Scandinavia · NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS IN TROMSØ
Good northern lights tours in Tromsø fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join Arctic Breeze AS for a six-hour Aurora Borealis hunt from Tromsø. Guides such as Brynjar, Oscar, Mattia, and Andy use weather forecasts and local knowledge to find clearer skies, sometimes driving toward Finland. You get a thermal suit, hot drinks, tripod, camera help, portrait photos, and a central Tromsø drop-off.
“We got to see the northern lights for almost 2 hours non stop”
Set out from Tromsø with Polar Adventures for a seven-hour Northern Lights chase. Your English-speaking guide studies the clouds and aurora forecast, then may drive toward Finland or another clear-sky spot. Expect hot chocolate, marshmallows, thermal suits, guide-taken photos, and plenty of cold-weather waiting. Guides such as Joanna, Aneta, Romain, and Hans Eric are praised for persistence and clear explanations.
“It was marvellous experience :) I saw very strong Aurora”
Leave Tromsø at 6 p.m. for a Sami camp with about 300 reindeer. Feed the herd, take a nighttime sled ride, eat a three-course dinner, and warm up with hot drinks in a candlelit gamme. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea share Sami stories and joik. The Aurora is possible, never promised.
“reindeer stew was delicious. Cake too. just had too little time. because of nothern light”
Meet at Scandic Ishavhotel in central Tromsø and ride into the Arctic countryside with an English-speaking guide. The team may cross into Finland to find clearer skies. At camp, warm up beside a bonfire with vegan, gluten-free soup while guides explain the aurora and take souvenir photos. Thermal suits and boots are supplied.
“Despite the challenging weather conditions and limited aurora activity, our driver and guide made an exceptional effort to ensure we had the opportunity to witness the auroras. The atmosphere was delightful, and the experience of having a bonfire in a remote location with people from various backgrounds was truly memorable. We were fortunate to see some auroras initially, and although they briefly disappeared, our patience was ultimately rewarded with their reappearance. It was a wonderful experience, and we are deeply grateful for all the dedication they demonstrated in helping us see the auroras.”
Join an English or Norwegian-speaking guide for a five-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Your route may run along the coast, inland, or toward the Finnish border, depending on clouds and forecasts. The group is limited to 16, with a Mercedes Sprinter, thermal suit, hot drinks, biscuits, camera help, and free high-resolution photos.
“Amazing evening! Guide was successful in “finding” great views of the lights after leaving very snowy Tromso. I wouldn’t highly recommend this tour!!!”
From Kirkegata 2 in central Tromsø, you travel by minibus through fjords, forests, and mountains in search of clear skies. Guides such as Mansoor and Abdul share aurora science and local stories, provide thermal suits and hot blackcurrant juice, and take a free professional portrait when the lights appear.
“Amar was such an excellent tour guide. He was positive, engaging and knowledgeable. Room great efforts even on a cloudy night to help us find the best light views.”
Ride from Tromsø toward clearer skies with guides such as Esma, Simon, Juan, or Rebecca. Stop for a campfire, hot drinks, aurora stories, and professional photos. The route may reach Finland if needed, and the safari can run beyond six hours when the guides keep searching.
“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.”
Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter for an evening with more than 200 Alaskan huskies, including puppies. Guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda share stories about the dogs and Aurora, while you enjoy thermal clothing, a lavvo, bacalao, hot drinks, cake, and a campfire. Dog sledding is not included.
“Pick up was prompt & easy from Radisson Hotel and bus journey was perfectly comfortable. With over 200 Alaskan huskies to meet & greet me, I was in heaven 🐶🐶🐶 The staff were warm & welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious (with generous portions) and the talks afterwards were very interesting. I would recommend this outing to anyone who has a love of dogs. It was a privilege to cuddle these magnificent canines 😊 The aurora showed up, too...”
Set out from Tromsø at 5:20 pm with Chasing Lights guides such as Soraia, Alex, Marius, or Owen. Your large bus may cover several hours and cross into Finland while the team tracks clear skies. Expect astronomy and Sámi culture stories, hot drinks, fireside stops, and free professional photos. Return times can run as late as 3 am.
“Brian and nick were amazing tour guides always helping with everyone needs and we’re super fun to talk with would recommend to friends and family back home”
Meet your English-speaking guide outside Magic Ice Bar Tromsø for a 6 to 9 hour aurora chase. Guides such as Hermann, Max, Harry, Bert, and Simon may lead the night, choosing roads toward clearer skies, sometimes as far as Finland. Thermal gear, a bonfire meal, hot drinks, tripods, and web-sized photos are included.
“Awesome, informative and breathtaking experience. Will recommend to my friends and come again.”
Set out from central Tromsø at 8pm for a 3.5-hour Aurora cruise with Polar Adventures. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric explain the lights, help with camera settings, and alert you when the Aurora appears. Warm drinks, cookies, indoor seating, toilets, and deck access are included. Dinner is optional.
“nice clean boat everyone was really nice nice guide was extremely knowledgeable and helped us see the lights when we didnt expect too. definitely recommend if you are on a budget”
Greenlander takes you from Tromsø into remote northern Norway and sometimes Finland in a small vehicle of no more than eight people. Guides such as Markus, Hans, Arbo, Victor, and Arlo track the weather, set up campfires, serve soup and hot chocolate, and take night-sky photos. Thermal suits, boots, and tripods are available if requested ahead of time.
“Markus was great! He was well prepared (soup, teas, hot chocolate, cookies, marshmallows) and knew exactly where to go for the northern lights.”
Travel from Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Christian, Kristian, Nick, or Spiros, heading toward clear skies and sometimes across the Finnish border. Expect an 8 to 10 hour chase, campfire sausages and marshmallows, thermal suits, hot drinks, and free photos of the aurora and your group.
“The trio was amazing. We get more than we expected. When in Tromso IT was cloudly and snowstorm they just told -we're going to Finland. Three hours later magic started. Its really worth to take minivan tour cause on the same spots were bigbus and another minivan. When we saw first aurora they went back to Tromso. We spend there mogę time and then again we saw nice dancing northern light on clear sky. Dont know how they do IT but its was amazing”
Leave central Tromsø with a guide and dedicated driver, then follow clear skies wherever they lead. Expect a small minibus, winter suit and boots, hot drinks, snacks, a warm meal, campfire stops, and professional aurora photos. Guides such as Jonas, Felix, Owen, and Karolina have led memorable departures, but sightings are never guaranteed.
“Meda, Harry and Marcin were absolutely amazing! The guides were so friendly and knowledgeable it was a great experience They chased the lights into Finland and we got to see an absolutely breath taking view of the lights and even got to see the lights dance. If you are booking a northern lights tour definitely use this company”
Sail from the pier behind Nerstranda shopping center on a 2.5-hour Northern Lights chase with Rødne Fjord Cruise. You’ll have a warm lounge, panoramic windows, outdoor viewing decks, free tea and coffee, and guides such as Jana, Valeria, Hannah, and Magnus sharing aurora science and photo tips. If clouds win, your next chase is free.
“The guides and myself weren’t hopeful enough that we would see them on the tour. It was very cloudy and poor vision. However after moving the boat around we saw the lights within half an hour of the tour. We watched them dance, move, grow stronger for over an hour. Incredible experience”
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