The 15 Bus Tours in Tromsø That Earn Their Price

1.Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,687 reviews · from $172Our pick

Join Polar Adventures for a seven-hour minibus chase from Tromsø, guided in English by aurora specialists such as Joanna, Romain, Aneta, or Hans Eric. You may cross into Finland if skies are clearer. Thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, two professional photos, hotel drop-off, and repeated stops are included, but a bonfire and the lights are not guaranteed.

“Vanessa (tour guide) was very nice! She was very patient and helpful! I really recommend it!”

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2.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,318 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

From Tromsø, you’ll ride with guides such as Kristian, Nick, Christian, or Spiros toward clearer skies, sometimes across the Finnish border. Expect an 8 to 10 hour chase, repeated photo stops, hot drinks, sausages, marshmallows, thermal suits, and free professional photos. Bring your passport in case of border checks.

“We had an absolutely amazing Northern Lights tour in Tromsø with this company, and it was such a special experience for both me and my mom. Our guide, Nick, was incredibly kind, friendly, and really knowledgeable. He made us feel comfortable the whole time and was genuinely determined to give us the best chance of seeing the lights; we stopped as many times as needed and kept moving to better spots, which really paid off. We were lucky to have a clear night and saw more and more of the Northern Lights as the evening went on. The bonfire was lovely and cosy, with delicious sausages and marshmallows, and the…”

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3.Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,294 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $280Top rated

Set out from central Tromsø in a small minibus with a professional photographer guide and dedicated driver. The route changes with cloud and aurora conditions, sometimes reaching Finland. You get thermal suits and boots, hot drinks, food, snacks, tripods, and portrait photos. Expect a long night, with return times between midnight and 4 a.m.

“We did the minibus tour with Felix and it was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Felix really helped me with my camera and what settings to put it on to get the best results. We stopped in a little open cabin with a campfire and the lights gave us an amazing show! Thank you so much, it was an unforgettable experience!”

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4.Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,199 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210

Meet Arctic Explorers near Scandic Ishavshotel and set off with a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Petra, Magdalena, Jessica, and Nelson may drive far beyond Tromsø, even toward Finland, to find clearer skies. Thermal suits, boots, dinner, hot drinks, a fire, and night-sky photos are included.

“We were collected from the pick up spot and walked 2 mins to go and get our suits and boots. 100% recommend wearing them. We then drove to just by Sommarøy and sat on the beach in the deep snow and our guide Magdalena and our driver who's name has escaped me made up a fire where we had hot chocs and learned about the northern lights. The snow was coming down heavily and we thought, lets make the most of this if we don't see them here, we will be moving to Finland. Then magically the sky cleared and we had our first glimpse of the northern lights. The…”

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5.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $242

Leave Tromsø with Northern Soul Adventures and follow clear skies toward the fjords or Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, Thomas, and Anna help you photograph the aurora, provide thermal suits and heated insoles, and set up a campfire with soup and hot drinks. Expect 6 to 9 hours, a group of up to 15, and a late hotel drop-off.

“Incredible trip. Our guide was passionate and full of energy. You can just feel he wants to provide the best experience for all of us. Would highly recommend!”

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6.Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 809 reviews · from $181

Set out from Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Peter, Mirko, or Barbara, depending on the night. You may drive toward Finland to escape cloud cover, learn Aurora camera settings, receive hot drinks and cookies, and buy professional portraits separately. The tour lasts about seven hours, though timing varies with weather and roads.

“Everything is fine, and I am really grateful for allowing me to catch the northern lights explosion on the first day of 2024.”

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7.Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 641 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $189

Leave Tromsø after dark with Polar Adventures and chase clear skies across fjords, valleys, and mountain roads. Guides such as Hans Eric, Dimi, Sokratis, Jasmine, and Oscar may lead the outing. You get a thermal suit, hot drinks, snacks, two scenic photos, and possible hotel drop-off, but the aurora is never guaranteed.

“Weather conditions looked dire, and we were worried that our Northern Lights experience was not to be. BUT Joanna and Sokrates saved the day! (or should I say night :-) They were absolutely wonderful hosts, and although we were losing hope with the weather, we had a couple hours of complete magic with an unbelievable aurora show. Unforgettable memories... thank you again for everything!”

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8.Arctic Nature Tour from Tromsø by minibus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Tromsø around Kvaløya with guides such as Simon, Barbara, Bert, Claire, Michael, and Kamil. Expect fjords, beaches, frozen lakes, villages, wildlife stops, hot drinks, local pastries, thermal suits, boots, and free web-resolution photos. The five-hour trip is scenic and photo-focused, but weather can change the experience quickly.

“Beautiful fjords and scenery. Best thing about the tour was definitely the continuous insightful commentary by Barbara. She gave the tour real value.”

