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Guided Aurora Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

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A guide, a vehicle and a forecast: the classic northern lights night. These 15 run from the Arctic coast of Norway to the Yukon, each priced and timed.

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

2.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

3.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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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

4.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

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

6.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 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

7.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

8.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

9.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,782 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Ride from Reykjavik into dark countryside with BusTravel Iceland guides such as Darren, Simon, Eva, and Michael. Your guide follows the cloud and aurora forecast, stopping at Thingvellir National Park and other viewing spots. Expect about four hours on the road, hot chocolate when available, and one free return tour if the lights do not appear.

“Absolutely fantastic! We may have been a bit lucky, but we saw an amazing light show in the sky. Our tour guide was top-notch and shared information about the Northern Lights. The hot chocolate was first rate, too. Thank you!”

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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

10.Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · 6 hours · from $251

Meet Snow-travels at Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group aurora chase through Tromsø’s mountains, fjords, and valleys. Guides such as Hassan, Marius, Kamil, and Yeray adjust the route to find clearer skies, then provide thermal suits, a fire, hot drinks, hot dogs, tripods, and free photos. Expect 5 to 8 hours, not a fixed six.

“We had a great experience and saw incredible northern lights. Our guide Marius was knowledgeable and smart about where to go, taking many beautiful professional photos and videos, which were available already the next day. Sitting around the fire, grilling sausages and having hot drinks was also very cozy. Marius was very serviceminded, even dropping off all the participants at their accommodation and saying goodbye individually to all. Highly recommended, tusentakk!”

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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

11.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,642 reviews · 6 hours · from $61Best value

Join Jeshua As for a six-hour Northern Lights hunt from central Tromsø. English and Spanish-speaking guides such as Ailen, Eneas, Laura, José, and Julieta use weather data and GPS to choose viewing spots. You may visit up to three locations, warm up beside a fire with hot drinks and snacks, and receive free edited photos within several days.

“Our tour was on 23th of January, and it was fantastic ! The tour was excellently organized, very professional , safe, and truly enjoyable. Our guide Ailu, was lovely. Smart, and kind, she provided us lot of information about the Arctic, Tromso, and the Northern Lights phenomena. We were so lucky to have a clear sky, and to be able to see Aurora from 3 different places. It was a unforgettable experience . Thank you Fede for the fantastic photos you have made, and for sharing them to us. Thank you Kristopher for the safe drive. Ailu, you made the tour so bright as the Aurora itself did it, Thank…”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee - Meeting at BSÍ or using hotel pickup
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

12.Northern Lights Tour with Lifetime Guarantee

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 1,578 reviews · 3 hours · from $73

Leave Reykjavik by warm coach and search for the Aurora Borealis with a local English-speaking guide and a GPS audio app in 10 languages. Guides such as Thor, Laura, Helga, and Oliver have helped visitors with camera settings and moved the group when the lights appeared elsewhere. WiFi, USB chargers, and a lifetime free repeat option are included.

“Tour was amazing we got to see lots of whales and given lots of information”

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Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ - Winter clothing that earns its place
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Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

13.Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,569 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Rovaniemi and travel into the dark forests for a three-hour Aurora hunt. Guides such as Oscar, Matthias, Lea, and Manpreet have helped with photography, local stories, and campfire cooking. Expect winter clothing, a filling BBQ, and no guarantee of Northern Lights.

“I'm not very good at English, but the guide Mr.Fedelico explained it to me very kindly and in an easy-to-understand way, and the conversation was fun. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the aurora, but I really enjoyed having a barbecue in the magnificent nature reminiscent of the movie Frozen. Luckily, I was able to see a clear shooting star. Thanks to the guides and participants!”

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Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour - Leaving Rovaniemi for the dark
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Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

14.Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,515 reviews · 4 hours · from $136

Leave Rovaniemi with an English-speaking Aurora guide and a maximum of eight people. You may visit up to three sites, from frozen lakes to dark forest roads, while your guide checks the clouds and forecast. Warm clothing, boots, campfire food, hot chocolate, and professional photos are included.

“We loved the tour and our guide, Rossana, was fantastic! She took us to less crowded places to try to see the Northern Lights, and we were successful! She was a great guide and we would definitely book her tour again!”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire - Meeting the minibus in central Tromsø
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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

15.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,318 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

Leave Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Christian, Kristian, Nick, or Spiros and chase clear skies for up to 10 hours. The route may reach Finland. Expect thermal suits, hot drinks, sausages, marshmallows, a campfire, and free professional photos. If the aurora stays hidden, your next trip is half price.

“We didn't think we would see the lights as the weather was very cloudy on and off, but Christian found the best spot for us and we eventually experienced an amazing display of the northern lights. It was perfect!”

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