Northern Lights Chase in Tromsø: Small Group Tour

Hunt for the Aurora where the forecast leads, then photograph it from a parked minibus

A small-group Northern Lights tour departing downtown Tromsø that routes itself by the evening's weather forecast, driving toward the coast, inland or past three fjords depending on cloud cover and visibility. The guide helps you set up your camera while you wait under the sky. Hot chocolate and biscuits are served throughout. A live English-speaking guide leads groups kept intentionally small.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Northern Lights chase

• Depart from downtown Tromsø
• Drive to clear skies location
• Park minibus and wait
• Adjust camera for photos
• Enjoy hot drinks and biscuits
• Watch for Northern Lights

The experience

Tromsø sits far enough north that the Northern Lights are visible here on clear nights, but the city's lights mean you have to drive out to find them. This tour leaves that decision to the last moment: the guide checks the forecast and picks the direction that offers the best chance of clear skies, whether that's the coast, the inland valleys, or the route past three fjords toward the Finnish border. You travel in a minibus, which means the group stays small and the driver can stop as soon as conditions look right.

Once you reach the spot, you park and wait. The guide helps you adjust your camera settings so you can capture the Aurora if it appears. This is not a passive watch. While you're set up and watching the sky, hot chocolate and biscuits keep you warm and occupied. The whole outing runs five to six hours, which gives the lights time to develop if they're going to show at all that night.

What’s included

• Hot chocolate and biscuits throughout the evening.
• a live English-speaking guide who helps you adjust your camera settings.
• transportation in a small minibus from downtown Tromsø.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16 · max 8 per booking

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 effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by NLT Guide Company.

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want real-time route changes based on cloud cover. The small group means we can pivot toward clear skies without coordinating dozens of people.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 15 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

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 happens if the Northern Lights don't appear on the night I book?

The tour operates as scheduled regardless of whether the Aurora shows. The guide drives to the location with the clearest forecast and you wait for the lights to develop. The operator does not offer refunds or rescheduling based on visibility.

Can I bring my own camera, or do I need special equipment?

You can bring your own camera. The guide will help you adjust the settings to photograph the Northern Lights if they appear, so you don't need to know the technical details in advance.

How cold does it get, and what should I wear?

Tromsø in the Northern Lights season is well below freezing. Dress in warm layers, a heavy winter coat, insulated boots, a hat and gloves. You'll be standing outside for extended periods while waiting for the Aurora.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes transportation in the minibus from downtown Tromsø, the guide's commentary in English, hot chocolate and biscuits, and help setting up your camera. It does not include meals or accommodation.