The 4 Private Northern Lights Tours in Tromso That Earn Their Price

1.Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tromsø’s Prostneset terminal for a 5 to 7 hour Aurora chase. You’ll travel by minibus toward the coast, inland areas, or even the Finnish border, using private viewing sites when conditions allow. Guides such as Sonia, Fabian, and Tomas may help with camera settings, tripods, hot drinks, and free photos.

“A nice trip with motivated guides. We See Northern Lights in a beautiful Location. See you next Time when we are in Tromso again.”

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2.Northern Lights Private tour with your special ones – Greenlander

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 to 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

You and up to seven companions leave Tromsø around 6 pm with a private Greenlander guide such as Peter or Markus. Expect flexible aurora chasing, round-trip pickup, dinner, snacks, hot drinks, and possible campfire stops. The route may reach Finland when clouds block the lights near Tromsø.

“We booked a tour to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Samuel was our guide and he did an amazing job. After a week of the lights not showing up we were treated to 3 amazing shows. It was a 7 hour trip and Samuel was friendly, professional and catered to our every need. The night ended with and explosion of dancing lights overhead. It was a spiritual experience for us. I have waited a lifetime for this experience and so thankful we were able to see them! Would love to bring my kids and grandkids to experience the lights. I can’t recommend Greenlander Tours highly enough! Thanks to Markus for setting…”

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3.Private 6-Hour Aurora Chase by Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 6 hours

Join a private group of up to eight at 19:00 outside Tromsø’s Radisson Blu. Guides such as Aron, Alex, Jan, and Francisco drive toward clear skies, sometimes as far as Finland, while teaching Aurora photography and sending your best pictures afterward.

“The entire tour was really excellent! Our guide and driver was delightful. Thought we weren’t going to see the Aurora; but they persevered and we got some good views.”

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4.Private Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel by private Arctic van with a guide such as Federico or Daniel, chasing clear skies around Tromsø and, if needed, into Finland. Expect 6 to 9 hours of driving, aurora forecasts, a fire, hot soup, drinks, snacks, warm gear, and professional night-sky photos.

“My goodness! This experience/tour company/our guide Fede was absolutely top notch. I can’t recommend them highly enough. The communication was clear and prompt. Fede was on time, communicative and super friendly. He clearly outlined the plan for the evening. We got to our spot and he showed us all of the data they used to predict the northern lights and man were we at the right spot at the right time. Fede built a fire - gave us delicious soup and hot chocolate with cookies. We had everything we needed. When the lights began, Fede had a professional camera/tripod and took the most stunning pictures (and emailed them to me…”

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