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Guided Aurora Nights Worldwide: the 15 Best Nights Out

29 tours  ·  from $73 a head

A winter trip has room for two or three of these at most. The 15 guided aurora nights below justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide tonight and get back to packing.

Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik - Choosing the night’s viewing site
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Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

1.Northern Lights Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,183 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Leave Reykjavik by bus with a local English-speaking guide, learn how the aurora forms, and stop at a dark viewing site chosen for the night’s weather and forecast. The tour lasts about 3 to 5 hours, includes Wi-Fi and pickup, and offers a free rebooking option if poor conditions prevent the tour from operating.

“Although we didn’t see the lights, it was still a goop trip. You stand in the middle of now where, surrounded by an old lava field and you can see what feels like a million stars. We did see shooting stars, which was great and for me worth the trip.”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos - The guide makes the difference
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

2.Northern Lights Guided Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 718 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Leave Reykjavik after dark with guides such as Christian, Ania, or Ana Maria, chasing clear skies and Aurora activity. The five-hour trip includes pickup, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, blankets, stargazing, and free group photos taken with a proper camera. The route changes with cloud cover, and the lights cannot be promised.

“we were able to see the lights at our first stop ! Our guide was nice and informative. She took pictures and the hot chocolate and cookies were delicious!”

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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide - What happens at the viewing stops
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide

3.Northern Lights Chase with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 697 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $73

Leave Reykjavik by bus and follow the clearest skies toward Iceland’s countryside. Your English-speaking guide tracks cloud cover and aurora activity, stopping at dark sites for photos and explanations. If the lights stay hidden, you can return on another tour free of charge, subject to availability.

“absolutely great tour, the guide was knowledgeable and funny.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos - Meeting the local team in central Tromsø
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos

4.Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · 6 hours · from $162

Join Geir Inge and Kine of Arctic Glow AS for a small-group, six-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Your Mercedes minibus follows clear skies toward the coast, Finland, or Sweden. Expect hot drinks, Norwegian snacks, homemade cake, thermal suits, and professional portraits beneath the aurora.

“I’ve been on several Northern Lights tours, but the tour with Arctic Glow and Inge & Kine was clearly the best one so far – so good that I actually did it twice. ✨☺️ We were picked up in a modern and very comfortable Mercedes bus, and then the Northern Lights chase began. Inge put a lot of effort into finding the best possible spot, and his experience really showed. Once the Northern Lights appeared, Inge took beautiful, high-quality photos, which were shared with us after the tour - a wonderful memory to keep. 📸 Kine took great care of us with hot chocolate and delicious homemade snacks, making the…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Local Guide & Free Photos - Meeting Alejandro at Scandic Ishavshotel
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Local Guide & Free Photos

5.Northern Lights Chase with Local Guide & Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · 7 hours · from $136

Meet Alejandro outside Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group aurora chase from Tromsø. He follows cloud and aurora data, drives as far as Finland if needed, and gives you thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, and professional photos. The trip usually lasts seven hours but may run to nine when conditions call for it.

“It was an amazing experience hunting the Northern Lights with Alejandro. He is such a kind guide, with plenty of knowledge about auroras, and we were incredibly lucky to see wonderful Northern Lights on both nights of the tour. I totally recommend it. If nature allows, you can be sure you’ll have an unforgettable experience.”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Northern Lights Tour - What the two-hour outing actually feels like
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Rovaniemi: Guided Northern Lights Tour

6.Guided Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 405 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Leave Rovaniemi’s city lights for a two-hour English-guided aurora hunt in the Lappish countryside. Guides such as Rafael, Cecilia, Mauricio, and Diana may drive to clearer skies, set up a fire, serve hot berry juice and cookies, and help with photographs. Winter overalls, boots, and gloves are included, but the aurora is never guaranteed.

“Diana our guide was amazing!! If you want to see the Northern lights go with Diana she has a 90% success rate. She will go out of her way for you to see the Northern lights. Very happy 😃”

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Abisko: Guided Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers - Pickup in Abisko and the 8 PM start
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Abisko: Guided Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers

7.Guided Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · 3h 30m · from $109

Join an English-speaking guide such as Joey or Romy for a 210-minute aurora chase from Abisko. Your group may travel up to 100 kilometers round trip, following weather and aurora forecasts to find clearer skies. Expect warm transport, local stories, a hot drink, and helpful photography advice. Pickup is available in Abisko and Björkliden, not Kiruna.

“The guide Joey was amazing, we made artic fire, had fika and took photos in which we got to see a bit of the aurora through the camera even in the really cloudy night. I had a great time :)”

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Northern Lights and Stargazing Small-Group Tour with Local Guide - What happens while you wait for the aurora
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Northern Lights and Stargazing Small-Group Tour with Local Guide

8.Northern Lights and Stargazing Small-Group Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $234Top rated

Leave Reykjavík by modified superjeep with a small group of up to 14. Your guide follows cloud and aurora forecasts, sets up a telescope for stars and planets, serves hot chocolate and Kleina pastry, and takes included photos if the lights appear. Guides may include Ástþór, Dominic, Thrusther, Sara, or Vikingur.

