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From Tromso: Northern Lights Chase Tour

Northern Lights illuminating snowy landscape during Tromso Northern Lights Chase Tour, Norway.
Tourists viewing Northern Lights in Tromsø during small group minivan tour.
Northern Lights illuminating snowy landscape during Tromso Northern Lights Chase Tour.
Northern Lights illuminating snowy landscape during Tromso chase tour, Norway.

Get ready for an exciting Northern Lights chase in a comfortable bus, guided by a Northern Lights expert guide, complete with delightful snacks, hot drinks, and meal options.

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Northern Lights guided tour from Tromso

  • Northern Lights expert guide

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off (based on option selected)

  • Small meals/snacks and hot drinks (based on option selected)

  • Campfire (weather-dependent)

  • Big/small group tour (based on option selected)

  • Unlimited & guaranteed Northern Lights chase (based on option selected)

  • Photography

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cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Quentin Robert

Quentin

5/5

Jan, 2025

The activity was very pleasant and the guides were really friendly. We were also lucky with the weather, which allowed us to see some beautiful auroras. The photos taken by the guides were also of good quality and free of charge. It makes for a quality souvenir.
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Laurence Berclaz

Laurence

4/5

Jan, 2025

Our guide and driver were very professional and friendly. We got some great photos of the northern lights.
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Thuy Thanh Tran

Thuy

5/5

Nov, 2024

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
Pamela L Brause

Pamela

5/5

Jan, 2025

Our tour guide was excellent he was so enthusiastic about the trip.
xiaoli yang

Xiaoli

5/5

Jan, 2025

Pursuing the Northern Lights

Venture on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with this guided Northern Lights bus tour. Starting from the vibrant city of Tromso, ride into Norway’s stunning wilderness, guided by a knowledgeable local expert. Prepare to be awed by the breathtaking display of the Northern Lights—nature’s spectacular light show, illuminating the night sky in shades of green, blue, red, purple, and more.

Discover Tromso’s natural beauty

As the bus glides through Tromso’s scenic landscapes, enjoy unobstructed views of the starry sky and pristine snow-covered terrain. The local guide, well-versed in the area, will lead you to prime locations with minimal light pollution, maximizing your chances of witnessing the full brilliance of the Northern Lights. The journey itself is a celebration of Norway's awe-inspiring natural beauty, something you haven't seen before.

A comfortable and enriching experience

When you step out of the bus at the viewing location, prepare for a visual feast as the Northern Lights dance across the dark sky. Enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and biscuits as you capture this extraordinary phenomenon with your camera and in your memory. Sit around a campfire to enjoy Sami folklore with your guide and learn about the mythical creatures that existed or that they believe in. If you're not bound by time, go for the unlimited Northern Lights chase tour that guarantees the best views, without mileage or time constraints.

What to bring

  • Have your passport ready for a seamless experience if you opt to venture into Sweden or Finland.

What's not allowed

  • Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • Dress snugly in warm layers; is known to have a chilly twist in the weather.

  • Bring along thermal suits, boots, and jackets.

  • In the case of a large group, the tour may take up to 7 hours, on a larger bus.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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