Northern Lights Hunt by Minibus, Tromsø

5.0 (1 review)
Chase the northern lights in a cozy van, making scenic stops to capture them as well as take home a professional photo.

Overview

Join a small-group northern lights excursion led by professional guides and experienced aurora hunters, starting with a pickup from Tromsø's city center. Travel through dramatic mountains, fjords, and valleys, making stops to capture photos of the Arctic wildlife and scenery, with the route chosen based on weather conditions—sometimes reaching as far as the Finnish border. Enjoy snacks and hot drinks while you admire the aurora borealis, and receive photos taken by your guide the following day. This flexible, genuine experience is perfect for nature lovers and those eager to witness nature's light show.

Highlights

  • Sit back in a cozy minibus as professional guides seek out the northern lights
  • Warm up with a hot beverage and snacks, and take home a professional photo
  • Take home professional photos from the night's event, a perfect keepsake

Know before you go

Duration
7 hours
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Small group
Food & Drink
Hot drinks and Snacks

What you'll do

Your memorable hunt for the northern lights begins with a warm welcome and a brief introduction by your local guides and aurora hunters. From Tromsø's city center, you'll be picked up and whisked away from the light pollution and into the Arctic wilderness, featuring jagged-peaked mountains, serene fjords, and expansive valleys.

Along the way, your guides will make multiple stops to ensure you capture the beauty of any wildlife and the scenery. The route is flexible and dictated by the weather conditions to maximize your chances of witnessing the elusive aurora borealis. Sometimes, this might even mean crossing the Finnish border to find clear skies, so don't forget your passport!

Throughout the adventure, you'll be treated to snacks and hot drinks, keeping you comfortable in the Arctic cold. Your guides will also take photos of the excursion and share them the next day, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience without worrying about capturing the perfect shot. The unpredictability of Arctic nature adds an element of thrill to the chase, making each sighting of the northern lights even more special. After an awe-filled evening, you'll be conveniently taken back to your hotel.

Start times

  • Daily
    7:30 pm

What's included

  • Guide
  • Transportation
  • Hot drinks and snacks
  • Insulated thermal suit
  • Unlimited number of photos (NOK 25 per photo for download without watermark)

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Traveler reviews

Kim
Kim M.
Newport News, VA | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2024
They took us all the way to Finland to see the lights because the weather was bad, and in my opinion that was above and beyond what I was expecting! Read more

They took us all the way to Finland to see the lights because the weather was bad, and in my opinion that was above and beyond what I was expecting!

Tips for future travelers

If they tell you you can get off for a full refund because the weather is bad and you might not see the lights, just stay on.

Quality of Experience
Me and my friend both lost our dad's a few years ago so we asked my dad to come through as a red color and her dad to come through as yellow based on some of their favorite things before they passed. It was kinda a joke at dinner time before we left to see the lights, and we didn't really think they would come through as those colors...but they did, and I'm still shocked about it because apparently seeing what we did was pretty rare especially with how awful the weather had been all night.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Again, they took us all the way to Finland! Haha I visited two countries for the price of one!

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