3 Winter Aurora Activities in the World to Build a Night Around

1.Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,290 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $226Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide from central Tromsø for a 5 to 8 hour Aurora chase by minibus. Thermal suits, boots, soup, bonfire, photography tips, souvenir photos, and set drop-offs are included. The route may reach Finland, so bring your passport.

“Had a great time. Magda was extremely knowledgeable and knew a great private backup spot when the first place we went was too crowded. The lights were amazing.”

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2.Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from Anchorage to Fairbanks by Alaska Railroad, leaving at 8:30 am and arriving around 8:00 pm. Expect big windows, snowy backcountry, Denali and Alaska Range views, optional dining, and useful commentary from onboard staff such as Andy and Laura.

“What a wonderful experience. Nice staff that narrated the entire trip (knowledgeable local info, plus wildlife spotting and alerting passengers where to look). Great food and service in the dining car; snacks available the entire trip. No worry travel with the granddaughter who loved the train.”

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3.Lake Mývatn & Northern Lights – Winter Special

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $350

Spend two days with guide Sigi exploring Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Grjótagjá, Hverarönd, Dimmuborgir, and Skútustaðagígar, then hunt for the Northern Lights outside Akureyri. An EasyJet airport shuttle is included, while the Nature Baths cost extra.

“Excellent in all aspects. Pick up easy and straightforward. Northern lights evening and Myvatn trips lead by Sigi who kept us informed and entertained. Great lights show and the lake trip was excellent with lots of interesting stops never feeling rushed and plenty of time to explore. The baths were closed for refurbishment so drive 45 mins for an alternative we opted to not do this as been in the forest lagoon the evening prior, but sigi dropped us in a local town to explore whilst others visited the baths.”

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