8 Northern Lights Tours in Lofoten to Book Before the Season Turns

1.Ultimate Aurora Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · 4 hours · from $173Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Svinøya Rorbuer for a four-hour Aurora hunt around Lofoten. Guides such as Dave, Christian, Erik, and Magdalena track clouds, weather, and solar activity, moving between locations when needed. Learn the science and legends of the lights, get night-photography tips, and receive digital photos of your time beneath the Aurora.

“We were very lucky to see the lights dancing around everywhere. What a great memory. Our guide was the wonderful Magdalena who was very informative about the aura and let us choose which locations to go to for the type of picture we were trying to create. We went to 3 different locations and got great shots at each one. Would highly recommended!”

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2.Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $195

Meet your guide at Svolvær Tourist Information and spend four hours chasing the aurora around Vågan and nearby areas. Guides such as Jann combine aurora science, Lofoten stories, and practical photo help. You ride in a climate-controlled van with up to 14 people, but sightings depend on nature and weather.

“We had Jann as guide and he drove us to 3 different spots to see the aurora from different angles, he gave us tips on how to get good photos with our Phone/camera and even helped with some pictures. Beside the amazing Northern lights, we really enjoyed Jann’s explanation on how activity is measured, how/when we see them, and a lot of interesting info based on his experience, he kept us entertained too during the whole experience. Would definitely recommend. Thanks Jann for a great experience!”

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3.The Aurora Jæger – Northern Lights Hunt with Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 107 reviews · from $161

Join Lofoten-born guide Odd-Petter Tanke Jensen for a 4.5-hour Aurora hunt from Svolvær or Kabelvåg. In a small group of up to seven, you’ll chase clear skies, visit photo spots on Moskenesøya, use a tripod, and get help with night photography. Hot coffee, tea, and chocolate are included.

“Petter is the ultimate aurora hunter! He's super knowledgeable, and his kindness towards our kids was amazing. His locations is so so so spot on. There are no other tour guides around us, just him and we can see the northern lights literally dancing! He even gave us a heads-up when the northern lights were visible near our place. Twice , he called us. His enthusiasm is infectious. If I had one extra night, we will definitely book another tour with him.”

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4.Experience the Magic of the Northern Lights!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 5 hours · from $173Top rated

Join Lucas, also written Lukas, for a five-hour Northern Lights chase from Svolvær. You’ll visit three carefully chosen viewing spots, learn how the Aurora works, get practical camera help, and receive photos afterward. Warm drinks and food are included, with a bonfire possible when weather allows. The group is limited to eight people.

“Lucas was a fantastic guide and tutor on taking pictures of the Northern Lights. He got us to a fabulous 360 viewpoint where we could see the lights all around and helped us set up cameras. He told us about the lights and provided.warm drinks.”

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5.Private Northern Lights Search Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $494

Set out from Svolvaer in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide and professional photographer. Andrea and Eric are named guides, and your group searches Lofoten’s bays, lagoons, and peaks for the aurora. Learn camera settings, use a tripod on request, warm up with drinks and biscuits, and receive tour photos the next day.

“We had a great time. The guide, Andrea, took good care of us.”

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6.Northern Lights and Full Steam Cruise with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $103Best value

Sail from Svolvær through the Lofoten islands to Full Steam near Henningsvær. Your English-speaking guide shares fishing stories, an underwater drone may show life below the boat, and you taste Norwegian caviar in a 200-year-old cod warehouse. The Northern Lights are possible, never promised.

“Ottima esperienza. Il racconto di Ragnar ti permette di immergerti per un istante nella vita dei pescatori del luogo. Ottima la degustazione e molto professionale l’equipaggio. L’aurora purtroppo si è fatta desiderare nonostante il cielo stellato, ma ne vale comunque la pena.”

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7.Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

Join an English-speaking guide and photographer for a four-hour aurora search from Svolvær. You’ll follow the clearest skies by minivan, learn simple camera and phone settings, use a supplied tripod, and receive warm drinks. Eric may be your guide, and photos are taken during the outing.

“Excellent; professional, and fun. Great hot chocolate, and nature did its thing!”

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8.Aurora Capture with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join Lofoten Lights at 8:30 pm for a four-hour Northern Lights hunt from Svolvaer. A photographer-guide such as Eric, Leena, or Maurizio drives a group of up to eight people between viewing spots, helps with camera settings, and sends the tour photos free after the outing. Coffee and tea are included, but the Aurora is never guaranteed.

“Thanks to our guide, Leena, and our lucky star that we could see the Northern lights so early on our excursion (at the 1st stop). We had so much fun taking tons of pictures and enjoying the view. Leena was always so considerate and friendly and very informative. We enjoyed every minute of the tour. 😁”

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