Arctic northern lights on a small ship cruise

Arctic Northern Lights Cruises & Tours

Travel made your way ™
Talk with an expert
Build your ideal Arctic trip. Call 800.344.6118
Start Planning My Trip
Talk with an expert
Filter (24 Results)
  • Start Date
    Months
    Years
  • Length
    to
  • Price
    to
  • Activity Levels
  • Experiences
  • Activities
  • Ships
  • Destinations
    • Arctic
Colourful houses in winter, Sisimiut
from $23,582
EXPLORE

Greenland Winter Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
  • Sail in the Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Witness the dancing Northern Lights
  • Enjoy a true dog-sledding adventure
  • Take a winter safari in Sisimiut
  • Learn local Greenlandic traditions
  • Sleep in a traditional igloo
  • Visit local artisan workshops
Starts / Ends
Ilulissat / Nuuk
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Skiing, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience the icebergs and islands of Greenland with this captivating 9-day tour in Ilulissat and Sisimiut, ending in Nuuk. Traverse icy waters, marvel at towering icebergs, and immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of Greenland's rugged terrain and rich traditional practices.
Tour Details
0
The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights
from $19,595
EBD
EXPLORE

Northern Lights & Wild Isles: Iceland, Greenland, Scotland

Reykjavik - Aberdeen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Marvel at Dynjandi waterfall
  • Observe birds on Vigur Island
  • Visit historic Papa Westray
  • Unwind in waters near Akureyri
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Aberdeen
Activities
Hiking, Northern Lights, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 14-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson to explore Iceland, Greenland, and the Scottish Isles while seeking the northern lights. Discover stunning landscapes and rich Viking history by day, and enjoy the night skies for breathtaking aurora displays.
Cruise Details
0
Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $14,295
EXPLORE

Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen town center
  • Observe polar bears safely
  • Discover Franz Josef Fjord
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 14-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, East Greenland’s fjords, and Iceland’s Westfjords. Observe polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and seabirds, visit historic sites, Inuit villages, and museums, and enjoy onboard expert briefings, excursions, and 24-hour daylight.
Cruise Details
0
The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
from $4,250
EXPLORE

Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail

Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 7-day expedition aboard Rembrandt van Rijn to explore Northeast Iceland’s fjords, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders. Discover picturesque villages, rugged highlands, and Arctic wildlife, with scenic hikes and the chance to witness the magical Aurora Borealis.
Cruise Details
0
Hiking the arctic tundra.
from $6,250
EXPLORE

East Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail through Scoresby Sund
  • Explore Hoffman Peninsula
  • Cruise Vikingebugt glaciers
  • Hike remote tundra routes
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 10-day expedition aboard MV Plancius to East Greenland and Scoresby Sund. Sail through vast fjords, explore remote tundra, enjoy long hikes, and observe Arctic wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.
Cruise Details
0
Auroras natural light display in sky
from $21,295
EBD
EXPLORE

Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Trace Tromso’s polar history
  • Hike Senja’s rugged peaks
  • Taste Svolvaer’s stockfish
  • Explore Scoresbysund
Starts / Ends
Tromso / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 16-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring the Arctic Circle’s coastlines when the Northern Lights are most visible. Visit remote islands and villages in Norway, Iceland, and Greenland, with minimal light pollution for an optimal aurora viewing experience.
Cruise Details
0
Polar Bear viewing in the lodge
from $19,109
EXPLORE

Arctic Safari

Canada Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Canadian Arctic region
  • Experience camping in barren lands
  • See Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy nature trekking with expert
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Visit Churchill and iconic landmark
  • Learn from an expert photographer
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this unique 9-day Arctic Safari, an opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in the Canadian Arctic. Fly to the remote tundra camp and Arctic lodge set along the coast of Hudson Bay for a private arctic wildlife viewing and photography experience like none other.
Tour Details
0
Arctic trekking on an Oceanwide Expeditions cruise
from $8,300
EXPLORE

Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis & Long Hikes

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Kong Oscar Fjord
  • Sail through alpine fjords
  • Explore the Northeast Water
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Ortelius on a 14-day Arctic cruise to Northeast Greenland, traveling from Iceland to Spitsbergen. You explore remote fjords, Arctic islands, pack ice zones, and historic landing sites while observing whales, seabirds, muskoxen, and polar landscapes.
Cruise Details
0
Northern Lights
from $3,207
EXPLORE

Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike at Vatnajokull glacier
  • Enjoy Arctic Whale Watching
  • Visit to Ingvellir National Park
  • Wander along Diamond Beach
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this fantastic 8-day road trip along the Ring Road, explore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland's "Golden Circle." Experience the Aurora Borealis, commonly considered one of the most magnificent natural phenomena in the world.
Tour Details
0
A solitary church in rural Iceland
from $1,612
EXPLORE

Natural Iceland Adventure

Iceland Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit lava fields and Kirkjufell
  • See Barnafoss and Hraunfossar
  • Explore the Golden Circle sites
  • Hike Vatnajokull Glacier trail
  • Visit Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Iceland’s top sights on this 5-day tour from west to east. Explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, and South Coast highlights including black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and iconic waterfalls. Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, hike Vatnajokull Glacier, and enjoy optional cave and geothermal spa visits.
Tour Details
0
Auroras natural light display in sky
from $16,995
EBD
EXPLORE

Iceland & East Greenland - Under the Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant capital
  • Experience Iceland’s geysers
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Witness Greenland's aurora borealis
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an unforgettable 11-day Arctic expedition aboard the Douglas Mawson, journeying through Eastern Greenland and Iceland’s Westfjords. Experience majestic glaciers, vibrant seabird colonies, diverse Arctic wildlife, and the mesmerizing aurora borealis illuminating the untouched wilderness.
Cruise Details
0
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
from $1,645
EXPLORE

Northern Lights and South Coast Exploration Tour

Iceland Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
  • Enjoy Skogafoss Waterfall
  • Witness the Strokkur Geyser
  • Visit the Thingvellir National Park
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 5-day journey, experience the South Coast at its best while viewing the spectacular Northern Lights. Along the journey, take in the Golden Circle, the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, and numerous more sights
Tour Details
0
13-24 of 24 Results
  • 1
  • 2

Plan smarter. Spend better.

Talk with an expert trip planner 800.344.6118

Plan My Trip
Jason Maynard employee profile
Jason M.
Alaska travel and aurora borealis
Arctic

Chat Arctic with a specialist

Our team is waiting and ready to talk with you about your next adventure. So go ahead and book an appointment with one of our specialized trip planners.

Let's Chat
800.344.6118

Where is your next adventure?

Contact Chat Call
TrustScore 4.9 | 1083 reviews
TrustScore 4.9 of 5
total score
Based on 1083 reviews on
review score
1 week ago
We have worked with Kassandra at Adventure-Life for several years. She continues to provide excellent guidance on our trips. This time, we tossed some real challenges - explicit number of days, specific itineraries and limitations on who we would prefer to sail with. She actually gave us choices ! Deposit in place and working on additional details for insurance and extensions. Another success !!
Kathryn Jones
review score
7 months ago
User friendly
Madge Davenport
review score
8 months ago
We are now booking our 3rd trip through Adventure Life, and Mary Curry is so helpful! We have ALWAYS had a thorough and wonderful experience!!! Every detail is taken care of ... from our first phone call to begin the planning until we arrive back home. Adventure Life has amazing connections all over the world, and never hesitates to contact them on our behalf to get every trip, tour, and question answered for us. We love how Adventure Life helps us to customize our trips so we don't miss out on the things we really want to see and do ... and they always have some great suggestions on things we didn't even know about! We love Adventure Life, and will NEVER even consider using a different travel company.
Lauren Poe
review score
8 months ago
Prompt response to our inquiry. Very knowledgeable trip planner with a true enthusiasm for adventure travel. Such a pleasure to work with!
Bonnie and Mark
review score
11 months ago
I am always happy booking with your company,your staff work very hard to provide me with all my travel requests and time frame. I give your company a 10
customer. Martin Cohen

Why Travel With Us?

One Seamless Journey

We bring cruise and land together into a single, well-orchestrated experience—so your trip feels cohesive, not pieced together.

Peace of Mind

You'll work with a team of humans who get to know you, answer every question, and support you until you return home—we're always just a call or text away.

Rewards That Go Further

Secure your 5% Past Traveler Rewards across a wide range of ships and destinations - not a single brand and not just cruises.

As Featured In

USA Today
Los Angeles Times
Travel Weekly
Outside
National Geographic Traveler
The New York Times
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
National Geographic

How it Works

Connect

No cost, no commitment. Talk with our experts about your dream trip.

Plan

Share your travel style—we match you with the right itinerary or create one just for you.

Book

Lock in knowing every detail is handled and you’re fully supported.

Travel

Enjoy a seamless journey—and unlock 5% off your next adventure.

Jason Maynard employee profile
Jason M
Plan My Trip
We love travel, talk with an expert 800.344.6118