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15 Northern Lights Tours Around the World

The hunts worth heading out for.

The 15 northern lights tours travellers book most, from the fjord chases out of Tromso and the Abisko clear-sky nights to the Rovaniemi snowmobile hunts and the aurora drives north of Fairbanks. Minibus, boat and snowmobile hunts across the whole aurora belt, in one place.

15 Northern Lights Tours Around the World

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa - Stops you’ll actually use: where you wait, where you photograph
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From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

1.From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

Chase the Northern Lights from Reykjavik on a 4-hour bus tour with dark-sky stops, aurora science, hot cocoa, and a free retry.

Most Popular 4.3

“Was thinking of going northern lights hunting on our own in our hire 4x4, but truth is, I wasn’t 100% sure where to exactly go and what to be looking for. Last minute we booked this tour and it didn’t disappoint. The guide ‘Dave’ was brilliant! Told us so much we didn’t know and went…”

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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - How the aurora hunt runs during those four hours
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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

2.Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

4-hour Northern Lights bus tour from Reykjavik to darker skies, with photo stops, expert guides, and a free retry if the aurora won’t show.

4.1

“Sunny was simply brilliant. Kept us in good spirits throughout, and was highly informative in her commentary. I learnt a lot about Iceland and the Northern Lights. Not to forget, it was as absolute bonus to see the Northern Lights.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos - The 6–7 hour flow: briefing, driving, and flexible timing
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

3.Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

Guided Tromsø Northern Lights safari with Aurora-trained guides, warm suits, pro photos, hot drinks, and a toilet on board.

4.6

“We had an absolutely amazing Northern Lights experience in Tromsø, and a huge part of that was thanks to Koren. He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. From the start, he made everyone feel comfortable and excited for the night ahead. Koren patiently guided us through the entire experience, explained…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included - How they chase the lights: forecasts, aurora activity, and moving smarter than bigger buses
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

4.Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

Chase the Northern Lights in a Mercedes-Benz minibus with thermal gear, bonfire cocoa, and pro portraits included in Tromsø.

4.8

“Great drive through the fjord, uncovering new landscapes across the night. We were extremely lucky since the northern lights exploded in the clear sky. A common difficulty is to escape the cloud blanket, but it had cleared during the day, so we were free to travel anywhere. The magnetic activity aligned with the solar activity…”

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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour - The ride: warm 19-seat coach, thermal suits, and real comfort
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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings - Certified Guides and DSLR Photos: How Hugo, Gabriel, and Kurm Work the Sky
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

6.Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

Rovaniemi’s guaranteed-sighting Northern Lights hunt in a heated 2025 4x4 van, with small groups, pro photos, and cross-border chasing.

4.6

“Alexis was a fantastic guide!! He made sure we found the best spots to see the lights and ensured we were in our own unique spot as to get the best photos without other tour groups in the background! We had great chats throughout the drive and he was so dedicated to making sure we…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits - Meeting at Fr. Nansen Plass and the pre-departure game plan
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

7.Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø in warm thermal suits with guided stops, pro photo help, and included Arctic photo souvenirs.

4.5

“Amazing tour organised by Polar Adventures team of Matthew, Steina and Amirta. Timely pick up, fine site locations for chase, giving detailed explanation, clicking mesmerizing photos and and bonfire. We were lucky to get a clear sky and solar explosion which resulted in unprecedented activity. At one point, entire sky was green. Awesome Trip !…”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - Small-Group Premium Comfort: Why the Group Size Matters
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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - Changing Spots During the 4-Hour Search: Wait, Move, Repeat
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

9.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

Aurora hunting from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, dark-sky drives, and PRO photos plus a free re-run if the lights don’t show.

4.5

“Great experience. Bjarni our guide was excellent. We saw the lights although their activity was not high. Bjarni, drove us about to get the best sightings. The hot chocolate and pastries were amazing”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour - The 7-hour rhythm: from pier check-in to aurora return
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

10.Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø by minibus, with thermal suits, hot drinks, and a photographer who helps you aim and capture aurora.

4.4

“Our guide and driver had expected to have to drive a long way as clouds were forecast to close in. We were very lucky as the clouds stayed away and we saw a fantastic display of the Northern lights at our first stop, not far from Tromso. We stayed there most of the evening but…”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - First Stop: Sámi Camp Warm-Up Before You Meet the Reindeer
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos - Mercedes-Benz Minibus Comfort and the Safety Factor on Icy Roads
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos

12.Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø in a Mercedes minibus with thermosuits, hot chocolate, and unlimited guided photos.

4.7

“Incredible experience, we were so lucky that we got to experience the lights the way we did! Our guide Stephan was amazing he knew exactly what he was doing and is very experienced, he knew when to move change locations to chase the lights and avoid the incoming clouds! The timing of our stops were…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos - Meeting at Norwegian Travel: How You Set Yourself Up for Success
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos

13.Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos

A 7-hour Tromsø bus chase for the Northern Lights with photo coaching, warm drinks, and local-style storytelling when skies cooperate.

4.3

“The tour guides had a lovely attitude the entire trip, they were very transparent and were able to answer all our questions - as well as teach us how to take photos and take plenty themselves. The bus transportation was smooth and I felt safe. All in all, the trip was beautifully managed, all the…”

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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage - Unlimited mileage and time: the real value of the “guaranteed viewing” idea
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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

14.Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

8-hour Northern Lights hunt in Rovaniemi with hotel pickup, winter gear, small group size, and unlimited mileage and time.

5.0

“They are very professional! I highly recommend this company. You can find cheaper offers online but they will just rip off your money. For 2 days they kept controlling the weather and they advised us that there were no chances to see it so in the end we got a full refund immediately. With other…”

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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - Where the Tour Fits: Pickup, Drop-Off, and the Real Logistics
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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

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

Tromsø Aurora hunt with thermal gear, bonfire soup, expert viewpoint changes, and easy transfers. Small group, photos by email.

5.0

“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…”

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