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Northern Lights Tours: The 15 Best Aurora Nights on Earth

343 tours · from $33 a seat

Norway, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Alaska and Canada, compared on one page. The 15 below are the aurora nights travellers book most, with the price of a seat, how long you will be out and what happens when the sky does not cooperate.

One night, one booking

Book this night Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa 4 hours · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from $74 Check availability →

Same sky, smaller bill Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos 6 - 7 hours · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from $61 Check availability →

The once-a-winter night Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage 8 hours (approx.) · ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 from $228 Check availability →

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa - Guides Who Add More Than Directions

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

1.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13,947 reviews · 4 hours · from $74Our pick

Leave Reykjavík’s city lights on a four-hour Northern Lights hunt led by an English-speaking guide such as Barbara, Darren, Kristi, or Pierre. You’ll follow weather forecasts to dark viewing spots, learn how the aurora forms, stop for photos, and warm up with hot chocolate. If the lights stay hidden, you can join one free retry tour.

“Amazing had the best times ever and the tour guide was so good he’s from Italy and he made such an effort for us to see them and when we did the lights were so vivid”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos - From Tromsø base to the first clear sky

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

2.Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,654 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $61Best value

Spend 6 to 7 hours chasing the Aurora from Tromsø with guides such as David, Claudia, Koren, Elo, and Romeo. You may drive into the fjords or toward Finland for clearer skies, then warm up with hot drinks, cookies, thermal suits, and a bonfire when conditions allow. A professional photo is included.

“The guide David and driver Raymond were absolutely amazing! Very professional, knowledgable, fun, and gave the right amount of information and tips. They went above and beyond to give us the highest chances of spotting the northern lights. Even with lots of snow from Tromso, we drove near the border with Finland and found the perfect spot. Bonus: great music during the journey. Ñ”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included - Meeting outside The Dock Hotel in Tromsø

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

3.Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,048 reviews · 6 hours · from $165

Chase the aurora from Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Emil, Mattia, Oscar, or Brynjar. Your small-group outing uses a new Mercedes minibus, thermal suits, hot drinks, bonfires, and professional portraits. Guides follow weather and aurora forecasts and may drive to Finland or Sweden for clearer skies.

“We went out with Mattia and August on a cloudy night. Mattia was really passionate about finding the Northern Lights - and this passion combined with experience and knowledge led to us seeing beautiful lights after a long drive and some waiting time. August was a great driver. The tour was fantastic and I will cherish these moments forever!”

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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings - Pickup, warm gear, and the first miles

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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

4.Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,836 reviews · 8 hours · from $164

Join Arctic GM for an up-to-eight-person Aurora hunt from Rovaniemi. Your certified guide, such as Matteo, Aurore, or Alexis, tracks cloud and solar conditions, then drives as far as needed, sometimes across Sweden or Norway. Expect a 6 to 10-hour night, warm gear, hot drinks, snacks, and professional DSLR photos.

“Amazing experience with Arctic GM! We are a couple and we did the tour with Matteo, who was an outstanding guide: kind, punctual, extremely professional, and very knowledgeable. He explained everything about the Northern Lights and took great care of the whole group. The tour is perfectly organized (thermal suits included, quick stop at the office to get changed, snacks and hot tea). The guides constantly monitor the best areas and, if needed, they are even willing to drive all the way to Sweden or Norway to make sure you see the aurora. We were lucky and saw a stunning one about 1h30 from Rovaniemi! They also take photos during…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits - What the listed route means in practice

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

5.Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,378 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Travel from Tromsø into darker Arctic country with guides such as Dimi, Hans Eric, Joanna, and Bogdan. Your team tracks cloud cover and Aurora forecasts, crossing toward Finland if needed. Expect a seven-hour search, thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, optional campfire, and two included nature photos. Photos showing you beneath the lights cost extra.

“Great evening chasing the northern lights. Our guide Sara was brilliant and managed to find us lights on 2 occasions. This trip was a perfect for us to see the northern lights for the first time and would definitely recommend to all.”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - Leaving the city lights behind

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

6.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,977 reviews · 4 hours · from $107

Leave Reykjavik after dark in a small minibus and follow the clearest skies in search of the aurora. Guides such as Ody, JP, Michael, Axel, and Roman explain the science, help with photographs, and may stop at several dark locations. Hot chocolate is included, and you get a free retry if the lights do not appear.

“JP was the best guide we could've asked for! Informative, funny, kind, passionate, and determined. He really did an amazing job with taking us to places where the giant busses were not, and this gave the whole experience an even more premium and private feel. It was a super awesome experience!”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - What the guides add to the evening

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

7.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Leave Reykjavik with guides such as Bjarni, BG, Johan, or Aegir and chase clear skies beyond the city glow. Your guide may change locations during the four-hour outing, then send professional aurora photos after the trip. Hotel pickup, blankets, hot chocolate, pastries, and free rebooking if the lights fail are included, subject to availability.

“We had an amazing amazing tour with Bjarni. The conditions were wonderful and we ended up seeing a spectacular show of the Northern Lights, after just a short drive out of the city. I’ve been to Iceland twice in the past and haven’t had such a wonderful experience. Bjarni was an excellent host and also told our group a ton of great facts about the country on our drive.”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - Feeding the reindeer by hand

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

8.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219

From Tromsø, ride by bus to a Sami reindeer camp for hands-on feeding, a nighttime sled ride, dinner, stories, and joik singing. Hosts such as Anna, Luona, and Thea share Sami culture and herding life. You may also see the Northern Lights, though weather controls that part.

