fresh vegetables to complete the perfect Scandinavian breakfast!
Today you have a couple of options. If you would like to enjoy a day of leisure, you can choose to enjoy a calm day at the lodge or go on a self guided walk in the beautiful natural surroundings that Abisko has to offer. If you would like to do something a bit more exciting you can upgrade your package by adding another exciting daytime adventure. We recommend a spectacular Landscape photography adventure, dogsledding in a winter wonderland or an exciting snowmobile tour into the mountains.
View all activities- Please be aware that we may change the order of activities in your itinerary if we feel that doing so will increase your chances of seeing the northern lights.
- This 3 night weekend package includes half board, lodging and multiple activities. Please choose your arrival date in the booking section below to proceed with a reservation.
- If the date of your choice shows as fully booked we may still have additional availability. Please contact us for more information.
- You are only required to pay a 20% deposit when you make the booking. We will send you a detailed itinerary of your trip together with your final invoice approximately 45 days before arrival.
- Minimum age: 10 years old. (children under 15 years old will need to share a camera with an adult). Please note that we cannot make exceptions to this policy.
- Our evening adventures are strictly limited to 8 participants – maximizing your ability to spend as much one on one time with your guide as possible. We are confident that you will go home with lots of great pictures and memories of the Arctic that will last a lifetime!
- Our tours are designed in a way that will accommodate as many different levels of physical fitness as possible. We usually walk less than one kilometer per direction to and from our many locations in Abisko National Park. It is common to walk in snow and in cold conditions during our tours. If you have any physical limitations that may cause you to be unable to walk at a steady pace in heavy winter clothing, please inform us when you make a booking so we can discuss your needs ahead of time.
While Lights Over Lapland’s adventures are a favorite among photographers, we are often asked about how our tours are experienced by guests with little or no interest in photography. The answer is simple; you do not need to be a photographer to have a the time of your life on one of our aurora adventures!
- We have had countless guests join us who had little or no interest in photography over the years and we are happy to say that they have all gone home very happy with our packages!
While all our adventures include camera gear, our trips are not specifically designed for photographers. We simply include cameras in our packages as we believe that the best souvenir from Abisko is a photograph of the aurora display that you witnessed during your time in the Arctic. Our guides will be happy to help you capture beautiful photographs and teach you the ins and outs of aurora photography but their main focus is to make sure that you see the lights and that you enjoy every moment of your time in Abisko.
If you would prefer to not use a camera during your visit just let us know and we will make sure that your guide takes lots of nice photographs of you with the lights so that you can go home with some great images of your Arctic Adventure! We are 100% confident that you will enjoy our trip even if you have no interest in photography so dont delay – book your Arctic Adventure with the top rated operator in Abisko National Park today!
It is very common to work in an average temperature of -20 degrees Celsius and very possible to encounter temperatures as low as -35. Warm clothes are a must!
Warm arctic overalls are included in all of our multi-day packages and warm insulated boots are available for rental upon request. For safety reasons, and to ensure that you get the most out of your visit it is very important that you bring the following items:
- Winter Jacket. A heavy jacket with a hood is highly recommended so you have something warm to wear while traveling, before you receive our Arctic overalls.
- Snow pants. Water resistant or water proof (not necessary if you use our overalls).
- Warm hat. A warm hat that will cover as much of your head and face as possible.
- Gloves. One heavy pair of outer gloves and a smaller pair of liner gloves to keep on while adjusting your camera equipment.
- Wool Socks. It is recommended that you wear one pair during the day and a fresh pair during the evening so it is good to bring two pairs of socks for each day.
- Warm insulated winter boots (available for rental upon request). Sorel, Baffin and Muck are example of good brands.
- Multiple clothing layers for top and bottom. Synthetics, wool and fleece are recommended materials. Cotton is to be avoided. For bottom layers, we recommend wearing thermals + one layer of fleece/thick wool or down pants underneath our overalls.
- Goggles are not a must but if you have some at home we suggest you bring them along as they are nice to use in windy conditions. Clear goggles are the best as they can also be used at night.
- A 20% non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days prior to arrival.
If you cancel 29-15 days prior to arrival you will receive a 25% refund.
If you cancel 14-0 days prior to arrival we will not be able to offer any refunds.
If at any time an unforeseen event causes Lights Over Lapland to cancel the trip you will receive a 100% refund, including the booking deposit. Lights Over Lapland is not responsible for any travel expenses to or from Abisko National Park. We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself in case of travel delays, missed flights, illness etc. - COVID-19:
If you must cancel your booking due to travel restrictions put in place by the Swedish government, your home country’s government or a country that you must transit through en route to Sweden we will allow you to use your 20% booking deposit towards another trip up to two years in the future without penalty, as late as 14 days prior to arrival, in addition to the partial refunds above. Read our full company policies.
Due to COVID-19 we are completely rethinking the way we run our adventures with health and safety at the top of our priority list! We are putting new practices in place that help ensure the safety of our guests and our crew members while enjoying the northern lights in Abisko! This includes reducing the amount of people we allow on our tours, including personal protection gear, and properly training our team on every aspect of health and safety to ensure that you have a fantastic time during your adventure. Read more about our health and safety plans on our COVID-19 information page.
