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Northern Lights Photography Tours — Our Top 15

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A phone can now see the aurora but cannot light you standing under it, which is the whole argument for these 15. Buses, minibuses and private chases across Lapland, Iceland and northern Norway, compared on how far they will drive, how long they stay out and whether photos of you are included.

#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - What the four-hour outing feels like
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

1.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Leave Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Bjarni, BG, Johan, or Aegir and chase clear skies beyond the city lights. The route changes with the forecast, and the outing may include several stops, blankets, hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls, and professional photos. If the aurora stays hidden, you can rebook for free, subject to availability.

“Unfortunately, we didn't see the Northern Lights, but our guide, Bjarni, did an amazing job of keeping us positive, hopeful, and entertained with great tips about Iceland's culture and history while waiting for the lights”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography - The first drive: forecasts, fjords, and realistic expectations
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

2.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,642 reviews · 6 hours · from $61Best value

Ride from central Tromsø into the fjords with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, using weather data and GPS to seek clear skies. Guides such as Ailen, Eneas, Julieta, José, and Laura have helped with camera settings, fires, snacks, and aurora photos. The six-hour tour costs $61 and includes bus transport, Wi-Fi, toilets, hot drinks, and free edited photos.

“10/5, we were totally blessed on the day of the tour. The forecast was showing low activity, but my local friend convinced me not to change the date as it usually doesn’t matter what the forecast says. And how right he was! It was my third day in Tromsø and I started losing hope that I’d see any Aurora at all, but it was there at the first bus stop. It was getting stronger and stronger. We went on to a second location where we had a bonfire with snacks, hot drinks and stories and that’s when the massive activity hit. We saw all the possible shapes and dancing and…”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund - How the route changes with the weather
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt – Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund

3.Aurora Hunt – Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,002 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $105

Chase the Aurora with Lapland Explorers, led by local guides such as Vito, Berta, Eva, and Janne. You’ll follow space-weather data toward clear skies, sometimes crossing into Sweden. Choose a small group of up to eight for flexibility or a larger bus, with hot drinks, snacks, DSLR photos, and a refund if no Aurora appears on camera or to the naked eye, subject to moonlight conditions.

“I would like to say thank you to the guides from 23rd and 24th of January, who did their best to find the best views for us, even if the weather conditions were not promising on 23rd. It was one of the best experiences I’ve lived so far! After the 1st tour on 23rd, we ended up loving it so much, that we wanted to do it again the next day, and the lights turned out even better than the 1st night. Nevertheless, we saw amazing northern lights both nights thanks to the guides professionalism. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough! Thank you, @hide.et.seek”

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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - What happens at the fjords or final viewing site
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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

4.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $242Top rated

Leave Tromsø with Northern Soul Adventures and chase clear skies along the fjords, coast, or toward Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, Thomas, and Anna have helped visitors find auroras, set camera settings, build campfires, and take group photos. Expect a long Arctic night, basic comfort, and no guarantee of lights.

“Bodgan and Lucas were great tour guides and they made the 4+ hours outside enjoyable with stories, fun facts and tasty soup.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour - A small group with two jobs covered
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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour

5.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 843 reviews · 7 hours · from $95

Join NorthernShots Tours for a seven-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Thomas, Barbara, Peter, and Tom have helped guests read forecasts, set up cameras, and find clearer skies, sometimes near the Finnish border. Expect long drives, cold stops, hot drinks, cookies, and optional professional portraits.

“Our tour guide Peter explained about northern lights in very detailed. Good knowledge, very friendly and took care of us. He made a camp fire and serve us hot cocoa with biscuits. We managed to see the northern lights with his patience and guidance. Wonderful experience!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour - A small group with two jobs covered
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour

6.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 6 hours · from $236

Join Northern Soul Adventures for a six to nine hour aurora chase from central Tromsø. Guides such as Filip, Joaquin, Bogdan, Lucas, and Anna adjust the route to find clearer skies, sometimes driving toward Finland. Expect a small group, thermal suits, campfire soup, hot drinks, tripod help, and professional photos shared afterward.

“We’re so glad we booked our Northern Lights tour with Northern Soul Adventures! What really set this experience apart was having both a dedicated guide and driver for our small group of 15 — it made everything feel smooth, organized, and personal. Filip and Lucas were absolutely fantastic. They were engaging, shared fascinating insights about the aurora, and worked seamlessly as a team throughout the evening. We were lucky to have clear skies, and the increased solar activity treated us to an incredible light display! The extra touches truly elevated the experience — hand and foot warmers, use of tripods for photography, and delicious soup and hot drinks to keep…”

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Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer - What happens after you leave Kiruna
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Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

7.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Chase the aurora from Kiruna with a group of no more than seven. Guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, and Bernard drive toward clearer skies, sometimes as far as Abisko or Norway, while a photographer captures your night. Expect 4 to 6 hours, warm clothing, a campfire, tea, cookies, and chocolate, but no dinner.

“Good one. Explaining in details. Location could have been better. Also pick up time should be an hour late so it is darker.”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund - How the route changes with the weather
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt – Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund

8.Aurora Hunt – Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 610 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $104

Set out from Rovaniemi with guides such as Dennis, Anni, Matias, or Dreece, who track cloud cover and aurora activity and may drive deep into Finnish Lapland or across the Swedish border. The 5 to 8 hour hunt includes transport, hot drinks, professional photos, and a full refund or free next-day tour if you see literally nothing.

