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Join a dynamic Northern Lights chase from Tromsø where your entire evening is dedicated to maximizing your chances of seeing the Aurora. This is not a fixed-route tour; instead, your expert guides use constantly updated weather and solar activity reports to find the clearest skies and most active lights. Your itinerary is 100% flexible, meaning you'll travel wherever the data leads, whether that's one perfect spot or several locations. You won't just see the lights—you'll learn how to capture them. A professional photographer is on your tour to help you get the most out of your own camera and will also take an optional professional portrait of you with the Aurora. Please be aware that if you are booking between April 15th and 20th, your tour will be affected by increasing daylight hours. Even on clear skies, the Northern Lights may not appear as strong as they do during the deep winter, and your tour duration may be shorter during this specific period.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All activities carried on in the Arctic regions are considered slightly dangerous due to the extreme weather conditions that sometimes may occur. Temperatures can drop as low as -30°C ( -22°F)
While these are uncommon, natural risks include avalanches, frozen grounds, snow storms or any other natural phenomenons that we cannot control
Dress appropriately and be careful when exploring
The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any excursion when the weather conditions are known to be dangerous. In which case a full refund to all guests will be issued
We often see the northern lights, even in very cloudy, rainy or snowy nights. Therefore we run the tours regardless of the weather conditions.
50% discount is offered on your next Aurora tour if you do not see the Aurora on your first tour. This must be booked at our desk and depends on the availability of the day you choose to try again. If there is no available seats left, then we will book you on another day. You cannot request a refund for this offer in case there are no available seats or in case you cannot take a tour another day. (We are often fully booked from Dec.15th to Jan.9th)
By booking with us you agree that NorthernShots Tours, will own full copyrights of any photo taken by us during our tours. We will upload photos of you to a third party web platform and monetize on the photos. We might publish video footages of you. If you do not wish any photo of you to be published nor taken, please inform us as well as your guide before the tour and do not pose for our photographers.
Tour duration is variable. When the weather is challenging, we may drive the whole time looking for a clear patch of sky to see the northern lights. This may increase the duration of the tour. As well as if we are lucky to see the Northern Lights earlier, the tour may also finish earlier.
Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed.
The tour may stay in one location all night or travel to various spots, the priority is always to get the best views of the lights. You may need to sit in the vehicle for several hours while we are trying to find the northern lights
You cannot claim a refund related to the weather conditions and temperatures perceived inside or outside the vehicle.
Please CHECK-IN at the meeting point 30 minutes prior Departure.
You will be permitted to board our vehicle only if you have CHECKED-IN.
Failure to CHECK-IN on time, will remove any entitlement to refunds or rescheduling.
During high season our city receives 5 times more visitors. During these periods you can expect big crowds and our guides may find a spot to see the northern lights where they need to park next to many other vehicles from other companies.
In-person guide may be the driver if less than 16guests book the tour. The vehicles used may not have toilet onboard.
Depending on the vehicle, this tour/activity may have approximately 50 travelers per bus
If you miss your flight or boat due to late return of our tours, you need to cover for the costs of new tickets / accommodation and any expenses needed in order to accomplish you travel plan. We cannot be responsible for any costs related to that.
It will not be allowed to eat inside the vehicle.
It is not allowed to use the toilet while the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle may drive for a long period without stopping for a toilet break. While this is rare, it may happen if we are in a road that does not allow for a vehicle to stop..
We may cross the border to Finland in order to reach a parking lot that may be suitable for watching the northern lights in some tours. Bring your passport or ID card accordingly.
You cannot claim a refund related to any issues with the vehicle used in the activities, as this is a service provided by a 3rd party company. – A puncture tire, or a vehicle stuck on an icy road are considered natural incidents and are not considered grounds for claiming a refund. A vehicle that is stuck on an icy road is often rescued in 2h. Please be mindful with regards to the team effort to make your trip pleasant and bring you back home safe. (Get familiar with the Arctic Nature and the Arctic Weather before traveling.) If you still have a claim, this needs to be addressed directly to the transport companies.
