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The 15 Best Tromso Northern Lights Tours

106 tours  ·  from $61 a head

A winter trip has room for two or three of these at most. The 15 Tromso northern lights tours below justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide tonight and get back to packing.

Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos - Starting at the base with clear expectations
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

1.Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,654 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $61Our pick

Set out from Tromsø with guides trained in Aurora hunting, such as David, Claudia, Koren, or Elo. You may drive 25 minutes or cross toward Finland for clearer skies. Expect science, stories, hot drinks, thermal suits, campfire time when conditions allow, and a professional photo beneath the Northern Lights.

“This was an amazing choice, especially if you don’t have much experience chasing the Northern Lights. We were lucky with the weather and had clear skies. After driving about 30 minutes from Tromsø, we saw the lights almost immediately and enjoyed them throughout the entire experience. Our guide, Koren, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He provided warm drinks and even set up a bonfire, which made the evening extra cozy. He also took as many photos as we wanted. At the end of the trip, we could choose one photo included in the price, and additional pictures were available for purchase (around €10 per photo). Overall, highly recommend this experience!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included - Why the Mercedes minibus matters
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

2.Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,048 reviews · 6 hours · from $165

Join Arctic Breeze AS for a 5 to 8 hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Emil, Mattia, Oscar, and Brynjar use weather and aurora data to seek clear skies, sometimes driving to Finland or Sweden. Thermal suits, hot drinks, portraits, professional photos, and hotel drop-off are included.

“Oscar and shojah (plus our driver) were all awesome. We had the best time and did two nichts back to back, as the conditions were improving and our first experience with the staff being so positive. For sure book it, but don’t forget to ask Mother Nature for some luck :).”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits - Why the chase can be worth the long drive
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

3.Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,378 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Leave Tromsø with guides such as Dimi, Hans Eric, Joana, and Sokratis, then chase clear skies across Arctic Norway and possibly into Finland. You get thermal suits, hot chocolate, snacks, and two handpicked professional nature photos. The guide may photograph you with the aurora too, with extra images available to buy.

“Fantastic. Our guide and driver were just brilliant and so friendly. I was worried we wouldn’t get a chance to see the northern lights as it was cloudy setting off in Tromso, but the staff are very skilled!”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - A Sami evening inside the gamme and lavuu
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

4.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219

Travel by bus from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where you can hand-feed about 300 reindeer, take a nighttime sled ride, and eat a three-course meal by the fire. Sami hosts share stories, beliefs, and joik singing. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea have helped make the cultural part especially engaging.

“Brilliant time with our Sami hosts who explained all about Sami life and keeping the reindeer. We had a lot of fun feeding the reindeer. Food was delicious and the Aurora also made an appearance. All in all a five star experience.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos - Choosing Between the Coast, Inland Roads, and Finland
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos

5.Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,594 reviews · 6 hours · from $175

Join NLT Guide Company for a six-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Guides such as Jack, Stefan, Peter, Magne, and Petter use weather and aurora data to choose coastal, inland, or Finnish routes. You get hot drinks, biscuits, a thermal suit, free high-resolution photos, and hotel drop-off in central Tromsø.

“It was a complex weather situation but the Jack and Harold worked so hard to get us to a spot where we eventually saw the Aurora Borealis. Magical!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos - What the seven-hour route feels like
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos

6.Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,467 reviews · 7 hours · from $100

Spend seven hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a warm bus with Wi-Fi, a toilet, English-speaking guides, hot drinks, biscuits, and free edited portrait photos. Guides such as Anna, Maria, Anka, and Alberto also help with camera settings and share local tales. The route may reach Finland when clouds block the lights near Tromsø.

“We had an exceptional time driving around hunting for the northern lights with Petter. He was super cheery and enthusiastic which made the hunt even more enjoyable. Needless to mention that seeing such bright and strong northern lights was a surreal moment for us. Very very happy with the tour.”

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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - Bonfire, soup, and the value of a slower evening
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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

7.Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,290 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $226Top rated

Meet near Scandic Ishavhotel in central Tromsø for a 5 to 8 hour Aurora chase. Guides such as Anna, Magda, Bart, Jordan, and Isaac use weather reports to choose viewing spots, sometimes driving toward Finland. Thermal suits, boots, soup, bonfire, hot drinks, photography tips, souvenir photos, and selected hotel drop-offs are included.

“Even though we didn’t see the Northern Lights, the crew was amazing and really tried to find a opening in the clouds. Made sure we were warm and well fed in the cold weather. Sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate by bringing clouds and snow, but It’s all part of the “chase”. Regardless, we had a blast. Highly recommend. Love the mini-bus. Comfortable and more importantly, easy to enter and exit quickly.”

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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait - Meeting in central Tromsø and settling into the minibus
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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

8.Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,215 reviews · 7 hours · from $141

Set out from central Tromsø with guides such as Mansoor, Aram, or Jan, tracking clear skies across northern Norway and possibly into Finland or Sweden. A small minibus, thermal suit, hot blackcurrant drink, lefse, campfire, photography help, and one free aurora portrait make this a practical seven-hour chase.