“The tour guides energy was great. He was in a great mood, he was really excited to take us out, had a lot of really cool knowledge about the stars and the northern lights. Hats off to Thrustua!”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Boat Tour - Warm overalls, hot drinks, and a cold deck
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Guided Boat Tour

9.Northern Lights Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 202 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

Sail from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour aboard Rósin or Andrea, heading 15 to 30 minutes offshore to escape city glow. An English-speaking guide such as Patrick or Hanna may explain the aurora while you watch from the deck or heated cabin. Warm overalls, WiFi, photos, and a free second trip are included.

“This was a great experience and I’d highly recommend it to any travelers in the area! I visited in mid-March (toward the end of northern lights season) so we were only able to see a couple bands of light, but it was still worth it nonetheless. The lights we did see were beautiful, and it was also an incredible view of the night sky and Reykjavik. Because we didn’t get a fill northern lights display, everyone was given a credit so they could return for free and view them again. I’ll definitely be doing this as soon as I’m back in the area!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour w/Photo, Suits and Local Guide - How the six-hour search works
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour w/Photo, Suits and Local Guide

10.Northern Lights Tour w/Photo, Suits and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 165 reviews · 6 hours · from $188

Join local guide Tom from Northernlights Explorer Tromsø for a six-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. In a group of up to eight, you may travel toward clear skies near the Finnish border, stop at several Arctic viewpoints, warm up with drinks and snacks, and receive free watermarked photos within 48 hours.

“Tom and Jenn were fundamental into the planning of our NL quest. Take note, a NL chase is never guaranteed, as many factors should be considered. Luckily, on the day of our chase.. everything was lining up to something close to perfect. Things we considered: 1) we wanted to make sure we gave back to the community by hiring local guides 2) we wanted to be in a small group 3) we wanted our photos taken with proper settings Tom, took us to sites out of the city, away from the light pollution. 1st site, was quite busy with other groups, but Tom, made sure we got some photos (by…”

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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

11.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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Northern Lights Small Group Guided Tour from Reykjavik - Guides can turn waiting into part of the experience
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Northern Lights Small Group Guided Tour from Reykjavik

12.Northern Lights Small Group Guided Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Leave Reykjavik around 9:30 pm with a local aurora guide such as Kalli or Sol, then travel wherever cloud and forecast conditions offer the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights. The route changes nightly. Hotel pickup, WiFi, bus fare, and a carbon-neutral operation are included, but food and drinks are not.

“This tour was great! It was our first night in Iceland and we were able to see the lights! Our tour guide Kalli was great and very patient. He let us take extra time to take pics of the lights. He also took us to a remote section where we were the only bus and we got to see the lights and they were truly amazing! It was breathtaking and I would do it again! We got lucky and saw the lights on our first try!”

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Northern Lights Expedition Tromsø - 6 people - Arctic Photo Guide - What happens once the route is chosen
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Northern Lights Expedition Tromsø – 6 people – Arctic Photo Guide

13.Northern Lights Expedition Tromsø – 6 people – Arctic Photo Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $296

Join Arctic Photo Guide in Tromsø for a small-group Northern Lights chase led by guides such as Nico or Trine. You will ride in a lifted Toyota Land Cruiser, follow changing forecasts, explore snowy ground when conditions allow, and receive tour photos. Thermal suits, warmers, soup, drinks, tripods, and winter gear are included.

“It was an incredible northern lights chase by our guide Nico - he’s a great guy. On a night with low probability due to cloudy skies, he ensured we manage to see the lights - drove almost 200km all the way up to Finland in challenging conditions! It was an experience of a lifetime for us. Thank you Nico!”

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From Kiruna: Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure - Meeting the huskies at the base camp
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From Kiruna: Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

14.Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $276

From Kiruna, ride to Kalixforsbron for a small-group night tour with up to eight people. You’ll harness friendly huskies, steer your own sled, swap driving and passenger roles, and finish with coffee, tea, and Swedish fika in a Nordic tipi. Guides such as Rebecca, Sarah, and Martina are praised for clear, patient instruction.

“The tour was amazing. Our guide Martina and the other people working there are very professional and seem passionate about the dogs and the activity. We took a great night ride with the sleds and everyone had the chance to be the passenger and the driver. As a marvelous bonus, we saw the northern lights in a completely dark and starred landscape (with the dogs impatiently wanting to go while we were admiring the lights haha). Recommended!”

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From Svolvær: Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van - Chasing clear skies around Vågan
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From Svolvær: Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

15.Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $195

Meet your guide at Svolvær Tourist Information and spend four hours chasing the aurora in a climate-controlled van. Guides such as Jann use weather and cloud conditions to choose scenic spots around Vågan, explain the science and Lofoten life, and help with camera or phone photos. Bring warm clothing, a tripod, and patience.

“Jann is a great guide, knowledgeable and with a dry sense of humour. We ended up in just the right place for the clouds to break and then slowly the Lights came out before a sudden explosion across the sky over the mountains behind us. Perseverance and patience paid off!”

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