Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

Hunt the Aurora with a photographer, moving wherever the data leads

A Northern Lights chase from Tromsø where guides use real-time weather and solar reports to track the Aurora across the sky, with a professional photographer on board to help you capture it on your own camera. You travel to multiple locations or stay in one spot depending on conditions, and the entire evening adapts to where the lights are strongest.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Northern Lights chase and photography

• Gather at booking point 30 minutes early
• Check in for the tour
• Travel to locations with clear skies
• Chase and view the Northern Lights
• Receive photography guidance from expert
• Optional professional Aurora portrait session

What’s included

• Photography assistance using your personal camera or phone.
• round-trip transportation from Tromsø in a heated vehicle.
• refreshments available at stops along the route.

Times

• Every day 18:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 1000000000

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2)

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

Operated by NorthernShots Tours

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

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The experience

Four to eight hours of driving and watching, following the data instead of a fixed route. Your guides monitor weather patterns and solar activity reports throughout the night, then drive wherever the forecast points, whether that's a single perfect viewing spot or several locations across Tromsø and into Finland. The goal is clear skies and active lights, and the itinerary bends to find them. You'll spend stretches sitting in the heated vehicle while the team searches, then step out when conditions align.

A professional photographer travels with you to help you shoot the Aurora on your own camera, adjusting settings and framing for the lights as they move across the sky. If you want it, they'll also take an optional portrait of you with the Aurora in the frame. You're not watching someone else photograph the moment. You're learning to capture it yourself, with real-time guidance on how your camera handles the extreme cold and low light.

Round-trip transport from Tromsø is included, and the vehicle stays heated as you hunt. Check in 30 minutes before departure at the booking point shop. You won't board without it. If the Aurora doesn't appear on your first tour, you get a 50% discount on your next one, though availability and rebooking depend on the season. The tour runs regardless of weather: clouds, rain and snow don't stop the search, though they may extend your time in the vehicle. Temperatures can drop to −30°C, and the operator reserves the right to cancel only if conditions become genuinely dangerous.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2).

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 I don't see the Northern Lights on my tour?

You receive a 50% discount on your next Aurora tour, which you book at the desk depending on availability. If no seats open on your preferred date, the operator will book you on another day, though this depends on the season and current bookings.

Can the tour cross into Finland?

Yes, the guides may cross the border to Finland to reach a suitable viewing location for the lights. Bring your passport or ID card so you're ready if that route offers the clearest skies.

How long will I spend driving versus watching from one spot?

The tour may stay in one location all night or travel to several spots. The priority is always the best view of the lights. You may sit in the vehicle for several hours while guides search for a clear patch of sky, or you may step out quickly once conditions align.

What does the professional photographer actually do during the tour?

The photographer helps you set up your own camera to shoot the Aurora, adjusting for the cold and low light so you capture strong images. They also offer an optional professional portrait of you with the Aurora, though prints and digital copies are not included in the tour price.

Will the tour run if the weather is bad?

The tour runs in clouds, rain and snow: the lights often appear even on overcast nights. The operator cancels only if conditions become genuinely dangerous. Otherwise, you'll drive longer to find clearer skies, which may extend your tour time.