Aurora Hunt Tour with Citizen Science from Tromso - Professional Photos Included

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4.8

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Overview

Available languages

English

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 activity, 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. During your Aurora Hunt activity you'll become a citizen scientist and collect data for our Tundra Restoration Project. You'll be shown how to use your camera, photograph the Aurora, and our guides will take photos of you, which are provided for free in web-sized resolution after the tour.

Relax by the fire with hot chocolate before being returned back to Tromsø island to your hotel. Though there is never a guarantee of seeing this phenomenon, our experienced team of Aurora Hunters 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: Drop off at set locations on Tromsø: 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

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Aurora Hunt Tour with Citizen Science from Tromso - Professional Photos Included

Operated by Wandering Owl

Reviews

4.8

1,696 reviews

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Overwhelming nature spectacle !!
Mario A,
Dec 25, 2024
5.0
Awesome life experience. !! Thrilling experience !! An amazing God permitting show !! Our host Lucas was as enthusiastic and thrilled as we were ! Cannot miss this tour . Great driver Ian from Bulgaria as driving conditions were not easy .
Wonderful experience!
Elizabeth W,
Dec 25, 2024
5.0
A fantastic night! We drove north for better visibility and set up in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains.Even without the northern lights the sky would have been amazing, but we got lucky with lights that danced across the entire sky. Johann, our guide, did a great job with pictures while also telling us lots of interesting science and history. The food was great, the vans were comfortable- all around just a wonderful experience.
I would like to thank you...
Jeffrey T,
Dec 25, 2024
5.0
I would like to thank you to our tour guide for his excellent services and being so knowledgeable. Although yesterday the weather is foggy, he tried his best to locate the best spot for see the northern light for us. However, weather is unpredictable, we cannot see the northern light but we all appreciate his professional skills and experiences. I rate the tour a 5 stars.
A lifetime experience🫶🏻
Analucia g,
Dec 24, 2024
5.0
An absolutely amazing experience! Thomas and Vika were incredible, who made our Northern Lights tour truly unforgettable. We were lucky to witness a breathtaking nothern lights show in a stunning and unique location. Thomas gave us detailed explanations throughout the evening and took beautiful photos that we’ll cherish forever. Vika was wonderful, bother ensure everything was perfect. Their kindness and professionalism made this experience one of a kind. Highly recommend this tour – it’s a must-do!
A Photographers Dream Aurora Hunt
David G,
Dec 21, 2024
5.0
Last night we joined the Wandering Owl team of Erica (guide) and Lucas (driver) on a Northern lights hunt. The forecast wasn't great and we weren't expecting much. Luckily, the team knew what to look for an where to look. Less than an hour from Tromso, we found a beach with lights that got increasingly strong. We got photo help, and Erica was shooting pro photos. We got a tasty soup, coffee and hot chocolate by the fire Lucas built. They had a tripod i was able to use. We moved to a second location between 2 mountains with the moon peaking over and got another 45 minutes of aurora activity. While very few tours guarantee Aurora sightings, this was worth every penny. We got lucky that the clouds broke and lucky our team trusted their instincts. I would strongly recommend the Wandering Owl team to anyone looking to do a Northern Lights expedition out of Tromso. We got a history lesson of the area, a review of some of the Sami culture, photo help and a link to Erica's photo albums (free to download at web quality), and the ability to purchase high definition images of our night out! If you are looking for a tour in Tromso, and want a good chance of seeing the lights, check out Wandering Owl (we booked through Viator)!