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Northern Lights Dinner Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

76 tours  ·  from $61 a head

A fire, a lavvu and something hot turn six hours of waiting into an evening. The 15 below pair the hunt with a proper meal, priced and honest about whether that means a camp kitchen or a bowl of soup on a bus.

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa - Guides who turn waiting into part of the experience
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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 Reykjavik’s city lights on a four-hour Northern Lights hunt with guides such as Barbara, Darren, Kristi, and Pierre. You’ll follow weather forecasts, stop at dark viewing points, learn how solar particles create the aurora, and get time for photos. Hot cocoa is included, though availability can vary. If you see nothing, you can join one free retry tour.

“absolutely amazing. we were blessed with a clear night. it took a while for the lights to show (we 'saw' some around 10pm and I wondered what all the fuss was about! then they developed into the most unbelievable show, moving before ours eyes. truly phenomenal. utterly spectacular.”

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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

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

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

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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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos - From Reykjavik pickup to the first dark-sky stop
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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

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

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

Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik in a minibus holding no more than 19 people. Guides such as Baldvin, Michaela, Devin, and Simon track forecasts, change locations, explain Icelandic folklore and aurora science, and take photos when conditions allow. Hot chocolate, pastries, and wool blankets help during long waits outdoors.

“This Aurora chasing tour was absolutely incredible and truly one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and determined to give us the best possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We were taken far away from city lights, and the guide carefully tracked weather conditions and aurora activity throughout the night. Thanks to their experience and dedication, we were lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights dancing across the sky—an unforgettable and magical moment. The guide also helped us with camera settings and shared fascinating explanations about how the aurora forms, which made the experience even more special. The tour was well…”

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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate - Thingvellir and the first search
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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

4.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

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

Travel by bus from Reykjavik into dark countryside, often around Thingvellir National Park, while guides such as Darren, Simon, Eva, and Michael track cloud cover and aurora activity. Expect about four hours, hot chocolate, onboard WiFi, folklore, and several possible stops. If the lights stay away, you can return once for free.

“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: Expert Aurora Hunt - Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire - Meeting outside Magic Ice Bar Tromsø
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Tromsø: Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

5.Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,722 reviews · 7 hours · from $241

Meet outside Magic Ice Bar Tromsø for a 6 to 9 hour aurora hunt with a guide such as Max, Harry, or Hermann. You may travel deep into Troms County or across the Finnish border for clearer skies. Thermal suits, boots, hot drinks, sausages, a campfire, tripods, and next-day web-sized photos are included.

“The tour was incredible - our tour guide Max was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make sure we saw the lights (we drove all the way to Finland!) and he was very engaging and informative. Max made sure we had the best spot for our campfire, away from the other tours and by the lake, where we ate the delicious reindeer hotdogs and drank warming tea/hot choc. It was a truly magical experience and we highly recommend it.”

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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

6.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)

7.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

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

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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Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ - Warm overalls make the wait possible
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Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

8.Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

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

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Rovaniemi and ride into the dark forests for a three-hour aurora outing. Guides such as Esther, Oscar, Matthias, and Daniel have helped guests understand the science and folklore behind the lights. At the camp, enjoy salmon soup, sausages, Lappish bread, blueberry tea, and a warm fire.

“WOW! What en evening and what an experience. Malcolm and the team were fantastic. we would recommend this trip.”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire - The minibus chase can become the main adventure
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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

9.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

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

Leave Tromsø by minibus with guides such as Christian, Kristian, Nick, and Spiros, chasing clear skies toward the Finnish border when needed. You’ll stop for aurora viewing, hot drinks, campfire sausages and marshmallows, thermal suits, and free professional photos. The tour lasts 8 to 10 hours and may cross into Finland, so bring your passport.

“Northern Lights were amazing — and they were absolutely right! Our tour guide, Christian, went above and beyond and was even willing to drive all the way to Finland to make sure we saw the Northern Lights. The company made a huge effort to find clear skies, and it really paid off — we saw them and it was incredible. We also toasted marshmallows and had hot dogs, which made the whole experience even more special and cosy. The staff were lovely, friendly, and genuinely passionate about giving us the best possible experience. Highly recommend!”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire - Getting ready at the city office or Santa Claus Village
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

10.Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,108 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Take a late-night snowmobile ride from Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, sharing a machine with another adult. Guides such as Arto, Lauri, Selina, and Tamam lead you through snowy forests and toward open lakes, with a campfire stop for hot juice and cookies. A driving license is required, and children ride in a covered sled.

“Amazing, the guides were really helpful, the overalls and boots were lovely and warm and really helped with the -20 degree temperature! The snowmobile ride was really fun and we were lucky enough to see the Nothern Lights as well. All round it was great fun and we'd definitely recommend it!”

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Tromsø: Aurora Borealis, Campfire, Hot Meal, Arctic Tour - The Mercedes Sprinter ride into Arctic Norway
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Tromsø: Aurora Borealis, Campfire, Hot Meal, Arctic Tour

11.Aurora Borealis, Campfire, Hot Meal, Arctic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 908 reviews · 7 hours · from $251

Spend 6 to 8 hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Martin, Kirsten, Luis, and Pablo combine weather updates, local stories, photography help, a campfire, hot drinks, and a light meal. The route may reach Finland if that offers clearer skies.

“With the unseasonably warm weather I had little expectation of seeing the lights. However I was taken aback, we saw the lights almost all night and incredibly vividly. It was so beautiful it took your breath away. Our guide was amazing and was almost as excited as we were to see the spectacular light show”

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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

12.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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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate - Pickup points and the first part of the evening
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate

13.Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 729 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $61Best value

Leave Reykjavik by comfortable coach and follow the clearest skies in search of the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Atli, Rachel, and Clement explain the science, help with phone settings, and may make several stops while they track the lights. The tour includes hot chocolate and a free retry the next evening if the aurora does not appear.

“Absolutely amazing! Still can’t believe I’ve seen the northern lights in real life. The weather was a bit up and down so we had to drive just over an hour out of Reykjavík but it was so worth it!”

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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

14.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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From Reykjavík: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos - The viewing stop: one hour under Iceland’s sky
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

15.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 695 reviews · 4 hours · from $169

Leave Reykjavík in a minibus for a four-hour Northern Lights search guided by an English-speaking aurora expert. Your guide uses weather forecasts and cloud conditions to choose dark viewing spots. Expect free professional photos, Icelandic wool blankets, hot chocolate, and kleina pastries. The group is limited to 19 people.

“Our guide Gummi G explained the process to of looking for the northern lights so we were prepared, he had plenty of blankets for us and the hot chocolate was amazing especially as it was so cold. We stopped at 2 locations where Gummi saw a good opportunity for us to see the lights and took plenty of pictures for us as well as giving us tips on where the best place to look was. During the journey Gummi gave us lots of information about the northern lights and the various methods for forecasting them and what it means which was really interesting and helpful. Would definitely recommend”

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Northern Lights Tour with Photos, Snacks, Warm Snowsuits, Chairs - Waiting in the southern Icelandic countryside
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Northern Lights Tour with Photos, Snacks, Warm Snowsuits, Chairs

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Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Hot Cocoa, Blankets & Photos - What the evening schedule feels like
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