Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Free Photos
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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
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Troms
Our professional guides will meet you outside the bus, and together you will search for the breathtaking northern lights in the Tromso area
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Pictures sent to you, free of charge
Restroom on board
Snacks
Warm drinks
Dinner
Warm clothes
Tripod
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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Free Photos
Reviews
183 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Didn't delivered as promised. Only 2/3. The word "Chase" in the title is misleading.
casey o,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Albeit NL sightings not promised, I dont think the tour delivered what it said. They mentioned we will touch 3 locations but ended up only 2: Hansnes and Stornes. The weather was harsh with the strong wind and cloudy skies plus the rain. Most of us anticipated a 3rd venue so we stayed put as we waited to leave but to our disappointment, we were already headed back to Tromso at midnight. The word "Chase" in the title is misleading. It's just 2 spots. Lucky if they even make good with their words. On board: Angel, Nana (asst), Oge (driver, local). Tragic. I immediately canceled the other tour with this provider.
Once in lifetime experience
Alinepsilva,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice adventure! They drove far to find clear skies, we could also have warm chocolate and a expedition food that was better than expected.
An awesome experience
Elenita B,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guides and drivers are very nice and patient. They speak clearly and true facts about the Aurora Borealis.
Great.
71vitorv,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That was great! Good snack, amazing dawn, comfortable bus.
Great Way to see the Northern Lights in comfort
Aceofspades27,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour despite the weather manged to get some nice photos and the scenery was lovely. It was very nice to have the option to get back on the bus when we needed to warm up a bit. The guides were really welcoming and knowledgeable.
You and 5 busloads of people can enjoy the Lights together!
Ruth O,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00There was no chasing the lights. They took us to spot, arrived about 7pm still overcast but expected to clear up about 9pm. It just happens to be spot where all the busses go as well. There 5 buses/250 people in the same place to see northern lights. We arrived about 7 pm,it was dark out and there was patches of icy snow and round tuffs of moss so it was difficult to move around without light. So of course everyone was using lights which blinded me wiping out my night vision making it hard to see the sky. The Northern Lights were there but very faint, at first couldn't get a picture of it. They did get a little better as the night progress but not until after 9pm. Unfortunately, we got a great string of light but we had to leave. So wonder if it would have built into a great show had we stayed 15 min longer.
Very good experience.
M7694YOmanishg,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the Aurora chase with Dimitar and Angel. It was very good experience, and they made all the efforts for us to be comfortable and show us the Aurora. There was a lot of cloud cover but they drove us really far inland, almost to the Finland border to find a gap in the clouds. And we did. And we received great photos from them. Thank you.
Very reliable organization for seeing the nothern light. Worth every penny
47tt,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderfull, very well organized tour. The tourguide was really an expert and the busdriver very experienced. Arctic Explorers was very communicative so no worries that you will miss the bus or so. We had the amazing experience of seeing the northern lights in a beautiful valley somewhere close to the border of Finland, with a warm bus to warm up every now and then and a nice campfire with some treats. The photo's made by the tourguide were a very nice gift, too! 100% super fantastic experience
Worth the price
I239TUleslieh,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience and Miguel and Angel were great guides!
Great Experience
andreasZ6116VC,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. They constantly monitor weather conditions and were able to find a spot with clear skies to watch the aurora.
From NOK 1,100.00
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