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The Ultimate Aurora Experience – Comfort, Adventure, and Free Photos
Join the Northern Lights Big Bus Tour – Tromso’s best-value aurora experience, trusted by over 60,000 guests since 2012. With Arctic Explorers, you’re guided by real aurora experts and passionate photographers.
Our spacious, heated big bus offers onboard WiFi and toilets, ensuring a warm and comfortable ride even on the longest chases.
We assign 1–2 experienced guides with cameras, capturing amazing photos of you under the auroras – completely free.
Tours last 7–9 hours, and we often drive deep into the wilderness, even into Finland or Sweden, to find clear skies.
We never give up early – this is a real chase. Avoid booking early morning tours the next day, as we may return as late as 02:30 AM.
✔️ Ideal for families, friends, and first-time aurora hunters
✔️ Includes free portraits – no hidden fees
✔️ Big bus = lower price per guest
✔️ Arctic passion and personal service from Tromso’s aurora pioneers
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
WiFi on board
Pictures sent to you, free of charge
Restroom on board
Snacks
Warm drinks
Dinner
Warm clothes
Tripod
Troms
Our professional guides will meet you outside the bus, and together you will search for the breathtaking northern lights in the Tromso area
142 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ElifMeltem E,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
Was one in a lifetime. Possibility to see the lights was 2-3/10 and the crew tried their very best to find them, we went all the way to the border! I am so pleased. The only thing is I love photos and I’ve posed a lot, and even though I emailed to receive all my photos, I never received it. It’s a bit sad but other than that it was PERFEKT! I feel very lucky. Tromso is. great city by the way. I will definitely come back :)
Dennis B,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
This was a bucket list excursion for my wife and I. We were not disappointed in the least. We had originally signed up for the Big Bus Chase, but the tour company upgraded us to this mini bus trip. Our guide, Tomas, was one of the best we have ever encountered on many touring trips. He worked very hard to make sure we got to see a spectacular display of the northern lights. He treated us like long, lost friends. I would highly recommend asking for him for a guide.
Meg D,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
Great experience, guides so so nice and helpful and really wanted to give us best night possible. Recommend
Amber G,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
I do believe we were extremely lucky in being able to see the lights that we saw. It was a fantastic show of lights and we were able to see them with the naked eye- a true life experience. Another reason I believe we were so lucky was because the two guides, Georgi and Gabby, were direct with their instructions and we were the first bus to get to the bathroom stop and to the spot where it seemed most busses stopped to see the lights. The light show was fantastic and the photos we were able to get were amazing. Some of the professional photos from Georgi turned out really well with lights in the background, and some did not. I guess it's hit or miss on what you get. I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants a chance to see a good light show.
fenny t,
Mar 19, 2025
- Viator
We really enjoyed looking for the northern lights with our tour guide Iris. She is a really cheerful and fun person, and non-stop encouraging us to be patient and also chat with the tour people while waiting for the northern lights. She is also very informative and took excellent pictures of us with the northern lights. We are really grateful and happy that we have her as our guide. Without her cheerful personality and non stop encouragement, we would have given up waiting in the cold dark environment for the northern lights. We really recommend Arctic Explorers tour for those who want to hunt the northern lights.
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