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15 Private Northern Lights Tours Worth Flying For

23 tours  ·  from $93 a head

A private guide drives where the sky is clear rather than where the schedule says, and stops when you ask. These 15 are priced per head or per party, with the party ceiling and the hours out stated for each.

Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region - Private sites, coastal roads, and inland stops
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Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region

1.Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Set out from Tromsø at 6:45 pm with an English-speaking guide and driver for a 5 to 7 hour Aurora chase. Your route may run along the coast, inland, or toward Finland, depending on the clouds. You get thermal suits, tripods, hot drinks, cake, and guide-taken photos, though warm boots and clear skies are up to you and nature.

“We had a good guide and driver who tried their best to show us the NL travelling to four sites over 5.5 hours. The conditions were not good but we saw a few NL, had a wonderful time in the snowy landscapes and didn't feel cold as the wind was low. We met some good people on the trip and had a good bit of banter with them.”

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Levi: Northern Lights in Peace and Privacy - by Private Lake - Standing on the frozen lake
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Levi: Northern Lights in Peace and Privacy – by Private Lake

2.Northern Lights in Peace and Privacy – by Private Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $175

Heli and her local team at Soma Adventures take you from Levi to a private wilderness lake and traditional cabin. Expect aurora hunting, reindeer hides on the ice, homemade cakes, sausages, marshmallows, hot berry juice, photos, and possible snowshoeing or sled rides. Groups are limited to eight.

“Heli is so dedicated and makes the evening an unforgettable experience. She has a beautiful hut right by the lake where you can warm up and grill sausages or marshmallows. She offered homemade pastries and warm berry juice and told us a lot about Lapland and life here. While we waited for the northern lights to show up, we could enjoy a ride on a snowmobile or go on a short tour with snowshoes. She took great photos of us as well. When the Northern Lights were at their best, we were able to stay longer at the lake to enjoy the spectacle! It's the best Northern Lights tour I've…”

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Northern Lights Private tour with your special ones - Greenlander - What the six-hour itinerary really means
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Northern Lights Private tour with your special ones – Greenlander

3.Northern Lights Private tour with your special ones – Greenlander

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 to 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

Greenlander takes your private group of up to eight from Tromsø toward clearer skies, sometimes as far as Finland. Guides such as Peter and Markus combine aurora forecasts, flexible driving, dinner, snacks, hot drinks, and fireside stops. Pickup, drop-off, and professional guiding are included, with tours lasting roughly five to ten hours.

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Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights - Reynisfjara and Vík: beauty with real coastal danger
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Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights

4.Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

You’ll travel from Reykjavik along Iceland’s South Coast with a private driver-guide such as Einar, Robert, Arna, or Martin. Expect waterfalls, black beaches, a canyon, glacier lagoon, Diamond Beach, an overnight stay, and a small-group ice-cave and glacier hike. Weather may reshape the schedule, and Northern Lights sightings are never guaranteed.

“We visited in October when the weather is unpredictable, but our guide, Einar, was able to make sure we had the best conditions to see each sight. He was friendly and able to share so much about Icelandic culture and history with us. The glacier hike was a second day highlight. There is so much packed into this 2 day tour you will not regret booking this tour.”

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Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings - Leaving Rovaniemi in a private van
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Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

5.Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $349

Spend about eight hours chasing the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi in a private bus with a personal English-speaking guide. The operator offers unlimited mileage, flexible time in the field, 24/7 support, and a weather-based rebooking or refund policy. A minimum purchase of five tickets applies, even for smaller groups.

“Tokkur was an excellent guide. Due to his knowledge and persistence we were able to witness the Northern Lights in several spots. Highly recommended”

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Rovaniemi: Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis - Your one-hour Finnish sauna session
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Rovaniemi: Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis

6.Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 86 reviews · 3 hours · from $93Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Rovaniemi, then head to a forest sauna complex by a lake. You get one hour in a traditional Finnish sauna, towels, slippers, and hot drinks. The setting is atmospheric, but sauna allocation may not be fully private and the Aurora depends on nature.

“This experience is going to stand out for us as incredibly memorable for years to come! We arrived in the forest complex to the twinkle of fairy lights and floor candles lighting the pathway into the visitor centre, and as if by devine intervention the sky opened up with a fine show of Aurora for us as we were shown to our lakeside Finnish sauna. Our guide Mara gave us a good rundown of what to expect and how to keep the sauna going- though we confess the Northern lights specacle kept us distracted for a good portion of our time! That said, we found this trip a perfect amount…”

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Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - Heading west for darker skies
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Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

7.Private Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $260

Join guide Andres of Mercury Grail for an evening Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. You’ll travel by private vehicle toward western Iceland, away from city glare, while Andres watches the weather and searches for clearer skies. Pickup and drop-off are included, but food, drinks, and guaranteed auroras are not.

