NORTHERN LIGHTS TRAVEL GUIDE
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.
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“The Guide was very informative to the point of actually explaining how the northern lights are formed.”
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.
“We didn’t see the aurora on the first try with guide Jessica although she was really great at explaining and taking care of us. Thankfully we used the free retry on the next day 18th April and the aurora was simply stunning !!”
Guided Tromsø Northern Lights safari with Aurora-trained guides, warm suits, pro photos, hot drinks, and a toilet on board.
“Our guide David was absolutely amazing and really made this experience! He took us to one of his favorite spots which was a beautiful area on a fjord and between the mountains. The lights were faint at first but grew really strong throughout the night and it was absolutely beautiful. David set up a fire…”
Chase the Northern Lights in a Mercedes-Benz minibus with thermal gear, bonfire cocoa, and pro portraits included in Tromsø.
“It was fantastic. The guide took us on hours drive to find the perfect spot to see the Aurora. Topped with a bonfire, hot chcocolate and chocolate chipp cookie we enjoyd the stories he told us about the Autora Borialis. On the way back he dropped us of as near to our location as he…”
Ride from Tromsø to chase the Aurora Borealis in a warm 19-seat coach, with thermal suits, hot drinks, and tripod photo help.
“The tour was amazing! Our guide Oscar was great! He was super friendly and very knowledgeable! We were very lucky and actually got to see the lights in two separate locations which was very exciting! Had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend it! I couldn't be happier with the experience!”
Rovaniemi’s guaranteed-sighting Northern Lights hunt in a heated 2025 4x4 van, with small groups, pro photos, and cross-border chasing.
“Our guide Hugo was excellent - good knowledge, humour and photography skills! We were very lucky to have a strong showing on the night and got some great photographs and watched on in amazement as the Aurora danced across the sky!”
Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø in warm thermal suits with guided stops, pro photo help, and included Arctic photo souvenirs.
“Nice guide tour and service and finally we found the beautiful aurora scene for the picture”
Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with expert guides, hot chocolate, dark-sky stops, and a free 3-year retry plan.
“Tour was brilliant.got some great pics and videos. Kúba,our guide was brilliant and knew exactly where to go.”
Aurora hunting from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, dark-sky drives, and PRO photos plus a free re-run if the lights don’t show.
“The cost is not worth the experience. The tour didn’t really catch any aurora that you can see with your own eyes, must use special camera to capture just a tiny bit. I requested a make up tour and got ignored.”
Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø by minibus, with thermal suits, hot drinks, and a photographer who helps you aim and capture aurora.
“Romain and Christofer were one of a kind! Romain had excellent knowledge about the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), and he shared all of it with us during the whole trip. Christofer was an amazing help as he was our driver. I really enjoyed listening to all of Romain’s stories, he was so great! He is…”
Night reindeer sledding outside Tromsø, a traditional Sámi dinner with bidos and joik songs, plus a chance at northern lights.
“The whole experience was well organised and thought out beautifully. The evening was relaxed, great interaction with reindeer, some unexpected good food, warm cosy vibes. The Sami talk was just awesome and left me feeling wanting to learn more. The singing was mesmerising too, still brings goosebumps to my skin. Loved every part of this…”
Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø in a Mercedes minibus with thermosuits, hot chocolate, and unlimited guided photos.
“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!”
A 7-hour Tromsø bus chase for the Northern Lights with photo coaching, warm drinks, and local-style storytelling when skies cooperate.
“Nice tour, Anna was really kind and gave us interesting informations about local culture and scientific explanations about northern lights. And more than that, she founded two différents perfect holes in the clouds that allowed us to see bright and moving northern lights ! Thank you for that”
8-hour Northern Lights hunt in Rovaniemi with hotel pickup, winter gear, small group size, and unlimited mileage and time.
“Oh my gosh!! Book it!! Gabriel was the MOST AMAZING guide and has an absolute passion for earth, space, and all things aurora borealis! He has a wealth of knowledge that he is so excited to share and is literally willing to go WHEREVER it takes to ensure you have the best aurora viewing experience…”
Tromsø Aurora hunt with thermal gear, bonfire soup, expert viewpoint changes, and easy transfers. Small group, photos by email.
“Staff tried to find the northern lights but the weather was not cooperating . Magda was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Sophie gave us information about the lights and surrounding area while tending to our bonfire. It was an enjoyable evening even though our main objective was not reached. The office staff were very organized and…”
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