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Northern Lights | 2-Day King Crab Feast tour from Rovaniemi: Finland, Norway, Rovaniemi, Kirkenes
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Northern Lights | 2-Day King Crab Feast tour from Rovaniemi: Finland, Norway, Rovaniemi, Kirkenes
4.4 ( 8 reviews )
Tour Code: 740145
Start / End City
Rovaniemi
Duration
2.0 Days
City & Attractions
Rovaniemi, Ivalo City, Kirkenes +2 more
Languages
Chinese Live, English Live
Group Size
Max. 8 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily English-Speaking Travelers
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$1,692.25
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Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Day Tour from Fairbanks: Chena Resort, Ice Museum, Hot Springs Rock Lake丨Complimentary Pickup
Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights Day Tour from Fairbanks: Chena Resort, Ice Museum, Hot Springs Rock Lake丨Complimentary Pickup
5.0 ( 6 reviews )
Tour Code: 18799
Start / End City
Fairbanks
Duration
1.0 Day
City & Attractions
Chena Hot Springs Resort, Aurora Ice Museum
Languages
English Live
Group Size
Max. 50 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily English-Speaking Travelers
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$235.00
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Arctic Circle Northern Lights Day Tour from Fairbanks: Dalton Highway, Trans-Alaska-Pipeline and Yukon River丨Arctic Circle Certificate
Arctic Circle Northern Lights Day Tour from Fairbanks: Dalton Highway, Trans-Alaska-Pipeline and Yukon River丨Arctic Circle Certificate
4.9 ( 9 reviews )
Tour Code: 19948
Start / End City
Fairbanks
Duration
1.0 Day
City & Attractions
Fairbanks, Yukon River, Dalton Highway +2 more
Languages
English Live
Group Size
Max. 50 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily English-Speaking Travelers
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$290.00
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Alaska Aurora Lodge Viewing Day Adventure Tour from Fairbanks: Northern Lights and Aurora Borealis丨Complimentary Pickup
Alaska Aurora Lodge Viewing Day Adventure Tour from Fairbanks: Northern Lights and Aurora Borealis丨Complimentary Pickup
4.9 ( 7 reviews )
Tour Code: 19717
Start / End City
Fairbanks
Duration
5.0 Hours
City & Attractions
Fairbanks
Languages
English Live
Group Size
Max. 50 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily English-Speaking Travelers
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$150.00
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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More
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SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More
5.0
Tour Code: 667080
Start / End City
Fairbanks
Duration
5.0 Hours
City & Attractions
Languages
English Live
Group Size
Max. 50 travelers
Tour Audience
Mixed International Travelers
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$335.00
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Northern Lights Mystery Tour from Hotels or Guesthouse video icon
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Northern Lights Mystery Tour from Hotels or Guesthouse
5.0
Tour Code: 670236
Start / End City
Reykjavik
Duration
4.0 Hours
City & Attractions
Reykjavik
Languages
English Live
Group Size
Max. 50 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily English-Speaking Travelers
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$87.16
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Murphy Dome Northern Lights Adventure Day Tour from Fairbanks: Aurora Borealis and Alaska Night Sky丨Complimentary Hot Drinks
Murphy Dome Northern Lights Adventure Day Tour from Fairbanks: Aurora Borealis and Alaska Night Sky丨Complimentary Hot Drinks
5.0 ( 5 reviews )
Tour Code: 19720
Start / End City
Fairbanks
Duration
5.0 Hours
City & Attractions
Fairbanks, Murphy Dome
Languages
English Live
Group Size
Max. 50 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily English-Speaking Travelers
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$120.00
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Northern Lights Mystery Tour from Bus Stop
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Northern Lights Mystery Tour from Bus Stop
5.0
Tour Code: 670239
Start / End City
Reykjavik
Duration
4.0 Hours
City & Attractions
Reykjavik
Languages
English Live
Group Size
