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- 4-Day South Coast, Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon Tour
- 7 Days Private Buddhist Tour
- Alaska's Northern Lights featuring the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Anchorage, AK to Fairbanks, AK)
- Yellowknife and the Northern Lights
- New Years Land Of The Northern Lights Comfort - 5 days
- Northern Lights and Gold Rush Glory from Calgary
- Norway's Northern Lights and Huskies Adventure
- 5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast
- 5 Days New Year's Northern Lights Adventure
- Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle
Glacial wonders and night skies combine in this 4-day quest from Reykjavík through Vík to Jökulsárlón. Daytime ice cave exploration in Vatnajökull pairs with nighttime aurora hunting from September through April.
Duration 4 days Destinations Reykjavik, Seljaland, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Jokulsarlon, Vatnajokull National Park, Skaftafell, Selfoss Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Snaeland Travel From
- NZ$1,777
7 Days Private Buddhist Tour
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This Buddha pilgrimage took me to all the sites I wanted to visit. Biggest advantage of this tour is driving in a smaller vehicle with a small group.”
Michael, traveled in February
Duration 7 days Destinations Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Patna, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Shravasti, Lucknow Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Russian Operator Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd From $2,531
50% Off- NZ$1,265You save $1,265
Alaska's Northern Lights featuring the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Anchorage, AK to Fairbanks, AK)
45 Reviews by TourRadar travelersDuration 7 days Destinations Anchorage, Chugach Mountains, Seward, Palmer, Talkeetna, Fairbanks Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From
50% Off- NZ$8,249
Yellowknife and the Northern Lights
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The Explorer Hotel was very good and a convenient location for pickups & some walking to downtown.”
Pamela, traveled in January
Aurora Village in Yellowknife offers 4 days of strategic viewing with heated teepees and 95% success rate. Days feature Oldtown district, Prince of Wales Heritage Centre, and Legislative Assembly visits, while three consecutive nights maximize viewing opportunities.
Duration 4 days Destinations Yellowknife Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Landsby From
50% Off- NZ$1,660
Aurora hunting reaches new heights during five days with dedicated evening sessions near Hella and Reykjavik. The 300km South Iceland route includes Eyjafjallajökull glacier and Thingvellir National Park, with specialized viewing equipment provided.
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Eyjafjallajokull, Skogafoss, Thingvellir National Park Age Range Ages 8+ Operator On The Go Tours From $5,815
15% Off- NZ$4,943You save $872
The lights dance above West Dawson during this 6-day arctic adventure with two dedicated 3-hour viewing sessions. The route winds from Calgary through Whitehorse to historic Dawson City, featuring goldfields tours and optional Tombstone Territorial Park visits.
Duration 6 days Destinations Calgary, Whitehorse, Dawson City Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Landsby From
15% Off- NZ$3,376
Arctic adventures await during 5 days of aurora viewing from Mount Storsteinen, Arctic fjord cruises, and Sami reindeer camps. Scandic Ishavshotel serves as base for exploring Tromso's cultural highlights between viewings.
Duration 5 days Destinations Tromso Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Just You From $6,408
5% Off- NZ$6,071You save $337
5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast
151 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing - well organised, punctual and wonderful tour operators.”
Cheryle, traveled in March
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Arnarstapi, Djupalonssandur, Kirkjufell Mountain, Reykholt, Thingvellir National Park, Dover, Gullfoss, Skogafoss, ReynisfjaraSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Arctic Adventures From
5% Off- NZ$2,689
5 Days New Year's Northern Lights Adventure
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We often got to the excursion sites before other tour groupes which was hugely beneficial. My first solo trip was an epic success.”
Sally, traveled in December
Dedicated aurora viewing from Stracta Hotel in Hella highlights this 5-day quest covering 730km from Reykjavik. Daytime visits include Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir area, and Thingvellir National Park.
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Reykjanesviti, Gunnuhver, Blue Lagoon, Hella, Seljaland, Eyjafjallajokull, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull, ReynisfjaraSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator GJ Travel From
5% Off- NZ$3,593
Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle
69 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“For technically only 3 days of tour activities, we were able to see and experience many different things.”
Jessica, traveled in November
A 5-day Northern Lights quest spans 400km across Iceland, from Reykjavik to Solheimajokull glacier. The route includes Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs, and Gullfoss waterfall, with nights spent at strategic dark-sky locations near Alftrod guesthouse.
Duration 5 days Destinations Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Dover, Gullfoss, Solheimajokull, Skogafoss, Seljaland Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $3,119
20% Off- NZ$2,495You save $624
Reviews of 7 day Northern Lights Tours
- 7 Days Private Buddhist Tour
Great pilgrimage! Beautiful people! This is a unique opportunity to visit the sacred Buddhist sites in India and Nepal. I feel I gained knowledge, friendships, and a love and respect for India and its beautiful, friendly, smiling people. Everything we could possibly think of was attended to from the start. Kasif was patient & accountable to my each & every questions ( i had a lot ). In general, not all experiences can be better, more experienced, but humble guides that allowed us to own our premises and provide a useful structure for the group to meet and deepen our everyday experience by supplementing the temples, the Tibetan museum and more. Thank you so much for turning my dream come true for my visit to India for this particular Buddhist trip.
