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15 Aurora Safaris in the World to Build a Night Around

29 tours  ·  from $61 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 aurora safaris worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos - Starting at the Tromsø base
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

1.Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,654 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $61Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours chasing the Aurora from Tromsø with guides such as David, Claudia, Koren, Elo, and Romeo. Follow cloud data toward clearer skies, warm up in thermal suits with hot drinks, and receive a professional photo. The route may reach the fjords or Finland border.

“An unforgettable experience. An amazing team looked after us in the evening. The views of the Aurora was breathtaking. Thanks to an amazing team on Tuesday night”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire - Getting dressed for minus 20 degrees
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

2.Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,108 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

You’ll ride for about two hours on a shared snowmobile through dark Arctic forests and across open winter scenery, with a campfire stop for hot berry juice and cookies. English-speaking guides such as Arto, Tamam, Lauri, and Selina have been praised for clear instruction and careful support. A class B license is required to drive.

“This activity was great, there was a lot of people but it was very well organised with around 5 guides in total co-ordinating the trip. The forest is absolutely stunning covered in snow and travelling through it at night time is beautiful. I would recommend this trip to others.”

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Tromsø: Aurora Safari Chase with Photos - Meeting at Prostneset and settling into the coach
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Tromsø: Aurora Safari Chase with Photos

3.Aurora Safari Chase with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 7 hours · from $124

Ride from Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Paolo, Juan, or Kinga, then follow the clearest forecast to a private Aurora camp. Expect a warm meal, hot drinks, thermal overalls, toilets, and guide-taken photos, with a second chase if clouds move in.

“An amazing trip- even if we didn’t see the northern lights, which we did, we said the trip was definitely worth the money. The guides were exceptional, the food amazing, location epic- just so much fun and effort from the team- highly recommended”

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Inari: Northern Lights Hunt Snowmobile Safari - Learning to handle the snowmobile
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Inari: Northern Lights Hunt Snowmobile Safari

4.Northern Lights Hunt Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 5 hours · from $199

Drive a snowmobile through snowy forests after dark, then stop at a hut for sausages, snacks, and hot drinks by the fire. Guides such as David, Marco, and Sam are praised for patient instruction and careful cold-weather support. Aurora is never guaranteed, but the remote viewing spot gives you a strong chance.

“It’s an amazing experience! Thanks for our tour guide!”

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Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region - The Troms region: following the forecast
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Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region

5.Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $193

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tromsø’s Prostneset terminal for a 5 to 7 hour Aurora chase. You’ll travel by minibus toward the coast, inland areas, or even the Finnish border, using private viewing sites when conditions allow. Guides such as Sonia, Fabian, and Tomas may help with camera settings, tripods, hot drinks, and free photos.

“A nice trip with motivated guides. We See Northern Lights in a beautiful Location. See you next Time when we are in Tromso again.”

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Rovaniemi: Santa's Reindeer and Husky Safari with Aurora BBQ - The husky ride: fast, noisy, and over quickly
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Rovaniemi: Santa’s Reindeer and Husky Safari with Aurora BBQ

6.Santa’s Reindeer and Husky Safari with Aurora BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 7 hours · from $281

Spend a split day with huskies and Lapland reindeer, then chase the Northern Lights at two evening locations. Your English-speaking guide, such as Allen, Lea, Alexander, or Aurora, handles hotel pickup, transport, local stories, and a cozy BBQ with berry tea and marshmallows.

“We enjoyed being able to combine different activities in a unique tour. We decided to spend our free time exploring the Santa’s Village. The rides were not extremely long, but it was a fair length, particularly considering the weather conditions.”

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Santa's Reindeer & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ in Rovaniemi - The husky ride: fast, exciting, and brief
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Santa’s Reindeer & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ in Rovaniemi

7.Santa’s Reindeer & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $289

Spend a full day with Arctic reindeer and Siberian huskies, visit Santa Claus Village, then hunt for northern lights at two dark-sky spots. Guides such as Rafi, Paul, Alexander, William, Jade, and Ale are praised for friendly service, photos, and careful timing. Pickup covers addresses within 12 kilometers of central Rovaniemi.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This tour was an absolute highlight of our trip to Lapland! The reindeer sleigh ride was serene and magical — slowly gliding through the snow-covered forest was like something out of a fairy tale. The reindeer were calm, well cared for, and the handlers shared interesting facts about them. The husky safari brought a whole different level of excitement. The dogs were full of energy and clearly loved to run. Riding through the snowy trails with them was exhilarating and beautiful. We also got to spend some time with the huskies afterward, which was a lovely touch. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel safe and…”

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Northern Lights Safari from Tromso - Thermal suits make the outdoor waits easier
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Northern Lights Safari from Tromso

8.Northern Lights Safari from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $152

Meet at Magic Ice in Tromsø at 6:30 pm for a five to seven-hour aurora chase with Scan Adventure. Karina and other multilingual guides may drive far beyond town, even toward Finland, while thermal suits, snacks, tripods, and standard photos are included.

