Join us in Abisko for a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and photograph the majestic aurora borealis!
Chad Blakley, whose photographs have been seen around the world in places like National Geographic, ABC News, Fox News, Space.com and Spaceweather.com will use his years of experience to give you the greatest possible chance of witnessing the aurora, and he will teach you the skills you will need to photograph this wonder of nature.
You will have the opportunity to experience 5 days and 4 nights of exciting adventure well above the Arctic Circle. Thanks to a very dry and clear climate you will have nearly an 80% chance of witnessing and photographing the aurora during your stay in Abisko. This all inclusive package includes lodging at the STF Abisko Tourist Station, organic breakfasts, buffet style lunches, and gourmet three course meals in Abisko’s cozy mountain restaurant (drinks are not included). By day you can spend time on your own enjoying the wilderness of Abisko National Park, or join a guided tour with one of the professional and courteous STF guides. By night Chad will help you locate and photograph the aurora in and around Abisko National Park.
Itinerary
(subject to change in order to maximize the chance of seeing the aurora)
Day 1
Arrive in Abisko and check in to your private hotel room with with your own bathroom and a nice view of the National Park.
Meet with the expedition leader and other participants in order to get to know each other better.
View a slideshow of Chad's aurora portfolio containing video and still images.
Spend the afternoon discussing the theory of aurora photography.
Enjoy your first meal in STF Abisko's gourmet restaurant.
Weather permitting go outside and photograph your first aurora!
Day 2
Enjoy an organic breakfast in STF Abisko's restaurant.
Spend the day exploring Abisko on your own or join one of the many guided tours available at the STF Abisko Touriststation. (see complete list of available activities following itinerary)
Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch in the restaurant, or take a packed lunch into the wilds of Abisko National Park.
Meet with the group to compare results from last night's photo session and learn more about the art of photographing the Aurora.
Dinner in the restaurant.
Spend four to six hours searching for, and photographing the aurora
Day 3
Enjoy an organic breakfast in STF Abisko's restaurant.
Spend the day exploring Abisko on your own or join one of the many guided tours available at the STF Abisko Touriststation. (see complete list of available activities following itinerary)
Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch in the restaurant, or take a packed lunch into the wilds of Abisko National Park.
Meet with the group to compare results from last night's photo session and learn more about the art of photographing the Aurora.
Prepare for trip to the Aurora Sky Station!* (www.auroraskystation.com)
Meet group and walk to the base station of the chair lift.
Suit up in arctic gear (overalls and boots provided)
Enjoy the ride to the top of Mt. Noulja.
Enjoy a warm pre-dinner beverage.
Enjoy a gourmet meal with a view!
Join the knowledgeable Aurora Sky Station guide for an in depth explanation of how and why auroras occur.
Spend four to six hours searching for, and photographing the aurora
The Aurora Sky Station is closed from October to November. Alternate activities will be offered during Expeditions that occur during these months
Day 4
Enjoy an organic breakfast in STF Abisko's restaurant.
Spend the day exploring Abisko on your own or join one of the many guided tours available at the STF Abisko Touriststation. (see complete list of available activities following itinerary)
Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch in the restaurant, or take a packed lunch into the wilds of Abisko National Park.
Meet with the group to compare results from last night's photo session and learn more about the art of photographing the Aurora.
Dinner in the restaurant. Spend four to six hours searching for, and photographing the aurora.
Day 5
Enjoy an organic breakfast in STF Abisko's restaurant.
Pack and prepare for return to Kiruna airport.
Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch in the restaurant.
Departure
(subject to change in order to maximize the chance of seeing the aurora)
Day 1
Arrive in Abisko and check in to your private hotel room with with your own bathroom and a nice view of the National Park.
Meet with the expedition leader and other participants in order to get to know each other better.
View a slideshow of Chad's aurora portfolio containing video and still images.
Spend the afternoon discussing the theory of aurora photography.
Enjoy your first meal in STF Abisko's gourmet restaurant.
Weather permitting go outside and photograph your first aurora!
Day 2
Enjoy an organic breakfast in STF Abisko's restaurant.
Spend the day exploring Abisko on your own or join one of the many guided tours available at the STF Abisko Touriststation. (see complete list of available activities following itinerary)
Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch in the restaurant, or take a packed lunch into the wilds of Abisko National Park.
Meet with the group to compare results from last night's photo session and learn more about the art of photographing the Aurora.
Dinner in the restaurant.
Spend four to six hours searching for, and photographing the aurora
Day 3
Enjoy an organic breakfast in STF Abisko's restaurant.
Spend the day exploring Abisko on your own or join one of the many guided tours available at the STF Abisko Touriststation. (see complete list of available activities following itinerary)
Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch in the restaurant, or take a packed lunch into the wilds of Abisko National Park.
Meet with the group to compare results from last night's photo session and learn more about the art of photographing the Aurora.
Prepare for trip to the Aurora Sky Station!* (www.auroraskystation.com)
Meet group and walk to the base station of the chair lift.
Suit up in arctic gear (overalls and boots provided)
Enjoy the ride to the top of Mt. Noulja.
Enjoy a warm pre-dinner beverage.
Enjoy a gourmet meal with a view!
Join the knowledgeable Aurora Sky Station guide for an in depth explanation of how and why auroras occur.
Spend four to six hours searching for, and photographing the aurora
The Aurora Sky Station is closed from October to November. Alternate activities will be offered during Expeditions that occur during these months
Day 4
Enjoy an organic breakfast in STF Abisko's restaurant.
Spend the day exploring Abisko on your own or join one of the many guided tours available at the STF Abisko Touriststation. (see complete list of available activities following itinerary)
Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch in the restaurant, or take a packed lunch into the wilds of Abisko National Park.
Meet with the group to compare results from last night's photo session and learn more about the art of photographing the Aurora.
Dinner in the restaurant. Spend four to six hours searching for, and photographing the aurora.
Day 5
Enjoy an organic breakfast in STF Abisko's restaurant.
Pack and prepare for return to Kiruna airport.
Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch in the restaurant.
Departure
