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Northern Lights Tours: The 15 Best Nights to Book

95 tours  ·  from $64 a head

No operator controls the sky, so what you are buying is a driver who will chase a gap in the cloud and a policy for the night it never opens. The 15 below compare the bus chases, the boats and the small-group hunts on price, group size and what happens when nothing shows.

Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik - What you may actually see
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Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

1.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11,161 reviews · from $73Our pick

Leave Reykjavik’s city lights on a four-hour evening bus tour led in English by guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Daniel, or Petra. Your driver follows the clearest forecast, stops in dark areas for photos, explains the science and stories behind the aurora, and offers a free retry if the sky stays empty.

“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 !!”

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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour - What the six-hour evening feels like
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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

2.Aurora Borealis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,206 reviews · from $181

Join Arctic Breeze AS for a six-hour Aurora Borealis hunt from Tromsø. Guides such as Brynjar, Oscar, Mattia, and Andy use weather forecasts and local knowledge to find clearer skies, sometimes driving toward Finland. You get a thermal suit, hot drinks, tripod, camera help, portrait photos, and a central Tromsø drop-off.

“We got to see the northern lights for almost 2 hours non stop”

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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings - Pickup, warm clothing, and the first hours on the road
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

3.Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

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

Spend up to 8 hours hunting the Aurora from Rovaniemi in a heated 2025 Ford Tourneo 4x4 van. With no more than eight people, a certified guide such as Matteo, Hugo, Aneeq, or Alexis, and professional DSLR photos included, you may cross into Sweden or Norway when clouds block the sky.

“Our guide Gabriel exceeded all our expectations. He put in incredible effort and truly made our day unforgettable. If you have the chance, definitely request Gabriel as your guide. We left Rovaniemi around 18:30 and even crossed the Swedish border while chasing clear skies. At one point we saw the Northern Lights and thought the tour was over — but Gabriel kept searching and found another spot where we were completely alone. What followed was an amazing aurora show. At first we were very unlucky, but later everything turned perfect. We were exhausted and assumed we would head back, yet Gabriel continued taking us to better locations. We finally arrived…”

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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik - Leaving Reykjavik under a darkening sky
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Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

4.Small-Group Premium Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,977 reviews · 4 hours · from $107

Leave Reykjavik in a small group of about 20 people and follow the clearest skies in search of the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Ody, JP, Axel, Michael, and Roman explain the science, share Icelandic stories, and often help with photos. The route changes nightly, with hot chocolate, outdoor viewing stops, and a free retry if the lights do not appear.

“JP was the best guide we could've asked for! Informative, funny, kind, passionate, and determined. He really did an amazing job with taking us to places where the giant busses were not, and this gave the whole experience an even more premium and private feel. It was a super awesome experience!”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - Four hours in the Icelandic night
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

5.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

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

Leave Reykjavik after dark with guides such as Bjarni, BG, Johan, or Aegir, then follow the cloud forecast to a darker viewing site. The small-group trip may change locations during the evening. Expect hotel pickup, hot chocolate, pastries, blankets, and professional aurora photos, but remember that clear skies never guarantee a show.

“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: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour - Leaving Tromsø after dark
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

6.Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,687 reviews · from $172

Set out from Tromsø with Polar Adventures for a seven-hour Northern Lights chase. Your English-speaking guide studies the clouds and aurora forecast, then may drive toward Finland or another clear-sky spot. Expect hot chocolate, marshmallows, thermal suits, guide-taken photos, and plenty of cold-weather waiting. Guides such as Joanna, Aneta, Romain, and Hans Eric are praised for persistence and clear explanations.

“It was marvellous experience :) I saw very strong Aurora”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - Leaving Tromsø at 6 p.m.
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

7.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219

Leave Tromsø at 6 p.m. for a Sami camp with about 300 reindeer. Feed the herd, take a nighttime sled ride, eat a three-course dinner, and warm up with hot drinks in a candlelit gamme. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea share Sami stories and joik. The Aurora is possible, never promised.

“reindeer stew was delicious. Cake too. just had too little time. because of nothern light”

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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage - Leaving Rovaniemi at 7 pm
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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

8.Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

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

You’ll leave Rovaniemi around 7 pm in a group of no more than eight, chasing clear skies wherever conditions look best. Guides such as Dylan, Aneeq, Julia, and Matteo combine aurora science with photography, warm gear, and flexible driving. The outing can run about eight hours, and some groups travel as far as Sweden.