“We had a wonderful Northern Lights tour with Aram. He was incredibly nice and cheerful, making the whole experience fun and relaxed. To give us the best possible chance of seeing strong aurora activity, he took us to two different locations”

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Tromsø: Expert Aurora Hunt - Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire - Meeting outside Magic Ice Bar Tromsø
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Tromsø: Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

9.Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,722 reviews · 7 hours · from $241

Meet outside Magic Ice Bar Tromsø for a 6 to 9 hour aurora hunt with a guide such as Max, Harry, or Hermann. You may travel deep into Troms County or across the Finnish border for clearer skies. Thermal suits, boots, hot drinks, sausages, a campfire, tripods, and next-day web-sized photos are included.

“The tour was incredible - our tour guide Max was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make sure we saw the lights (we drove all the way to Finland!) and he was very engaging and informative. Max made sure we had the best spot for our campfire, away from the other tours and by the lake, where we ate the delicious reindeer hotdogs and drank warming tea/hot choc. It was a truly magical experience and we highly recommend it.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner - Puppies, playtime, and the limits of the visit
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

10.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter for an evening with more than 200 Alaskan huskies and puppies. Guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda share stories about the dogs and aurora while you warm up in a lavvo, eat bacalao, and watch the sky. Thermal suits, boots, coffee, cake, and transport are included.

“This tour was so much fun! The dogs were adorable and the food was delicious and plentiful. The tour guides were friendly and we got to see a very faint showing of the Northern Lights. It was a great night and I highly recommend this experience.”

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Tromsø: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus - Meeting at Scandic Ishavshotel
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Tromsø: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus

11.Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · 6 hours · from $251

Meet Snow-travels at Scandic Ishavshotel for a six-hour aurora chase through Tromsø’s mountains, fjords, and valleys. Guides such as Marius, Kamil, Hassan, and Yeray may drive as far as Finland for clearer skies. Thermal suits, a fire, hot drinks, a warm meal, tripods, and free photos are included.

“Guides were extremely knowledgable. They were organised and enthusiastic. Took loads of photos and sent them all through to us. Fab communication, started a little early which was exactly the right thing to do for the evening we had booked. Thanks to Hassan and Yeray, both committed to getting the best views possible for us.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography - Why the route can change three times in one night
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

12.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,642 reviews · 6 hours · from $61

Join a six-hour Northern Lights hunt from central Tromsø with English or Spanish guides, an Arctic driver, warm drinks, snacks, campfires, and free photos. Guides such as Ailen, Eneas, Julieta, José, and Fabrizio have helped visitors chase clear skies, explain aurora science, and improve camera settings. The lights are never guaranteed.

“Our guides Laura and Ailen were incredible! Tromso was rainy and cloudy and the forecast was not looking good at all. We made two quick stops but didn’t see much activity. Then Laura and Ailen took us to a third spot and after a while we saw incredible activity with explosions and a shooting star! The driver was also amazing and allowed us to stay longer and enjoy the activity. It was a magical day despite what was meant to be a terrible forecast and it was the incredible team that made it possible! Thanks again!!”

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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights - What happens after Tromsø
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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

13.Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,631 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $151

Meet at Tromsø Bus Terminal at 5:20 pm for a 5 to 9 hour aurora chase with Chasing Lights. Guides such as Soraia, Alex, Bailey, and Owen explain the science and folklore, find clear skies, take professional photos, and serve hot drinks. Expect a group of up to 50, late returns, and plenty of driving.

“Best Aurora chasing experience with excellent guidance of Bailey and Taylor, whom also avid photographers. Not to mention our excellent driver, Jamie and the Chasing Lights Team supporting us in the background. High energy and high spirits all the way made the trip very memorable and fun! We experienced a great and massive Aurora. Will treasure this trip for the rest of our lives! Thank you again Bailey, Taylor, Jamie and the Chasing Lights Team!!!”

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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional) - Searching the dark water around Tromsø
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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

14.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100

Sail from central Tromsø at 8pm with Polar Adventures, searching the dark sea and sky for the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric help with camera settings and explain the lights. Warm drinks, cookies, toilets, an indoor cabin, and deck access keep the night comfortable, though the Aurora is never guaranteed.

“Comfortable boat and entertaining crew. we went out on a night-time fjord cruise, with complementary hot drinks and cookies on board. We were shown how to rod fish, and I caught my first ever fish- an Atlantic cod! The chef on board even prepared it for us and some of the other guests to have a taste. Unfortunately the 'green lady' did not smile on us, as it was quite a cloudy night, but this was well worth going on anyway. 5*”

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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max - What the campfire meal adds
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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max

15.Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,465 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $353

Join Greenlander in Tromsø for a six to nine-hour northern lights chase with no more than eight people. Guides such as Markus, Hans, Arbo, Arlo, and Victor use weather reports and local judgment to seek clear skies, sometimes driving into Finland. Expect an off-road vehicle, campfire soup, hot chocolate, photography help, and guide-taken photos.

“Victor was an absolutely amazing guide and so knowledgeable. Checking the weather forecasts going into the tour - the conditions did not look so great but Victor came to the rescue! He really took the extra effort to navigate and find the perfect spot near the water - and when the Northern Lights finally danced it was magical. Not only that he took such an effort to ensure that we were comfortable (we were traveling with our 5 year old) with the cocoa, tea, cookies, and the soup! Definitely would recommend this tour.”

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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos - Getting fitted for Arctic clothing
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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

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