Norway · Photography

Private Aurora Borealis Adventure

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nordland Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Northern Lights photography adventure from Svolvær
  • 02 Travel through scenic Lofoten landscapes in search of the aurora
  • 03 Guidance from a private guide and professional photographer
  • 04 Photo stops around Gimsøy, Hov, Lyngvær, and Kabelvagmarka
  • 05 Help setting up your camera for aurora photography
  • 06 Warm drinks and local biscuits included
  • 07 Photos from the evening sent after the tour

Head out into the Lofoten night on a private aurora adventure designed for travellers who want the best possible chance to see and photograph the Northern Lights. With a private guide and photographer leading the way, you’ll travel through dramatic Arctic scenery around Svolvær and Gimsøy in search of clear skies and memorable viewing spots.

Along the way, your guide will help you set up your camera and tripod so you can capture the aurora with confidence. If you prefer to simply enjoy the moment, your photographer will also take photos for you during the evening. Warm drinks, local biscuits, and the photos from the tour are included, making this a comfortable and personal northern lights experience.

Head out into the Lofoten night on a private aurora adventure designed for travellers who want the best possible chance to see and photograph the Northern Lights.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Svolvær
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Northern Lights Photography tour

Time
schedule (approximate): 

08.00pm
Meet & greet with the photo guide and general introduction to the
photography adventure. 

08.10pm
you will start your photography chase accompanied by our photographer. Our
guide will drive you first to Gimsøy island, in the north of the archipelago.
Gimsøy island is a small spot facing the Atlantic Ocean. The Northern Lights
from the Atlantic are unique and amazingly powerful.  

08.40pm
Arrival at Gimsøya island and first, stop at Gimsøy kirke, which is a perfect
location to start searching for the lights. 

09.30pm
You will continue to Hov, the wide beach of Gimsøya and here the guide will
help you to set the camera, and to be ready to take amazing pictures of the
queen of the Arctic: the aurora borealis. The photographer will be there to
give you all the basic photo instructions and information you need, and if you
are not a photo lover, he will take pictures for you and of you with the
northern lights on the background. 

Wind
permitting, the guide will light the fire to warm up and enjoy. 

11.30
continue to the southern side. Stop at Gimsøy bridge.  

11.45
continue to Lyngvær. Stop to admire again the dancing lights surrounded by a
spectacular landscape,  

00.15
Stop at Kabelvagmarka where if, weather condition permitting, you will walk on
a icy lake and where our skilled photo guide will continue taking pictures of
the aurora in a real Arctic landscape 

01.00am
Arrival in Svolvær. The day after, you
will get all the pictures taken.  

  

The
itinerary might change due to the weather conditions and solar activity. 

  

  

   

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nordland 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private minivan
  • Private guide/photographer
  • Photos of the evening sent by email
  • Warm drings and local biscuits

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Nordland, Nordland.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Nordland, Nordland.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Nordland.

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