What are the best months to see the Northern Lights on these tours?

For the best chance of seeing the lights, plan your trip between November and March in Norway and Finland when nights are longest and darkest. In Iceland, you can start watching for them as early as late August through April. If you're heading to Whitehorse in Canada, the viewing season runs from August through March. Travelers often get great views right from their hotels - places like the Scandic Alta in Norway or the Black Spruce cabins in Whitehorse are perfectly positioned for nighttime viewing.

What type of accommodation can I expect on a Northern Lights tour?

You'll find places to stay that are specifically set up for watching the lights. In Norway, you can sleep under the stars in glass-roofed cabins at Aurora Village or stay at the Scandic Bryggen Hotel in Honningsvag. If you're going to Canada's Yukon, the Black Spruce eco cabins just outside Whitehorse give you a real wilderness feel. One traveler told us: "The lodge was perfectly situated away from city lights, with heated viewing areas and outdoor platforms for optimal Northern Lights viewing."

How many nights of Northern Lights viewing are included?

Most tours give you 2-3 nights dedicated to watching for the lights. Take the Aurora Borealis Adventure from Vancouver - you get three guided viewing nights at special spots around Whitehorse. If you're heading to Scandinavia, tours there take you to several prime viewing locations across Finland and Norway. As one traveler mentioned: "While we had 3 scheduled viewing nights, our guide would alert us anytime the lights appeared, even on 'off' nights."

What other activities are included on Northern Lights tours?

While you're waiting for nightfall, there's plenty to keep you busy. In Norway, you can visit husky farms and spend time with Sami reindeer herders. Finland offers ice fishing and snowmobile rides. If you're in the Yukon, you can spot local wildlife at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve near Whitehorse. One happy traveler told us: "Beyond the lights, our highlights included dog sledding in Alta, visiting the ice hotel, and learning about Sami culture firsthand."

How likely am I to see the Northern Lights during my tour?

While nature doesn't make guarantees, these tours are designed to give you the best possible chance. You'll have multiple nights to try, and guides choose spots far from city lights. In Whitehorse, for example, people see the lights about 80% of the time during peak season. Here's what one traveler experienced at Aurora Village in Ivalo: "We saw spectacular displays on 2 out of 3 nights thanks to our guide's expertise in choosing optimal viewing locations."

What types of places do I stay in on a Northern Lights tour?

You'll find everything from regular hotels to unique spots like glass igloos. In Finland, Santa's Tunturi Hotel in Saariselkä offers normal rooms plus special areas for watching the lights. In Iceland, Hotel Klettur gives you modern comfort and easy access to viewing spots. Some tours let you sleep in glass igloos - at Santa's Glass Igloos, you can watch for the lights while staying cozy in bed.

How long should I stay to have a good chance of seeing the lights?

Going for 5-9 days gives you the best shot at seeing the lights. The 9-day Iceland Complete tour includes six evenings of light hunting, while the 5-day Land of Northern Lights tour takes you out three times. Since weather and aurora activity change night to night, staying longer ups your chances of catching a good show.

