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Northern lights illuminating Tromso town with snow-covered landscape in the foreground.
View of the northern lights during Northern Lights Cruise from Tromso
Northern Lights over snowy landscape on Tromso tour.
Northern lights illuminating the sky over Tromso, Norway, with snow-covered landscape.
Tromso Northern Lights illuminating the night sky in October.
Northern lights over snow-covered mountains in Tromso, Norway.
Campfire by the northern lights
4.37(250)
4 hrs - 8 hrs
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in A/C MinivanComfortable roundtrip transfers in A/C Minivan
Snacks & hot drinksSnacks & hot drinks
Expert local tour guideExpert local tour guide
Convenient pick-up at your locationConvenient pick-up at your location
  • Ready to tick off the Northern Lights from your bucket list? Set out on a guided big or small group bus tour escaping the city straight into Norway's wilderness.

  • Benefit from a Northern Lights expert guide's extensive knowledge of this phenomenon as you visit prime viewing spots and hear about Sami folklore too!

  • Accompanying your surreal adventure are warm drinks, snacks, and small meal options, that you can enjoy during your tour.

  • Enjoy the benefits of a professional photography service to get those Instagram-worthy shots! This is included in the unlimited chase option which ventures as far as Sweden or Finland.

  • Fun fact: Despite popular belief, the Northern Lights are not always green. Depending on the type of gas particles involved, they can also appear in pink, red, yellow, blue, and violet.

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NOK 1,300
4.39(246)
8 hrs
Free cancellation
Group: up to 8
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in A/C MinibusComfortable roundtrip transfers in A/C Minibus
Snacks & hot drinksSnacks & hot drinks
Expert local tour guideExpert local tour guide
Convenient pick-up at your locationConvenient pick-up at your location
  • Embrace the Arctic night with guaranteed sightings of the Northern Lights, accompanied by skilled photographers, warm meals, and transfers for the ultimate experience.

  • The tour offers hassle-free hotel pickups and drop-offs in a minivan with a maximum of 8 guests, plus cozy winter overalls (for adults) to keep you warm during the frosty viewing.

  • This adventure guarantees sightings with unlimited distance and time, reaching as far as Sweden or Finland, in pursuit of the breathtaking dance of the Northern Lights.

  • Savor snacks and hot drinks, learn fascinating facts about this magical phenomenon from your guide, and capture every moment with professional photography services.

  • Fun fact: The Northern Lights can also emit faint clapping sounds, which were only recently proven to be real in 2012.

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NOK 1,988.47
4.57(503)
3 hrs - 3 hrs 30 mins
Free cancellation
Hot drinks & snacksHot drinks & snacks
Expert local tour guideExpert local tour guide
  • Have the stunning Northern Lights been on your bucket list? Enjoy these specially curated guided cruises from Tromso with exciting options for your getaway.

  • Relish hot drinks, and make the most of the warm indoor saloons during your Nothern Lights regular cruise.

  • On the dinner cruise, learn about the local fishing industry from your guide while relishing dinner prepared from local ingredients. Enjoy a set dinner menu with veg options, too.

  • For a cozier experience, the luxury cruise with heated lounges, warm drinks, snacks, and fish soup on your return to Tromso, with views of the Arctic Cathedral is just the perfect escape!

  • Fun fact: The Sami people, indigenous to Norway's Arctic region, believe that the Northern Lights are the souls of their ancestors dancing in the sky.

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NOK 1,190
4.63(70)
4 hrs 30 mins
Free cancellation
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in CarComfortable roundtrip transfers in Car
Stew and hot drinks in Sami campsStew and hot drinks in Sami camps
Expert local tour guideExpert local tour guide
  • Watch the moon and stars follow you from Tromso on your round-trip transfer and join your English-speaking guide to say hello to 200 reindeer.

  • Once you’re familiar with the hows of approaching reindeer, feed them buckets of their favorite treats with bonfires crackling in the backdrop.

  • Glide through snow-covered tracks in reindeer-led sleds on a 15 to 30-minute ride, and wait for the starlit skies to show off green dancing lights.

  • Step into a traditional Sami tent or a wooden hut for some folktales and jokes over Sami reindeer stew and cups of warm drinks with your guides.

  • Fun fact: Wondering how reindeer stay warm? Their hollow fur traps air and keeps them insulated!

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NOK 1,995
New
4 hrs 30 mins
Free cancellation
Transfers includedTransfers included
Expert local tour guideExpert local tour guide
  • Arrive at the base camp located a 45-minute drive from Tromso with hassle-free transfers and spot the Lyngen Alps on your way.

