With our 14-day itinerary, you’ll chase the Northern Lights with expert guides, glide through fjords where whales feed beneath frosty cliffs, dine with Sámi reindeer herders, snowshoe across frozen valleys, and sleep under shimmering skies.
With your private guide and driver, you’ll experience the Arctic through the eyes of locals—fishermen, chefs, nature guides, and Sámi elders. Whether watching the aurora from a lakeside campfire or cooking wild food beneath the boreal forest canopy, you’ll gather stories to last a lifetime, framed by snow, silence, and starlight.
Destinations on Your 14-Day Scandinavian Northern Lights Private Tour
Day 1: Tromsø (Norway) – Arrival, city transfer & first aurora safari with local guide
Day 2: Tromsø – Arctic fjord wildlife cruise & insight into coastal fishing culture
Day 3: Tromsø – Reindeer ranch visit with Sámi cultural storytelling & herding traditions
Day 4: Sommarøy Islands – Scenic fjord and island day trip with fireside salmon picnic
Day 5: Abisko (Sweden) – Transfer across the border & aurora dinner in the national park
Day 6: Abisko – Wilderness snowshoeing adventure & sauna/ice bath (optional)
Day 7: Abisko – Private ice fishing session with Arctic picnic & optional dome stay
Day 8: Kiruna – Scenic drive south, Sámi reindeer herder dinner in the taiga
Day 9: Kärkevagge Valley – Guided hike to Troll Lake with photography stops
Day 10: Rovaniemi (Finland) – Cross into Finland, Santa Claus Village Visit
Day 11: Rovaniemi – Husky safari & private Finnish sauna experience
Day 12: Korouoma National Park – Frozen waterfall hike with barbecue lunch
Day 13: Rovaniemi – Snowmobile safari through Lapland forests & lakes
Day 14: Rovaniemi – Private airport transfer & farewell to the Arctic
Day 1: Arrival in Tromsø – Arctic Light & the Long Night’s First Dance
Touch down above the Arctic Circle and begin your northern adventure, where twilight lingers, snow falls softly, and the aurora waits just beyond the horizon.
Private Arrival Transfer into Polar Stillness
Upon arrival in Tromsø, your private driver will meet you for a scenic transfer into the city. Once checked into your accommodation, take a moment to settle in, breathe in the crisp air, and prepare for your first night under the stars.
Aurora Borealis Safari by Private Vehicle
Tonight, join your expert aurora guide for a privately guided Northern Lights chase far beyond the city’s reach.
Traveling by heated 4×4, you’ll venture into remote valleys and coastal inlets, adjusting your route based on live aurora forecasts. Your guide shares stories of solar winds and Sámi legends while you wait beside a crackling fire with warm drinks in hand.
With luck, green ribbons of light will shimmer above snowy peaks—your first glimpse of the dance you came so far to witness.
Day 2: Tromsø – Arctic Waters & Polar Wildlife
Today reveals the rhythm of the Arctic fjords—where the silence is broken only by whales surfacing and eagles circling in the pale blue sky.
Private Arctic Fjord Cruise & Wildlife Spotting
In the morning, set off on a private fjord cruise with your own skipper and naturalist guide.
Board your boat in Tromsø’s harbor and sail out into the silvery waters of the Norwegian Sea. Along the way, scan the horizon for humpback whales and orcas hunting near the shoreline and listen for the cries of sea eagles overhead.
Your guide shares insights into the ecology of the fjords and the seasonal rhythms that shape life here—both human and wild.
Visit to Arctic Fishing Village & Seafood Tasting
After your cruise, your guide takes you on a short drive to one of the region’s traditional fishing hamlets.
With snowy rooftops and wooden docks creaking in the tide, these villages offer a glimpse into centuries-old coastal life. Step inside a local smokehouse or harbor café for a warm seafood tasting—perhaps Arctic char, salmon roe, or dried cod—paired with sea views and local storytelling.
Day 3: Tromsø – Reindeer Trails & Sámi Wisdom
Experience the cultural heart of Lapland today through encounters with reindeer and the oral traditions passed down from one generation to the next.
Private Reindeer Ranch Visit & Sledding Experience
Venture out into the snowy hills with your guide for a private visit to a working reindeer ranch.
There, you’ll meet your Sámi hosts—keepers of Lapland’s most iconic animals. Learn to feed and lead the herd, then climb into a wooden sleigh for a quiet ride through the forest, the only sound the crunch of snow under the hoof. It’s a meditative, ancient way to travel—timeless and grounding.
Sámi Culture Circle with Storytelling & Joik Performance
In the warmth of a traditional lavvu tent, gather with your Sámi hosts around a fire.
Over a lunch of reindeer stew or Arctic fish, listen as your guide shares ancestral stories, legends of the Northern Lights, and the rhythms of nomadic herding life. A joik, a haunting Sámi vocal tradition, may close the experience, sung in reverence to a person, place, or spirit, echoing across firelight and snow.
