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The 15 Best Northern Lights Chases from Tromsø

160 tours  ·  from $93

The aurora is a forecast, not a booking, so what you are really choosing is how far the guide will drive to find clear sky. These 15 chases compare group size, driving range, what is included when you are standing outside at minus fifteen, and whether a second night comes free.

From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour - Why the moving search matters
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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

1.Aurora Borealis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,206 reviews · from $181Our pick

Spend up to six hours hunting the Aurora Borealis from Tromsø with Arctic Breeze AS. Two English-speaking guides track weather and solar activity, driving toward clearer skies when needed. You get a thermal suit, hot drinks, tripod help, camera advice, and a portrait photo. Guides such as Brynjar, Oscar, Andy, and Mattia are known for patient, determined guiding.

“We got incredibly lucky. A few days before our tour the weather said it was going to be cloudy but I checked again the night before and it was forecasted to be clear! So you really never know. Unfortunately the next two days were cloudy all night. The bus was really new and comfortable and our tour guide was clearly very passionate about the northern lights and had good humor too. He also helped us appreciate how rare it is to see northern lights, especially with the quality of the ones we saw. To be honest, the lights were a little underwhelming at first because I expected them to look…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour - What the seven-hour route feels like
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

2.Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

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

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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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - Feeding a herd of about 300 reindeer
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

3.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219

From Tromsø, ride by bus to a Sami reindeer camp with about 300 animals. Feed the herd, take a nighttime sled ride, eat bidos stew, and hear Sami stories and joik around a fire. Guides including Anna, Luona, and Thea bring the culture to life, while the dark camp offers a chance to see the northern lights.

“The excursion was very well organized. Feeding the reindeer was the absolute highlight. There was plenty of time to get to know the animals up close. You also gained a small insight into the lives of the Sami people. Typical Sami food isn't for everyone, but it's worth a try. The reindeer sleigh ride could have been a bit longer, but otherwise it was a successful excursion”

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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - Choosing a viewing spot under changing skies
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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

4.Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,290 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $226Top rated

Leave central Tromsø with an English-speaking guide and driver, chasing clear skies across northern Norway and possibly into Finland. At a remote camp, warm up beside a bonfire with homemade vegan, gluten-free soup while your guide explains the aurora and helps with photos. Thermal suits, boots, souvenir photos, and selected drop-offs are included.

“I’ve been with this tour before and had amazing luck seeing lights and loved the tour so expectations were high and the outcome was a fun trip where the wonderful guides drove across three countries to find the lights in the heavy weather. Unfortunately no luck but not without trying and trying again. Next time!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos - Meeting the guide and settling into the Sprinter
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

5.Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,097 reviews · from $181

You’ll chase the aurora from Tromsø in a Mercedes Sprinter with up to 16 people, heading toward the coast, inland, or the Finnish border as conditions change. Guides such as Stefan, Jack, and Magne help with camera settings, serve hot drinks and biscuits, and take free high-resolution photos.

“Jack, our guide, shared a lot of knowledge with us about the Northern Lights and was constantly focused on finding the best spot for us. Although there were clouds in the sky and some light pollution from the surroundings, we were lucky and witnessed a stunning display.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait - The six-hour route, from Kirkegata 2 to the dark sky
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait

6.Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,939 reviews · from $181

Meet at Kirkegata 2 in central Tromsø for a six-hour aurora chase led in English by local guides such as Mansoor, Abdul, Aram, or Amar. Ride into fjords, forests, and mountain country, possibly as far as Finland, with thermal suits, hot blackcurrant juice, campfire snacks, photography help, and a free portrait sent the next day.

“We had an amazing night that we won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Our tour guide was Mansoor. He was 5-10 minutes late, but was apologetic on arrival. We soon got on our way and stopped around 1 hour from Tromso. Mansoor told us the conditions on the night looked hopeful so there would be no need for crazy long journeys to Finland 😂 once we got off the bus you could see the northern lights already although they were a bit weak. Mansoor helped us all take photos on our phones as well as on his camera. All of a sudden the lights appeared really strongly over the mountain behind…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari - Following the clearest sky beyond Tromsø
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari

7.Northern Lights Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,916 reviews · from $146

Travel from Skaret by Vander into the Arctic night with English, German, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guides. Your team may drive toward Skibotn or Finland for clearer skies, set up a campfire, explain the aurora, and photograph you beneath it. Expect six to seven hours, cold conditions, and no guarantee of lights.

