Northern Lights · NATIONAL PARKS
Aurora season is short and the good nights go first. These 9 national parks tours justify the money, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.
Review of Rovaniemi’s small-group Northern Lights tour, with fire cooking, up to three viewing spots, warm gear, photos, and practical tips.
“Best night ever with our guide Armando. We stopped on a lonely road as the lights appeared and watched the sky dance with bright northern lights above us until we had to drive home.”
Review of Kiruna’s Abisko Northern Lights tour, with heated transport, small groups, photography help, fika, and practical booking advice.
“This Northern Lights tour was truly wonderful. Our driver and guide created such a warm and fun atmosphere — friendly, smiling, and always paying attention to everyone. She stopped several times to check the sky and explain what we were looking for, and she made every person feel included. She took us all the way to Abisko National Park, offered hot drinks, and — funny enough — I somehow ended up with all the pastries 😄 She told stories, made us laugh, and turned the whole evening into something special. The weather didn’t allow us to see the aurora clearly with the naked eye, but through the camera it was…”
Review of Rovaniemi’s Northern Lights Wilderness Tour, with small groups, remote viewpoints, campfire snacks, photos, price, and practical tips.
“The overall experience was spectacular, everyone was super friendly and just as excited about the tour as us. Our tour guide Tim was great. He was friendly, funny, had a lot of great facts to share, and was just fun to talk to. Definitely recommend this experience to other who are interested. The group size of 9 (guide included) was perfect and I definitely recommend smaller group size over a larger one.”
Review of Abisko’s four-hour Northern Lights photo tour, with DSLR gear, small groups, aurora chasing, warm shelter, and practical tips.
“Our guide Miquel was simply the best. Extremely helpful with the camera gear and super knowledgeable about photography, the northern lights and where/how to find and watch them. Would recommend this Tour to everyone in Abisko - and would recommend trying to do it with Miquel if possible!”
Review of Tromsø’s Northern Lights catamaran cruise, with practical advice on timing, boat comfort, weather risks, pricing, and the Aurora guarantee.
“it was a lovely way to spend an evening and even though we didnt see the lights it was still enjoyable. The lady on the microphone needs to get some brevity training. Her information was fine, but so highly repeated and late at night I think most would have enjoyed more silence, rather than repeated information. All staff were lovely to interact with.”
Chase the Northern Lights, feed reindeer, and warm up with sausages and berry juice on a practical Saariselkä evening tour.
Review of a private Finnish sauna, ice dip, lake swim, wilderness dinner, fishing, canoeing, and possible Northern Lights near Levi.
“Helia, what can I say about the warmth and love you gave us by opening your beautiful cozy home to us and our friends. The sauna and ice bath experience was just so amazing. Even our 10 and 11 year olds felt that it was one of the best experiences they had in Finland!! We loved the handmade ginger bread home you gifted our boys and all the stories you told about Lappish culture along with your handmade delicious warm lappish food you served us after the sauna!!! If I ever come back to Lapland, I know who I am visiting for sure ♥️! Soma adventures you guys are truly…”
Review of Rovaniemi’s 4-hour Northern Lights hunt, with a small group, campfire snacks, expert guidance, and practical winter tips.
“I had really lovely time and seeing Northern lights was out of this world. It's like secret heavenly show you're allowed in. Our tour guide Michael was excellent with good knowledge and great sense of humor. Sitting around the campfire, grilling sausages and listening his stories about local life was amazing. I'm now back in cold, wet,gray England and already planning my next trip to Rovaniemi in February. Anyone looking for winter wonderland and beautiful nature, I recommend.”
Review of Fairbanks’ Denali and Aurora Chase Tour, with park stops, snowshoeing, photography help, pricing, and practical booking advice.
“Lindsay is so attentive to her guests! She is knowledgeable about the area, a great driver, and knows the places to see the aurora! While we didn’t see Denali, Lindsay made the trip well worth it!”
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