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NORTHERN LIGHTS TRAVEL GUIDE

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
Northern Lights Tours in Iceland, Reykjavik Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews

From Reykjavik: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Hot Cocoa

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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

“Had a great experience. Darren or guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. We thought we were going to be disappointed and not see the lights but suddenly the sky was dancing with them. Such a great experience and definitely recommend the trip!”

13,947 reviews4 hoursFrom $74by Northern Lights Bus

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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

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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

“Our tour was amazing.. Geri changed the spot to look for northen lights at the beginning of the tour because of heavy clouds and he was right: We saw amazing lights for all the tour.. Of course is night and it’s freezing cold so remember to stay warm!! I loved it.. incredible emotions”

11,161 reviewsFrom $73by Northern Lights Bus

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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

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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

“David was our guide. He explained the plans for the evening very well. He was rightly critical of the behaviour of some people, who made getting on the bus in the first place a bit haphazard. This was outside his control. A design fault in the bus, when I had items on my mini seat-back…”

6,654 reviews6 - 7 hoursFrom $61by Northern Lights Safari Tromsø

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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

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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

“Outstanding tour for us! We were lucky enough to see the northern lights at 2 seperate locations. Mattia was an amazing host with tones of knowledge, experience and passion regarding chasing the northern lights! The tour was topped off with delicious hot chocolate and cookies surrounded by a cosy fire. Excellent value for money :)”

6,048 reviews6 hoursFrom $165by Arctic Breeze AS

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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

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5.From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

Ride from Tromsø to chase the Aurora Borealis in a warm 19-seat coach, with thermal suits, hot drinks, and tripod photo help.

★ 4.8

“If you’re in Tromsø, this is a must do activity and we were very lucky to have spotted the auroras throughout the night. Our guide was very friendly and shared a lot of insights and tips with us and also took lovely pictures. The mini bus was very comfortable and warm and we were given…”

4,206 reviewsFrom $181by Arctic Breeze AS

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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

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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

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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

“Great evening chasing the northern lights. Our guide Sara was brilliant and managed to find us lights on 2 occasions. This trip was a perfect for us to see the northern lights for the first time and would definitely recommend to all.”

3,378 reviews7 hoursFrom $125by Polar Adventures

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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

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8.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavik with expert guides, hot chocolate, dark-sky stops, and a free 3-year retry plan.

★ 4.4

“This was a fantastic trip and we managed to see the amazing lights! Julianna was a great tour guide. She shared lots of knowledge about the Northern Lights. She gave great tips which meant we got some amazing photos of the lights. Being in a small group was definitely a plus and would highly recommend!”

2,977 reviews4 hoursFrom $107by Northern Lights Bus

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#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

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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

“Our guide, Johann, was very knowledgeable and knew a good spot for us to have higher chances of seeing the lights. We saw amazing Northern Lights and Johann took many photos for us, which turned out great!”

2,887 reviews4 hours (approx.)by Northern Lights Tour in Iceland

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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

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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

“Romain was a great guide with all heart at one place - making his clients happy and equip them with all the knowledge around the northern lights. I loved the experience and I really recommend this guide.”

2,687 reviewsFrom $172by Polar Adventures

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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

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11.Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

Night reindeer sledding outside Tromsø, a traditional Sámi dinner with bidos and joik songs, plus a chance at northern lights.

★ 4.6

“Very atmospheric, lovely food and very informative on the Sami culture. It was fun feeding the reindeer with an enjoyable sleigh ride . The bonus was an amazing display of the Northern Lights!”

2,651 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $219by Tromsø Arctic Reindeer

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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

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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

“This tour is amazing and the tour company is very attending! They actually made me change my day because they believed the next day was going to have better weather which equaled better aurora! Our guide Jack took amazing photos and they had everything provided including a drop off at our accommodations at the end…”

2,594 reviews6 hoursFrom $175by NLT Guide Company

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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

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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

“Anka and Maria were amazing very informative energetic and helpful truly I cannot recommend this enough it was a magical experience and I would do it again if I come back to Tromso!”

2,467 reviews7 hoursFrom $100by Norwegian Travel

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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

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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

“Fantastic night with beautiful northern lights. Guide was great and gave us a lot of time to experience maximum sighting. Also happy to take lots of photos. Time well spent!”

2,321 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $228.62by Arctic GM Experiences OY

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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

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