“Elisabet and Alberto were amazing guides. They maintained a warm and friendly vibe on the trip. Even though I was a solo traveler, Elizabet and Alberto kept me company throughout and I didn't feel awkward among families and groups. The campfire, snacks, travel, everything was well-planned. A good trip overall.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner - Meeting the dogs at Tromsø Villmarkssenter
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

8.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter, where you can meet Alaskan huskies and puppies, hear practical Northern Lights stories, warm up in a Sami lavvo, and eat bacalao with coffee and cake. Thermal suits and boots are provided. Guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda are warm, informative, and good with families.

“It was heaven. You get to have cuddles with lots of dogs and the Nottnern Lughts did an amazing show. It’s being in heaven and so worth going.”

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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights - Meeting at Tromsø Bus Terminal at 5:20pm
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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

9.Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,631 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $151

Meet Chasing Lights at Tromsø Bus Terminal at 5:20pm for a 5 to 9 hour Aurora chase. Guides such as Soraia, Alex, Bailey, Taylor, and Owen explain the science, photograph you under the lights, and may light a fire with hot drinks. The bus can carry up to 50 people, and the route may reach Finland.

“Alex, Alex, and Alex were all so great! Very knowledgeable and passionate about their work. We had a great time! And we saw a ton of lights!”

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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour - From Magic Ice Bar Tromsø into Troms County
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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour

10.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,601 reviews · from $235

Meet Northern Horizon outside Magic Ice Bar Tromsø for a small-group aurora chase through Troms County. Guides such as Hermann, Harry, Max, and Simon read the forecast, drive toward clearer skies, explain the science, and photograph you beneath the lights. Expect thermal suits, a fire, hot drinks, sausages, cookies, and a late return.

“Awesome, informative and breathtaking experience. Will recommend to my friends and come again.”

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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional) - The view from the Arctic sea
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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

11.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100Best value

Meet Polar Adventures in central Tromsø at 20:00 for a 3.5-hour Aurora cruise. Guides such as Holly, Ken, Thomas, and Hans Eric explain the lights, help with camera settings, and call you outside when the sky wakes up. Warm drinks, cookies, toilets, and thermal suits make this a comfortable way to search from the sea.

“The boat is right outside the Radisson Blu so very convenient for us. We got super lucky - there was a full moon, but we had an amazing experience and got alot of really great pictures! So happy this was the first outing we booked. If you get cold, you can warm up in the boat - yet if they saw the lights again, they would tell you, so you never missed an opportunity!”

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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max - A long northern drive, sometimes into Finland
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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max

12.Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,465 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $353

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø in a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Markus, Hans, Arbo, and Victor use weather apps and local judgment to seek clear skies, sometimes driving into Finland. Expect a long evening, campfire food, photography help, and shared aurora photos. Request thermal suits, boots, and a tripod when booking.

“We were lucky that the Northern Lights were out on display with clear skies. Pick up was not well organized... we were shuffling around and it was hard to locate the guide. A couple people were 30 mins late because their email confirmation showed the wrong time which put us behind schedule. We tried one spot first but the guide misjudged the difficulty of the hike to get there so we were just sitting by the van for like 30 mins while he was off exploring. After getting back in the vam, we found a spot that was maybe 20 feet off the road so cars kept driving by, creating…”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire - From the Tromsø pickup to the first dark sky
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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

13.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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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights - Thermal suits, boots, and the reality of Arctic cold
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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

14.Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

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

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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Tromsø: Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee - Meeting the boat behind Nerstranda
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee

15.Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,280 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $114

Join a 2.5-hour evening cruise from the pier behind Nerstranda shopping center. You’ll chase the aurora aboard a warm, quiet catamaran with panoramic windows, leather seats, outdoor decks, free tea and coffee, and guides such as Jana, Valeria, Douaa, or Magnus sharing science, stories, and photo tips.

“the guides were very knowledgable and friendly, looking out for our safety while moving around the boat and successfuly finding the northern lights for us. Highly reccomend this tour”

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