  • You’ll be led into the magic by your Sami guide who’ll first orient you to the Sami culture linked with reindeer and how to approach them safely.

  • Meet a herd of 200 reindeer at the camp’s enclosure to feed them treats by hand as you pet and befriend them. Keep an eye out for the dancing lights above!

  • Settle in the coziness of a Sami tent or house as your guide shares folklore and jokes over a traditional bowl of Biddos and warm drinks. 

  • Fun fact: The oldest known aurora sighting dates back to 2600 BC with some cave paintings from the period depicting them.

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NOK 1,495
New
4 hrs
Free cancellation
Group: up to 7
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in A/C MinibusComfortable roundtrip transfers in A/C Minibus
Snacks and hot drinks includedSnacks and hot drinks included
Expert local tour guideExpert local tour guide
  • This intimate tour of just 7 guests promises a chase of the Northern Lights at the best spots in Norway's untouched wilderness with meals and photos to complete it.

  • Learn about the Aurora Borealis from expert guides, including Sami folklore, enhancing your understanding of this natural wonder.

  • Stay cozy under the Arctic night sky with snacks and warm beverages, adding comfort to your surreal experience, while also capturing Instagram-worthy shots.

  • Learn handy tips for Northern Lights photography, and get photos– a perfect keepsake for your social media followers!

  • Did you know that the Northern Lights are visible from space? Astronauts at the International Space Station often report seeing the lights.

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NOK 2,095

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marcvper

Marcvper

4/5
Good food, well organized, no northern lights. I've seen the Aurora as part of a bus chase, but there was some light pollution. With the boat, we're really very far from any city and it's almost completely dark in some areas, so I can imagine it would be fantastic to see the Northern Lights on this trip, but you need some luck. The dinner was good and the crew attentive. I wouldn't do it if I knew in advance we wouldn't see the lights, since then it's just an expensive, though pleasant, dinner in a boat. But of course that is impossible to predict and you may want to try your luck.
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Jeff C

Jeff

5/5
A wonderful experience which was a birthday surprise for me! Staff were welcoming and food was fabulous. Norwegian tapas starter, hot salted cod main and cold dessert. All delicious and made perfect with the display of northern lights.
From Tromso: Northern Lights Cruise
lskogen

Lskogen

5/5
Efficient transportation, helpful orientation, and provision of thermal suits. Despite being accustomed to freezing US winters (-20 to -40 Fahrenheit not uncommon in late December) and being dressed in layers, including parkas, we were freezing. So TAKE THE SUITS when offered. The lavvu was very warm, so the layers were helpful after running in and out to see the lights before dinner. Our hosts were very flexible with the hot drinks, the meal was simple and beautifully presented. The sledding and reindeer feeding was a hoot, the lights were slowly starting to grow as we finished the ride and a full moon/stars complemented the beautiful scenery. Leaving Tromsø in the evening, as charming as the city is, was the best plan we made. Our Sami guides were equally charming during a conversational culture lesson. None of it felt rushed or rehearsed. It happened to be New Years Eve and after a wonderful evening the bus ride included sparkling, crystal clear snow and the start of fireworks EVERYWHERE along the harbour. Even if Lady Aurora is shy, the people, animals and country are worth the trip. Thanks to everyone who made it a special New Years Eve. Highlight of the trip for 17 AND 22 year old children, as well as their parents.
From Tromso: Reindeer Sledding Tour with Northern Lights Sighting
Thuy Thanh Tran
US

Thuy

5/5
United States
Our driver is very attentive. I was upgraded to another trip due to system failure overbooked. Same evening as well.. everything was smooth. Mother Nature did. It grant us our wish, but we made the best out of it.. Kuddo to our driver
From Tromso: Northern Lights Chase Tour
Alina Matei

Alina

5/5
Such an amazing experience! Our guide was super knowledgeable and patient, taking us to the best spots to catch the Northern Lights. He captured fantastic photos for everyone, and the hotel pickup made everything easy. This tour went above and beyond!
From Tromso: Guaranteed Northern Lights Chase with Photography & Hotel Transfers
Ivo Dimitrov

Ivo

5/5
This tour was worth every penny! Our guide was knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we got the best view of the Northern Lights. The unlimited time really made a difference, and the photos he took were stunning. Highly recommend this if you’re in Tromsø!
From Tromso: Guaranteed Northern Lights Chase with Photography & Hotel Transfers

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