Max. 50 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily English-Speaking Travelers
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$72.05
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【 Aurora Viewing】3-Day Tour from Yellowknife: Free Hotel Choice | 1 Free Day | Choose Favorite Optional Activities | Departure Guranteed Without Min Pax
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Free Cancellation
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【 Aurora Viewing】3-Day Tour from Yellowknife: Free Hotel Choice | 1 Free Day | Choose Favorite Optional Activities | Departure Guranteed Without Min Pax
4.6 ( 33 reviews )
Tour Code: 617664
Start / End City
Yellowknife
Duration
3.0 Days
City & Attractions
Yellowknife
Languages
Chinese Live, English Live
Group Size
Max. 55 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily Mandarin-Speaking Travelers
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$163.56
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6-Day Classic Iceland Tour from Reykjavik: Golden Circle, South Coast, Glacier Lagoon & Blue Lagoon
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Free Room Sharing
Free eSIM
6-Day Classic Iceland Tour from Reykjavik: Golden Circle, South Coast, Glacier Lagoon & Blue Lagoon
4.7 ( 41 reviews )
Tour Code: 108528
Start / End City
Reykjavik
Duration
6.0 Days
City & Attractions
Reykjavik, Gullfoss, Golden Circle +10 more
Languages
Chinese Live, English Live
Group Size
Max. 56 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily Mandarin-Speaking Travelers
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$942.13
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7-Day Complete Iceland Tour from Reykjavík: Golden Circle, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Snæfellsnes | Small Group Tour
Daily Departure
Daily breakfast
7-Day Complete Iceland Tour from Reykjavík: Golden Circle, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Snæfellsnes | Small Group Tour
5.0
Tour Code: 740067
Start / End City
Reykjavik
Duration
7.0 Days
City & Attractions
Reykjavik, Egilsstadir, Dalvík +20 more
Languages
English Live
Group Size
Max. 25 travelers
Tour Audience
Mixed International Travelers
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$2,771.30
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【Yellowknife Aurora Viewing 】 · 4-Day Tour from Yellowknife: Aurora Viewing and Free Time in Yellowknife
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【Yellowknife Aurora Viewing 】 · 4-Day Tour from Yellowknife: Aurora Viewing and Free Time in Yellowknife
4.6 ( 12 reviews )
Tour Code: 720867
Start / End City
Yellowknife
Duration
4.0 Days
City & Attractions
Yellowknife, Fort Smith.Unorganized, Old Town Yellowknife +3 more
Languages
Chinese Live
Group Size
Max. 55 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily Mandarin-Speaking Travelers
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$611.75
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4-Day 4-Day Aurora Viewing Tour from Whitehorse
Daily Departure
4-Day 4-Day Aurora Viewing Tour from Whitehorse
5.0
Tour Code: 748251
Start / End City
Whitehorse
Duration
4.0 Days
City & Attractions
Grand Rapids, Whitehorse, Yukon +4 more
Languages
English Live
Group Size
Max. 13 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily English-Speaking Travelers
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$886.67
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【Yellowknife Aurora Viewing 】3-Day Tour from Yellowknife·Aurora Viewing and Free Time in Yellowknife
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【Yellowknife Aurora Viewing 】3-Day Tour from Yellowknife·Aurora Viewing and Free Time in Yellowknife
5.0
Tour Code: 720465
Start / End City
Yellowknife
Duration
3.0 Days
City & Attractions
Yellowknife, Fort Smith.Unorganized, Old Town Yellowknife +2 more
Languages
Chinese Live
Group Size
Max. 55 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily Mandarin-Speaking Travelers
From
$485.33
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Aurora-Viewing Lodge Day Tour from Fairbanks
Aurora-Viewing Lodge Day Tour from Fairbanks
5.0
Tour Code: 544518
Start / End City
Fairbanks
Duration
4.0 Hours
City & Attractions
Fairbanks
Languages
Chinese Live, English Live
Group Size
Max. 50 travelers
Tour Audience
Primarily Mandarin-Speaking Travelers
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$120.00
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Northern Lights Tours: Chase the Aurora Borealis

