Tromsø: The Ultimate Northern Lights Chase
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Overview
Created for devoted photographers and genuine Aurora enthusiasts, this tour starts later than others, giving you a better chance of finding clear skies and capturing extraordinary moments.
What's included?
Drop-off in central Tromsø
Certified, English-speaking guide
Welcome refreshments in our shop
Tour overview and safety briefing
Minibus ride with professional driver
Arctic Portrait available after tour
Campfire, hot drinks and snacks
What to expect?
Join us for an unforgettable adventure into the Arctic wilderness as we chase the Northern Lights. With knowledgeable guides, customizable routes, and ample time beneath the Arctic night, it delivers an unmatched adventure for anyone seeking the most memorable Northern Lights experience.
For six hours, you’ll follow the aurora borealis across beautiful, untouched landscapes with the help of expert local guides who know the best spots to see the lights.
Travel through snowy forests, frozen lakes, and quiet areas far from city lights. At each stop, you’ll get a chance to see the sky light up in green, purple, and pink. Our guides will also share interesting facts and stories about the Northern Lights, making the experience both fun and informative.
Whether you’re a photographer or a first-time aurora watcher, this tour is designed to give you the best chance to see one of nature’s most amazing shows. Warm up by the campfire, enjoy hot drinks, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Eco-friendly tour
We care about the environment. We use reusable mugs, wooden stirring sticks, plastic-free packaging, and a fire pit, leaving only footprints in the snow.
Please note
The tour lasts between 4 and 6 hours.
The meeting point is at our Northern Norway Travel Shop in Tromsø city centre, located on the ground floor of Tromsø Havn Prostneset Terminal, opposite Clarion The Edge, at Samuel Arnesens Gate 5. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
After the tour, we will drop you off at any central hotel, which you can choose when booking.
An Arctic Portrait will be available for purchase and will be sent to you digitally 48 hours after the tour.
If weather conditions are too dangerous, the tour may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
All of our guides and drivers are trained in risk and safety management and are certified in first aid, ensuring that the tour is conducted as safely as possible every night.
We require a minimum of 5 people to run this tour.
The only guaranteed toilet break is at the beginning of the tour in Tromsø Prostneset.
This tour is a chase, which means we will drive long distances to find clear skies.
No meals are provided on the tour, so please bring snacks or a light meal with you.
We recommend wearing spikes in icy conditions to stay safe.
The tour is only cancelled if the weather is dangerous.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and we cannot guarantee that you will see them during the tour.
We do not offer a discount on a second tour if you do not see the aurora.
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Good to know
Meeting point: Tromsø Havn Prostneset Terminal, Samuel Arnesens gate 5
Drop-off: Select drop-off point when you book, or inform us later at help@booknordics.com
What to bring
Please wear your warmest clothing (wool underlayers, socks, gloves, hat, winter coat and boots). Thermal suits will be provided to wear on top. Also bring your camera and a water bottle.