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The Aurora Borealis Awaits From Alaska to Norway

Northern Lights, Alaska
Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey
7 days from $3,499 pp
  • Enjoy opportunities to view the Northern Lights amongst Alaska’s pristine wilderness
  • Ride the Aurora Winter Train through the dramatic scenery of Denali National Park
  • Experience a dog-sled ride across tundra and spot iconic wildlife at a remote refuge
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The Northern Lights & Lapland
The Northern Lights & Lapland
10 days from $4,299 pp
  • Travel to some of the most ideal destinations to see the Northern Lights
  • Enjoy a husky sleigh ride in Lapland, stopping to savor a traditional ‘fika’
  • Stay on the Lofoten Islands, learn about Sámi culture and explore Trondheim
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Northern Lights on a Winter Arctic Cruise
Northern Lights on a Winter Arctic Cruise
12 days from $5,099 pp
  • Sail into the spectacular Arctic region on an environmentally friendly Havila cruise ship
  • Cruise Norway’s dramatic coastline past stunning fjords into the remote Lofoten Isles
  • Journey along the iconic Bergen Railway, Europe's highest and most beautiful line
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Northern Lights Rail Tours & Vacations

Witnessing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Northern Lights is a dream for many. As a travel authority for more than 20 years, we have carefully crafted Northern Lights tours that put this dream within reach, putting you in a prime position to witness one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena in stunning locations.

For a globe-trotting adventure, select from travel packages that feature destinations in Scandinavia, including Norway and Sweden. These Northern Lights tours not only offer unimaginable viewing opportunities, but they also put local culture at the forefront of the adventure. Ride scenic railways like the Norland Railway and Ofoten Railway, cruise along dramatic fjords, and discover experiences unique to each location. You could also stay closer to home, witnessing the cascades of green, purple and red dancing across the Alaskan skies. Let our independent and escorted tours guide you to places with no light pollution, including Chena Hot Springs or Bettles Lodge, and reveal the highlights of major cities, such as the Gold Rush city of Fairbanks or Anchorage, where culture and nature collide. Find your perfect journey with Great Rail Journeys.

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Top Locations to See Northern Lights

Northern Lights, Alaska
Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey
4.7 stars(67 reviews)
Escorted
2027FebMar
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$3,499 pp
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Northern Lights, Chena Hot Springs
Alaska Northern Lights & Aurora Train
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7 days from
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Anchorage & Talkeetna Northern Lights Getaway
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$1,795 pp
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Dining Hut under the Stars
Northern Lights at Borealis Basecamp
Independent
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$2,795 pp
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Aurora Viewing at Chena Hot Springs
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6 days from
$2,095 pp
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Alaska Wildlife
Northern Lights & Alaska Highlights
Independent
2026Dec
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7 days from
$2,695 pp
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Northern Lights Swirling over Pine Trees
Aurora Viewing at Bettles Lodge
Independent
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6 days from
$3,395 pp
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Best Time to Admire the Northern Lights

1 Nl Visibility Ratings Jan Mar Quarter

With clear skies and a fresh blanket of snow on the ground, there is no better time to view the Northern Lights than during the long winter months.

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2 Nl Visibility Ratings Apr Aug Quarter

Exchange the Northern Lights for the "Midnight Sun" during these months when long daylight hours make it nearly impossible to spot the wonder.

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3 Nl Visibility Ratings Sept Oct Quarter

As the seasons start to change and the nights stretch longer, it may be possible to catch a glimpse of the Lights as "Aurora season" begins once more.

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4 Nl Visibility Ratings Nov Dec Quarter

Although some cloud cover can obscure the view, the winter-clad landscapes and long nights make an incredible setting for hunting the Northern Lights.

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Alaska Northern Lights & Aurora Train
Independent
2026Dec
2027JanFebMar
Independent

Winter is a special time of year in Alaska. The landscape transforms into a wonderland clad in fluffy white snow, and the short days set the perfect stage for the aurora borealis to take over the night sky. Adventures take on a new form and open visitors' eyes to the wonders and traditions of America's Last Frontier. This week-long Alaskan...

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7 days from
$3,095 pp
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The Northern Lights & Lapland
4.3 stars(410 reviews)
Escorted
2027JanFebMar
Escorted

Embark on spellbinding Scandinavian rail journeys from the ancient Viking capital of Trondheim to Swedish Lapland, visiting the best places to see the Aurora Borealis, with many opportunities to experience these swirling lights. Travelling by rail through amazing landscapes, cross the Arctic Circle to Bodø to seek the ethereal Northern...

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$4,299 pp
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Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey
4.7 stars(67 reviews)
Escorted
2027FebMar
Escorted

Seek the magical aurora borealis on a sensational winter journey from Fairbanks to Anchorage, riding the amazing Aurora Winter Train in the shadow of Denali. An evening in the wilderness provides a great chance to catch the Northern Lights, while an exciting dog-sled ride through the snow-covered tundra and a curling lesson help uncover the...

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7 days from
$3,499 pp
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Northern Lights at Borealis Basecamp
Independent
2026AugSepOctNovDec
2027JanFebMarApr
Independent

Forget everything you have heard about northern lights viewing and come along for this independent adventure into Alaska's backcountry to Borealis Basecamp. Set just 25 miles outside of Fairbanks, this unique hotel offers an aurora borealis experience like no other. Watch hues of red, green and purple undulate across the night sky from your...

