The 4 Best Three-Day Aurora Trips in the World

1.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058Our pick

Travel from Reykjavík in a small minibus with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Golden Circle, waterfalls, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, and Reynisfjara. The trip includes two nights, breakfasts, a glacier hike, and a super-jeep ride to a naturally formed blue ice cave.

“This trip was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He gave us an excellent tour of this incredible country. Everything was exactly as described if not better. I was impressed at how meticulously planned the whole thing was. Additionally, they were constantly watching the weather so that they could adjust our itinerary around storms and make sure we could still see everything. While we did have a huge storm roll in, our guide still made sure we saw everything listed, and more importantly, he made sure we were safe on our trips through bad weather. I would not have wanted to drive in that myself (blinding snow, heavy…”

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2.3-Day Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $1,047

Spend three days exploring Iceland's Golden Circle, south coast waterfalls, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, and Diamond Beach from Reykjavík. Stay two nights near Vík, ride a modern bus with an English-speaking guide, visit Friðheimar, and make evening Northern Lights searches when weather allows. Blue Lagoon entry costs extra.

“An excellent way to see the sights without driving yourself. Just wish there was more time at each sight.”

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3.3-Day Northern Lights Hunt & Glacier Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $846Best value

Travel from Reykjavik with a local guide such as Peter or Pieter, visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Vík, and the Blue Lagoon. You get two nights near Vík, breakfast, hotel pickup, and northern lights searches away from Reykjavik’s city glow.

“Although we were disappointed about not seeing the Northern Lights, the Glacier Lagoon tour was spectacular & worth the visit to Iceland!”

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4.3-day Yukon Northern Lights Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,643

Fly from Vancouver to Whitehorse for three nights of Yukon scenery, lodge meals, Carcross walks, campfires, and late-night Aurora watching. English-speaking guide Arianna tracks the best viewing times and sends WhatsApp alerts, while a small group of up to 15 keeps the trip manageable.

“The trip was well planned and organized from departure to arrival. Arianna our guide was the COMPASS to viewing Aurora. She informed us when the best time to view and if we decided not to sit and wait we could go back to the lodge to sleep. She would notify us through WhatsApp when there’s Aurora. We quickly got dressed and headed to the viewing deck which is right behind the lodge. We saw beautiful Aurora because of her. She did a fantastic job in helping us to accomplish our dream. The lodge we stayed was very nice too- try to request a room for 2 guests only otherwise you’ll…”

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