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Top 15 Aurora Photography Sessions in the World

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The 15 best aurora photography sessions you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are out and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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

Spend 6 to 7 hours chasing the Aurora from Tromsø with guides such as David, Claudia, Koren, Elo, and Romeo. Follow cloud data toward clearer skies, warm up in thermal suits with hot drinks, and receive a professional photo. The route may reach the fjords or Finland border.

“An unforgettable experience. An amazing team looked after us in the evening. The views of the Aurora was breathtaking. Thanks to an amazing team on Tuesday night”

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

Set out from The Dock Hotel with an English-speaking guide such as Emil, Mattia, Brynjar, or Oscar. Your driver follows cloud breaks and aurora activity across northern Norway, with possible trips toward Finland or Sweden. Expect thermal suits, hot chocolate, a bonfire, portraits, and hotel drop-off.

“Great drive through the fjord, uncovering new landscapes across the night. We were extremely lucky since the northern lights exploded in the clear sky. A common difficulty is to escape the cloud blanket, but it had cleared during the day, so we were free to travel anywhere. The magnetic activity aligned with the solar activity to produce a one-in-a-month light show. As our guide Mattia told us, it is almost never as impressive as that. He entertained us and gave us a good pace alternating unlimited photo shooting, quiet observation by the lake, fire side stories and periods of rest in the warmth of the traveling minivan. This is the…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits - Two hours toward darker skies
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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

Join Polar Adventures for a seven-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Dimi, Hans Eric, and Joanna track cloud cover and may drive toward Finland for clearer skies. You get thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, two guide-selected nature photos, and hotel drop-off on the minibus option.

“Nice guide tour and service and finally we found the beautiful aurora scene for the picture”

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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos - Pickup times and the first half-hour
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#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

4.#1 Northern Lights Tour In Iceland from Reykjavik with PRO photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,887 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Leave Reykjavik with a local aurora guide such as Bjarni, BG, Johann, or Aegir, then follow the clearest forecast beyond the city lights. Expect a small-group search, possible location changes, hot chocolate and pastries, blankets, and professional photos. If the lights stay hidden, you may rebook free.

“This experience was awesome! Bjarni was great, very friendly and a great host. We tried a few spots and then he nailed the perfect spot. No other people, no city lights, just some beautiful northern lights.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos - Meeting in central Tromsø and settling into the minibus
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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. Guides such as Jack, Stefan, Mag, and Petter use weather and aurora data to choose the route, from the coast toward Finland. You get a warm suit, hot drinks, biscuits, and unlimited high-resolution photos.

“Highly recommend this experience! Stefan was both professional and entertaining. Despite the cloudy conditions, he skillfully found a gap in the clouds so we could see the Northern Lights.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos - The 1.5-hour ride out of Tromsø
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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

You’ll spend up to seven hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a modern bus with Wi-Fi and a toilet. English-speaking guides such as Anna, Maria, Anka, and Alberto share local stories, explain the science, help with camera settings, and provide edited portrait photos. The route may reach Finland if skies are clearer there.

“Great trip, saw the lights at the end of the trip which was spectacular”

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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos - Why the small group matters
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Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

7.Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172

Leave Reykjavík by minibus with up to 19 people and chase clear skies using aurora and weather forecasts. Guides such as Baldvin, Michaela, Devin, and Simon combine folklore, science, photography, hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries, and wool blankets. Sightings are not guaranteed, but an unsuccessful tour can be repeated free when space allows.

“Our guide Devin was knowledgeable, entertaining and went above and beyond to ensure we had an opportunity to view the northern lights! He provided historical and cultural background about Iceland as well as scientific information concerning the Aurora as he drove us all over, north of Reykjavik, stopping several times at different spots, each time setting up his camera to try to find them. Finally, at around 1 AM, he said that it didn't look promising, and was time to turn back. We were advised to immediately email the tour company to reschedule a second trip, per the contract. As we drove back to Reykjavik, though, we couldn't help notice…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography - How the guides choose each viewing point
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

8.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

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

Search the fjords outside Tromsø with guides such as Ailen, Eneas, Laura, and José, using weather reports and GPS to choose viewing points. The six-hour bus tour includes hot drinks, snacks, campfires, camera advice, and free edited photos delivered in several days.

“the guides Ailen and Lucas were fantastic: good hunting and intersting explanations. very customer oriented”

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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos - Sommarøy, Finland, and the changing view
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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

9.Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,199 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

Join Arctic Explorers for a 7 to 9 hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Petra, Magdalena, Jessica, and Georgi track cloud breaks while you travel by minibus, use thermal suits and boots, eat beside a campfire, and pose for aurora photos.