“An amazing night, our guide Jaime was excellent and was constantly looking out for signs of the Northern lights for us to experience and was happy to drive anywhere asli very thoughtful as he was more than happy to brace the cold (-23) whilst we kept warm in his vehicle until they were visable. Would highly recommend.”

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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - A campfire, soup, and a long Arctic wait
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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

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

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

Meet at Scandic Ishavhotel in central Tromsø and ride into the Arctic countryside with an English-speaking guide. The team may cross into Finland to find clearer skies. At camp, warm up beside a bonfire with vegan, gluten-free soup while guides explain the aurora and take souvenir photos. Thermal suits and boots are supplied.

“Despite the challenging weather conditions and limited aurora activity, our driver and guide made an exceptional effort to ensure we had the opportunity to witness the auroras. The atmosphere was delightful, and the experience of having a bonfire in a remote location with people from various backgrounds was truly memorable. We were fortunate to see some auroras initially, and although they briefly disappeared, our patience was ultimately rewarded with their reappearance. It was a wonderful experience, and we are deeply grateful for all the dedication they demonstrated in helping us see the auroras.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos - Inside the Mercedes Sprinter
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

10.Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,097 reviews · from $181

Join an English or Norwegian-speaking guide for a five-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Your route may run along the coast, inland, or toward the Finnish border, depending on clouds and forecasts. The group is limited to 16, with a Mercedes Sprinter, thermal suit, hot drinks, biscuits, camera help, and free high-resolution photos.

“Amazing evening! Guide was successful in “finding” great views of the lights after leaving very snowy Tromso. I wouldn’t highly recommend this tour!!!”

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos - Leaving Reykjavík with the forecast in hand
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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

11.Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172

You’ll leave Reykjavík in a minibus carrying no more than 19 people, follow the aurora forecast, and change viewing spots as needed. Guides such as Baldvin, Michaela, Devin, and Simon combine weather watching, Icelandic stories, camera help, hot chocolate, pastries, wool blankets, and photos when conditions allow.

“Punctual. Informative. Awesome. Thats just our guide Baldwin. The full experience of seeing the northern lights cannot be put into words But if you are in iceland and you want to go see them, book with these guys”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait - Why the chase matters in Tromsø
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait

12.Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,939 reviews · from $181

From Kirkegata 2 in central Tromsø, you travel by minibus through fjords, forests, and mountains in search of clear skies. Guides such as Mansoor and Abdul share aurora science and local stories, provide thermal suits and hot blackcurrant juice, and take a free professional portrait when the lights appear.

“Amar was such an excellent tour guide. He was positive, engaging and knowledgeable. Room great efforts even on a cloudy night to help us find the best light views.”

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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik - Why the changing route matters
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Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

13.Northern Lights Night Tour from Reykjavik

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

Leave Reykjavik by coach and search Iceland’s dark countryside for the Aurora Borealis. Your guide explains the science and local myths, helps with camera settings, and chooses the night’s viewing area based on weather. WiFi, hotel pickup, and a free repeat tour if no lights appear add practical value, but sightings and smooth pickup are not guaranteed.

“Didn’t get to see the lights but it was an experience, i probably wouldn’t do it again. We were just unlucky that night, maybe other nights were Better. I wouldn’t knock it. We enjoyed the trip and we had so much fun”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari - Why this is a chase, not a single viewpoint
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari

14.Northern Lights Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,916 reviews · from $146

Ride from Tromsø toward clearer skies with guides such as Esma, Simon, Juan, or Rebecca. Stop for a campfire, hot drinks, aurora stories, and professional photos. The route may reach Finland if needed, and the safari can run beyond six hours when the guides keep searching.

“Elisabet and Alberto were amazing guides. They maintained a warm and friendly vibe on the trip. Even though I was a solo traveler, Elizabet and Alberto kept me company throughout and I didn't feel awkward among families and groups. The campfire, snacks, travel, everything was well-planned. A good trip overall.”

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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate - How the guides improve your odds
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Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

15.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,782 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Leave Reykjavik by bus for darker skies around Thingvellir National Park. Your guide tracks cloud and aurora conditions, shares Icelandic folklore, and may move between several viewing sites. Hot chocolate, WiFi, round-trip pickup, and one free return tour are included if the lights do not appear.

“Absolutely fantastic! We may have been a bit lucky, but we saw an amazing light show in the sky. Our tour guide was top-notch and shared information about the Northern Lights. The hot chocolate was first rate, too. Thank you!”

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