Northern Lights Tours and Tickets
Ten northern lights products sit on this page, priced from EUR 65 per person to EUR 990 per private group, sorted into three groups: aurora chases, Arctic day trips and lodges, and a Sami reindeer experience. I have ordered the groups by how directly each one targets the aurora itself: the chases go straight after the lights, the day trips and lodges wrap the hunt inside a longer outing, and the reindeer tour is a daytime add-on that will not show you the sky at all. Prices were checked on 2026-09-07 and move with season and demand. Every listing books through GetYourGuide, and the comparison table further down puts all ten side by side on duration, price and who each one suits.
Which northern lights chase gives you the best odds?
Range and price separate these six more than anything else. Tromso Northern Lights Chase Tour is EUR 123 for 5 to 8 hours and will drive into Finland if that is where the sky clears. Tromso Northern Lights Safari is EUR 69 for 4 to 6 hours on a bigger bus with an onboard toilet. Reykjavik Northern Lights Bus Tour is EUR 65 for 3 to 5 hours and includes a free retry if the lights do not show. Reykjavik Premium Northern Lights Tour is EUR 86 for the same window in a smaller minibus, with a retry ticket valid for three years. Iceland Private Northern Lights Tour is EUR 990 per group, not per person, for a private 4x4 with a dedicated photographer and a hot dog BBQ. Rovaniemi Northern Lights Guaranteed Tour is EUR 93 for 4 to 7 hours and refunds you in full if your guide does not photograph the aurora. I would take the Rovaniemi tour if a checkable guarantee matters more to you than price, and the Reykjavik bus tour if it does not.
★ Top pick Northern Lights Chases
Tromsø Northern Lights Chase Tour
Unlimited chase, no distance limit
✓ Free cancellation available
Northern Lights Chases
Reykjavik Northern Lights Bus Tour
Cheapest Reykjavik aurora bus tour
✓ Free cancellation available
Northern Lights Chases
Rovaniemi Northern Lights Guaranteed Tour
Money-back aurora guarantee
✓ Free cancellation available
Northern Lights Chases
Reykjavik Premium Northern Lights Tour
Small-group minibus, free retry
✓ Free cancellation available
Northern Lights Chases
Tromsø Northern Lights Safari
Budget small-group aurora hunt
✓ Free cancellation available
Northern Lights Chases
Iceland Private Northern Lights Tour
Private group, fully customizable
✓ Free cancellation available
Is a Fairbanks lodge or day trip better than a moving chase?
All three wrap aurora viewing inside a bigger Fairbanks outing rather than a pure driving hunt. Fairbanks Aurora Lodge Tour is EUR 138 for 4 to 6 hours in a heated lodge with large north-facing windows, the lowest-effort option of the three. Fairbanks Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour is EUR 237 for 7 to 8 hours and adds an Ice Museum visit and an outdoor mineral hot springs soak before the aurora watch. Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour is EUR 313 for a full 12 to 14 hour day that crosses the Arctic Circle on the Dalton Highway, with the aurora watch built into the drive back. I would book the lodge tour if seeing the lights is your only goal, and the Arctic Circle tour if you want a bucket-list day that pays off even under a cloudy sky.
Popular pick Arctic Day Trips & Lodges
Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour
Arctic Circle crossing + aurora watch
✓ Free cancellation available
Arctic Day Trips & Lodges
Fairbanks Aurora Lodge Tour
Relaxed lodge-based aurora viewing
✓ Free cancellation available
Arctic Day Trips & Lodges
Fairbanks Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour
Aurora plus a hot springs soak
✓ Free cancellation available
Should you book the Sami reindeer tour instead of an aurora chase?
No, and it is not trying to be one. Tromso Sami Reindeer Sledding Tour is EUR 175 for a daytime half-day of about 4 to 5 hours: a reindeer-pulled sled ride, hand-feeding a herd of around 300 animals, and a traditional lavvu meal with Sami storytelling. It runs in daylight, so it will not show you the northern lights and does not compete with an evening chase for the same time slot. I would book this on a separate afternoon of your Tromso trip and pair it with the Tromso Northern Lights Chase Tour or the Tromso Northern Lights Safari the same evening or another one later in your stay.
Sami & Reindeer Experiences
Tromsø Sami Reindeer Sledding Tour
Sami culture + reindeer sledding
✓ Free cancellation available
Compare all 10 northern lights tours and tickets
Sorted by what actually separates these bookings: how long each one runs, what it costs, and who it suits. Prices are the lowest published rate on 2026-09-07 and are per person unless a listing says otherwise, since the Iceland private tour prices by the group. Most tours here run a fixed evening slot rather than a validity window, so duration is the operator's own stated range and can run shorter or longer depending on how far the guide has to drive to reach clear sky that night.