About Northern Lights

Where Can You See the Northern Lights?

Best Time to Visit the Northern Lights

What to Wear for a Northern Lights Tour

Northern Lights Tour Options by Destination

Northern Lights Travel Tips

About Northern Lights

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are one of nature's most spectacular displays, painting the night sky with dancing curtains of green, purple, and pink light. Visible from high-latitude regions around the Arctic Circle, this phenomenon draws travelers from around the world. Whether you're planning a northern lights tour in Iceland, Alaska, Norway, or Canada, this guide covers all.

Where Can You See the Northern Lights?

The northern lights are visible from locations within the auroral oval, a band around the magnetic north pole. The best destinations include:

Iceland: One of the most popular northern lights destinations, offering tours from Reykjavik and remote countryside locations. The entire country lies within the aurora zone, making it an excellent base for aurora viewing.

Alaska, USA: Fairbanks is one of the best places in North America to see the northern lights, with clear skies and high latitude. The aurora season runs from late August to mid-April.

Norway: Tromsø and northern Norway offer excellent aurora viewing, with coastal locations benefiting from milder temperatures than inland areas. The Lofoten Islands also provide stunning backdrops for northern lights photography.

Canada: Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories is renowned for its high aurora activity. Whitehorse in Yukon and Churchill in Manitoba are also popular destinations.

Finland, Sweden, and Scotland also offer northern lights opportunities, though with slightly lower probability than the prime locations above.

Best Time to Visit the Northern Lights

The northern lights season runs from late August to mid-April, when nights are long and dark enough for aurora viewing. The peak months vary by location:

September to October: Early aurora season with milder weather and the advantage of unfrozen lakes creating beautiful reflections. Autumn foliage provides colorful foregrounds for photography.

November to February: Peak aurora season with the longest, darkest nights. This is the coldest period, with temperatures often dropping well below freezing, especially in inland locations. Clear, cold nights offer the best aurora visibility.

March to mid-April: Spring aurora season with longer daylight hours but still sufficient darkness for viewing. Weather tends to be more stable than midwinter, and temperatures are less extreme. This is an excellent time for photography with snow-covered landscapes.

The summer months (May to early August) have too much daylight for aurora viewing in most locations, though extreme northern areas like Svalbard may offer limited opportunities.

Aurora activity follows an 11-year solar cycle, with peak activity making displays more frequent and intense. Check aurora forecasts and space weather predictions when planning your trip.

What to Wear for a Northern Lights Tour

Northern lights viewing requires standing still outdoors in cold, often windy conditions for extended periods. Proper winter gear is essential:

Base Layers: Thermal underwear made of merino wool or synthetic materials. Avoid cotton, which retains moisture and loses insulating properties.

Mid Layers: Fleece or down jackets for insulation. Multiple thin layers trap heat better than one thick layer.

Outer Layer: Windproof and waterproof shell jacket and pants. The outer layer protects against wind chill and snow.

Head and Hands: Insulated hat, neck gaiter or balaclava, and waterproof gloves or mittens. Hand warmers are useful for extended viewing sessions.

Footwear: Insulated, waterproof winter boots with good traction. Thick wool socks are essential. Consider boot liners for extra warmth.

Accessories: Hand and toe warmers (disposable heat packs), thermal socks, and a headlamp with red light mode to preserve night vision.

Dress warmer than you think you'll need. Standing still while waiting for the aurora makes you feel the cold more than when you're active.

Northern Lights Tour Options by Destination

Iceland Northern Lights Tours

Reykjavik serves as the base for Iceland aurora tours, with options ranging from bus tours to super jeep adventures. Tours typically depart in the evening and drive to locations away from city lights. Many tours include hot chocolate and blankets. For the best experience, book a multi-night tour to increase your chances of clear skies.

Alaska Northern Lights Tours

Fairbanks is the premier Alaska northern lights destination, with tours departing from the city to nearby viewing locations. Many lodges offer wake-up calls when the aurora appears. The aurora season runs from late August to mid-April, with peak activity in winter months.

Norway Northern Lights Tours

Tromsø offers boat tours, bus tours, and wilderness cabin experiences. Coastal locations benefit from the warming Gulf Stream, making temperatures more moderate than inland Arctic areas. Some tours combine aurora viewing with other activities like dog sledding or snowmobiling.

Canada Northern Lights Tours

Yellowknife offers some of the most reliable aurora viewing in North America, with specialized aurora villages and lodges. Tours range from single evening excursions to multi-day packages with accommodation. The aurora season runs from mid-November to early April.

Northern Lights Travel Tips

Book Multiple Nights: Aurora viewing is never guaranteed. Book at least 3-4 nights to increase your chances of clear skies and aurora activity.

Check Forecasts: Use aurora forecast apps and websites to monitor KP index (geomagnetic activity) and cloud cover predictions.

Stay Flexible: Be prepared to stay up late or go out at short notice when conditions are favorable. Some tours offer flexible scheduling based on weather.

Avoid Full Moon: New moon periods offer darker skies, making faint aurora more visible. However, moonlit snow can create beautiful landscape illumination.

Patience is Key: The aurora can be subtle at first, appearing as a faint gray glow before brightening and showing colors. Give it time.

Respect Local Guidelines: Follow guide instructions and stay on designated paths. In remote areas, safety is paramount.

Consider Guided Tours: Local guides know the best viewing locations and can interpret weather and aurora forecasts. They also provide warm transportation and often hot drinks.

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