Private Northern Lights Tours Around the World: 14 to Book

1.Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tromsø’s Prostneset terminal for a 5 to 7-hour Aurora chase. Travel by minibus between coastal and inland viewing sites, sometimes near the Finnish border. Guides such as Sonia, Fabian, Jeanne, and Ilse help with camera settings, while tripods, thermal suits, hot drinks, cake, and some free photos are included.

“We had a good guide and driver who tried their best to show us the NL travelling to four sites over 5.5 hours. The conditions were not good but we saw a few NL, had a wonderful time in the snowy landscapes and didn't feel cold as the wind was low. We met some good people on the trip and had a good bit of banter with them.”

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2.Northern Lights in Peace and Privacy – by Private Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $175

Heli and her local Soma Adventures team take you from Levi to a private wilderness lake and family cabin. Look for Northern Lights from the frozen lake, warm by the fire, eat homemade cakes, sausages, and marshmallows, and receive photos. Groups are limited to eight, with pickup and drop-off included.

“Thank you so much Heli! Honestly the experience was everything we could’ve hoped for. Was so beautiful being taken out to Heli’s beautiful wilderness cabin and being able to share conversations over biscuits, tea, sausages and to toasted marshmallows. Heli made it very easy for us to get around in her vehicle and also picked us up and dropped us back to where we were staying. We were fortunate enough to see the northern lights multiple times!! Helis enthusiasm around chasing where the lights were was amazing. Such an authentic experience that we will never forget.”

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3.Northern Lights Private tour with your special ones – Greenlander

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 to 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Tromsø with only your group, a professional guide, dinner, snacks, hot drinks, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Peter, Markus, and Samuel may chase clear skies toward Finland, stop for campfires, and take photos when conditions allow. The tour lasts about 5 to 10 hours.

“We booked a tour to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Samuel was our guide and he did an amazing job. After a week of the lights not showing up we were treated to 3 amazing shows. It was a 7 hour trip and Samuel was friendly, professional and catered to our every need. The night ended with and explosion of dancing lights overhead. It was a spiritual experience for us. I have waited a lifetime for this experience and so thankful we were able to see them! Would love to bring my kids and grandkids to experience the lights. I can’t recommend Greenlander Tours highly enough! Thanks to Markus for setting…”

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4.Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in a private vehicle with a professional guide such as Einar, Robert, Arna, or Martin. Visit waterfalls, Reynisfjara, Jokulsarlon, Diamond Beach, and a natural Vatnajokull ice cave. The tour includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, Wi-Fi, glacier gear, and a small-group ice cave excursion.

“We did the two day South Coast trip. Einar made our trip so memorable! He was able to answer all of our questions about Icelandic life and was so flexible in optimizing our itinerary for the weather. He moved one waterfall visit to the second day so we could take advantage of the better weather to visit the glacier lagoon and diamond beach in the sunshine, and made a side trip to a grocery store at our request to accommodate our wish for a licorice hunting expedition! We learned some words of Icelandic. Additionally, Einar was so friendly and funny and constantly checking to make sure we were having the…”

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5.Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $349

You’ll spend about eight hours in a private bus, leaving Rovaniemi at 7:00 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Tokkur. The team can travel widely, change locations, and keep searching for clear skies. A five-ticket minimum applies, even for smaller groups, and poor weather may bring a new date or full refund.

“Tokkur was an excellent guide. Due to his knowledge and persistence we were able to witness the Northern Lights in several spots. Highly recommended”

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6.Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 86 reviews · 3 hours · from $93Best value

Spend three hours in a forest setting near Rovaniemi, with one hour in a traditional Finnish sauna, hot drinks, towels, and slippers. An English-speaking guide such as Mara, Maria, or Frederico accompanies you. The Northern Lights may appear, but sightings depend on weather and solar activity. Meet in the city center and return there afterward.

“This experience is going to stand out for us as incredibly memorable for years to come! We arrived in the forest complex to the twinkle of fairy lights and floor candles lighting the pathway into the visitor centre, and as if by devine intervention the sky opened up with a fine show of Aurora for us as we were shown to our lakeside Finnish sauna. Our guide Mara gave us a good rundown of what to expect and how to keep the sauna going- though we confess the Northern lights specacle kept us distracted for a good portion of our time! That said, we found this trip a perfect amount…”

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7.Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $260

Set out from Reykjavik around 9:00 p.m. with local guide Andres of Mercury Grail, heading west toward darker skies. This private, roughly three-hour outing includes hotel pickup and drop-off, weather checks, local stories, and patient aurora hunting. The lights are never guaranteed, but the flexible approach can give you a better chance than going alone.

