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The Northern Lights are a sight that is hard to describe. They are captivating in a way that is difficult to put into words but which needs no description whatsoever. We believe it's because they're something special and rare-seen by only a small percentage of people who ever get the chance. Luminous colors will enrapture your eyes as they dance across the sky while you enjoy this performance in the company of your loved ones! So don't let this opportunity pass you by - take this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see these mysterious lights before they fade away forever!
The Northern Lights Trips
Travel to the Northern Lights with an itinerary created by experts
Until now, the Northern Lights have been known as a mysterious and nearly impossible-to-find natural phenomenon. But we're here to tell you this is no longer the case. With Triptile™, finding these outstanding lights has never been easier. That's because this trip builder takes the hard work out of planning your Northern Lights trip by making it possible for users to browse cities in a few clicks, choose the best hotels & activities in one place, and create a perfect itinerary in three steps. So whether you're interested in a quick weekend tour or want to plan your trip over a weeks-long vacation, Triptile has got you covered. Start exploring the Northern Lights today - choose among a variety of Scandinavian destinations from your bucket list, add them to your itinerary, and enhance it with breathtaking activities such as reindeer sledding, snowmobile adventure, ice climbing, amethyst mine escape, or group Aurora trail, and voilà - your exciting Northern Lights trip is ready to become true! So set on a journey of your dream with Triptile - create a budget-friendly vacation, book in advance, pay with confidence, and open new horizons of the northern parts of our planet!
Finland Northern Lights Adventure
6 days|4 cities|Private tour template
Norway Northern Lights Tour
8 days|5 cities|Private tour template
Iceland Northern Lights & Glacier Lagoon Adventure
6 days|3 cities|Private tour template
Finnish Lapland & Northern Lights
7 days|3 cities|Private tour template
Iceland Northern Lights Adventure
4 days|3 cities|Private tour template
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Tromso Northern Lights
6 days|1 cities|Private tour template
Finnish Lapland & Northern Lights for Families
7 days|3 cities|Private tour template
Winter Scandinavia and Northern Lights
12 days|6 cities|Small group tour
Winter Scandinavia and Northern Lights + Helsinki & Rovaniemi
15 days|8 cities|Small group tour
Alaska Northern Lights / Semi-private
9 days|2 cities|Private tour template
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Northern Lights: Swedish Lapland
9 days|3 cities|Private tour template
Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Lights
Find out all of the answers to your burning questions on traveling to the Northern Lights
What is the best place to admire the Northern Lights?
Polar regions and areas within 2,500 km of the magnetic poles are most likely to see the Aurora Borealis. When it comes to the Northern Lights, the farther north you travel, the better your chances are. Aurora hunting is best done above the Arctic Circle (66°33'N), which explains why northern Norway and Svalbard (read more about Svalbard top activities in our Svalbard Travel Guide) are some of the top places to see the Northern Lights. Also among great destinations for an Aurora safari are Iceland, Finland, and Sweden. If you're an experienced Northern Lights hunter seeking non-European destinations, move towards Alaska Aurora Borealis and its activities: polar crab hunting, ice hiking, and whale watchind cruise!
Is there a time when I can see Aurora Borealis?
The Northern Lights are technically present throughout the year but aren't visible above the Arctic Circle during the summer months. Arctic winters last from late September to late March or early April. Northern Lights can be seen during this time under the right conditions when the Arctic sky is dark enough. March and September are the most active months for auroras. The sky must be dark and clear of clouds to observe the Northern lights. Between 17:00 and 02:00 is when the Northern Lights are most frequently seen. It's unusual for them to exhibit for more than a few minutes; they may appear for a few minutes, then glide away before returning. You may be lucky enough to see a good display for a couple of hours or longer, although it won't last much longer than 15-30 minutes.
When you're planning to include Iceland in your vacation, focus on our blog post - Best Time & Place to See the Northern Lights in Iceland - there you'll find all and even more for making your Iceland trip stunning!
What effect do the Northern Lights have on wildlife?
When the Aurora displays, dogs often look up at the sky and bark, suggesting that other animals also observe them. The fact that animals can sense things humans cannot is well documented, even though we cannot be certain. An active Aurora may cause a natural disturbance that some animals can detect.
Can you hear the Northern Lights?
Inuit communities, particularly those living under the Northern Lights, claim to have heard auroras making noise. Considering that sound travels at a slower rate than light, it doesn't seem feasible from a scientific standpoint. It has been attempted to record the Northern Lights but to date no recordings have been made. Despite this, nothing is impossible in science. In theory, electrical discharges from the Northern Lights could produce audible sounds, but no proof has been found yet.
Is there a way to take photos of the Northern Lights?
A lot of variables have to be taken into account when photographing the Northern Lights. There will be differences in results between cameras and lenses, so you'll need to try them out to see what works for you. A unique Aurora cannot be compared to any other Aurora. Consequently, settings that work one night might not work the next. Try several settings and see what you get. There is a lot of fun and excitement to be had in experimenting with different settings and watching how the results change.
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The Northern Lights are breathtakingly beautiful and uniquely otherworldly. With Triptile, you can explore the Northern Lights like never before. Knowing where to find the Northern Lights is one thing, but if you want to see them up close, there is no better way to create a memorable trip with Triptile. Building your vacation according to your own preferences will take your experience of viewing the Northern Lights from a computer screen - to viewing these natural wonders in person in a matter of few steps. Specially designed tour templates can be used as the canvas for those who wish to witness these magnificent displays firsthand. Open some of our templates, customize them according to your preferences, and add activities, centrally-located hotels, restaurants & day programs -we have collected all the best for you in one place! Finally, when the time to explore inspiring spots comes, there's no better way than to create an adventure with Triptile - expand the frames of your trip by enhancing your Northern Lights itinerary with some stunning Scandinavian destinations: Norway, with its unique Viking culture, Finland, where you can visit Santa Claus village in Lapland region and even more, or explore Aurora safari in Iceland! Further - add any destination on our planet to your bucket list and move towards planning your next amusing trip-tale vacation!
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