| Tour or ticket | Duration | Best for | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour Arctic Day Trips & Lodges Full day, approx. 12 to 14 hours | Full day, approx. 12 to 14 hours | Arctic Circle crossing + aurora watch | 313EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Tromsø Northern Lights Chase Tour Northern Lights Chases 5 to 8 hours (evening) | 5 to 8 hours (evening) | Unlimited chase, no distance limit | 123EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Fairbanks Aurora Lodge Tour Arctic Day Trips & Lodges Evening, typically 4 to 6 hours | Evening, typically 4 to 6 hours | Relaxed lodge-based aurora viewing | 138EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Reykjavik Northern Lights Bus Tour Northern Lights Chases Approx. 3 to 5 hours (evening) | Approx. 3 to 5 hours (evening) | Cheapest Reykjavik aurora bus tour | 65EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Fairbanks Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour Arctic Day Trips & Lodges Approximately 7-8 hours (early evening to after midnight) | Approximately 7-8 hours (early evening to after midnight) | Aurora plus a hot springs soak | 237EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Rovaniemi Northern Lights Guaranteed Tour Northern Lights Chases About 4-7 hours, weather dependent | About 4-7 hours, weather dependent | Money-back aurora guarantee | 93EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Reykjavik Premium Northern Lights Tour Northern Lights Chases Approx. 3 to 5 hours (evening) | Approx. 3 to 5 hours (evening) | Small-group minibus, free retry | 86EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Tromsø Northern Lights Safari Northern Lights Chases 4 to 6 hours (evening) | 4 to 6 hours (evening) | Budget small-group aurora hunt | 69EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Tromsø Sami Reindeer Sledding Tour Sami & Reindeer Experiences Half day, approx. 4 to 5 hours | Half day, approx. 4 to 5 hours | Sami culture + reindeer sledding | 175EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Iceland Private Northern Lights Tour Northern Lights Chases About 4-6 hours, weather dependent | About 4-6 hours, weather dependent | Private group, fully customizable | 990EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
Prices checked: 2026-09-07 · prices may vary
What does every northern lights ticket on this page include?
A guide, transport away from city light pollution, and some form of warm refreshment, hot chocolate, coffee or snacks depending on the listing. Beyond that the inclusions diverge: professional photography is bundled on most of the chase tours but priced as a dedicated add-on only on the Iceland private tour and the Rovaniemi guaranteed tour, where unlimited DSLR photos come with the guarantee itself. Winter clothing rental, tripods and onboard toilets appear on some listings and not others, and none of the ten include admission to a separate attraction beyond what its own itinerary already covers.
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How do you choose between a chase, a lodge and a guarantee?
Start from how much moving around you can tolerate on a long, cold night, not from price. If you want the best realistic odds on one night and do not mind an open-ended evening, an unlimited-range chase like the Tromso Northern Lights Chase Tour is the strongest pick. If you would rather sit still in the warm and watch through a window, a lodge tour trades search range for comfort. If a checkable outcome matters more than either, look for a stated money-back guarantee tied to a photographed sighting, not a vague best-effort promise. Families with children often do better on a bigger bus with an onboard toilet than a small minibus that can run past midnight.
How does booking a northern lights tour work?
Every listing on this page completes on GetYourGuide, which resells these operators' tickets, and this site earns a commission when you book through it. You pick a date and an option, pay online, and get a mobile ticket that scans from your phone at the meeting point. Most listings show free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, and the exact terms and any commission disclosure appear at checkout rather than on this page, since they can change without notice. Chase tours will not confirm a route in advance, since the guide decides based on that evening's forecast.
FAQs
Which northern lights tour on this page has the widest search range?
The Rovaniemi Northern Lights Guaranteed Tour states guides will drive up to 200 km from the city to reach clear sky. The Tromso Northern Lights Chase Tour does not publish a fixed distance limit and will cross into Finland on nights when the coast is clouded over.
Which tour is priced per group instead of per person?
The Iceland Private Northern Lights Tour is priced from EUR 990 per group rather than per person, since it books a private 4x4 with a dedicated guide and photographer for your party rather than a shared seat on a bus.
Does any tour here offer a money-back guarantee if we do not see the aurora?
Yes, the Rovaniemi Northern Lights Guaranteed Tour refunds you in full if your guide does not capture the aurora on camera during the tour, a condition tied to a photographed sighting rather than a subjective judgment call.
Which tour includes a bathroom on board?
The Tromso Northern Lights Safari and the Reykjavik Northern Lights Bus Tour both run in larger vehicles; the safari's listing specifically states an onboard toilet, useful on a multi-hour night drive with no fixed stops.
Can I retry for free if I do not see the lights?
The Reykjavik Northern Lights Bus Tour and the Reykjavik Premium Northern Lights Tour both include a free follow-up departure if the aurora does not appear, with the premium tour's ticket valid for three years.
Which tour lasts the longest?
The Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour is the longest at roughly 12 to 14 hours, since it crosses the Arctic Circle on the Dalton Highway during the day before the aurora watch on the drive back. Most evening-only chases run 3 to 8 hours.
Is the Sami reindeer tour a northern lights tour?
No. It is a daytime cultural and wildlife experience with reindeer sledding and feeding, and it will not show you the aurora. Pair it with one of the evening chase tours on a separate day or a later evening of your trip.
Which tour bundles in extra activities beyond aurora viewing?
The Fairbanks Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour adds a guided Ice Museum visit and an outdoor mineral hot springs soak. The Fairbanks Northern Lights Tour adds a full Dalton Highway drive with an Arctic Circle crossing certificate.