Although the vehicle is normally heated, please be aware that on especially cold nights, it may gradually cool down. We recommend you to dress in warm layers to keep comfortable throughout the tour, both in or outside of the bus.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available by the vehicle, at one of the stops. Consult the staff if you need anything.
Small Group Tour
Photography Assistance using your personal phone/camera
Round Trip Transportation from Tromsø
Thermal overalls
Bottled water
Prints or digital copies of the photographs taken by our team.
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Tromso
Our guests will gather at our booking point shop 30min before departure for the check-in.
286 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ondřej R,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
At the beginning of the tour, our guide told us that the weather was quite challenging and the chances of seeing the Northern Lights were uncertain. We set off with moderate expectations, and for a long time there were only faint signs in the sky. But in the end, we were rewarded with a breathtaking display — dancing lights with shades of pink (which, as we learned, is very rare), and even blue lights, which are said to be extremely rare! Our guide was absolutely wonderful — professional, kind, and incredibly helpful. She took beautiful photos of everyone, including our planned engagement under the Northern Lights, which made the evening truly magical. We also appreciated being able to warm up in the cozy bus and enjoy the hot chocolate and cookies she offered us. She shared lots of interesting facts about the aurora and the surrounding nature. Overall, it was an amazing experience that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. Highly recommended!
StefanoO721,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
We had an incredible night, the aurora was very strong and the sky was completely clear. We managed to enjoy the great show of lights (all colours and the dancing) for well over two hours...great guide and great photos taken by him. I can only recommend it, adding that one must have luck and find the right conditions to have this sort of experience
sebc970,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
Very professional and friendly guide. Always available for any questions or technical assistance.
41SaraS,
Oct 23, 2025
- Tripadvisor
We joined the Northern Lights chase on October 19th and although the weather looked very bad, we ended up witnessing an incredible show, all thanks to the amazing team at NorthernShots. Our driver drove for hours through snow and difficult roads with great skill and patience, and our guide Milvia was simply outstanding: professional, kind, knowledgeable, and above all, truly passionate about her work. She never gave up chasing clear skies, stopping at three different locations and even taking us across the border into Finland in search of better conditions. She refused to settle until the aurora finally exploded in a breathtaking display, even though it meant going well beyond the planned duration of the tour. The photos taken during the evening are absolutely stunning and we’ll treasure them forever. We wholeheartedly recommend NorthernShots to anyone dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights — we would definitely choose them again!
731jorgew,
Oct 21, 2025
- Tripadvisor
Barbara was an amazing guide. Her technical skills in the topic (how to chase them according to scientific indexes and her professional advise in photograph) were key for the success of the trip.
msyafiqrazelina,
Oct 19, 2025
- Tripadvisor
Helpful tour guide. Can take pictures many times. Safe driver bus tour with. Affordable fee to chase the aurora. Love it so much
Companion719426,
Oct 18, 2025
- Tripadvisor
Thank you for making it a nice memory for me. Everything was perfect. The tour guide was very professional. He took great pictures of me with the Aurora.
W8525FJdanielao,
Oct 5, 2025
- Tripadvisor
We were very fortunate to have been out on an exceptionally great night with very vivid aurora above us for a few hours! Our guide Peter, was very helpful, knowledgeable and entertaining and helped us take some great shots. Our driver also looked after us, offering hot drink and cookies, much appreciated, thank you. A wonderful and unforgettable experience, made even more special by NorthernShots Tours.
Oliver O,
Sep 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
Highly recommended! They are pros let them do the searching 😊😊😊 we could not do it ourselves driving,they know the secret spots😁
338bharats,
Sep 23, 2025
- Tripadvisor
Tour was very comfortable & Informative. The cookies & hot chocolate drink was refreshing, in the cold night. Our tour guide did take good care of all of us. Can I please get any copy of our Pictures taken by her at the location. Tusen Takk.
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