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The World’s 15 Best Northern Lights Tours

459 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Six countries sit under the ring of sky where the aurora appears, and the tours below are the ones worth building a winter trip around. All 15 are priced per head, timed from pickup to drop-off, and clear about what happens when the cloud wins.

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: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos - Starting at the base with clear expectations
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

2.Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,654 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $61Best value

Set out from Tromsø with guides trained in Aurora hunting, such as David, Claudia, Koren, or Elo. You may drive 25 minutes or cross toward Finland for clearer skies. Expect science, stories, hot drinks, thermal suits, campfire time when conditions allow, and a professional photo beneath the Northern Lights.

“This was an amazing choice, especially if you don’t have much experience chasing the Northern Lights. We were lucky with the weather and had clear skies. After driving about 30 minutes from Tromsø, we saw the lights almost immediately and enjoyed them throughout the entire experience. Our guide, Koren, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He provided warm drinks and even set up a bonfire, which made the evening extra cozy. He also took as many photos as we wanted. At the end of the trip, we could choose one photo included in the price, and additional pictures were available for purchase (around €10 per photo). Overall, highly recommend this experience!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included - Why the Mercedes minibus matters
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

3.Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,048 reviews · 6 hours · from $165

Join Arctic Breeze AS for a 5 to 8 hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Emil, Mattia, Oscar, and Brynjar use weather and aurora data to seek clear skies, sometimes driving to Finland or Sweden. Thermal suits, hot drinks, portraits, professional photos, and hotel drop-off are included.

“Oscar and shojah (plus our driver) were all awesome. We had the best time and did two nichts back to back, as the conditions were improving and our first experience with the staff being so positive. For sure book it, but don’t forget to ask Mother Nature for some luck :).”

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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings - Pickup in Rovaniemi and the first miles
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

4.Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,836 reviews · 8 hours · from $164

Join Arctic GM for an Aurora hunt from Rovaniemi with up to eight people in a heated 2025 Ford Tourneo 4x4. Guides such as Matteo, Aneeq, Alexis, and Daria track clouds and solar activity, driving as far as Sweden or Norway when needed. You receive thermal clothing, 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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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits - Why the chase can be worth the long drive
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

5.Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,378 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Leave Tromsø with guides such as Dimi, Hans Eric, Joana, and Sokratis, then chase clear skies across Arctic Norway and possibly into Finland. You get thermal suits, hot chocolate, snacks, and two handpicked professional nature photos. The guide may photograph you with the aurora too, with extra images available to buy.

“Fantastic. Our guide and driver were just brilliant and so friendly. I was worried we wouldn’t get a chance to see the northern lights as it was cloudy setting off in Tromso, but the staff are very skilled!”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - What the four-hour route is really like
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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

6.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 toward the aurora. Guides such as Ody, JP, Michael, Axel, and Sammy explain the science, find darker viewing spots, and help with photos. The four-hour trip includes hot chocolate, refreshments, hotel or bus-stop pickup, and a free retry valid for three years if the lights do not appear.

“We were very happy to see the northern lights as we’re expecting it to be hard due to cloud cover - but fortunately the forecast was wrong. Our guide was super friendly and engaging and found some spots that felt off the beaten path (I was expecting to all go to the same places as other tours)”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - The guide can make or break the night
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

7.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll leave Reykjavik with a local guide such as Bjarni, Johan, BG, or Aegir, heading away from city lights to wherever the evening forecast looks best. The tour lasts about four hours and includes pickup, hot chocolate, pastries, blankets, and professional photos when conditions allow. If the aurora stays hidden, you can rebook free, subject to availability.

“To make the most of this amazing experience, don’t forget to bring a top-notch camera or mobile phone to capture the moments. Also, dress warmly, and wear thick clothing to stay cozy.”

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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

8.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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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos - Choosing Between the Coast, Inland Roads, and Finland
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos

9.Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,594 reviews · 6 hours · from $175

Join NLT Guide Company for a six-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Guides such as Jack, Stefan, Peter, Magne, and Petter use weather and aurora data to choose coastal, inland, or Finnish routes. You get hot drinks, biscuits, a thermal suit, free high-resolution photos, and hotel drop-off in central Tromsø.

“It was a complex weather situation but the Jack and Harold worked so hard to get us to a spot where we eventually saw the Aurora Borealis. Magical!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos - What the seven-hour route feels like
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos

10.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, biscuits, and free edited portrait photos. Guides such as Anna, Maria, Anka, and Alberto also help with camera settings and share local tales. The route may reach Finland when clouds block the lights near Tromsø.

“We had an exceptional time driving around hunting for the northern lights with Petter. He was super cheery and enthusiastic which made the hunt even more enjoyable. Needless to mention that seeing such bright and strong northern lights was a surreal moment for us. Very very happy with the tour.”

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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage - What the 7 p.m. pickup is like
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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

11.Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,321 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $228Top rated

Set out from Rovaniemi at 7 p.m. with an English-speaking Arctic GM guide, warm winter gear, hotel pickup, and room for up to eight people. The bus may drive far beyond town, sometimes into Sweden, to find clear skies. Guides such as Dylan, Aneeq, Beata, and Jamie also take night photos and explain the aurora.

“Marie was great and so sweet. It was cloudy and overcast in Rovaniemi. We were told from the start it would be a long journey, likely to Inari. Marie kept close watch and we found the lights much earlier. She took some incredible photos of my husband and I. Great experience! Thank you!”

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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - Bonfire, soup, and the value of a slower evening
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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

12.Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,290 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $226

Meet near Scandic Ishavhotel in central Tromsø for a 5 to 8 hour Aurora chase. Guides such as Anna, Magda, Bart, Jordan, and Isaac use weather reports to choose viewing spots, sometimes driving toward Finland. Thermal suits, boots, soup, bonfire, hot drinks, photography tips, souvenir photos, and selected hotel drop-offs are included.

“Even though we didn’t see the Northern Lights, the crew was amazing and really tried to find a opening in the clouds. Made sure we were warm and well fed in the cold weather. Sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate by bringing clouds and snow, but It’s all part of the “chase”. Regardless, we had a blast. Highly recommend. Love the mini-bus. Comfortable and more importantly, easy to enter and exit quickly.”

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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait - Meeting in central Tromsø and settling into the minibus
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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

13.Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,215 reviews · 7 hours · from $141

Set out from central Tromsø with guides such as Mansoor, Aram, or Jan, tracking clear skies across northern Norway and possibly into Finland or Sweden. A small minibus, thermal suit, hot blackcurrant drink, lefse, campfire, photography help, and one free aurora portrait make this a practical seven-hour chase.

“We had a wonderful Northern Lights tour with Aram. He was incredibly nice and cheerful, making the whole experience fun and relaxed. To give us the best possible chance of seeing strong aurora activity, he took us to two different locations”

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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

14.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 Night Tour from Reykjavik - How the nightly search works
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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

15.Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,921 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $63

Leave Reykjavik after dark and ride into Iceland’s countryside to search for the aurora. Your guide explains the science and local myths, chooses the night’s viewing area, offers camera tips, and provides a free repeat tour if no lights appear. The trip lasts 3 to 5 hours and includes Wi-Fi and return transport.

“We booked the trip for our first night, we waited for 5 hours but the northern lights did not show. This happens. We watched the weather and rebooked for 3 days later for free and were rewarded. I was pleased that the operator checked the forecast and moved our destination inland. Very professional operation and would definitely recommend to anyone”

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