“We will well taken care of right from the start. Instructions given via Viator platform was clear and helpful. The clothings lent to us were very sufficient and had many sizes to choose from. Our guides Georgie, Alberto and Dimitri were awesome. Very friendly, casual and obviously very well informed and knowledgeable about all things Aurora. The campfire, food and photograph were tip of the iceberg. Thankful to be able to catch this natural phenomenon. Looking forward to receiving the rest of the photos from the trip.”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund - Choosing between the small group and bus tour
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt – Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund

10.Aurora Hunt – Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,002 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $105

Join Lapland Explorers for a 5 to 8 hour aurora hunt from Rovaniemi. Local guides such as Vito, Berta, Eva, and Janne use weather and space data to chase clear skies, sometimes across the Swedish border. Choose a small group for flexibility or a larger bus tour for a lower price.

“Great excursion with a local company. Easy pick up and drove for miles to find clear skies to find the aurora. Can’t wait to receive the pictures he took!”

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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - Fjords, frozen lakes, and quiet viewing spots
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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

11.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $242

Leave Tromsø with Northern Soul Adventures and follow the clearest skies toward the fjords or Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, and Thomas provide camera tips, tripods, thermal suits, hot soup, campfire warmth, and professional aurora photos. The trip lasts about 6 to 9 hours.

“+: thermosuits, good professional driver, great spot chosen with good fire going -: tour is too long in my opinion. There was northern lights going while we were driving, other tours stopped on the side of the road we didn’t as it was a clear night with a bit of activity with good chances of seeing something. We ended up seeing nothing and came back at around 1am (start 5.30pm). Guide decided around 11pm to drive around and try to find another stop, we ended up taking picture in front of the fjord and go back to Tromso. Nature is nature, we can’t control it but other groups saw them…”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour - Learning the Aurora before you photograph it
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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour

12.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 843 reviews · 7 hours · from $95

Join NorthernShots Tours for a seven-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Thomas, Barbara, Peter, and Tom explain the science, help with camera settings, and may drive toward Finland for clearer skies. Bring warm layers, patience, and a charged phone.

“All great, we saw amazing northern lights and got lots of useful information from the guide :) super recommended!”

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Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure - photos included - Chasing clear skies for up to 200 kilometers
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Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure – photos included

13.Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure – photos included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 794 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $225

Spend 6 to 9 hours chasing the northern lights from Tromsø with guides such as Julien, Jess, Antonio, or Cat. The van may travel 200 kilometers toward Finland to find clear skies. Expect thermal suits, hot soup, drinks, a bonfire, marshmallows, and free aurora photos.

“It’s 2am and I am just getting back from this northern lights tour and all I can say is WOW! This tour blew me away! I had been worried all day because the weather was very grey/cloudy, and I had convinced myself that the weather conditions were not ideal for viewing the lights. But, our guide, Cat, did a PHENOMENAL job of finding us clear skies and we saw aurora in all her glory! She danced above us and gave us quite the show! I got incredible pictures and videos and was able to fulfill a bucket list item!! This tour is well worth the $ - in addition to…”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour - Learning the Aurora before you photograph it
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour

14.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 6 hours · from $236

Join Northern Soul Adventures for a small-group Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Joaquin, Filip, Bogdan, and Lucas may drive toward Finland or nearby islands, using weather reports and local knowledge to find clearer skies. Expect warm suits, soup by a campfire, camera help, and free web-resolution photos.

“This was one of the most amazing experiences ever. Joaquin and Anna left no stone untouched to make this a memorable adventure. We were fortunate enough to experience the lights dancing in the sky. Our adventure took us as far as Finland for some once in a life time view of the lights. Our driver Anna made sure that we always felt safe on the slippery roads. Joaquin and Anna are true examples of what kindness is all about. My wife had some mobility issues in the thick snow, but they were there every step of the way to ensure that we could still experience and enjoy everything. This is…”

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Tromso: Minivan Aurora Excursion with Pictures & Warm Suits - Warm Overalls Matter More Than You Expect
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Tromso: Minivan Aurora Excursion with Pictures & Warm Suits

15.Minivan Aurora Excursion with Pictures & Warm Suits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 6 hours · from $199

Meet at Tromsø’s Radisson Blu at 7 PM, learn how weather and aurora forecasts shape the chase, then ride with up to eight people toward clear skies. Guides such as Nico, Mateusz, Alex, and Aron may drive as far as Finland, with warm suits, boots, coffee, muffins, tripods, and photos included.

“Jan and Alex were great guides, really knowledgeable and chatty. Turned the vans on so people could warm up if necessary. The tea and muffin was much appreciated and they took great photos. Really enjoyed the experience.”

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From Reykjavík: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa & Photos - The viewing stop and the value of patience
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