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Northern Lights Tours & Cruises

Set off in search of the 'Aurora Borealis' on a Northern Lights tour or cruise. Travel from September to April for the best opportunity to catch a glimpse of this cosmic show, but rest assured, you will be just as impressed by nature’s scenic display below the vast skies. Choose from 112 tours and cruises providing the opportunity to view the Northern Lights over Norway, Greenland and Iceland.

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6 Days Reykjavik to Reykjavik

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10 Days Helsinki to Oslo

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Must do experiences and highlights on a Northern Lights tour
Hike Ella Oya Hike Ella Oya
Rugged Ella Oya ( Ella Island ) overlooks icy seas filled with pristine blue icebergs. A perfect place to hike, climb to its top for breathtaking views.
Meet Inuit in Ittoqqortoormiit Meet Inuit in Ittoqqortoormiit
Connect with the Inuit people and gaining an appreciation of their way of life in East Greenland’s most northern coastal community filled with colourful houses.
Visit the Northern Lights Cathedral Visit the Northern Lights Cathedral
In Alta, visit the Northern Lights Cathedral. The coiling building and steeple is inspired by the swirling Northern Lights. The impressive organ has 1,800 pipes.
Sail through Scoresbysund Sail through Scoresbysund
Sail through spectacular Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord system to witness towering mountainsides and hundreds of monumental icebergs. This is bucket list scenery, made even more so by the reflections of Aurora Borealis. Unforgettable.
The Northern Lights The Northern Lights
Northern Lights displays are mostly seen during the long winter darkness in Greenland and Iceland and the northern coast of Norway. Clear nights are the perfect condition to see the swirling green and yellow displays of light.

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What our clients are saying about their journeys to discover the Northern Lights
Alaskan Adventure in the Winter Alaska in Winter: Northern Lights & Dog Sledding Adventure , CA, United States, Feb 2026
Incredible trip! I booked 1 week in Alaska and experienced nature hikes along the Alaskan range, guided walk on a glacier, Northern Lights, and dog sledding.
Northern Lights with Hurtigruten in Norway The North Cape Line (Full Roundtrip Voyage From Oslo) , Australia, Jan 2026
Loved our cruise with MS Trollfjord Hurtigruten. What a fabulous 14 day trip visiting Norway during winter. We were worried that it would be too cold but the ship is heated so only need to rug up when you venture out. We were lucky enough to see the Northern LIghts and snow on several occasions and the staff are very helpful on board. The food was read more fantastic with 3 course a la carte meals every night based on the region or town we visited that day (variety and options to suit all). Must have the drinks package as the service is great and the staff are very experienced at matching the wine to the meals. Shore excursions are varied to accommodate personal abilities. Several lounge and quiet areas to relax and view the scenery. A variety of activities offered on board while sailing to help pass the time. Free laundromat available with washers and dryers if wanted.
Amazing Scandinavia trip Follow The Northern Lights (Norway – Finland) , NSW, Australia, Jan 2026
We did an extended land and sea tour with Hurtigruten from Oslo, up through Norway then cruised up past the north Cape and then travelled down through Laplands then down to Helsinki. The scenery was spectacular. We saw amazing northern lights in Lapland especially. Hurtigruten cruise was very comfortable. Typical cruise ship cabin, well maintained. read more Meals were so provided and varied from buffet to ala carte. Food was good quality. We had also booked a Travelmarvel river cruise, however due to damage to a lock in the river system they had to cancel the cruise. While we were very disappointed, they fully refunded our payment, and let us stay on board for 3 nights with all meals and drinks until we made other arrangements. Overall, a fantastic trip. Thank you Hannah for helping us arrange yet another trip. You are always there to help we really appreciate all that you've done.
Northern Lights & Winter Wonderland   Follow The Northern Lights (Norway – Finland) , NSW, Australia, Jan 2026
Our 17 day journey through Norway, Lapland & Finland was phenomenal. It was a combined Cruise/Land tour with Hurtigruten & I can honestly say all hotels used were of a very high standard, best I've had on any tour & the Glass Igloos were a highlight. The Hurtigruten ship is a working ship not a cruise ship, however rooms were comfortable & food was read more good. We took this tour in Winter, Jan 2026, & I had to keep pinching myself, it felt like I was living in a Xmas fairytale, snowed everyday & Northern Lights at night, surreal.

The activities offered on this itinerary were exceptional eg. Husky dog sledding, Reindeer Safari etc. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone. As for our consultant Hannah Campbell, she was amazing. We were a group of 4 friends travelling together so there were alot of questions. I was nominated spokesperson for the group & anytime I emailed Hannah she was always so quick to respond back. We were so impressed with Hannah & Global Journeys that we currently have another 2 active bookings in the system with her. Would highly recommend both Hannah & Global Journeys. Can't wait for our next adventures!
Into the Midnight Sun Into the Midnight Sun , VIC, Australia, Jun 2025
This is our first ocean cruise with Viking and it lived up to our expectations. We really enjoyed the itinerary especially starting at the Cutty Sark wharf, brief stops in the Orkneys and Shetland and cruising through the fiords of Norway. The included excursions at each port were very good. Our cabin and facilities were very comfortable. Overall read more the ship was very good especially the included specialty restaurants - the Chefs Table and Manfredis. Our only disappointment was the dinner menu choices in The Restaurant. The World Cafe buffet was excellent for choice and quality. Georgie Walpole handled our booking efficiently as usual.
We saw the Northern Lights Northern Lights of Scandinavia , VIC, Australia, Mar 2025
Trip was magical, so much snow very very pretty. Our tour guide Maria and driver Tomak added to the whole experience. A great bunch of fellow travellers and we saw the lights several times. Highlights are so many. Top of the world at North Cape was incredible. The huskies, the reindeer’s - all beautiful!

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