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8-Day Yellowknife Northern Lights & Canadian Rockies Autumn Tour | Explore Aurora, Banff & Jasper National Parks
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8 days
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Yellowknife, Great Slave Lake, Calgary,Banff National Park,Sulphur Mountain,Johnston Canyon,Banff,Jasper National Park,Jasper,Maligne Canyon,Lake Louise,Yoho National Park,Emerald Lake+10 more
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7 Days Self-drive | Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes and Reykjavik (Winter)
4.8 (6 traveler reviews)
"Iceland's beauty speaks for itself. THAT KIND OF SERVICE IS EVERYTHING."
Chelsea, traveled in November
Duration
7 days
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Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Borgarnes, Snæfellsnes, Arnarstapi,Hellnar,Kirkjufell Mountain,Reykholt,Thingvellir National Park,Gullfoss,Geysir,Kerid Volcano,Hella,Hvolsvollur,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Solheimajokull,Myrdalsjokull,Hof,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Reykjavik+18 more
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Finland in 8 days - Covering Helsinki and Rovaniemi
4.0 (1 traveler review)
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8 days
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Helsinki, Tallinn, Rovaniemi, Ranua
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8 Day - Iceland Northern Lights Tour
4.5 (53 traveler reviews)
"The tour itinerary was great - we got to experience Iceland's natural beauty."
CELIA, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
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Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Dover,Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Vik,Reynisfjara,Reynisdrangar Cliffs,Eyjafjallajokull,Myrdalsjokull,Skaftafell,Vatnajokull National Park,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Hverfjall Volcano,Godafoss,Akureyri,Dalvik,Siglufjordur,Grábrók Volcano,Reykholt+23 more
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6 Days Self-drive | Reykjavik, Golden Circle and South Iceland Tour (Winter)
4.8 (5 traveler reviews)
"A beautiful country and an brilliant way to see it all. I would really recommend this trip."
Sarah, traveled in October
Duration
6 days
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Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik,Thingvellir National Park,Gullfoss,Geysir,Kerid Volcano,Hella,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Solheimajokull,Hof,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Vik+12 more
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Northern Lights Getaway in Reykjavík for 3 nights
4.7 (9 traveler reviews)
"All arrangements arrived on time for the tours and the guides were very knowledgeable and kind."
Peter, traveled in October
Duration
4 days
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Reykjavik
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10 Days Complete Iceland Winter | Ring-Road, Snæfellsnes, Northern Lights & Roundtrip airport transfer (Group Tour)
3.0 (1 traveler review)
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10 days
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Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Solheimajokull,Reynisfjara,Vik,Skaftafell,Jokulsarlon,Vatnajokull National Park,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Mount Namaskard,Dimmuborgir,Godafoss,Akureyri,Borgarfjörður,Snæfellsnes,Djupalonssandur,Snaefellsjokull National Park,Kirkjufell Mountain,Reykholt,Hraunfossar+25 more
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9 Days Self-drive | Ring Road & Golden Circle Complete Iceland Tour (Summer)
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9 days
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Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Borgarnes, Hvitserkur, Siglufjordur,Akureyri,Godafoss,Myvatn,Dettifoss,Egilsstadir,Djupivogur,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Hvolsvollur,Gullfoss,Geysir,Thingvellir National Park,Reykjavik+15 more
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4-Day Reykjavík City Break with Golden Circle
5.0 (6 traveler reviews)
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4 days
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Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Fludir,Geysir,Blue Lagoon+2 more
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8 Days Northern Lights Exploration – Small Group
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"GJ tours provided an excellent itinerary and tour director. Overall, GJ is very organized and took us to some spectacular places."
Douglas, traveled in March
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Borgarnes, Borgarfjörður,Grábrók Volcano,Snæfellsnes,Grundarfjordur,Kirkjufell Mountain,Arnarstapi,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Eyjafjallajokull,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Hof,Vatnajokull National Park,Skaftafell,Vik,Seljaland,Blue Lagoon+19 more
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5 Days Land of Northern Lights
4.5 (176 traveler reviews)
"Even through the glitches that we encountered he always kept us informed and calm."
Susan, traveled in March
Duration
5 days
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Keflavik, Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Eyjafjallajokull,Seljaland,Skogar,Solheimajokull,Myrdalsjokull,Reynisfjara,Vik,Geysir,Gullfoss,Thingvellir National Park+9 more
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5-Day Small Group Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon Tour
4.8 (31 traveler reviews)
"Iceland has such raw and natural beauty. We walked on glaciers and between tectonic plates."
Beverly, traveled in February
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Vik,Fludir,Geysir,Skaftafell,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Selfoss,Blue Lagoon,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Seljaland+10 more
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8 Days Northern Lights Exploration
4.7 (102 traveler reviews)
"There were some very interesting places to visit."
Jean, traveled in November
Duration
8 days
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Reykjavik, Grábrók Volcano, Hraunfossar, Reykholt,Borgarnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Grundarfjordur,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Hella,Eyjafjallajokull,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Vik,Seljaland,Blue Lagoon+16 more
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5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast
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"Amazing - well organised, punctual and wonderful tour operators."
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5 days
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Reykjavik, Arnarstapi, Djupalonssandur,Kirkjufell Mountain,Reykholt,Thingvellir National Park,Dover,Gullfoss,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vatnajokull National Park,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Fjadrargljufur+11 more
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3 Day Winter Package with Golden Circle, South Coast & Aurora
4.7 (23 traveler reviews)
"This tour spoils you with seeing the most breathtaking views while under the care and supervision of natives passionate about the beauty of Iceland."
Krystal, traveled in February
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Kerid Volcano, Gullfoss, Geysir,Thingvellir National Park,Skogafoss,Vik,Reynisfjara,Reynisdrangar Cliffs,Solheimajokull,Seljaland+7 more
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