Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region
Overview
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Want to see the elusive Northern Lights? Take this 5 to 7 hours Northern Light minibus safari from Tromsø to boost your chance of seeing the natural phenomenon. As you travel by minibus, hunt for the lights in the dark skies of the countryside, far from any light pollution. Stop at the best viewpoints; learn to capture the lights on camera with the help of a guide and tripod; and refuel with coffee, hot chocolate and cake. Numbers are limited to 15 for a small-group experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress for cold weather: warm socks, waterproof winter boots, gloves, hats and scarves are recommended
The price for the students is the same as the price for youth.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our experienced guide will meet you at the bus & harbour terminal. Get ready for a 5 to 7 hour trip in the magical winter wonderland, in search of the Northern Lights. Dress warmly, we have warm wintersuits available. Or sit closely around our cosy bonfire (subject to weather conditions).
Troms
We will chase in the Troms region. Depending on the weather, and weather forecast we will travel out from the city. Some evenings we will be staying around the coast. Other evenings we will go towards inland. We have private camp locations all around the region, and we will sometimes use them, so we can stay at a private location instead of a shared parking lot with many other companies. These private locations also have toilets, which we can use.
What‘s Included
Tripods for use during the safari
Advice and help with camera setting and on how to take Aurora photos
Hot chocolate, coffee, tea and a sweet local cake (lefse)
Free photos
Thermal winter suits and reflector vests for use during the safari
A knowledgeable and dedicated English-speaking Northern Lights guide
Transport by comfortable minibus driven by a professional driver
Warm boots, hats, scarves and mittens
Options
Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region
Reviews
200 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A unique experience
uwez905,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After landing in Tromso in snowfall and cloudy weather, we had already given up hope of an aurora sighting. The booked tour took us a few kilometers further north. With a total of 4 stops we were able to collect fantastic impressions. We felt optimally looked after by our guide Isabell. It was probably thanks to their sense that we saw aurora borealis, which makes any nature documentary look bad. The return journey was shortened with stories from the land of trolls. Isabell has a great storytelling voice for that. We would love to ride again (especially with her).
Well done
lizzie75104,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience wel done from Anatasia
Incredible views of the northern lights
Smantha,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went with my family on the minibus aurora chase last night and it was fantastic. Our guide Juan was very knowledgeable and passionate, the minibus driver (Marty/martin?) was friendly and chatty too. We were incredibly lucky that Juan found the ideal spot for us where we saw the northern lights so clearly. You could see them dancing too. Our spot was so good that we didn’t have to move away from it at all! Such a fantastic experience
An incredible experience and top-notch staff
laurentdR3749AE,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent evening discovering the Northern Lights. Thanks to our guide Ambre, we spent nearly two hours watching an incredible show. Well done to Ambre and our fantastic driver Magnet (?).
Magical experience with Ambre and Magne!
federicok570,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience doing the Northern Lights tour with Ambre and Magne! Both guides were very kind, professional and shared a lot of knowledge about the Northern Lights and the whole region. Also for the booking, we were assisted by Nancy, who explained to us all the details about the tour, the booking process and any other details required. The service experience was very professional and helpful. We saw the lights and it was a magical experience! Also, Ambre took some amazing pictures of us. We highly recommend booking this tour!
Aurora Tour
lotte-luci,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the minibus tour with Isabel. That day it was very cloudy, and we were already quite pessimistic about seeing the aurora borealis at all. But Isabel has continuously checked the weather conditions and drove us specifically to the best spots. Thanks to their commitment and experience, we were able to marvel at the beautiful aurora borealis at the end. She also captured these unforgettable moments with great photos for us. A very clear recommendation and thanks to Isabel!!
Great and friendly guide
shrikants2026,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Anastasia was a sincere and friendly guide. She was very patient in explaining all the details about the northern lights and the tour. Despite the bad weather, we were lucky to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights (thanks to Anastasia's sincerity). She tried several other spots for another chance of viewing without luck. Overall, I recommend this tour.
Great experience!
C1392NWyvonned,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience partly because of the guide Isabella who does everything to locate the northern lights. Impressive!
Our aurora guide on January 10th: Isabella deserves a 10/10 rating!
entrequatrerius,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I teach at the university in a master’s program in Natural Heritage. I teach a course in which we discuss the role that a tourist guide should have, especially in natural environments. On our excursion to discover the auroras, Isabella: • Planned and executed the route and activities impeccably. • Conveyed passion, sharing her enthusiasm and excitement. • Through her explanations, helped us understand the scientific interpretations and the historical, cultural, and traditional context of the auroras, turning every moment into a meaningful experience. A person dedicated to guiding must have certain qualities, abilities, and skills. Isabella was kind, authentic, sociable, friendly, confident, and well organized. In addition, she has excellent oral communication skills, with a very pleasant tone of voice and clear diction. Despite not being from Norway, she demonstrated strong knowledge of the subject, the territory, and the culture. Just one suggestion for the company: it would be good to create small posters with diagrams explaining the scientific origin of the auroras and the colours that can be seen, to briefly help complement the guides’ explanations. David
More than fantastic!!
Jolem2019,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I have done three activities. And all three were fantastic. We started with the Aurora Safari Minibus with Johnny as driver and Isabell as guide. Both fantastic. Johnny for his driving skills with the comfortable minibus in the snowy landscape and Isabell for her enthusiasm, humour and knowledge. We made several stops and were able to take beautiful pictures of the Northern Lights at all stops! The second activity was the Tromso Dog Sledding. After the ride in the comfortable coach and the clear explanation of the instructor we made a beautiful trip with the Huskies through the snowy landscape. Afterwards a nice cup of soup and hot chocolate to warm up. Friendly people and top arranged! The last activity was the Silent Whale Watching. Under the inspiring and enthusiastic leadership of Olek, Connor and Nilma we followed a beautiful group of killer whales. Olek and Connor shared a lot of information with us during this trip and we were lucky to see this group of killer whales. All in all, all three activities are definitely recommended!!
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