Northern Lights Minibus Chase with Local Guide and Photos
- 4–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join a small-group Northern Lights chase with Arctic Glow, a family-run company led by locals born and raised in Northern Norway. Each evening, we use weather forecasts, live data, aurora activity, and local knowledge to plan the tour. As conditions change, we adapt the route in search of clear skies — near Tromsø, along the coast, inland, or across the border into Finland or Sweden. When the Northern Lights appear, your guide will take portrait photos of guests who would like them. Edited photographs will be emailed the following day. Hot drinks, local snacks, and homemade cake are included. The small-group format, flexible route, and genuine Northern Norwegian hospitality create a personal experience shaped by the conditions. Search for clear skies using live weather data, local knowledge, and a flexible route Travel with experienced local guides from Northern Norway Receive edited photographs by email the following day Enjoy hot drinks, local snacks, and homemade cake
Inclusions
What's included
- High-resolution photos captured by your guide, shared with you after the tour.
- Transportation in Mercedes Sprinter minibus.
- Warm thermal suites (if needed).
- Guide
- Warm drinks an local snacks.
What's not
- Tripods
- Warm clothing beyond the thermal suit is not included. Guests must bring hats, gloves, and boots
- Guests must bring their own valid passport for potential border crossing
Itinerary
Pick-up and Introduction (0:00 - 0:30 hours) Meet at the designated pick-up point in Tromsø: Kirkegata 2, 9008 Tromsø. Introduction by your guide and driver about the evening’s plan and safety guidelines.
The Minibus Chase (0:30 - 2:00 hours) Drive out of Tromsø city to escape light pollution and head toward optimal locations in the Arctic landscape. Your guide will monitor weather forecasts and cloud cover while sharing insights about the Northern Lights and is open to questions about what it’s like to grow up and live in this unique Arctic region. Make stops along the way to check the skies, looking for stars in the dark Arctic night – a sign of breaks in the cloud cover and the potential to observe the Northern Lights.
Aurora Spotting and Camp Setup (2:00 - 3:30 hours) Upon finding a suitable location, we stop to admire the Northern Lights as they dance across the Arctic sky. Our guide will assist you with photography, helping you capture your own images, while also taking professional photos to share with you after the tour. The driver will also participate during the stop, engaging in conversations and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Relax with hot drinks and local snacks as you take in the beauty of the Arctic night and wait for more magical moments to unfold.
Return Journey and Drop-off (3:30 - 5:00 hours) Pack up and begin the drive back to Tromsø. Drop-off at the pick-up point in Tromsø city center, Kirkegata 2, or at hotels in the city center.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 51 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Tromsø city center, near Tourist Shop. Look for Your guide in a vest with the Arctic Glow initials
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 19 travellers
- Operated by
- Arctic Glow
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings are not guaranteed. Please note that no refunds are provided if the Northern Lights are not visible during the tour.
- The tour operates in most weather conditions, but if we have to cancel due to safety reasons, we will offer you an alternative date if possible, or a full refund.
- We usually make 1-2 restroom stops during the tour, depending on our route. In remote areas without facilities, you may need to use nature discreetly if necessary. Please use the restroom before we depart.
How it compares in Tromsø
- Its from-price is 12% below the median of the 76 day trips we list in Tromsø.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 76.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tromsø
Tromsø is a Norwegian city well inside the Arctic Circle, on an island among fjords and peaks, known for the northern lights and the midnight sun.
Tromsø stands on an island in northern Norway, linked to the mainland by a bridge and a tunnel, with jagged peaks rising across the sound. Founded in the eighteenth century, it grew as a base for Arctic hunters and explorers, and the Polar Museum recalls expeditions that set out from the harbour. The Arctic Cathedral, with its angled glass front, stands across the bridge, and wooden houses fill the old centre.
Top-ranked sights in Tromsø: Tromso Fjords, Kvaloya (Sállir), Sommaroy.
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