Northern Lights Hunt in Tromso: Photos Included

Drive 200 kilometers into the Arctic to find the Aurora where it's actually visible

A northern lights chase from Tromso that covers up to 200 kilometers of Norwegian and Finnish wilderness to locate clear skies and active Aurora displays. Your guide uses local weather knowledge and a network of other guides to pinpoint the best viewing spots, and you'll receive professional photos of the night and your portraits with the lights. Thermal suits, hot soup and a campfire in the wilderness are included. The tour runs 6 to 9 hours depending on conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights chase and campfire

• Drive up to 200km around Tromso
• Search for clear sky northern lights spots
• Drive towards Finland if needed
• Enjoy campfire with marshmallows and hot chocolate
• Listen to northern stories and legends
• Try local arctic expedition soup
• Wear thermal suit for cold temperatures
• Receive photos of northern lights and portraits
• Get help with camera or smartphone settings

The Experience

The hunt starts with a drive across the region around Tromso (sometimes just outside the city, sometimes all the way toward Finland), because the Aurora only shows where the sky is clear, and that changes every night. Your guide reads the weather patterns and stays in contact with other local guides to find the clearest spots. You'll wear a thermal suit designed for Arctic expeditions and stop at a campfire in the wilderness, where you get hot chocolate, marshmallows and a warm soup made in Tromso and tailored for the cold. The guide shares stories about the north and the legends of the Aurora while you wait and watch.

The tour achieved a 98.5% success rate last season, which reflects years of local knowledge and the willingness to drive wherever the conditions demand. If the sky clears over Finland, you'll cross the border. Bring a valid passport. The guide handles camera settings for your own phone or camera if you want to shoot, and you'll receive professional photos afterward, captured by the expedition leader and marked with a small watermark.

Be aware that toilet access in the Norwegian wilderness is very limited or nonexistent during winter, so use facilities before departure. The icy roads can trigger motion sickness, so take medication in advance if you're prone to it. The tour is not suitable for cruise ship passengers who are not staying overnight in Tromso, since the priority is finding the Aurora, not meeting a ship's schedule.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English17:45

Guide in English17:40

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What’s included

• Professional photos of you with the Aurora, taken by the expedition leader with a small watermark.
• thermal suit tailored for Arctic cold.
• hot chocolate, marshmallows and warm Tromso-made soup (vegan option available).
• campfire in the wilderness.
• hotel drop-off in central Tromso.
• guide with local knowledge of northern lights and weather patterns.
• all taxes and handling fees.

Days and timesDaily · 2 departure times, from 17:40 to 17:45

AgesAges 18+ · 12 to 17 years · Under 12 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends elsewhereMeeting point, per the operator: “we meet in front of the hotel main entrance, our expedition leaders are usually there 5 minutes before departures and you will recognize them by our logo "The G…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by The Green Adventure

Is this one for you?Choose the 17:40 departure if your hotel is closer to that pickup point, or 17:45 if you're staying elsewhere. Both hunts run 6 to 9 hours, so book the private option instead if you need to return by a set time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

12 to 17 years. Under 12: no ticket type, they can't be added to a 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 24h before the start.

How far might we drive to see the northern lights from Tromso?

The search area covers up to 200 kilometers around Tromso, and sometimes extends into Finland if that's where the clearest skies are. Your guide uses local weather knowledge and a network of other guides to pinpoint the best viewing spots each night, so the exact distance depends on conditions.

What happens if we don't see the Aurora?

The tour achieved a 98.5% success rate last season. The guide's experience and local contacts help locate clear skies, which is the main requirement for seeing the lights. If conditions don't allow a sighting, you still get the campfire, soup, hot chocolate and the full experience in the Arctic wilderness.

What should I bring or wear for a northern lights hunt?

Wear warm clothing and appropriate footwear. The tour provides a thermal suit designed for Arctic cold. Boots are not provided out of concern for foot hygiene, so bring your own insulated ones. Use the toilet before departure, as access is very limited or impossible in the wilderness during winter. A valid passport is required in case the search takes you into Finland.

Are the photos I take mine to keep, or do I only get the guide's photos?

You receive professional photos taken by the expedition leader, showing the Aurora and your portraits with the lights. These come with a small watermark. The guide can also help you with camera or smartphone settings if you want to shoot your own photos during the night.

What's included in the tour besides the drive and the Aurora hunt?

The tour includes a thermal suit, a campfire in the Arctic wilderness, hot chocolate, marshmallows, and a warm soup made in Tromso and designed for Arctic expeditions. Vegetarian and vegan soup options are available if you request them at booking. Hotel drop-off in central Tromso is also included.