The Northern Lights
Lapland Sweden

6 days/ 5 nights • Departing December 2025 • From 685€

What awaits you


Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime Northern Lights adventure in Lapland, Sweden. From stylish Stockholm to wild Abisko above the Arctic Circle, this small-group, student-budget-friendly trip puts you in prime position to witness the Aurora Borealis dancing across crystal-clear winter skies.

By day, choose classic Lapland activities—dog sledding, snowmobile tours, Arctic ice fishing, scenic winter hikes, and a steamy Swedish sauna session. By night, we chase the lights with pro tips and local insight on our guided aurora hunting outings. Expect cozy hostels, the iconic Arctic night train, snow-covered landscapes, and a fun, friendly group tour led by a Yes-Trips leader who handles the details so you can focus on the fun. If you’re searching for the best place in Europe to see the Northern Lights, Lapland is it!

Pack your warm layers and get ready for Sweden’s ultimate winter adventure.

📌 Departures starting in December 2025 until March 2026!

What you’ll
Love 🫶

Your eyes aren’t playing tricks, that’s the Northern Lights showing off. Add Lapland skies, snow and the coolest crew you’ll ever meet and you’ve got your fav new core memory.

Ride the Arctic Train

Cozy sleeper cabins, steaming coffee, and snowy landscapes rolling past your window. It’s not just transport—it’s half the adventure.

Snow Activities

Dog Sledding Lapland

Snowmobiles, husky rides, and Arctic ice fishing? Yes, please. Your winter days in Lapland are going to be anything but ordinary.

Lapland After Hours

Four people jumping with Northern Nights in Lapland behind them

From stargazing to game nights, or checking out the local bar scene, evenings are about soaking it all in with your new travel fam.

TRIP Highlights

Experience the best of Lapland, Sweden, in 6 unforgettable days. Start in Stockholm and ride the Arctic night train to Abisko, crossing the Arctic Circle. You’ll chase the Northern Lights and spend days dog sledding, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. With local guides and the Yes-Trips crew, every moment is curated for adventure, Arctic culture, and good vibes.

Itinerary
What’s Included
Optional Activities
Frequently Asked Questions

Day 1 – Stockholm

Arrival Day

Meet Your Guide

Optional Dinner

* Get to meet your new pals and the yes-trips staff! 🙌
* Welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant 🥂 (Organized but not included)
* Night in Stockholm city center 🛌

Day 2 – City tour & train

City tour

Free time

Night train to Abisko

* Enjoy a City tour in Stockholm! Visiting the most iconic places in the city 🏙️
* Free time in the afternoon to explore and get ready to Abisko! ⚡️
* Then we’re off on the night train to Abisko. Rest and enjoy the views along the way! 🚂

Day 3 – Abisko

Arrive Abisko

Optional snow activities

Northern Lights excursion

Welcome to Abisko📍
You can choose from extra activities to add on!
But after dinner, we’re going northern lights hunting! It’s a real adventure!
* Night in Abisko 🛌

Day 4 – Dog sled

Dog sledding adventure

Optional snow activities

Northern Lights excursion

Spend the day on a dog sledding adventure—a true Lapland classic you won’t want to miss. In the afternoon, you can choose from optional activities like a snowmobile tour, ice fishing, or ice climbing before heading out for your second night of Northern Lights hunting. * Overnight in Abisko.

Day 5 – Train back!

Free time

Return train

Overnight Stockholm

Free time in the morning in Abisko to enjoy the small town! We recommend you to try “kokkaffe”
Night train to Stockholm. Rest and enjoy the last night with your new travel mates 🚂

Day 6 – Departure Day

Departure Day

Free time

Optional additional night in Stockholm

Arrive in Stockholm in the morning and enjoy some free time to explore before heading home. We recommend booking your return flight for 15:00 or later to allow for possible train delays and ensure a stress-free departure.