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9.Northern Lights Adventure by Bus or Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 508 reviews · from $117

Meet at the Radisson Blu in Tromsø for a five-hour northern lights hunt by bus or minibus. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide chooses stops based on cloud cover and aurora conditions, helps with camera settings, and may set up a fire with marshmallows, cookies, tea, and coffee. Guides such as José have sometimes extended the outing when the sky began to clear.

“First night tour got cancelled because of bad weather. 2nd night didn't disappoint. Managed to catch dancing bright northern light. Professional guide who really delivered.”

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10.Northern Lights Focus Tour, German/English, minibus, meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 346 reviews · from $215

Join Blue Puffin’s small-group Northern Lights Focus Tour from Tromsø with German- or English-speaking guides such as Linda, Gregor, Martin, Viktor, and Adam. You’ll follow the clearest skies by heated minibus, warm up in thermal gear beside a campfire, eat homemade soup, and receive portrait photos taken during the night.

“The trip was amazing. We started by hurrying out of the city to escape the clouds chasing us and to find a good spot for aurora viewing. Our guide, Viktor, had done some quick research, and soon we arrived at our first stop. The views were incredible. You could clearly see the aurora, and we took some pictures. Then we continued north and stopped at the northernmost point accessible. We captured some epic photos, set up a campfire, enjoyed delicious soup, and drank tea. After spending time around the campfire and marveling at the aurora, we headed back to Tromsø. Everything was perfect. 10/10 would recommend!Read more”

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11.Aurora Minibus Chase with Portrait and Hot Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 329 reviews · from $205

Join an English or Norwegian speaking guide, often with a small group of up to 15, for an 8-hour aurora chase from Tromsø. You get warm clothes, boots, ice spikes, hot food, a heated tent toilet, campfire snacks, camera help, and portrait photos. Guides such as Margaux, Martine, and David may drive as far as Finland for clearer skies.

“The guide was amazing. He was really passionate about the northern lights so he made the tour even more enjoyable.”

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12.Northern Lights Minibus Small Private Tour Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 269 reviews · from $157

Join Roberto from Paradise Northern Light for a six-hour Aurora chase from central Tromsø. The small minibus carries up to 15 people and may travel far toward clear skies, even across the Finnish border. Thermal suits, hot drinks, Wi-Fi, and professional photos are included, but you must bring warm shoes and gloves.

“The most amazing experience! Roberto is by far the most dedicated and passionate guide we’ve ever met. The weather had been cloudy for a week, so our expectations weren’t high. But Roberto was determined to find a spot, and WOW—did he deliver! His commitment to capturing the aurora is remarkable; he guided us all the way to Finland, adding three hours to our trip just to make sure everyone had breathtaking photos taken by Roberto himself. If you want to see the Aurora you NEED to go with Roberto! Be patient and trust in him. This was truly the way to end our trip to Tromsø!Read more”

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13.Northern Lights Tour in Minibus with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · from $176

Join Nelson and his multilingual team for a 6 to 8 hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Ride in a 15-seat Mercedes Vito, travel as far as Finland when weather demands, and wait under the sky with thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, and professional photos included.

“Can’t recommend this tour enough!!! Nelson was an amazing guide along with his driver who both did what they could to provide the best experience for everyone. We drove out to Finland to find clear skies and were not disappointed a stunning show of the aurora - as well as hot chocolate around the fire!”

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14.Arctic Fjord Sightseeing by Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $136

Ride from central Tromsø to Ersfjord, Sommarøy, and Hella on a five-hour small-group outing. Expect a heated minibus, photo stops, rock carvings, a light picnic, hot drinks, snacks, and warm suits. Guides such as Jorgen, Lisa, and Mikhaila have led trips, with wildlife sightings possible but never guaranteed.

“We were lucky, the weather was perfect and we even saw a moose, reindeers, an eagle and a seal. Our guides lead us through beautiful sceneries and gave us enough time to enjoy it and make pictures in stops. One guide provided us with lRead more”

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15.Northern Lights by Minibus – Free Photos and Warm Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $237

Spend 6 to 8 hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a small minibus. Guides such as Linda, Adam, Victor, and Monika use changing cloud forecasts to choose a route, sometimes reaching Finland. Thermal overalls, a campfire, homemade soup, hot drinks, tripods, and guide-taken photos are included.

“We had a fantastic Northern Lights trip from Tromsø with Blue Puffin and would definitely recommend it, small group tour def worth the extra. Linda was our guide and Maciek our driver. Everything was really well organized, with clear and quick communication both before the trip and on the day. They told us exactly where to meet, what to bring, and even asked about food allergies in advance, which was great. The group was small (about 14 people) and we traveled in a comfortable minibus. We drove out toward the Finland border chasing the Northern Lights due to lot of clouds and ended up finding them in a beautiful, clear…”

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