Northern Lights chase tour in Tromsø: Small group, hot drinks

The Aurora appears on its own schedule, not yours: the tour chases it across the Arctic night.

A Northern Lights chase tour in Tromsø picks you up from Aurora Fokus Cinema and takes a small group of no more than 7 or 8 people to viewing spots across the Arctic landscape, with hot drinks, snacks and a guide who knows where the lights are most likely to show. The tour runs for about 6 hours and includes warm beverages, biscuits, campfire time and photo opportunities. Warming suits are available if you request them a day ahead. Children are welcome from age 13.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights chase and sightseeing

• Pick up at Aurora Fokus Cinema
• Travel through snowy mountains and fjords
• View Arctic Cathedral from outside
• Stop at best Northern Lights viewing spots
• Enjoy hot beverages and snacks
• Listen to Northern Lights commentary
• Warm up by campfire
• Take photos of Northern Lights

What’s included

• Pickup from Aurora Fokus Cinema in Tromsø.
• small-group tour with a maximum of 7–8 participants.
• hot beverages (coffee, tea or hot chocolate).
• biscuits and snacks.
• campfire warmth.
• guide commentary on the science and folklore of the Aurora Borealis.
• photo time.
• warming suits available upon request with one day's notice.

Times

• Every day 18:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 16

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Book up to 5h before

Ages Adult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by Northern Lights Chase Tour with Arctic Navigator AS

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The experience

The tour starts with pickup from Aurora Fokus Cinema in central Tromsø, then heads into the snowy mountains and fjords on Arctic roads where the city lights fade and the sky opens up. Your guide navigates toward the clearest viewing spots, moving if clouds roll in or if the forecast shifts. The point is to chase the lights where they are most likely to appear, not to sit in one place and hope. A small group of up to 8 people means the van can move quickly and everyone gets a seat by the window.

Between the moments when you are watching the sky, you warm up by a campfire with hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate and biscuits. Your guide talks about what causes the Aurora Borealis (the solar wind, the magnetosphere, the collision of particles that makes the green glow), and shares the old stories people in the Arctic have told about the lights for centuries. You get time to take photos, and if the night is very cold, warming suits are available if you arrange them a day before the tour begins.

The 6-hour tour means you are out long enough for the lights to have a real chance of appearing, but not so long that the cold becomes the only thing you remember. If the Aurora does not show on your night, that is the Arctic. It happens. What you do get is the drive through the landscape, the guide's knowledge of where to look and when, and the company of a small group all watching the same sky.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 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 time does the Northern Lights tour start and end?

The tour runs for about 6 hours total, including pickup from Aurora Fokus Cinema and the drive to viewing spots across the Arctic landscape. Exact start times depend on the season and daylight hours. Your confirmation will specify the departure time for your date.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't appear on the night of my tour?

The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. The tour takes you to the best viewing spots and your guide will chase the lights across the night, but weather and solar activity are beyond anyone's control. The value of the tour is the chase itself: the landscape, the guide's knowledge, and the time spent looking.

What should I wear for a 6-hour Northern Lights tour in Tromsø?

Dress in layers and bring a warm coat, hat, gloves and insulated boots: Arctic nights are cold and you will be standing outside for photo opportunities and campfire time. Warming suits are available if you request them at least a day before the tour starts.

Are hot drinks and food included in the tour price?

Yes, the tour includes hot beverages (coffee, tea or hot chocolate) and biscuits or snacks throughout the 6 hours. Dinner and main dishes are not included, so eat before you go or plan to grab food after you return.

How does pickup work for this tour?

The tour includes pickup from Aurora Fokus Cinema in central Tromsø. You will be collected there and returned to the same location at the end of the 6-hour tour.