Where to Go: the 6 Best Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris in Kiruna

1.Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $259Our pick

From Kiruna, you collect winter gear, ride a minivan to the forest, and learn to handle a snowmobile before crossing snowy trails, frozen lakes, and the Torne River. The evening ends in a forest hut with reindeer souvas, cloudberry dessert, and a hot drink. Guides such as Saran, Paul, Claudia, and Lukas are praised for safety and care.

“The tour was great, we saw a lot of the Northern Lights and our guides were so great! They stopped a few extra times for us because the lights were so strong, and they were generally just very accommodating. I brought my children along and my smaller ones couldn’t handle the cold, so the guides helped us get them and my husband back to our hotel while also helping my oldest son and me rejoin the tour so he wouldn’t miss the lights, and they did all of this without holding up everyone else on the tour AND they were super nice and kind about it all. And when the…”

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2.Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $188

Ride a snowmobile beside the Torne River and into Kiruna’s quiet forests on this three-hour evening tour. Your English-speaking guide provides winter gear, shares Sami culture and northern lights lore, then serves coffee or tea with a sandwich in a warm tent. Guides have included Dennis, John, and Danny. A car licence is required to drive.

“Great! Danny our guide was very helpful and great to talk to. The winter gear was super warm, snowmobile in good condition. We felt safe and well cared for.”

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3.Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $132Best value

You’ll drive your own snowmobile through snowy forests and across quiet Arctic routes near Kiruna and Poikkijärvi. Guides such as Henrik, Daniel, and Sony explain local traditions, search for good aurora viewpoints, and serve a warm drink during a wilderness pause. A Category B license is required to drive. Sled seating is available instead.

“Henrik, the guide was friendly and helpful, Driving The snowmobile was an excellent expierence it self by the forest and the frozen river. Lucky for us we could see the auroras and enjoy them with a nice sweet local tea”

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4.Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 5 hours · from $330

Spend five Arctic hours with Adventure Lapland, starting with a firelit two-course dinner at Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge. Then share an easy-to-handle snowmobile with a partner and ride smooth trails toward Mt. Ednamvarri for 360-degree views. Guides including Fabio, Clémentine, and Thomas have led recent tours, with photos included.

“activité parfaite . les deux guides, clémentine et l'autre guide italien étaient juste parfait . la nourriture était excellente, la motoneige de qualité et avec une bonne durée , et les aurores étaient au rendez-vous. ne passez pas à côté de cette super activité !!!! a ne pas manquer .”

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5.Aurora Hunt on Snowmobile – small groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $215

You’ll leave Kiruna for Kalixforsbron, where a small group of up to six learns snowmobile handling before riding through frozen lakes, forests, and marshes. Snowmobiles are shared by two people, with warm gear, transfers, a campfire fika, and an English-speaking guide included. A valid driver’s license is needed to drive.

“Our guide was very patient and provided detailed Instructions on how to operate the snowmobile. We also managed to find an amazing spot to light the camp fire and see aurora lights”

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6.Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $239

You’ll ride a snowmobile from Kiruna or Jukkasjärvi through snowy forests and along the frozen Torne River, with a live English-speaking guide. Warm clothes, a helmet, transfers, and dinner with coffee or tea are included. A driving license is required to operate a snowmobile, but passengers can ride behind a driver.

“Unbelievable- we saw perfect polar lights! My son (7 years) and me enjoyed it so much - the guide was awesome! Just a perfect experience!”

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