Witness the world most spectacular lightshow on Earth, the Aurora Australis! Check out our Southern Lights tours including best seller the Southern Lights by Flight departing Christchurch, New Zealand.
Viva Expeditions are delighted to be able to offer a great range of exclusive tours which involve viewing the Southern Lights and night sky. The Aurora Australis or sometimes referred to as the Southern Lights or Southern Aurora is a natural light display in the Earth's sky. Auroras are the result of disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind.
Our most popular tour is our Southern Lights by Flight which departs Christchurch New Zealand on an Air New Zealand Dreamliner for a 10-hour flight heading south over the Southern Ocean towards Antarctica, aiming for latitudes of 62 degrees south where the Aurora Australis is brightest. Taking off into the night, you will witness one of the world’s most magical natural phenomena. For those wanting to learn more about the Aurora Australis before taking off into the night sky, then join us on our Mission to Aurora Australis Pre-Flight Programme, hosted by the International Antarctic Centre.
If you are wanting to try and see the Southern Lights from land and learn more about this ethereal phenomenon, then check out our 6-day Stewart Island Dark Sky Delights Small Group Tour! Stewart Island/Rakiura is the southern-most Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world and offers one of the darkest locations to view the night sky and a fascinating place to try to spot the Aurora Australis/Southern Lights.
Check out all our available Southern Lights, night sky and astronomy tours and experiences below!
Southern Lights: Witness the world most spectacular lightshow on Earth, the Aurora Australis! Check out our Southern Lights tours including best seller the Southern Lights by Flight departing Christchurch, New Zealand.
Witness the most spectacular lightshow on Earth, the Aurora Australis from the air on an exclusive Air New Zealand charter flight.
Small Group Tours: Embark on a fully escorted small group tour to discover the stunning continents of South America, Africa, Antarctica and New Zealand. A group tour gives you the opportunity to explore in a fun and exciting environment surrounded by like-minded travellers.
Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.
Southern Lights: Witness the world most spectacular lightshow on Earth, the Aurora Australis! Check out our Southern Lights tours including best seller the Southern Lights by Flight departing Christchurch, New Zealand.
Discover the natural wonders of Stewart Island/Rakiura by day, and by night! Explore the southernmost Dark Sky Sanctuary with local guides.
Small Group Tours: Embark on a fully escorted small group tour to discover the stunning continents of South America, Africa, Antarctica and New Zealand. A group tour gives you the opportunity to explore in a fun and exciting environment surrounded by like-minded travellers.
Southern Lights: Witness the world most spectacular lightshow on Earth, the Aurora Australis! Check out our Southern Lights tours including best seller the Southern Lights by Flight departing Christchurch, New Zealand.
Hunting the Northern Lights in Norway & Finland - join this magical small group escorted tour! Husky dogs, reindeers, visit Santa's village & more!