“It was an amazing experience. That day it was so cloudy in Rovaniemi and there was literally 0 chance to catch the lights in our location. However our guides Dreece and Anni, did the impossible to catch the northern lights. We drove 2.5 hour up to the Swedish borders looking for clear skies. In the end we were able to view them from 2 different locations and it was great. The team was very patient, very friendly and very professional. We highly recommend booking with this agency.”

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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography - Free photos without frozen fingers
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Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

9.Northern Lights Aurora Tour with FREE Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $210

Start with hotel pickup around 8 p.m. and ride into darker country with Arctic Night Tours guides such as Elena. The 8 to 12 hour outing follows clear skies, pauses at viewing spots, and includes snacks, hand and toe warmers, and many professional aurora photos. You can return to the heated van whenever the cold bites.

“This was an incredible Aurora experience!! We ended up about an hour north of Fairbanks in the mountains and the Aurora was spectacular! It took a few hours to come out in full force but even the view of only the stars is incredible from that far outside the city. It was insanely cold (-36 degrees) so make sure to dress warm but it is definitely one of the best experiences I have ever been on.”

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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks - What the late-night itinerary feels like
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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

10.Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Chase the aurora around Fairbanks with guides such as David, Grace, Cole, or Joy, stopping at rural viewing points as skies change. Your guide takes free JPG photos while you watch, then sends a download link within about three days. The tour lasts roughly four hours, but includes no restroom, chairs, blankets, or camera coaching.

“David was a nice polite photographer and our van driver. Only me and my wife were in the SUV so we got plenty of time for photographers and we were really lucky to just see the Aurora right out of the gate in the first location he took us to. We decided to come back soon since we'd already gotten a glimpse of the lights throughout and we were really tired. But lucky for us we got an even brighter display of the lights on our way back and David was quick to pull over and capture them some more for us”

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Northern Lights: 4x4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa - Four hours under a changing Icelandic sky
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Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

11.Northern Lights: 4×4 Adventure with Treats, Photos & Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 4 hours · from $142

Travel from Reykjavik in a small 4x4 minibus with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Laura, Piotr, Nebo, or Karol. Your guide follows cloud and aurora conditions, serves cocoa and Icelandic pastries, and takes photos when the lights appear. Remote stops, Wi-Fi, hand warmers, and lifetime free rebooking are included.

“We searched all night on our first night so was very happy the we managed to see them just in time great news night thank you”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunting Photography Tour with Barbeque - Guide Alexei and the family-friendly pace
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunting Photography Tour with Barbeque

12.Aurora Hunting Photography Tour with Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 433 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Leave Rovaniemi for a dark lakeside or riverside viewing spot with an English or Russian-speaking guide. You will watch the sky, warm up beside a fire with sausages, berry drinks, gingerbread, and marshmallows, and receive photos taken by the guide. Pickup and drop-off are included, but the aurora cannot be guaranteed.

“We hunted for the lights on 11 October 2025. Although we did not get to see the lights due to the cloud cover and moonlight, the hospitality was great. We were picked up on time, explained what the Aurora is and how it forms, had a barbeque and were taken to 3 locations to hunt for the lights.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Local Guide & Free Photos - Meeting Alejandro outside Scandic Ishavshotel
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Local Guide & Free Photos

13.Northern Lights Chase with Local Guide & Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · 7 hours · from $136

Meet Alejandro outside Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group aurora chase from Tromsø. He tracks clouds and aurora activity, drives as far as needed, and may cross into Finland. Thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, and professional photos are included.

“The tour was fantastic! We got to see some amazing auroras with Alejandro, he chose the perfect spot where we got to see them dancing and exploding right above us!!! You can tell he is a big fan of auroras so the tour felt like a real aurora hunting experience. Pictures were also great, but what we value the most was his enthusiasm and input into what he does… a once in a lifetime experience. We booked other tours with different companies and this one in particular was our favorite. He also speaks Spanish so it was an extra plus for us. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱!! Muchas gracias por todo!”

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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour - What happens at the office and in the minivan
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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

14.Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 409 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $175

Travel from Rovaniemi in a 2 to 8 person minivan group, following weather and aurora forecasts to private viewing spots. Your guide provides winter gear, photography tips, hot drinks, snacks, tripods, campfire equipment, and edited photos. Guides such as Andi, Juhani, Natasa, and Leevi have earned special praise for their effort and camera skills.

“Pack for the warm! Very cold but worth it, out tour guide was very informative and catered to our needs.”

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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos - Small Group - Chasing clear skies beyond the city lights
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Reykjavik: Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

15.Northern Lights Tour w/Pro Photos – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 400 reviews · 4 hours · from $148

Join Aurora Viking for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt from Reykjavík, limited to 18 people. Guides such as Emil, Kolbeinn, Tomas, Kobe, and BG use weather knowledge and high-spec cameras to seek clear skies, then photograph you beneath the aurora. Viking costumes, replica weapons, hot chocolate, pastries, and free retries make the waiting part of the experience.

“The tour was amazing! Our guide Tomas was very patient and explained everything about the Northern Lights. In addition, took amazing pictures of everyone with a beautiful Aurora in the background. It was above expectations!!!”

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