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The 15 Best Aurora Dining Nights Worldwide

30 tours  ·  from $100 a head

Aurora season is short and the good operators are small. Below: the 15 aurora dining nights to book early, what each includes and how they differ once the cloud rolls in.

Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - A Sami evening inside the gamme and lavuu
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

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

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

Travel by bus from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where you can hand-feed about 300 reindeer, take a nighttime sled ride, and eat a three-course meal by the fire. Sami hosts share stories, beliefs, and joik singing. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea have helped make the cultural part especially engaging.

“Brilliant time with our Sami hosts who explained all about Sami life and keeping the reindeer. We had a lot of fun feeding the reindeer. Food was delicious and the Aurora also made an appearance. All in all a five star experience.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner - Puppies, playtime, and the limits of the visit
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

2.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter for an evening with more than 200 Alaskan huskies and puppies. Guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda share stories about the dogs and aurora while you warm up in a lavvo, eat bacalao, and watch the sky. Thermal suits, boots, coffee, cake, and transport are included.

“This tour was so much fun! The dogs were adorable and the food was delicious and plentiful. The tour guides were friendly and we got to see a very faint showing of the Northern Lights. It was a great night and I highly recommend this experience.”

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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional) - Searching the dark water around Tromsø
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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

3.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100Best value

Sail from central Tromsø at 8pm with Polar Adventures, searching the dark sea and sky for the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric help with camera settings and explain the lights. Warm drinks, cookies, toilets, an indoor cabin, and deck access keep the night comfortable, though the Aurora is never guaranteed.

“Comfortable boat and entertaining crew. we went out on a night-time fjord cruise, with complementary hot drinks and cookies on board. We were shown how to rod fish, and I caught my first ever fish- an Atlantic cod! The chef on board even prepared it for us and some of the other guests to have a taste. Unfortunately the 'green lady' did not smile on us, as it was quite a cloudy night, but this was well worth going on anyway. 5*”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights - The camp, the lavvu, and the importance of staying warm
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Tromsø: Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

4.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 4h 30m · from $163

From Tromsø, take a 30 to 35-minute bus ride to a nighttime reindeer camp. Feed a herd of around 300 reindeer, then warm up with hot drinks and a three-course meal of salmon salad, Sámi bidos, and chocolate cake. Guides such as Inga, Ulle, Isat, and Thor share Sámi culture, reindeer life, and joik. Aurora sightings are possible, not promised.

“Well organized activity, good amount of time for each part of it, nice people explaining the Sami culture and good dinner. We have been lucky enough to see the Aurora too.”

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Tromsø: Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran - Snowy mountains, the Arctic Cathedral, and the first tasting
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Tromsø: Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

5.Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 727 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Spend three hours cruising Tromsø’s dark fjord waters aboard Brim Explorer’s heated hybrid-electric catamaran. You’ll enjoy a three-course Arctic seafood dinner, with a vegetarian option available by advance request, while an English-speaking guide points out the Arctic Cathedral, snowy mountains, and aurora activity. The boat has warm indoor saloons and 360-degree views.

“Managed to see aurora 3 times. Food is delicious. Crew members are friendly”

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Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner - Five hours in Abisko National Park
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Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

6.Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $278Top rated

Travel from Kiruna to Abisko with Lights of Vikings, stopping for a Swedish Lapland dinner before chasing clear skies in Abisko National Park. Guides such as Omor, Dimitri, Robin, and Onur track conditions, explain Sami culture and aurora science, provide warm overalls and drinks, and photograph you beneath the lights.

“The guides are experts, we were able to view northern lights clearly with all colours of Auroras in our first attempt. The sun in the day and clear sky helped, the lights of Vikings are the best guys in Kiruna if you want to chase Northern lights.”

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Kiruna: Northern Lights Tour with Stejk Street Food Dinner

7.Northern Lights Tour with Stejk Street Food Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 231 reviews · 6 hours · from $158

Begin with a generous reindeer and moose dinner at Stejk Street Food’s tepee, then ride into the Kiruna area with an English-speaking guide such as Hanna, Per, Daniel, or Danijel. Your guide follows the forecast, changes locations when clouds move in, and serves warm lingonberry juice and gingerbread while you wait for the aurora.

“Daniel was an amazing guide, I really enjoyed the tour!”

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Tromso Aurora Cruise with 3-Course Dinner - Arriving at Kaigata 6 in winter
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Tromso Aurora Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

8.Tromso Aurora Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Brim Explorer’s three-hour evening cruise circles Tromsøya aboard a quiet electric boat. You’ll receive a welcome drink, a three-course dinner, northern-lights commentary, and chances to step onto the viewing deck. The cruise leaves at 19:00 and returns at 22:30. Crew members including Elli, Alberto, Fani, Andrea, and Francesca have been praised for friendly service.

“Very well organized and a pleasant adventure into the arctic bay. Food was perfectly prepared and enjoyable.”

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Night Reindeer Sledding with Camp Dinner and Chance of Northern Lights - Dinner inside the candlelit gamme
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Night Reindeer Sledding with Camp Dinner and Chance of Northern Lights

9.Night Reindeer Sledding with Camp Dinner and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Meet up in central Tromsø at 6 pm for a short ride to a Sámi reindeer camp. Feed up to 300 reindeer, take a 15 to 20-minute sleigh ride, then eat a three-course dinner in a candlelit gamme. Sámi hosts share stories, joik, and cultural traditions. Warm clothing is essential, and the Northern Lights are never guaranteed.