“Tour was fantastic, he emailed to arrange for day after due to weather. He knew his stuff. Would definitely recommend the private tour. Well worth the money. Was out for over 4 hours. Thank you for a memorable time :)”

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8.Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Reykjavik with Icelandic Roamers and a private guide such as Izabela or Devidias. You’ll adjust the route for clouds, stop for dark skies, get help with your camera, and receive at least five professional aurora photos if the lights appear. Hot coffee, tea, or chocolate is included, and a free second outing is offered if the lights stay hidden.

“The experience and communication from start to finish was perfect. They emailed me a week before coordinating days we would be available as options to find the optimal night to see the Northern Lights. Isabella arrived promptly at our hotel, and was so courteous and professional. She took amazing photographs so we had family photos of the experience too! I highly recommend booking with Icelandic Roamers over the others for a more customized experience without having to worry about timing of getting back to the hotel at a certain time. Isabel made sure we were happy with our experience the entire time. Oh…and they provided us with THE BEST hot…”

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9.PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $323

You’ll be picked up anywhere in Rovaniemi and driven to a forest glass igloo beside a frozen lake. Enjoy a three-course dinner by the fire, then ride easy snow scooters on the ice while your guide checks the sky. Guides such as Andrew, Andrei, and Katja are praised for friendly service, local insight, and thoughtful help with photos.

“We really enjoyed this experience despite the -23C weather! The food was great and the snow mobile round the lake was amazing too. The only downside was the portaloo.”

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10.Private 6-Hour Aurora Chase by Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 6 hours

Meet your guide at Tromsø’s Radisson Blu at 7 p.m., walk to the office for a briefing and warm suit, then spend six hours chasing clear skies by private minivan. Guides such as Aron, Alex, Francisco, and Jose combine Aurora know-how with photography help, hot drinks, muffins, and photos sent by email.

“It was great! The guide was so friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. The supplied suits really keep you warm. It was an awesome experience!”

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11.Private Aurora Hunt with Photos in Super Defender

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Join Danny for a private 3 to 5-hour aurora hunt from Reykjavik in a Super Defender Jeep. He uses weather and aurora data to choose viewing areas, drives off-road when conditions allow, takes professional photos, and helps you photograph the Milky Way. Hotel pickup is included, with a free retry or refund if poor weather cancels the tour.

“Anybody thinking of proposing under the Northern Lights shouldn't think twice about going with Danny. He was incredible from even the day before we booked him, communicative about the potential aurora activity and offering flexibility on which day I wanted to do it on.”

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12.Private Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel by private Arctic-ready van from Tromsø with a guide such as Federico or Daniel, searching the coast or driving toward Finland for clearer skies. You’ll get hotel pickup, warm gear, hot drinks, snacks, a fire, and professional aurora photos. The tour lasts about 6 to 9 hours and suits groups of up to eight.

“My goodness! This experience/tour company/our guide Fede was absolutely top notch. I can’t recommend them highly enough. The communication was clear and prompt. Fede was on time, communicative and super friendly. He clearly outlined the plan for the evening. We got to our spot and he showed us all of the data they used to predict the northern lights and man were we at the right spot at the right time. Fede built a fire - gave us delicious soup and hot chocolate with cookies. We had everything we needed. When the lights began, Fede had a professional camera/tripod and took the most stunning pictures (and emailed them to me…”

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13.PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $322

You’ll leave Rovaniemi by private vehicle for a fire-warmed glass igloo, where hosts such as Katerina, Katia, or Andrew serve a three-course dinner. Afterward, ride snow scooters on a frozen lake and watch the sky for the aurora. Pickup covers any location in Rovaniemi, and the experience lasts about three hours.

“The experience was amazing! Although we weren’t lucky enough to witness the full Aurora Borealis, we did get a glimpse of it, which was still breathtaking. I highly recommend this experience. Everything was fantastic—from the well-organized tour to the knowledgeable guides who made the trip even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was magical, and the journey itself was unforgettable. If you ever get the chance, don’t miss it!”

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14.From Svolvaer: Private Northern Lights Search Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $494

Join a private evening search from Svolvaer with a guide and professional photographer. Andrea or Eric may lead the trip, helping you use a camera and tripod while searching Lofoten’s bays, lagoons, and peaks for the Aurora Borealis. Warm drinks, biscuits, and next-day photos are included.

“it was fun! Eric was a good guide, lovely energy. Altough tge weather was not the best he manage to get the best of the nigth and the experience. super recomended”

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