Aurora Chase Tromsø: Small Group Northern Lights Tour

Hunt the northern lights with a guide who photographs them professionally

A small group aurora chase in Tromsø led by licensed guides who are also professional photographers, designed to find the clearest skies for viewing and capturing the northern lights. You travel in a small group, wear provided thermal suits and gear, and return to your hotel with aurora portraits and warm food included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Aurora chase in Tromsø

• Join small group Aurora chase
• Travel to find clearest skies
• Spot and capture northern lights

The experience

Tromsø's position deep in the Arctic makes it one of the best places on earth to see the northern lights, and this tour is built around that advantage. Your guide (a licensed professional who photographs the aurora regularly) drives the small group to wherever the clearest skies are that night, rather than following a fixed route. The tour runs 4 to 8 hours depending on conditions and sightings, so you stay out as long as the lights are active and visible.

You get thermal suits, spikes for icy ground, and a headlamp so you can move safely in the dark. A tripod is available on request if you want to set up your own camera. The guide offers photography support throughout the night (framing shots, adjusting settings, positioning you for the best angle), so you capture the lights even if you've never shot in low light before. Aurora portraits taken during the tour are included and sent to you in web resolution afterward.

Warm expedition food, coffee, tea and hot chocolate keep you comfortable during the wait. A campfire happens if weather allows. Your guide speaks English, and the tour ends with hotel drop-off in the city centre. The operator has specialized infant seats available, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though you'll be standing outside in Arctic conditions for hours at a time.

What’s included

• Thermal suits, spikes and headlamps.
• aurora portraits in web resolution.
• warm expedition food.
• coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
• campfire (weather dependent).
• photography support from your guide.
• tripod upon request.
• hotel drop-off in the city centre.
• cookies with vegan options available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:30

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by NorthernShots Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want a guide who knows how to photograph the aurora and can position you for the best shots, and if you prefer a small group that moves to find clear skies rather than staying in one place all night.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between chasing the aurora and staying in one spot?

The guide drives the small group to wherever the sky is clearest that night instead of waiting at a fixed location. This mobility is what lets you follow the lights as they move and increases your chances of a strong sighting.

Do I need my own camera to see the northern lights on this tour?

No. You'll see the aurora with your eyes regardless of whether you bring a camera. The guide's photography support is there if you want to capture images, but it's not required to enjoy the lights.

How cold is it, and what should I bring to stay warm?

Tromsø in aurora season is well below freezing. Thermal suits are provided, but you'll need to bring your own beanie, scarves, gloves or mittens, and boots. The operator does not supply these items.