Explore Northern Lights with a Small Guided Arctic Tour
- 3–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Join a real Northern Lights chase with a small group and a local guide in the heart of Vesterålen. This is not a fixed-location tour—we follow the weather and aurora forecasts to find the clearest skies each night. Some evenings we stay near Sortland, other times we drive over the mountains in search of open sky. You’ll travel in a warm vehicle, enjoy hot drinks and snacks, and receive free aurora photos taken by your guide. Along the way, you’ll learn about the Northern Lights, Arctic nature, and local culture. With fewer guests, there's more flexibility and a personal atmosphere—perfect for those who want an authentic, quiet experience under the Arctic sky.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transport by heated car or van
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Aurora photography – guide takes photos and sends them to you after the tour
What's not
- Meals
- Winter clothing or boots – guests must dress appropriately for cold weather
Itinerary
Join a private Northern Lights chase starting from Sortland in the heart of Vesterålen. With a local guide monitoring real-time weather and aurora forecasts, you'll drive to the best spots with clear skies—whether that means staying nearby or heading inland. Along the way, your guide will share insights about the aurora, help you with camera settings, and take professional-quality photos of you with the lights (photos included). You'll travel in a warm, comfortable vehicle with hot drinks and light snacks to keep you cozy. This is not a fixed-location tour. It’s a flexible, authentic chase—every night is different, and your guide will adjust the route to give you the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the wild Arctic landscape.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.0
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Outside of the fuel station.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Vesteralen Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Bodø
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 47 experiences we list in Bodø.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 23 of 47.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bodø
Bodø is a coastal city in northern Norway just above the Arctic Circle, the gateway to Saltstraumen's tidal whirlpools and to the Lofoten islands.
Bodø is a modern seaside city in Nordland, northern Norway, at about 67 degrees north, a little above the Arctic Circle. It was largely rebuilt after bombing in 1940, and its centre is a compact grid of low buildings, a harbour, and a cathedral with a separate bell tower. The Norwegian Aviation Museum, shaped like a propeller, and the Kjerringøy trading post, a preserved nineteenth-century merchant station, are the main sights.
Top-ranked sights in Bodø: Saltstraumen.
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