Stargazing & Northern Lights Tours

Northern Lights and meteor showers

Don't forget to look up!

Nothing quite compares to witnessing the colourful swathes of the Northern Lights as they bathe the night sky. Scientifically known as the Aurora Borealis, after the Roman goddess of dawn, this incredible light show graces the skies of the north and south poles during the depths of winter. Electrically-charged solar particles collide miles above the planet to create dancing sheets of colour from neon green to vivid purple in an ethereal display of multi-coloured lights.

Escape the bright lights of the city and venture into the darkness of some of northern Europe's most spectacular landscapes for a glimpse of this incredible natural event on tour with us.

Our range of stargazing tours also include dedicated trips to Jordan and Morocco to watch the Perseids and Geminids meteor showers.

Top Northern Lights experiences

Here's what you can expect of our Northern Lights tours in Iceland.

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Iceland

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to Northern Lights tours in Iceland. In recent years this incredibly picturesque island nation has become the most popular place in the Northern Hemisphere to go in search of the Aurora Borealis. On tour in Iceland with us you'll spend two nights in the small town of Hella, learning all about the phenomenon and waiting for the light show to start. And if that wasn't enough, on all our Iceland tours you can add a Northern Lights by Boat excursion for a totally different perspective.

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Finland

With our range of tours in Finland you can experience the magic of the Northern Lights from inside a delightful glass igloo on our Aurora & Glass Igloo Explorer tour. If you're feeling more adventurous, head out into the wilderness on a husky sleigh ride for a thrilling journey across pristine snowy landscapes with our Lapland & Husky Highlights tour. Or explore the magic of Lapland and see the Northern Lights during the festive season, with our Christmas in Finland trip.

Other stargazing destinations

Whether it's meteor showers in Jordan and Morocco or solar eclipses in Antarctica, we have plenty of once in a lifetime experiences for the budding astronomer to enjoy.

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Jordan

Every year for the last 2,000 years, the Perseids meteor shower has lit up the August night sky in Jordan. And what better way to witness this magical spectacle than from the comfort of a campsite in the heart of the Wadi Rum desert, miles from the bright city lights? The meteor shower is the highlight of a trip which also takes in the famous Rose City of Petra, the Dead Sea and more.

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Morocco

The clear night skies above Morocco's Sahara Desert are a spectacle at any time of the year. In December however, things get even more magical with the arrival of the Geminids meteor shower. Whether you join our dedicated Signature or Essentials tour, you'll get to witness the meteor shower as part of a guided tour of the country, visiting highlights including Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Fes and Casablanca.

Need more information or ready to book your trip? Get in touch with our expert team to start planning the holiday of a lifetime!

Further reading on the night sky

If all this talk of celestial light displays has you reaching for your passport and telescope, have a browse through these articles for more inspiration and handy planning info:

Spotting the Northern Lights - our very own guide on when best to see them and how to photograph them
Earth Sky - updates on the cosmos including meteor showers
Space - latest news on what's happening in the sky above us