Tromsø: Aurora Hunt Eco Tour with Wandering Owl
Overview
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Come with us for your Aurora hunt for an amazing and ethical experience underneath the Aurora Borealis. Leave the light pollution in Tromsø behind and travel into the Arctic wilderness. During this tour, our small team of Aurora guides check the forecasts & use local knowledge to decide on the best place to chase the Northern Lights. When we find the best spot, we will dress in warm thermal suits and boots, make a cosy campfire, and enjoy a homemade meal.
You'll be shown how to use your camera, photograph the Aurora, and our guides will take photos of you, available for free in web-sized resolution after the tour.
During our time together in the wilderness, we will collect data for a citizen science project and help protect the Arctic nature through responsible tourism.
Enjoy our hot chocolate before being returned to Tromsø island to your hotel. Though there is never a guarantee of seeing this phenomenon, our experienced team will do their best every night of the season.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We encourage you to provide us with your email address to be able to send you the web size pictures after the tour
When exceptional situations arise (e.g. environmental cancellations) it is important to reach you. This is easiest if you provide your contact number on the road (phone number + correct country code) & keep this with you on the day of the tour.
We only drop off at set drop off locations: Scandic Ishavhotel, Smarthotel, AMIhotel, Vervet, Wandering Owl office, Airport, Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø Camping bus stop, Breivika Cruise Dock
Winter equipment is included, please give us your clothing and shoe sizes - fill out ewaiver form
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking as well as medical condition if needed
Please bring your passport with you in case you need to cross to Finland during the tour
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Make sure you wear a warm base layer, winter clothes including warm shoes, a hat, mittens, a scarf and woolen socks.
A small amount of walking is involved, you must be able to walk 200m
Please be prepared for limited toilet facilities, there will be a gas station stop during the drive, however the camp itself is in the wild Arctic nature where the only toilet possibilities are in the forest (there are no pre-built facilities).
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if less than 4 passengers per tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
We provide home-made vegan and gluten free soup
You must travel with travel insurance.
SIGN OUR eWAIVER. We need one participant to sign it on behalf of the group making sure that the names of all participants are in the document.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Multiple hotel drop-off locations on Tromsø
Thermal suits and boots. Provide your European shoe sizes (36-48) and suit size (Unisex XS-XXL)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Vegan and gluten free soup
Souvenir photos (websize resolution sent by email after the tour and highest resolution available for purchase)
Pick up at the front of the Scandic Ishavhotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Troms
The activity will be in English
Hotel pickup
What To Expect
Each night we hunt for the Aurora and go to many different destinations, we have hundreds of areas to choose from and we will go to wherever is safest and most likely for guests to see the Northern Lights
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Tromsø: Aurora Hunt Eco Tour with Wandering Owl
Reviews
2,034 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good time
Camper534507,
Nov 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00I’m an avid photographer and I was worried that on a bus filled with people that I d be rushed. But I never felt rushed. I ended up getting some great shots and moved around a lot to shot different angles.
Lovely memories
Vincent L,
Nov 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful time with the team, I would recommend that a 100%. This will leave us with great memories !
Aurora sighting in 15mns!!
Anurag A,
Nov 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00I saw the lights in 15mns post the trip started!!! It was a wonderful experience and amazing to be guided by Magda and Chris. They were very cheerful and accommodating throughout the trip. It was a very smooth experience end to end. I will highly recommend this tour to anyone. The most amazing aspect of the trip was the guide Magda was very keen to show us the most Aurora activity possible...she was constantly looking up even as we were heading back to our hotel. Her enthusiasm really sparks and made our day. Thank you for everything.
Magical Northern Lights Adventure with Wandering Owl 🌌
akshayn184,
Nov 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We joined a Northern Lights tour with Wandering Owl, guided by Chris and Magda, and it was truly an amazing experience! Our group of seven traveled in a comfortable van with about 15 people in total — a great size that made the evening feel both friendly and intimate. We made two stops during the night, and the second one was absolutely magical — by a fjord, under a perfectly clear sky filled with stars and dancing auroras. Chris and Magda set up a cozy campfire and served us warm soup and tasty snacks, which made the experience even more special. Both guides were fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. They shared interesting stories and made sure everyone was comfortable and had the chance to enjoy and photograph the lights. We were lucky with the weather, and the Northern Lights were visible throughout the night, shimmering beautifully across the sky. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. If you’re visiting Tromsø and want to experience the magic of the aurora in a warm and well-organized way, Wandering Owl is the perfect choice!
The Rokus Northern Lights Learning Experience
r0kusl,
Nov 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00I travel the world with groups, mainly from the Netherlands. We visit Mental Health Institutes that make a difference, talking innovation, creativity, humane services, peer oriented and inclusive. We visited Oslo and Tromso this time. We closed off our journey with a Chasing the Northern Lights Evening with Wandering Owl. Coen and Evgeni were our dedicated guides. Not only did we see the Northern lights, but we were given a VIP treatment/approach from these two wonderful men. They could be good health care workers for all we know. They were informed, polite, funny, inviting, caring and such nice guys. Not only did we get an amazing Northern Lights Show, but we experienced a great evening, out in the countryside. It was the best finish of our Learning Experience we could ask and wished for. Don't hesitate with booking this company. The served soup was as awesome as their organization. A special thanks for Coen and that's only because he was Dutch. Evgeni, the driver and Northern Lights Spotter, deserves the same credits!
A fantastic experience
matt5tayloruk,
Nov 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had the wonderful Chris and Isaac leading our tour, who were very accommodating, enthusiastic and led the all round good vibes. The Aurora was a little weaker than other nights we’ve been lucky enough to see it, however, we still managed to get some stunning photos taken, and were taken to great spots where we could see it unobstructed. The campfire, soup, hot chocolate (also keeping us warm) and specially made biscuits were a nice touch. I also personally appreciated all the facts and knowledge about the area, history and Aurora. Thank you for delivering a wonderful experience that will stay with us for a long time! Matthew & Cynthia
The Northern Lights Learning Experience
Rokus L,
Nov 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was one big, clear, exiting, adventures, once in a lifetime experience. Thanks to Coen and Euginio from the Wandering Owl organization.
Northern Lights spotting in beautiful place
verpleegkundigex,
Nov 1, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great night. Enjoyed an evening of Northern Lights experiences. Being able to take beautiful pictures at the beach.
Super special, unforgettable aurora chase!
Lincatmac,
Nov 1, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00WOW!!...what a fabulous northern lights show I experienced as a solo traveller on this small group tour with Anna, who proved to be a very friendly,experienced, knowlegeable guide. She took care of everything. Thank you so much Anna - great photos too! We stopped at three potentially good viewing places Anna chose on the islands of Kvaloya and Ringvasoya and saw amazing, colourful dancing aurora displays at each! Some solar flares that suddenly burst into the night sky above us were breathtakingly beautiful!! We set up camp at our last stop and I enjoyed learning aurora facts and folklore. The hot soup, hot drink and bikkies were great and I was warm in the suit provided. Linda
Best small trip for Auroras
194brigittar,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Isaac was such a fantastic guide. He provided lots of information on the science of auroras, as well as the Sami mythology and other fun facts. Ended up in two good locations for Aurora viewing and thankfully had a fire both times as well as full suits against the cold. Lots of laughing and stories around the fire were just as enjoyable. Great night and I highly recommend Wandering Owls for a small group trip.
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