“Great experience, facilitated by Karina who is very experienced in doing the "chase". We went about 2 hrs out of Tromsø due to a snowstorm and was rewarded by lady Aurora after our efforts. Made my birthday wish come true to see the NL, Read more”

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Levi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari and Campfire Picnic - Riding through the Arctic forest
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Levi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari and Campfire Picnic

9.Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari and Campfire Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $218

From Levi, follow an English-speaking guide through snowy Finnish forests on a three-hour evening snowmobile safari. Winter gear, hotel transfers, campfire sausages, and hot drinks are included. Drivers need a car or motorcycle license, while children can ride in a guide-pulled sled.

“Communication was good, pickup went smoothly. The trip was entertaining, we were well taken care of, and plenty warm enough with the supplied overalls! The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and we really enjoyed ourselves :) Oh, and most importantly, we saw the Northern Lights, and a lunar halo!”

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Aurora Safari Chase by big bus, free Photos, toilet onboard - Guides, Explanations, and Camera Help
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Aurora Safari Chase by big bus, free Photos, toilet onboard

10.Aurora Safari Chase by big bus, free Photos, toilet onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $128

Leave Tromsø at 6:15 pm on a heated coach with a toilet onboard, then follow the clearest skies across Troms County. Your guide may take you to a Sami hut, lavvo, or campfire base. Expect hot drinks, snacks, aurora photography help, free low-resolution photos, and an optional fish soup or reindeer meal.

“Enjoyable evening with a great tour guide who was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We experienced brief flashes of the northern lights but not a spectacle on this occasion - cloud cover counted against us.”

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From Tromsø: Official Northern lights Safari - What the evening actually feels like
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From Tromsø: Official Northern lights Safari

11.Official Northern lights Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $101

Leave Tromsø at 6pm for a 5 to 7-hour Northern Lights chase with guides such as Claudia, Simone, David, and Antonia. The route may reach Kvaløya or the Finnish border, with hot drinks, cookies, a fire, thermal clothing, and one professional photo included.

“What an amazing one, we kept searching until we saw the northern lights, thank you so much and big thanks to the guide who was with us.”

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Northern lights safari by snowmobile - Getting dressed for a Finnish winter night
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Northern lights safari by snowmobile

12.Northern lights safari by snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $167

You’ll ride a shared snowmobile through snowy forests and frozen surroundings near Rovaniemi, stopping at a fire for warm berry juice and biscuits. A driving license is required for the driver. Children and non-drivers ride in a sledge. Aurora sightings depend on clear skies and solar activity.

“Tutto molto positivo e guide esperte e competenti. Peccato aver preso una grossa nevicata e non aver potuto vedere l'aurora ma sicuramente non è colpa del tour!”

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Snowmobile Safari to Search for the Northern Lights - What happens at the Safari Center
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Snowmobile Safari to Search for the Northern Lights

13.Snowmobile Safari to Search for the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203

Set out from Wild Nordic Rovaniemi at 9:00 pm for a two-hour snowmobile search for the Aurora. You share a snowmobile with another adult, stop for photos and stories, and return by the same route. Thermal gear, hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, and a warm drink are included.

“This tour is not in Helsinki. We booked this under the impression it was. I was asked 5 days before we travelled to update our Hotel pick up. I emailed my response with our address in Helsinki. At no point we’re we told that this tour is 700 kilometres (approx) from where we were staying. This is not the only tour offered in Helsinki that is NOT actually anywhere near Helsinki.”

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Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari - Learning the snowmobile before the trail
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Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari

14.Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $210

Set out from central Rovaniemi with winter gear, ride a guided snowmobile route toward a mountain hideaway, and warm up in a wooden tepee with snacks, drinks, and Arctic stories. Guides such as Sammy and Emil have earned praise for safety and care, but timing and communication can vary.

“Our tour guy was really nice. There wasn’t enough snow on the ground to use the snowmobile all the way. So, he gave us the option to get a refund or get the experience by going around for a little bit and then use the other motors. So we decided to go with him. We didn’t see any northern lights because it was cloudy but we still had a great time.”

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3-Hour Snowmobile Safari to Search Northern Lights in Levi - What the snowmobile ride feels like
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3-Hour Snowmobile Safari to Search Northern Lights in Levi

15.3-Hour Snowmobile Safari to Search Northern Lights in Levi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203Top rated

Drive through Levi’s snowy forests for about two hours, stopping at a traditional kota for hot berry juice, gingerbread, and sausages cooked over an open fire. English-speaking guides such as Ivan, Marie, Benoit, and Fabian may lead the tour. Northern lights are never guaranteed.

“It was a very fun activity. Our tour guides Benoit and Fabian made it even better. They truly made a big effort to take the best pictures for us.”

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Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari from Rovaniemi with Campfire Picnic - Sharing a snowmobile through the forest
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Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari from Rovaniemi with Campfire Picnic

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