Day 4: Sommarøy – Islands of Light & Coastal Calm
Today’s journey leads you west, where the open sea meets mountain peaks, and the light itself seems to stretch and shimmer with endless depth.
Private Day Trip to Sommarøy & Fjordlands
Your driver-guide takes you on a private excursion to the wild and windblown islands of Sommarøy.
Along the way, stop at sweeping viewpoints to photograph icy inlets and snow-covered peaks rising from the sea. Upon reaching the village, exploring quiet lanes and coastal paths while learning about island life from those who live year-round on this dramatic, beautiful edge of the world.
Seaside Salmon Picnic & Arctic Silence
Find a sheltered spot on the shoreline—perhaps beside a cluster of boulders or tucked between snowy dunes—where your guide prepares a gourmet salmon picnic with warm soup, fresh bread, and local treats.
Wrapped in wool blankets, they share a meal with the sea just meters away and the sky stretching wide above. The silence here is a treasure: vast, clean, and utterly unforgettable.
Day 5: From Norway to Sweden – Crossing Borders Beneath the Aurora
As you journey inland from Tromsø to Abisko, the landscape shifts from coastal fjords to the vast, whispering wilderness of Swedish Lapland.
Private Scenic Transfer from Tromsø to Abisko
This morning, your driver-guide takes you eastward through snow-covered valleys, birch forests, and across the Norwegian–Sewish border.
The road to Abisko is one of Europe’s most beautiful winter drives. Along the way, your guide points out signs of Arctic wildlife, frozen rivers, and Sámi waystations, with scenic stops for coffee and photos. By afternoon, you arrive at your lodge nestled beneath Lapporten, the iconic “gate” of Abisko’s mountains.
Abisko Northern Lights Hunt & Fireside Dinner
Tonight, you set off from your lodge with a private aurora guide who leads you into the Abisko National Park, renowned as one of the best aurora-viewing locations on earth, thanks to its unusually dry microclimate.
You’ll snowshoe or sled to a heated lavvu or viewpoint where your guide prepares a Lappish-style dinner over the fire. Beneath a ceiling of stars, watch and wait. If conditions align, the lights will unfurl above the mountains—dancing green across the dark velvet of the Abisko sky.
Day 6: Abisko – Arctic Silence & Snowshoe Trails
With every step into the backcountry, the world grows quieter, deeper, and more alive.
Private Wilderness Snowshoe Hike in Abisko National Park
After a slow breakfast, lace up for a snowshoe adventure with your private wilderness guide.
As you trek along quiet forest trails and open expanses of snow-covered tundra, you’ll learn to read animal tracks, spot ancient pines, and feel the hush that defines Arctic stillness.
Sauna & Ice Bath Ritual
Later in the afternoon, reward yourself with a traditional Nordic contrast therapy session.
At your lakeside lodge or spa facility, your host introduces you to the ritual of sauna and ice bathing—an invigorating plunge from wood-fired warmth into a hole carved in the frozen lake. Not just a wellness tradition, it’s a rite of passage in the far north, guaranteed to reset body and spirit.
Day 7: Abisko – Beneath the Ice, Beyond the Ordinary
Today is one of patience and surprise—a day that invites you to slow down and find joy in nature’s smallest wonders.
Private Ice Fishing Experience with Arctic Picnic
This morning, venture out onto a frozen lake with your local fishing guide.
Drill through thick layers of ice, set your lines, and listen to the silence interrupted only by the occasional crack of shifting ice or a distant birdcall.
Your guide shares techniques, folklore, and perhaps a fresh catch to fry up over a fire. Whether you reel in dinner or not, the solitude and glimmering snowscape offer the perfect reward.
Northern Lights Stargazing Walk or Optional Aurora Dome Stay
In the evening, enjoy a gentle guided walk under the stars to a local viewpoint, or opt for an upgrade to a glass-roofed aurora dome for an immersive overnight experience.
Your guide helps you photograph the aurora if it appears and explains how the region’s Indigenous stories interpret these celestial visitors.
Day 8: Into Kiruna – Reindeer Trails & Sámi Feasts
Your journey continues into Sweden’s northernmost town, where reindeer still roam and the modern world brushes gently against ancient traditions.
Transfer from Abisko to Kiruna with Scenic Stops
Your private transfer to Kiruna includes photo stops in alpine valleys and commentary on the fascinating history of this mining town, which was relocated due to shifting bedrock.
Arrive in time to settle into your accommodation before your evening cultural immersion.
Sámi Reindeer Herder Experience with Dinner
Tonight, visit a working Sámi reindeer camp just outside Kiruna. With your Sámi host, feed and interact with the animals, learn the significance of the reindeer in everyday life and mythology, and gather inside a candlelit lavvu for a slow-cooked dinner of Arctic stew and forest berries.
As the fire glows and stories unfold, you’ll feel a rare connection to land, people, and tradition that lingers well beyond the meal.
