Season
01.10.26 – 15.03.27
6-9 hours
depending on conditions
Starting point – Tromsø
2100 NOK
Age: 7+
Small group –
max 15 people
Northern Lights Hunt Tours – All inclusive
Experience the Arctic in all its glory
- Your adventure begins at the meeting point at 17:20 in front of the entrance of Scandic Ishavshotel in Tromsø where your guide will greet you and give you a thermal suit and winter boots. Look for a guide from Arctic Adventure Tours.
- Your guide will then explain the plan of action for the night in our dressing room and tell you where you can expect the hunt to go. From here, your driver will welcome you onboard the mini bus.
- As we drive, your guide will be constantly reading the sky and checking the movement of local weather systems. If luck is on our side, and a good opening in the clouds is found, your guide and driver will set up a camp.
- We will set up camp OR drive to several locations depending on the weather, Northern Lights activity and the region we are driving to as well as the parking situation. Every night is different, but we do our best to find the lights and a spot to camp.
- Sit around a cosy campfire, enjoy something hot to drink and eat. We serve a freeze-dried meal. When the activity is at its peak, you can pose for photos taken by your guide, which will be sent to you after the trip.
- Learn from your guide how to set up your own camera to capture the action – we can provide you with a tripod. Our guides are available if you have any questions whilst on the trip
If conditions are stable, you may sit back and enjoy the show for several hours. If not, the hunt will continue! No-one can predict exactly what the Aurora will reveal, so stay patient, stay alert and hopefully you will be rewarded!
After a night of looking for the lights, your driver will drop you off at Scandic Ishavshotel. The same place as the meeting point.
Prices 2026 /2027
Adults: 2100 NOK
Additional information
Tour highlights
- Starting time 17:20-17:30
- Northern Lights Hunt with mini bus
- Warm thermal suits and boots included
- Share your adventure with a small group (max. group size 15)
- Guide and driver team
- Expedition Briefing
- 6-9 hours chase depending on conditions and if we have to drive far to find the lights
- Hot (freeze-dried) meal, drinks and snacks
- Professional photos without watermarks included and sent some days after the tour
Bring your passport – our chase could take us into Finland.
Please note, that there is no toilet onboard our minibus, however we do some stops on the way but cannot guarantee to find a public toilet. If you have any additional needs be sure to email our office staff in advance and they will inform your guide. Unfortunately we can never guarantee that you will see the Northern Lights, however we will do our best.
Should I book a Small Group Northern Lights Tour in Tromsø in advance?
We highly recommend booking a tour in advance. Our Small Group Northern Lights Tours are very popular. Of course, last-minute bookings may be possible in some days or periods during the season. But, if you would like to be sure to secure a spot on the tour, booking beforehand is a good idea as we experience a high demand.
Do I need to book a Northern Lights Tour in Tromsø to be able to see the lights?
You do not have to book a tour to be lucky to see the Northern Lights dancing on sky, as is it possible to see it from the city centre on good days. However, we recommend you to book a tour if you would like to increase your chances and experience the Northern Lights in nature with no light pollution.
Even If the lights do not appear on the sky in Tromsø, you might still have the chance to see it, as we then will take you to other areas and maybe even Finland.
What should I wear on a Small Group Northern Lights Tour?
Layers of warm clothes! The Arctic is cold in winter and even though we dress you with a warm suit, it is a good idea to wear layers of wool and fleece underneath to stay warm while waiting for Aurora Borealis to show up. The warmer you are, the better an experience it will be for you.
From when can I see the Northern Lights in Tromsø?
The Northern Lights appears from September, when the sky gets dark again. It will be dancing until early April and will typically show on the sky between 18:00 and 02:00.
Can I see the Northern Lights from the city of Tromsø?
The Northern Lights are certainly dancing above Tromso. However, the best views are to be found outside the city, as the Northern Lights are easier to spot without light pollution. We will of course take you to some of the most optimal viewing locations. On days with cloudy weather we might even take you to Finland to chase the lights!
Can I bring a bag on the bus?
Yes, you can. There is space on the bus for you to bring a small backpack. It is always good to bring extra warm clothes, some snacks and of course: your camera!
MEET OUR NORTHERN LIGHTS GUIDES
KLARA
FERENC
Klara grew up in the German alps but was drawn to see the world. She has been working in international development and tourism in 17 countries. On a tour to Lappland the aurora borealis enchanted her, causing her to learn more about them and join us as Northern Lights guide. She fell in love with Tromsø and its surroundings. After a «perfect streak» seeing the lights every single night out in Jan-April 2025, she is looking forward to a another season of cold nights spent in awe underneath the green light.
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Small Group Northern Lights Tour – A magical experience in Tromsø
Imagine warming your hands around a campfire, listening to the crackle of the flames and the wind across glistening snow. You look up into the starry night sky and see a streak of white. The streak changes to green, purple and red. You watch it begin to move, flicker and even dance in front of your very eyes.
These are the Northern Lights, and this is the magical experience that we hope to show you on your stay in Tromso.
Join us for a cozy night under the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, is the reason many of our guests come to Northern Norway and Tromsø. Our proximity to the magnetic North Pole and milder climate here in Tromsø makes it the perfect location to see this phenomenon. Join us in our minibus, as we search the night sky to find the Aurora.
As it is with nature we can never guarantee if you will see the Northern Lights or how strong a show you can be lucky to see. Some nights we only need to drive a short distance to a location nearby to set up camp for hours while other nights require more hunting and driving to find an opening in the sky. But you can be sure that our guides will do their very best to find the lights.
Please note, that it is good to dress up warm from home as it can be cold and windy. Dress up with wool, fleece and sweaters as well as a good hat, scarf/buff, socks and gloves. The warmer the better experience it will be for you to join our Northern Lights Hunt.
We hope you would like to join us! And maybe try our dog sledding tour as well?