Discover the magic of the Arctic on a tailor-made northern lights holiday

That all depends on the type of northern lights break you’re looking for.

Adventurers can sail the Norwegian fjords, go husky sledding, snowmobiling, ice climbing and whale watching.
Those in search of relaxation can take a dip in Icelandic hot springs, enjoy fine dining experiences and raise a glass to the aurora from their outdoor hot tub.

We can plan a trip around the Arctic activities you’ve been dreaming of — and incorporate aurora excursions with a northern lights guide each night.

Because our trips are tailor-made, we have a northern lights holiday for every type of traveller.

We arrange northern lights weekend breaks, family holidays, self-drive adventures and luxury escapes. You can choose from glass igloo and log cabin holidays. Or opt to stay in a boutique hotel or a wilderness lodge.

Multi-destination holidays are another speciality. You can travel between Nordic countries as part of an extended trip. Or enjoy a northern lights city break, exploring Oslo, Stockholm, Reykjavik or Helsinki before travelling north in search of the aurora borealis.

We plan northern lights trips to the best aurora locations across the Nordics, which includes Scandinavia, Lapland and Iceland.

• Destinations in Sweden include Abisko, Luleå, Kiruna and Stockholm.
• Destinations in Norway include Tromsø, the Lofoten Islands, Vesterålen, Senja, Svalbard and Oslo.
• Destinations in Finland include Saariselkä, Rovaniemi, Lake Inari, Kuusamo, Ivalo and Helsinki.
• Destinations in Iceland include the Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon, Vik, Westfjords, Myvatn, Hella and Reykjavik.

This list isn’t exhaustive. So if you can’t see your dream destination, get in touch with the Aurora Nights team to chat about your northern lights travel plans.

Our northern lights holiday packages include the following as standard:

• Accommodation
• Half-board or full-board dining
• Your choice of activities
• Transfers
• Warm Arctic outerwear

Our packages don’t include flights but we’re happy to advise on the best airports and airlines to use when travelling to the Arctic from the UK or the USA.

Tailor-made northern lights holidays are what we do. We can use one of the tours listed on our site as the basis for your trip. Or we can start from scratch, creating an aurora holiday based on your requirements, interests and budget.

Our team are experienced Arctic travellers and have unrivalled contacts in our destinations. Not ones for sales-speak, they’re happy to talk through all available options to find the destinations, accommodation and activities best suited to you.

Absolutely. We’ve planned northern lights holidays for honeymoons, anniversaries and milestone birthdays. Christmas and New Year trips are also a favourite.

We can organise a romantic dinner for two or find a lodge big enough to fit the extended family. And little extras like a birthday cake, a bottle of champagne or a private chef are no trouble at all.

The best time to see the northern lights is between September and early April. During this time, Arctic nights are long and dark. This gives you the best possible chance of seeing the aurora borealis.

The best places to see the northern lights lie within or near the Arctic Circle. Here, above a latitude of 66 degrees north, the aurora borealis regularly dances across the night sky.

This region includes Iceland and northern parts of Norway. It also includes the northern parts of Sweden and Finland, known as Lapland.

But heading north is just part of the equation. You also need to travel to remote regions with little light pollution and clear night skies. This is where our aurora guides and their knowledge of the local area prove invaluable.

Yes, you can. The northern lights are visible from September through to early April. Autumn is a superb time to plan an aurora trip because this time coincides with the autumn equinox, a period when aurora displays tend to be bigger and brighter than during the rest of the year.

There are lots of other excellent times to visit the Arctic in autumn.

The landscape is a blaze of fall colours. And — because temperatures in September and October are relatively mild — you can enjoy hiking and kayaking excursions. This is also a great time to embark on a self-drive holiday as roads are free from snow.

To book your northern lights trip, get in touch with the Aurora Nights team. You can send us an email, give us a call or fill in our website form. We’ll chat about dates, accommodation, activities and budget. Then we’ll plan a bespoke aurora holiday just for you.