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8 days from
$2,795 pp
per person
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Northern Lights & Alaska Highlights
Independent
2026Dec
2027JanFebMar
Independent

By day and night, immerse yourself in the wonders of an Alaskan winter. With its far-north location, this state is one of the best places in North America to see the Aurora Borealis, and this journey features plenty of opportunities to do just that. Venture into the state's remote interior aboard the Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train,...

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7 days from
$2,695 pp
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Northern Lights on a Winter Arctic Cruise
4.6 stars(40 reviews)
Escorted
2027JanFebMar
Escorted

Experience Norway in magical winter, first exploring Oslo and Bergen with an epic journey on the spectacularly scenic Bergen Railway, before embarking on a six-night cruise into the enthralling Arctic wilderness. Our northbound sea voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes passes beautiful fjords, and crosses the Arctic Circle, before a husky sled...

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12 days from
$5,099 pp
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Aurora Viewing at Bettles Lodge
Independent
2026OctNovDec
2027JanFebMar
Independent

Alaska is a land filled with wild beauty and interesting destinations; enjoy the best of both worlds on this 6-day expedition. Your time here is marked by adventures through two great Alaskan cities and enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. Your journey begins in Anchorage, where you board the Alaska Railroad bound for Fairbanks. It is in...

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6 days from
$3,395 pp
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Aurora Viewing at Chena Hot Springs
Independent
2026AugSepOctNovDec
2027JanFebMar
Independent

Beautiful vistas and incredible adventures lie ahead on this journey through America's Last Frontier. Travel from Anchorage to Fairbanks on the Alaska Railroad, surrounded by pristine wilderness, and experience Fairbanks your way before heading into the backcountry in search of the elusive Northern Lights. Complete with a two-day stay at...

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6 days from
$2,095 pp
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Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights
Independent
2026NovDec
2027JanFebMar
Independent

Two national parks, endless mountain scenes and remote landscapes blanketed in snow set the stage for this independent vacation. With ten days split between Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, this journey paints a memorable picture of a Canadian winter. Experience beautiful winter scenery from an unforgettable vantage point...

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10 days from
$3,995 pp
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Anchorage & Talkeetna Northern Lights Getaway
Independent
2026Dec
2027JanFebMar
Independent

Powder-capped mountains and frosty landscapes beckon in America's winter wonderland, Alaska. Here, the days are short, the nights are long, and snow covers the terrain to create storybook scenery during your four-day vacation. Split your time between Anchorage and Talkeetna, venturing between them on the storied rails of the Alaska Railroad...

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$1,795 pp
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Northern Lights & Sweden's Arctic Circle
Independent
Independent

One of the best places in the world for auroral activity, Swedish Lapland is as remote as it is scenic. Heritage and tradition are the beating heart of the region and experiencing morsels of this culture in highly scenic locations immerses you in Sweden in ways you could have only imagined previously. This expedition presents the opportunity...

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Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey
11/Apr
Marcia
5 stars
“This was the truly the trip of a lifetime. It surpassed all my expectations. All of the accommodations, from the planned meals to the bus, were first class. Everyone should experience Alaska like this! (Not to mention, my grandson proposing to his girlfriend under the Northern Lights!)
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Northern Lights on a Winter Arctic Cruise
22/Mar
David Thompson
5 stars
“A great experience. Fantastic train journey from Oslo to Bergen the the boat through the stunning landscape beyond the arctic circle
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The Northern Lights & Lapland
9/Apr
Petra Tamlyn
4 stars
“We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Snowy Norway was extremely beautiful, people friendly and food excellent. The Sami experience and Ice hotel were fascinating and Swedish husky ride exhilarating… lovely experiences. Due to bad weather conditions part of our itinerary had to change but the company and tour guide did...
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Northern Lights Tours

Look up and watch as cascades of green, white and red dance across the sky in one of the world's greatest natural spectacles, the aurora borealis. Northern lights vacations in and around the Arctic Circle highlight this phenomenon in the best possible way, allowing travelers to spend their days exploring and their nights chasing the colorful skies. For a globe-trotting adventure, select from a range of travel packages that feature destinations in the Nordic countries, including Norway, Finland, and Sweden. These aurora tours not only offer unimaginable opportunities for northern lights viewing, but they also put local culture at the forefront of the adventure. Travelers are treated to rides aboard scenic railways, visits to charming towns, and experiences that are unique to each location, such as dog sledding and ferry rides across frigid waters.

There are also vacations to see the northern lights within the United States, in the far reaches of Alaska, where the untouched wilderness is as abundant as the natural beauty. Alaska Northern Lights tours are often bookended by time in major cities, such as the Gold Rush-city of Fairbanks, renowned as one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis, and Anchorage, where culture and nature go hand-in-hand. In the heart of these tour packages, stays at cozy resorts or lodges take travelers further into the backcountry for even better viewing spots and plenty of traditional Alaskan activities. Travelers may venture to Chena Hot Springs, with its healing waters, or to Bettles Lodge, set deep in the Arctic, where there is zero light pollution. Regardless of where the holiday takes place, northern lights viewing is one of those momentous experiences that linger in your memories for years to come.