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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7 Days Private Buddhist Tour
4.8 (6 traveler reviews)
"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."
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Best of Iceland featuring the Northern Lights (2026)
4.4 (21 traveler reviews)
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Alaska's Northern Lights featuring the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Anchorage, AK to Fairbanks, AK)
4.8 (45 traveler reviews)
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Yellowknife and the Northern Lights
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"The Explorer Hotel was very good and a convenient location for pickups & some walking to downtown."
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2-Day South Coast, Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon Tour
5.0 (8 traveler reviews)
"The South Coast scenery was breathtaking, and the Blue Ice Cave was an unforgettable experience."
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Reykjavik, Seljaland, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Selfoss+4 more
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5-Day Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon Tour
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"Very good, guide and coach driver were amazing."
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3-Day Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon Tour
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"Great tour! The fantastic experience made the tour truly memorable."
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Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss,Fludir,Vik,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Skaftafell,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Selfoss,Blue Lagoon+10 more
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Northern Lights Escape
4.6 (51 traveler reviews)
"Iceland was exceptional, I was not expecting anything near the experience of this tour."
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Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Skogafoss,Hvolsvollur,Jokulsarlon,Vatnajokull National Park,Vik+4 more
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5 Days Land of Northern Lights
4.5 (160 traveler reviews)
"The trip was very enjoyable."
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8 Days Northern Lights Exploration
4.7 (90 traveler reviews)
"Everything that was promised."
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