  • 3 nights in hostels (Lapland & Stockholm) 🛏️
  • Round-trip sleeper cabin on the Arctic Train 🚂
  • Stockholm city tour 🏙️
  • Northern Lights hunting adventure ✨
  • Dog sledding experience (a MUST-DO!) 🛷
  • Traditional sauna access 🧖‍♂️
  • Winter clothes rental in Abisko ☃️
  • Yes-Trips Leader throughout the trip 💪
  • Flights to/from Stockholm
  • Meals and beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas (if required)
  • Optional add-ons: Snowmobile tour, ice climbing, hiking, ice fishing & more
  • Important: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon. We’ve set you up for the best chance to see them—but sightings can’t be guaranteed.
  • Ice climbing
  • Ice fishing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Extra night in Stockholm

*exact prices of optional activities will be communicated 2 weeks before departure, according to availability and providers

Northern Lights Lapland

6 days around Lapland Sweeden from 685€

🗓️ 12 departures to choose from starting the 11th of December till March of 2026!

GET YOUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT !

Use the code: “AURORAS” AND GET 50€ OFF!📌

If you’re planning your trip to Lapland, here’s some useful info

Our groups are always made of people from all over the world and we want to give the chance to everyone to join us, no matter what airport they depart from!

When buying a flight make sure to buy the best time range you can get.
In particular, when purchasing your flight return ticket, always consider any delays with train schedule from Lapland back to Stockholm and the time needed to get from Stockholm train station to the airport (+ all check-in procedures) on the last day. Train timetable will be communicated directly via email ahead of time.

Recommendations of websites to buy cheap tickets:
Skyscanner
Hopper
Google Flights
Kayak

We suggest to use these platforms to cpmpare prices and then book directly on the airline website (ex: Ryanair, EasyJet, Vueling, etc)

By train
Arlanda Express operates Stockholm Arlanda Airport to/from Stockholm Central Station every 10-15 minutes throughout the day. The travel time is 18 minutes. It costs extra to purchase a ticket onboard the train, so you are recommended to buy tickets online, at the airport information desks, or from a ticket machine. (8,39€)
Commuter trains depart twice an hour from Arlanda and take 38 minutes to Stockholm and 18 minutes to Uppsala. Buy your ticket at the Arlanda Central station desk, in the SL app or at the normal SL and UL sales points.

By bus
Flygbussarna Airport Coaches operate three lines between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Stockholm (Stockholm C, Liljeholmen and Brommaplan), with several stops on the way. Travel time is around 45-55 minutes. Buy your ticket online, from the ticket machines at the airport or on the bus. (11,54€)
Flixbus also operate Stockholm Arlanda Airport with buses going directly to/from Stockholm C and Liljeholmen multiple times a day. (from 6 to 10€)

Taxi
It takes 40-45 minutes from the airport to central Stockholm, depending on traffic. Usually, it costs 67,15€

*Prices are subject to change

Chances are you can, starting from November until March are a good season to see the Northern Lights! However, we can’t be 100% sure that you will gaze upon them. So far, our groups have been able to see them without any problems.

You have a list of activities included in your package, but in case you would like to get more of them, Yes-Trips offers you the possibility to do them at the best possible price!

Arriving a day early/ Leaving a day late? Don’t worry, at Yes-trips we help you manage the booking of extra nights. You will be able to book extra nights before and after the tour as optional add ons in your booking!

You may need a visa to travel to Sweden, depending where you are from.
You can check this website to understand if you need a visa.
https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa

Each participant is responsible to have the right documentation to enter and travel in the country and Yes-trips is not responsible of any personal documentation you need to travel.

– Passport and ID
– Chargers and headphones
– Thermal wear
– Snow boots
– Gloves and extra warm socks
– Beanies and scarf
– Torch, preferably a head-torch. Beware that batteries run low faster when it’s really cold.

N.B. Winter clothes (overalls, boots and mittens) will be also provided at the hostel in Abisko

Yes, of course! Everyone can join our trips.

You can cancel this trip until 10th of November 2025! If later on you can´t join us, you can re-sell your ticket!

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