The aurora belt · TROMSO

The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours in Tromsø

99 tours · from $61 a head

Tromsø sits under the auroral oval with a road network reaching inland to Finland, so a bad forecast is not the end of the evening here. The 15 below compare minibus chases, fjord cruises and camp dinners on price, group size and how long they stay out.

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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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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - Feeding reindeer at close range

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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

From Tromsø, you’ll visit a Sami reindeer camp, feed a herd of about 300 animals, ride a nighttime sled, and eat a three-course dinner in a traditional gamme. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea share Sami stories, beliefs, and joik songs before you step outside to watch for the aurora.

“really great experience, well organised, never any down time between activities, highlight was definitely feeding the reindeer, closely followed by the Sami hosts, very knowledgeable and friendly”

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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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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - Arriving at camp, firelight, and soup

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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

Join an English-speaking guide from central Tromsø for a 5 to 8 hour Aurora chase by minibus. Thermal suits, boots, soup, bonfire, photography tips, souvenir photos, and set drop-offs are included. The route may reach Finland, so bring your passport.

“Had a great time. Magda was extremely knowledgeable and knew a great private backup spot when the first place we went was too crowded. The lights were amazing.”

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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait - Leaving Tromsø from Kirkegata 2

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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

Leave Tromsø by minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Aram, Mansoor, or Jan, chasing clear skies across borders. Expect weather checks, several viewing stops, photography help, warm suits, blackcurrant juice, lefse, a campfire, marshmallows, and a free aurora portrait.

“Incredible experience! Saw the lights as soon as we arrived at the viewing point. Our guide Mansoor was funny, kind and very knowledgeable, and his enthusiasm for the lights was infectious. The camp fire and snacks under the lights was a lovely perk. Just an incredible experience all round.”

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Tromsø: Expert Aurora Hunt - Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire - Meeting at Magic Ice Bar and settling into the minibus

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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 chase with a small group of up to 15. Your guide may drive into Finland for clearer skies, then provide thermal suits, campfire sausages, hot drinks, tripod help, and portrait photos.

“To be honest I though it was imposible to see auroras last night, but it was incredible. Im absolutely in love (and jelous) with the energy of Max. He was so nice with us, told us a lot of info about the auroras and he found a place magical together with Dominic (our talented driver ✨). I travelled alone and both of them were good not only in auroras, but also talkative and making people feel integrated. It was perfect, thank you so much!!!!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner - Howling Dogs, Puppies, and a Working Camp

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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, where you can meet Alaskan huskies and puppies, warm up in a Sami lavvo, eat bacalao, and watch the sky for the Northern Lights. Guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda have led informative, friendly evenings.

“meeting the huskies was amazing!! the food was really good too, we also saw the northern lights at their best!”

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

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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 and chase the aurora by minibus through Tromsø’s fjords, valleys, and mountains. Guides such as Kamil, Marius, Hassan, and Yeray provide thermal suits, hot drinks, a campfire meal, tripods, and free photos. Expect five to eight hours, depending on conditions.

“This tour was unforgettable, mainly because of our guide, HASSAN. I’ve done other Northern Lights tours, but this one was incomparable. He was incredibly charismatic, friendly, and always looking out for everyone. You could tell he was truly committed to giving us the best experience possible. He kept searching for the right spot until we found amazing auroras, the most incredible we’ve ever seen, moving strongly across the sky. He made our dream come true. Highly recommended.”

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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

12.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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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights - What happens after the 5:20 p.m. meeting

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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

Leave Tromsø at 5:20 pm with Chasing Lights guides such as Soraia, Alex, Bailey, or Taylor. Your large-group bus may travel into Finland or switch to a minibus while the team searches for clear skies. Expect 5 to 9 hours, hot drinks, fires, astronomy stories, and free aurora photos.

“Your led down a path in the pitch dark with the tour guide racing ahead But did experience the northern lights”

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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional) - The Warm Cabin, Deck, and Simple Comforts

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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 8 p.m. with Polar Adventures, searching the fjords and Arctic sea for the Aurora Borealis. Your English-speaking crew, including guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans, helps with camera settings while you warm up with hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, and indoor seating.

“Real 10 out of 10. super friendly guides. The atmosphere was cosy and happy.”

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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max - The evening begins in Tromsø and heads toward clearer skies

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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

You’ll leave Tromsø with up to seven other people and chase clear skies toward northern Norway or Finland. Guides such as Markus, Hans, Arbo, and Victor combine weather tracking, photography help, warm clothing, soup, hot chocolate, and campfires. The route changes with the sky, so expect a long, flexible evening.

“Our guide, Victor, was nice but I don’t feel the price paid was at all worth the experience. Yes, the group was small (7 including me) and yes it was in a nice van, but we were just taken to one place 1 hour away from Tromso to view the northern lights. There were several other tour groups in the same area along with a large tour bus. The location didn’t feel special at all. There was no “chasing” the lights in different areas to get optimal viewing. Granted the conditions wasn’t ideal with clouds but I was under the impression that this “private” experience would take us to places…”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Feeding & Chance of Northern Lights Viewing - Sámi culture beyond the postcard

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Tromsø: Reindeer Feeding & Chance of Northern Lights Viewing

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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire - Finding the aurora in changing weather

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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights - The warm clothing is more useful than it sounds

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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee - How the 2.5-hour aurora chase works

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee

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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

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