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Tromsø northern lights guides

Everything to sort out before you book an aurora night in Tromsø: when to come, which kind of tour, what you can do on your own, how to get a photo, and how many nights to plan.

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Tours

Choose your aurora night

The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with how far it goes and what guests say.

Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides Five languages ★ 4.6About 6 hoursFree cancellation

Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides
Bus or minibusToilet on boardAges 5+

The biggest operation in town, with live guides in English, Spanish, Italian, German and French. Warm vehicle with a toilet, an Arctic camp stop and a photo of you.

What's included
  • Bus or minibus with on-board toilet
  • Winter suit, boots, gloves and hat
  • Hot drinks, a meal and a bonfire (weather permitting)
  • Professional photo from the night
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
TripAbout 6 hours Book this
Northern Lights Minibus Chase with Photos Top seller ★ 4.8About 6 hoursFree cancellation

Northern Lights Minibus Chase with Photos
MinibusPortraitsAges 10+

A minibus chase with a guide who reads the cloud maps and picks the spot. Thermal suit, hot chocolate by a fire and your portrait under the sky, then a drop-off in town.

What's included
  • Minibus transport, drop-off at central hotels
  • Thermal suit and hot chocolate
  • Bonfire while you wait for the sky
  • Professional photos and portraits
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
TripAbout 6 hours Book this
Small-Group Chase: We Drive Until We Find Them No distance limit ★ 4.95 to 8 hoursFree cancellation

Small-Group Chase: We Drive Until We Find Them
Max 15Into FinlandAges 7+

Fifteen people at most, a minibus and no fixed limit on distance on the longer option. Guides follow live cameras and satellite data, and the long night ends with hot dogs by the fire.

What's included
  • Small group, maximum 15 guests
  • Choose 5 hours or the 6 to 8 hour unlimited chase
  • Thermal suits, snacks and hot drinks
  • Portraits and photos of the night
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
Trip5 to 8 hours Book this

Plan your date before you go

A guide who reads the cloud maps, a thermal suit, hot chocolate by the fire and your portrait under the lights. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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