Northern Lights in the National Parks: 4 Dark-Sky Tours

1.Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,515 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Leave Rovaniemi with an English-speaking Aurora guide and a maximum of eight people. You may visit up to three sites, from frozen lakes to dark forest roads, while your guide checks the clouds and forecast. Warm clothing, boots, campfire food, hot chocolate, and professional photos are included.

“We loved the tour and our guide, Rossana, was fantastic! She took us to less crowded places to try to see the Northern Lights, and we were successful! She was a great guide and we would definitely book her tour again!”

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2.Abisko National Park Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 462 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $167

Travel from Kiruna to Abisko National Park in a heated minibus with up to eight people. Guides such as Gabriele, Gaia, Patrick, Lilly, and Patia search for clear skies, help with camera and phone settings, and stop when the aurora appears. Warm lingonberry juice, bakery treats, and hotel pickup round out the 4.5-hour outing.

“Great trip with amazing Auroras. Best guide, thanks Gaia”

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3.Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Leave central Rovaniemi with an Aurora guide and a maximum of seven other participants. Your guide uses weather, cloud, and solar forecasts to choose up to three wilderness viewpoints. Expect a traditional fire, hot drinks, Finnish snacks, winter clothing if needed, and photos sent the next day. Guides may include Atanas, Martina, Amy, or Evie.

“Everything was very well organized. The tour guide was great! We actually saw magnificent northern light! Thank you!”

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4.National Park Northern Lights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 86 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Spend four hours hunting the northern lights around Abisko National Park with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to eight. You may travel by 4x4 van, snowmobile-pulled sleigh, or on foot, then use a preset DSLR, tripod, and warm gear to photograph the aurora. Guides such as Miquel, Marco, and Fabian are especially helpful with camera settings and solar activity.

“Though the lights didn't come out and play, Alex was helpful in showing us how to take night photos and kept us entertained while waiting!”

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