Northern Lights Trips and Holidays - Far North and Lapland

Organised Trips and Holidays
Northern Lights

Explore the mysteries of the Far North and let the northern lights captivate you on a winter trip selected by Grand Angle. With our agency, set off in search of these celestial lights and experience exciting days of viewing in remarkable destinations, such as Lapland or Norway. Whether you are travelling alone, as a family or in a group, we offer activities suited to every ability level to ensure a rewarding and safe discovery of this unique polar phenomenon on snowshoes or Nordic touring skis. Discover our polar trips now, or why not consider a winter trip to Finland for your next departure?

Our most suitable holiday for viewing the Northern Lights is Snowshoeing and Northern Lights in the Lofoten Islands.

Below you will find a selection of holidays where you may also see the northern lights if conditions are right.

Behind this trip, our experts

Viewing the Northern Lights in Lapland

To maximise your chances of seeing the northern lights in Lapland, choose the period from September to March, when the nights are long and dark. If you choose a guided group holiday, a professional will advise you on when and where to find the best conditions.

If you choose a self-guided trip, you will need to prepare carefully for viewing the lights, starting with wrapping up warmly! Here are a few tips:

Get away from sources of light pollution by choosing remote locations.

Regularly check aurora forecast apps and weather forecasts, as clear skies are essential.

Allow several nights for viewing, as the phenomenon is unpredictable.

Dress very warmly in several layers of thermal clothing, as you may have a long wait in extreme temperatures.

Finally, photographers should bring a sturdy tripod, a camera capable of long exposures and spare batteries, as the cold significantly reduces battery life.

The key is patience and humility – the sight of the northern lights dancing across the Arctic sky is well worth the wait.

1 reviews

Françoise 12/27/25

— Extraordinary week of Nordic touring skiing, unique landscapes in the silence and the special light, accessible physical commitment.