“Took us on a reindeer sled, we got to feed the reindeer, had a nice meal and learnt about the reindeer and Norway history, really nice!!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos - Meeting in central Tromsø and boarding the Mercedes minibus

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos

9.Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,594 reviews · 6 hours · from $175

Join an English or Norwegian speaking guide for a six-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Your Mercedes minibus may head to the coast, inland, or Finland, depending on clouds and solar activity. Guides such as Jack, Stefan, Peter, and Magne provide free HD photos, camera help, hot chocolate, biscuits, and thermal suits.

“Amazing Aurora safari with Magne! The weather was snowy and very cloudy, so we didn’t expect much — but thanks to Magne’s experience and knowledge of the area, we found clear skies and saw the incredible aurora dancing across the sky. Truly magical! Magne is also a great photographer, and the hot chocolate under the northern lights was such a nice touch. 100% recommend this tour with NLT — we’d love to go again and will recommend this tour to our friends!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos - Meeting at Tromsø Havn Prostneset

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos

10.Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,467 reviews · 7 hours · from $100

Spend seven hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a warm bus with Wi-Fi, a toilet, English-speaking guides, hot drinks, and biscuits. Guides such as Anna, Maria, Lucia, and Alberto explain the science and local tales, help with camera settings, and take free aurora portraits. The route may reach Finland if clouds block Tromsø.

“Lucia and Anka are the best guides! Amazing aurora in great atmosphere.”

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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage - What your eight-hour night looks like

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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

11.Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,321 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $228Top rated

You’ll leave Rovaniemi around 7:00 pm with an English-speaking Arctic GM guide and up to seven other people. The team checks cloud and aurora conditions, then drives wherever the forecast looks best. Winter clothing, hotel pickup, and time to wait for the lights are included. Some guides, including Dylan, Aneeq, Julia, and Matteo, also take night-sky photos.

“This experience was absolutely amazing! Jamie is truly the perfect guide — incredibly kind, patient, and dedicated. He stood outside in the freezing cold for a long time, constantly checking the sky and waiting for the Northern Lights for us. Even though our group happened to be a bit shy and didn’t give much immediate response, he remained just as enthusiastic. He shared so much knowledge about the aurora with us and kept helping us take photos the whole time. We are extremely grateful to Jamie and the whole team for such a wonderful experience. Please give Jamie a raise — he really deserves it!”

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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - Bonfire, soup, and the value of staying warm

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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

12.Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,290 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $226

Set out from central Tromsø with a small group and an English-speaking guide such as Anna, Magda, Bart, or Jordan. Your team may drive deep into northern Norway or across the Finnish border, then build a bonfire, serve vegan gluten-free soup, explain the aurora, and take souvenir photos while you wait.

“Even though we didn’t see the Northern Lights, the crew was amazing and really tried to find a opening in the clouds. Made sure we were warm and well fed in the cold weather. Sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate by bringing clouds and snow, but It’s all part of the “chase”. Regardless, we had a blast. Highly recommend. Love the mini-bus. Comfortable and more importantly, easy to enter and exit quickly.”

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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait - Meeting in central Tromsø and getting ready

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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

13.Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,215 reviews · 7 hours · from $141

Set out from central Tromsø with guides such as Mansoor, Aram, or Jan, using forecasts and local conditions to chase clear skies across northern Norway, Finland, or Sweden. The seven-hour minibus trip includes thermal suits, hot blackcurrant juice, lefse, a campfire, marshmallows, photography help, and one free aurora portrait.

“We really enjoyed the trip , and especially ARAM THE GUIDE HE WAS VERY TOUGHFUL AND KIND , VERY GOOD DRIVER ALSO DRIVING INTO A BLIZZARD LIKE PROFESSIONAL , WE WENT TO FINLAND BORDER TO SEE THE AURORA MAGIC SHOW .”

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos - From forecast to first viewing stop

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

14.Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172

You’ll leave Reykjavík in a minibus carrying no more than 19 people, following the aurora forecast to dark viewing spots. Guides such as Baldvin, Michaela, Devin, and Simon help with camera settings, explain Icelandic folklore and aurora science, and take group photos when conditions allow. Hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries, and wool blankets make the waiting easier.

“Our guide Wojtek found the perfect spot to view the lights. He even knew what time they would be at their peak. It was overall an incredible experience. I definitely recommend this activity.”

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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik - What the 3 to 5 hour evening feels like

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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

15.Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,921 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $63

Leave Reykjavik by air-conditioned coach and follow the night’s weather and cloud forecast to a darker viewing area. Guides explain the science and Icelandic stories behind the aurora, help with camera settings, and offer a free repeat tour if no lights appear. Expect 3 to 5 hours, cold conditions, and no guaranteed sighting.

“It’s was awesome! He was friendly, helpful The most important part: We saw the lights! I do recommend the tour. 5 stars”

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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate - Thingvellir National Park after dark

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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

16★ 4.0Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot ChocolateFrom $761,782 reviews

Tromsø: Expert Aurora Hunt - Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire - Why the guides make a difference

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Tromsø: Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

17★ 4.7Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, CampfireFrom $2411,722 reviews

Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner - Meeting the Alaskan huskies

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

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Tromsø: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus - What the minibus ride is really like

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Tromsø: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus

19★ 4.9Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by MinibusFrom $2511,655 reviews

Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography - Meeting the bus in central Tromsø

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights - The guides make a big difference

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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

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