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
Duration
8 days
Destinations
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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Iceland Northern Lights
4.7 (14 reviews)
"Undoubtedly seeing the Northern Lights. We were so fortunate, as they appeared only a few hours after we arrived."
Peter, traveled in March
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Seljaland, Eyjafjallajokull, Skogafoss,Reynisdrangar Cliffs,Reynisfjara,Myrdalsjokull,Jokulsarlon,Hvolsvollur,Gullfoss,Geysir,Thingvellir National Park,Blue Lagoon,Keflavik+10 more
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Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
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Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle
4.9 (70 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic. 5 Stars all the way"
Amanda, traveled in March
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Dover, Gullfoss,Solheimajokull,Skogafoss,Seljaland+3 more
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Ages 12+
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South Iceland
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G Adventures
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4 Day - Snæfellsnes, South Coast & Glacier Lagoon
4.5 (12 reviews)
"The staff was super professional, helpful and funny too. The trip to the ice cave was quite challenging."
Martin, traveled in October
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Reykholt, Djupalonssandur, Kirkjufell Mountain,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vik,Jokulsarlon+4 more
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Ages 8+
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8 Days Northern Lights Exploration – Small Group
5.0 (4 reviews)
"The hotels and transport were very good and the process was easy. We saw the northern lights 5 nights and twice they were dancing."
LOWANNA, traveled in January
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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Aurora Borealis Midnight Tour
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1 day
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Dawson City
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Ages 10+
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$Iceland\'s Fairy Tale: Aurora Borealis, Geysers and Waterfalls Tour$
$Iceland\'s Fairy Tale: Aurora Borealis, Geysers and Waterfalls - 10 destinations$
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Iceland's Fairy Tale: Aurora Borealis, Geysers and Waterfalls
5.0 (1 review)
"Everything went exactly according to the itinerary."
Veronika, traveled in April
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Selfoss, Skogafoss, Kerid Volcano, Gullfoss,Haukadalur,Geysir,Thingvellir National Park,Hraunfossar,Reykjavik+5 more
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Best Value Aurora Viewing | Basic
4.6 (40 reviews)
"The trip was amazing!! Would definitely recommend!!"
karishma, traveled in October
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Whitehorse
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All Ages Welcome
State
Yukon and Northwest Territories
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English, Spanish
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Arctic Range Adventure
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$Iceland\'s Classic Northern Lights Tour$
$Iceland\'s Classic Northern Lights - 12 destinations$
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Iceland's Classic Northern Lights
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Gunnuhver, Hveragerdi,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Secret Lagoon,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Solheimajokull+7 more
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Ages 15+
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Northern Scandinavia in Winter
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Finland Sweden Norway
Age Range
Ages 15+
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Intrepid Travel
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5-Day Small Group Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon Tour
4.8 (31 reviews)
"Even with the wet and windy weather we were able to see everything planned and it was all stunning."
Ferdinand, traveled in December
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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Ages 12+
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Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
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5 Days Land of Northern Lights
4.5 (176 reviews)
"Be prepared for food !!! First day is fast food options… but from there take the lamb soup adventure!!"
Jennifer, traveled in January
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Eyjafjallajokull,Seljaland,Skogar,Solheimajokull,Myrdalsjokull,Reynisfjara,Vik,Geysir,Gullfoss,Thingvellir National Park+9 more
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8 Days Northern Lights Exploration
4.7 (102 reviews)
"We had a little delay because of the wind, but we were still able to see everything, she made it work."
CHERYL, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
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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3-Day Small Group Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon Tour
4.9 (11 reviews)
"Great tour! The fantastic experience made the tour truly memorable."
Kristófer, traveled in November
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Vik,Skaftafell,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Blue Lagoon+8 more
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Ages 12+
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Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
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7 Days ICELAND | REYKJAVIK, GOLDEN CIRCLE & SOUTH COAST (Group Tour)
4.6 (5 reviews)
"The combination of local city tours in Reykjavik and small guided tours to the Golden Circle and South Coast gave us an incredible variety of memorable experiences."
Elaine, traveled in July
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Skogafoss, Skaftafell,Jokulsarlon,Reynisfjara,Thingvellir National Park,Gullfoss,Geysir,Snæfellsnes+6 more
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South Iceland
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Marina Travel
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