“I gave this outing 4 points only because in the description additional info it stated what’s included it mentioned warm overalls and boots if required. Well that evening it was a very wet snow at our 6pm tour. Even though my husband and I were properly dressed, it was never mentioned nor was asked if anyone needed the items mentioned above. Other wise I would have given this tour a 5 star. Lecture, food was great.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Dinner and Native Guide - The 45-minute drive into the night
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Dinner and Native Guide

10.Northern Lights Tour with Dinner and Native Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 8 hours · from $230

Join Sami guide Jørgen of Rise Adventures for an eight-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. In a small group of up to seven, you’ll ride a 4x4, walk to quiet viewing spots, warm up beside a campfire, eat homemade fish stew, learn about Sami culture, and receive edited Northern Lights photos within 72 hours.

“It was alot more than ‚just‘ the hunt for the Northern lights! Jørgen took us (a group of 7) to a beautiful place away from the street with a great view where we got to enjoy the lights as he set up the most picturesque fireplace where he served his tasty, selfmade fish stew ,bacalau‘. After a while, clouds were moving in and we quickly packed up the camp to drive to a second spot with clear skies where we enjoyed hot drinks on a frozen lake! Absolutely wonderful experience, despite the Northern lights activity not being too high but we could observe the light version throughout the entire evening…”

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Kiruna: Sami-Inspired BBQ Dinner with Northern Lights Chase - Sami stories with the fire at the center
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Kiruna: Sami-Inspired BBQ Dinner with Northern Lights Chase

11.Sami-Inspired BBQ Dinner with Northern Lights Chase

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 160 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $187

Spend an evening in Poikkijärvi eating fire-cooked souvas, a Sami-inspired dish of smoked reindeer and moose, while your English-speaking guide explains Sami culture. Then ride through the Kiruna area in a minibus, stopping when the aurora appears. Guides such as Daniel, Alex, Robin, and Henrik also help with night photography.

“Sony is an amazing guide- he came on his appropriate scheduled time-expose help in taking photos and finds northern lights even he drove a lot till we find a point to see the phenomenon - the Sami BBQ dinner was delicious . Truly we recommend this trip and do not miss the opportunity to knowing more about this fascinating experience”

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Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights - The open-fire dinner is more than an afterthought
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Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights

12.Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

You’ll leave central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village with an English-speaking guide, then spend about two hours rotating between a traditional wood-fired sauna and an Arctic lake. Afterward, enjoy smoked salmon cooked over an open fire. Evening departures from late October to mid-March also include a Northern Lights watch, though sightings depend on clear skies and luck.

“We had a great evening! We were very carefully explained the « procedure » for a traditional sauna and how to prepare for the ice bath. It was quite the experience! We were anxious at first but we were very happy to have done it. The meal afterwards was delicious, and we had a very nice chat with the owners. Unfortunately we didn’t see northern lights as the activity was quite low and there were a lot of clouds, but we knew this was only a matter of luck so it didn’t bother us. Highly recommend!”

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Rovaniemi: Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora - A traditional Finnish sauna, not a spa treatment
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Rovaniemi: Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora

13.Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 150 reviews · 4 hours · from $184

Spend four hours beyond Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide, a wood-fired Finnish sauna, Arctic lake swimming, and a generous salmon dinner in a cottage by the fire. The Northern Lights are possible on evening departures from late October to mid-March, but never guaranteed. Bring your own swimsuit.

“My friends and I truly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this activity. Thank you, Mattei, for being such a wonderful host to us!”

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Tromso: Luxury Northern Lights Cruise with Hot Tub & Dinner - Leaving the harbor for Grindøysundet
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Tromso: Luxury Northern Lights Cruise with Hot Tub & Dinner

14.Luxury Northern Lights Cruise with Hot Tub & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 4 hours · from $309

Join Captain Kenneth and Sachi aboard Stella Oceana, a 32-meter yacht limited to 12 people. Over four hours, you’ll cruise the Arctic fjords, enjoy reindeer stew, hot drinks, and cookies, then take a 30 to 45 minute hot tub session while searching for the aurora. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“The sailboat is operated by a lovely couple, and it is beautifully and warmly decorated, reflecting their great care for the vessel. Captain Kenneth is very welcoming and engaging, and he navigates the boat with remarkable stability—you hardly feel any movement at all. His wife, Sachi, makes delicious soup that adds to the experience. Although we didn’t see the northern lights due to the heavy snowfall, and we couldn’t enjoy the hot tub because we forgot to bring my swimsuit, it was still an incredibly enjoyable experience.”

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Fairbanks: Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights - The 30-Minute Sled Ride Through Winter Darkness
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Fairbanks: Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights

15.Moonlight Dog Sled, Dinner & Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 120 reviews · 6 hours · from $300

You’ll leave Fairbanks by van for a 30-minute moonlight dog-sled ride, then warm up in an off-grid yurt with salmon, drinks, and conversation while watching the northern sky. Guides such as Paul, Joe, Peggy, and Torsten have earned praise for their stories, care for the dogs, and help with aurora photos.

“Loved every second of it! Such a fun ride!! Matthew our musher was awesome! Ryan the shuttle driver was awesome!! Rebecca was so helpful getting it booked! And everyone involved including all 41 dogs. Obsessed!❤️”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights by Minibus - Free Photos and Warm Dinner - Thermal overalls, head lamps, and the cold-weather setup
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Tromsø: Northern Lights by Minibus – Free Photos and Warm Dinner

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