“Unbelievable...freezing cold but so worth it...beautiful experience...so glad I saw them...great guide... great pictures he shared... HIGHLY RECOMMEND”

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Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer - What happens when the aurora appears
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Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

8.Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Join Icelandic Roamers for a private 3 to 4 hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik. Izabela and other guides adjust the route for cloud breaks, take at least five aurora photos when conditions cooperate, help with your camera settings, and provide hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. Hotel pickup and one free rebooking add useful flexibility.

“The experience and communication from start to finish was perfect. They emailed me a week before coordinating days we would be available as options to find the optimal night to see the Northern Lights. Isabella arrived promptly at our hotel, and was so courteous and professional. She took amazing photographs so we had family photos of the experience too! I highly recommend booking with Icelandic Roamers over the others for a more customized experience without having to worry about timing of getting back to the hotel at a certain time. Isabel made sure we were happy with our experience the entire time. Oh…and they provided us with THE BEST hot…”

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PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights - Pickup in Rovaniemi takes care of the awkward part
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PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights

9.PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $323

You’ll be picked up anywhere in Rovaniemi and taken to a forest-side glass igloo beside a frozen lake. Enjoy a three-course dinner by the fire, then ride snow scooters with a private guide. Andrew, Andrei, and other guides are praised for friendly service, local stories, and taking photos. Northern lights sightings depend on weather.

“Spectacular setup and view. We loved it so much. It was perfect for celebrating our 10y wedding anniversary.”

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Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi - How the weather-based route works
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Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

10.Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

You’ll spend four to five hours hunting the Aurora with a private English-speaking guide from Beyond Arctic. Finn, Ilona, or Aurelien may guide you through two or three remote viewing spots, helping with camera settings while warm clothing, boots, tripods, snacks, drinks, and edited photos are provided.

“Our guide Finn was exceptional in every way—deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and truly an expert in his field. Despite the cloudy and challenging night, he never stopped hunting for the aurora until we finally witnessed the dream of our lives. He also introduced us to the magical sound of a frozen lake “singing”—an indescribable experience we never knew existed. Thank you, Finn, for being such an inspiring guide. Keep doing the amazing work you’re doing!”

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Tromsø: Private 6-Hour Aurora Chase by Minivan - Into the night by private minivan
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Tromsø: Private 6-Hour Aurora Chase by Minivan

11.Private 6-Hour Aurora Chase by Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 6 hours

You’ll leave Tromsø at 7 p.m. with a private driver-guide and photographer, then chase clear skies for six hours. Guides such as Aron, Alex, Jose, and Francisco have helped visitors find the Aurora, take night-sky photos, and pose for professional shots. Tea, coffee, muffins, warm suits, and boots are included.

“Excellent! It was really nice and professional. Nice and clear explanation and great spots for Aurora. We were so lucky and saw the fantastic scene. Recommend everyone to join the tour.”

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Private Aurora Hunt with Photos in Super Defender - Reykjavik pickup and the 9 p.m. departure
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Private Aurora Hunt with Photos in Super Defender

Private Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - What your guide adds to the evening
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Private Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

13.Private Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.)

You’ll chase the aurora from Tromsø in a private Arctic van for up to eight people, heading along the fjords or into Finland when conditions call for it. Guides such as Federico and Daniel use solar data to choose a spot, then provide warm gear, hot drinks, snacks, a fire, and professional northern lights photos.

“My goodness! This experience/tour company/our guide Fede was absolutely top notch. I can’t recommend them highly enough. The communication was clear and prompt. Fede was on time, communicative and super friendly. He clearly outlined the plan for the evening. We got to our spot and he showed us all of the data they used to predict the northern lights and man were we at the right spot at the right time. Fede built a fire - gave us delicious soup and hot chocolate with cookies. We had everything we needed. When the lights began, Fede had a professional camera/tripod and took the most stunning pictures (and emailed them to me…”

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From Svolvaer: Private Northern Lights Search Trip - Leaving Svolvaer for the night
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From Svolvaer: Private Northern Lights Search Trip

14.Private Northern Lights Search Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $494

Set out from Svolvaer in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide and photographer such as Andrea or Eric. Search the Lofoten coastline for clear Aurora views, learn camera settings, and receive the trip photos the next day. Tripods are available on request, while warm drinks and biscuits help during the wait.

“We had a great time. The guide, Andrea, took good care of us.”

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Northern lights private tour Rovaniemi - A private guide changes the evening
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Northern lights private tour Rovaniemi

15.Northern lights private tour Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $129

You’ll leave Rovaniemi with a private English-speaking guide such as Soren or Ari, heading away from city lights to search for clear skies and auroras. The tour includes accommodation pickup, scenic stops, hot traditional juice, cookies, local stories, and a half-price second attempt if the first night fails.

“It was nice . Our guider was very helpful . He made our tour more exciting and knowledgeable by providing us extra knowledge.”

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