- 5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast
Two different tours with seperate guides. Both tours were well organised and the guides did everything possible to make the trip great. The accommodation was better than expected. Definently worth the price paid for the tour.
- 5 Days New Year's Northern Lights Adventure
There were a few hiccups along the way due to weather that was out of GJ's and our tour guide's control. When roads were closed, August, our tour guide, found something else for us to do until roads were reopened and we could continue on with the best of our itinerary. We did not miss any of the important must see's. If Arhus Cabins are on your hotel itinerary, RUN, don't walk. I don't blame GJ travel for what happened, who knew owners and managers could be so irresponsible as to not be available when a large group is coming. There was no one on site to help us find cabins, no paths so we were trudging in snow in poorly lit areas. We came back from dinner and there was no heat or electricity. I gathered my things and went to the hotel where our tour guide was staying while others stayed in the cabins and suffered for an evening. (NY doesn't play that, I was not suffering 1 minute.) This was a nightmare that GJ travel made good, after they learned of what happened from the numerous calls they received from our tour guide and a few travel agents. They upgraded all of us to stay at the better hotel, Stracta Hotel, for NYE. We had a wonderful time. If GJ continues to use Arhus Cabins, then it is on GJ travel and I would imagine, that dump will bring their future ratings down. (I am watching because I want to take more tours with GJ but if they continue using this kind of thoughtless, uncaring type of accommodation, I will lose faith and have no desire to take chances with their tours.) Iceland is a beautiful country. I would go back again but this time in Fall so I still get Aurora but no snow and ice. There was a lot more snow and ice, and trudging through it, than I expected. LOL It was wonderful, gorgeous and I am so happy to have been there for NYE, a bucket list trip. I look forward to many more tours with GJ. They did right by us, our tour guide, August and our driver, Pietro were wonderful. August was a wealth of knowledge, he was able to make immediate changes to our itinerary to "save the day" when roads were closed due to weather, and he was pretty funny, charming, and an absolute delight. The roads were pretty bad because of snow and ice and I never, not for one second, felt unsafe in Pietro's very capable hands. Thank you GJ, August and Pietro. Looking forward to more travels with GJ.
What our customers ask about 7 Day Northern Lights Tours & Trips
When's the best time to see the Northern Lights on a 7-day tour?
Your best chance to spot the lights is from September through March, especially during the darker winter months. In Tromsø, Norway, many travelers have great luck between November and January when it's dark for up to 18 hours. Most tours include 2-3 nights of guided viewing, and your guides will track weather and aurora forecasts to pick the best spots. If you're on a coastal cruise in Norway, you'll get to watch from the deck away from city lights. In Iceland, places like Hotel Laki are perfect since you can step right outside to watch the sky.
What do you do during the day on a Northern Lights tour?
You'll stay busy with Arctic adventures while waiting for nightfall. In Norway, you can go reindeer sledding with local Sami people, try dog sledding at Camp Tamok, or join a whale watching trip from Tromsø. Iceland tours take you to places like the powerful Gullfoss waterfall, bubbling Geysir hot springs, and the raw landscape of Thingvellir National Park. As one traveler told us, "The glacier walk at Falljokull and visiting the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon were absolute highlights of our trip." You can also join city tours, spot wildlife, or try activities like snowmobiling and ice fishing.
Where are the top spots to see the Northern Lights on a week-long tour?
The best viewing spots include Iceland's Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Thingvellir National Park, and the quiet south coast near Vik. In Canada, Whitehorse in Yukon Territory is another excellent choice. Places like Hotel Stracta in Hella, Iceland are perfect because they're far from bright city lights. In Whitehorse, you can watch from the AuroraCentre, built just for Northern Lights viewing. One of our travelers shared, "We got lucky and saw an aurora on the way to the viewing location and they pulled the buses over so we could get out and look."
Which season should I pick for a Northern Lights tour?
Plan your trip between September and March, with the sweet spot falling between November and February. September gives you an 88% chance of seeing the lights, October 74%, while November through February averages around 62%. Just remember it'll be cold - temperatures usually range from 14°F to 35°F (-10°C to 2°C).
How many times will I get to look for the Northern Lights during the week?
You'll usually get 3-4 chances to see the lights, spending about 2-3 hours each night at carefully chosen spots. In Iceland, many tours spend 2-3 nights at countryside hotels like Stracta Hotel, where there's no city light to spoil the view. In Yukon, you'll often get 3 nights in a row at special viewing areas. One happy traveler told us, "We got to see the lights on 2 out of 3 nights at the Aurora Village, which exceeded our expectations."
Which viewing locations give you the best shot at seeing the lights?
Finnish Lapland around Inari is great because it's so dark, and the same goes for Iceland's South Coast near Hella and Vik. Whitehorse in Canada's Yukon Territory is another top spot. At Stracta Hotel in Hella, Iceland, you can walk right out onto their grounds for perfect viewing. In Finnish Lapland, you can watch from glass igloos at places like the Black Spruce eco cabins near Rovaniemi - being right on the Arctic Circle puts you in a prime spot for aurora viewing.
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