Day 9: Kärkevagge Valley – Sweden’s Most Mythical Landscape
Hike into the valley of giants, where folklore and geology converge in surreal, unforgettable scenery.
Private Guided Hike through Kärkevagge Valley
With snowshoes or boots, depending on the conditions, join your nature guide for a full-day hike into the legendary Kärkevagge—the “Stone Valley.”
Towering rock formations and boulder-strewn slopes rise around you like a forgotten city, shaped by Ice Age forces and rich in Sámi legend. The trail leads you toward the jewel of the valley: Trollsjön, or the Lake of Trolls, frozen in crystalline silence beneath a ring of steep cliffs.
Hot Drinks & Fireside Relaxation in the Wilderness
After the hike, your guide sets up a small camp with warm drinks, snacks, and time to reflect.
Seated on reindeer hides and wrapped in wool, take in the silence of this untouched valley—raw, poetic, and uniquely Swedish Lapland.
Day 10: From Kiruna to Rovaniemi – Crossing Borders & Christmas Dreams
Today brings a playful change of pace as you re-enter Finland and step into a village where childhood wonder meets snowy Lapland enchantment.
Scenic Transfer from Kiruna to Rovaniemi
Your private driver escorts you east through a wintry landscape of snow-blanketed forests and wide-open tundra.
Cross the border into Finland and watch as the landscape subtly shifts again. Along the way, stop for scenic views and a warming coffee before arriving in Rovaniemi—Finland’s official gateway to the Arctic and the “hometown” of Santa Claus.
Private Visit to Santa Claus Village
This afternoon, embrace a whimsical side of Lapland with a privately guided visit to the Santa Claus Village.
Avoid the crowds with VIP access to letter-writing rooms, Arctic Circle crossings, and festive workshops. Whether you’re snapping a photo with Santa or mailing a postcard from the official Arctic Circle post office, the experience offers joyful nostalgia for all ages!
Day 11: Lapland Trails & Sauna Rituals
Fresh air and warm traditions define today—connecting you with Finland’s deep love for dogs, snow, and soul-restoring heat.
Private Finnish Husky Farm Experience
This morning, visit a husky farm just outside Rovaniemi, where friendly sled dogs greet you with wagging tails and eager energy.
Meet your musher guide, learn how these Arctic athletes are raised and trained, and then glide through snowy forest trails on a private husky sled ride. The stillness, punctuated by paws on powder, is pure northern magic.
Private Finnish Sauna & Spa Experience
Later in the day, indulge in the restorative tradition of the Finnish sauna.
Your private suite includes a wood-fired sauna, a cold plunge option, and a cozy relaxation area—all yours to enjoy in quiet solitude. Your host introduces you to the rituals and rhythms of sauna culture, from birch whisking (vihta) to the essential post-sauna tea. Expect to emerge refreshed, rosy, and at peace.
Day 12: Korouoma National Park – Snow Trails & Smoke-Grilled Lunch
Today’s adventure brings you deeper into the wilderness, where frozen waterfalls and snow-covered cliffs await.
Private Guided Hike in Korouoma National Park
Head out with your guide into one of Finland’s most photogenic winter landscapes.
Korouoma Canyon is a frozen fairytale of towering cliffs, silent forests, and icy cascades. Strap on snowshoes or winter boots and follow trails that lead to frozen waterfalls sculpted by Arctic air.
Wilderness Barbecue Lunch Over the Fire
Midway through the hike, gather around a traditional Kota shelter where your guide prepares a Finnish barbecue lunch over an open flame—sausages, hot berry juice, and rustic bread. Share stories around the fire, surrounded by nature’s quiet grandeur.
Day 13: Speed & Silence – Arctic Safari Finale
Your final full day in Lapland is a celebration of movement, snow, and the wild joy of being deep in nature.
Private Snowmobile Safari through Lapland Forests
After a safety briefing and gear fitting, we set out on a thrilling snowmobile ride through boreal forests and across frozen lakes.
With your private guide leading the way, carve through open terrain and narrow woodland trails, pausing at scenic lookouts to take photos and enjoy hot drinks. The crisp air, the engine’s purr, and the vast, white landscape make this an unforgettable farewell adventure.
Aurora Circle Farewell Moment
If you haven’t yet had your fill of aurora magic—or simply want one last chance—your guide can take you out tonight for a brief farewell aurora hunt or a stargazing walk beneath Lapland’s vast sky.
Day 14: Goodbye to Lapland – Departure Day
As your Arctic journey comes to a close, reflect on all you’ve seen: quiet forests, dancing lights, husky trails, and a cultural thread that wove through it all.
Private Transfer to Rovaniemi Airport
Your driver will meet you at your accommodation for a smooth transfer to Rovaniemi Airport. Depending on your flight time, enjoy a final scenic drive and parting words from your guide. You leave the Arctic not just with photos—but with stories, stillness, and the aurora lingering in memory.
