Northern Lights Chase with Sámi & local storytelling

Overview

Available languages

English

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Step into a cozy minibus and travel with a local guide who knows these valleys and fjords by heart. We keep your group small to ensure personal attention, space to relax, and we use our camera to capture the moment when the aurora appears.

Gain insight into the traditional Sami nomadic way of life, and hear local stories about the coastal communities in Arctic Norway. Learn how to capture the perfect photo, and take home memories and images to treasure.

Instead of stopping at crowded viewpoints, we usually head to a private campsite, far from city lights. But we choose the tours location based on todays weather, so we will go where the chances are the best.

At our location we will make a campfire and enjoy hot chocolate or herbal tea by the fire, and taste traditional snacks and a hearty meal made from local ingredients. All while you hear stories and enjoy the northern lights dancing above!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Snacks

Coffee and/or Tea

Thermal Suit

Meals

What To Expect

Tromso

Your evening starts at Kirkegata 2, where you meet your guide and travel into the quiet valleys and fjords surrounding Tromsø. Using local knowledge and updated forecasts, we head toward the areas with the best chance of clear skies, sometimes close to the Finnish border. Along the way, your guide shares stories about Sámi traditions and Arctic life. The journey is relaxed and personal, giving you time to enjoy the landscape as we leave the city lights behind. When we find the right spot, we set up a small camp far from crowds and light pollution. A bonfire is lit, and you can enjoy hot chocolate or herbal tea, traditional snacks, and a warm meal made from local ingredients. The campfire creates a warm and natural atmosphere while we watch the sky and wait for the aurora to appear. Your guide helps with photography and captures pictures for you throughout the night. When the experience comes to an end, we return to Tromsø and drop you off at your hotel.

Admission Not Applicable

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Northern Lights Chase with Sámi & local storytelling

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended
lynntsaioo,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and truly professional. Thanks to them, we were able to see the Northern Lights. I also loved the experience of sitting around the campfire, grilling sausages, drinking hot cocoa, and listening to Sámi stories, it felt so cozy and unique. Absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tromso!
Please book this tour!!!
stefanogR7636HQ,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to see the Northern Lights and it was absolutely fantastic. The guide was a true expert and knew exactly where to go. The viewing spot was marvellous, surrounded by beautiful mountains. The food was great as well, with vegetarian options that I really appreciated. The organizers are wonderful people, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you again for the amazing time!
Best kept secret tour in Tromsø.
Lambhudhai,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
When visiting a place I try to find and do as the locals would. This small adventure was no exception. I typically don’t write reviews but feel compelled to share about this experience. From start to finish one could just tell that the hunt for the aurora would be fun. We drove a bit hearing stories about Sami culture and locations in the locale and when we arrived a small warning fire was already lit off to the side.what happened next was nothing short of spectacular. The sky lit up and danced even with a full moon. Even our guide was exuberant about the whole display. If you have the chance fun abounds!
Once in a lifetime experience with an AMAZING company and guides
Joseph W,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing, "once in a lifetime " experience with our guides. They were very professional, prompt, informative, and accommodating. We felt like we were close friends and the experience was fantastic. The van was clean and all gear was supplied. The photos were were provided were PRICELESS. This is a MUST DO when in Tromso with Artic Aurora Tours! Locals always know best and Espen and his partner are locals
Dancing Aurora !
Nikybonny,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing experience with Arctic Aurora Tour AS, a small company run by two passionate and highly skilled guys. Supporting small businesses like theirs should be a priority, especially when they deliver such a high-quality and personal experience. I had already seen the Northern Lights when I lived in Norway, but last night was on another level. Their knowledge, choice of location, and overall care made it unforgettable. You can tell they truly love what they do. I’ll be recommending them to everyone heading to Tromsø, if you want to see the aurora the right way, go with them!
BEST AURORA TOUR
Yankee223,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing experience! We saw the aurora — check that bucket list item off! The team was fantastic, professional, well-prepared, and clearly knew what they were doing. They came fully equipped with warm gear, snacks, hot drinks, and everything you need to stay comfortable all night. They use two cameras to capture great photos, so you can fully enjoy the moment without worrying about taking pictures yourself. The group was small and friendly, making it easy to connect with others. But the best part? Unlike other tours that stop on the side of the road, this one takes you to secluded spots with a campfire, chairs, and even facilities — far from city lights, for the best aurora viewing experience. Highly recommend!!!
Family trip straight from the airport
O3948SJerikh,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and my familiy got picked up at the airport and went straight away to find the aurora. It was snowing in town so we drove out of town, hoping to see something. We arrived in a beautiful open fjord that faced straight out in the atlantic and fired up a bonfire, waiting for it to stop snowing. The patience paid of as the snow cleared and as promised we got a spectacular show! Cold, happy and very satisfied we got dropped off at our hotel and our arctic vacation coulnd’t have started any better! Thank you so much from 🇩🇰 see you next time!
A memorable experience
Mobile22854282109,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So lucky we met this company, they have experienced and friendly guide. The experience we had will be a memorable one. For sure recommend this company to our friends and you who reading the reviews.
Excellent Northern Lights Tour with personalised service
N6834RHanandp,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked our Northern Lights tour with Arctic Tours (www.arcticauroratours.com) in last week of Nov 2025 via the visit Tromso website (visittromso.no) as it was a small group. Arctic Tours a new, small company and both Espen and Tor Jonny are lovely people and own/drive/guide the tours. They drove us an hour to a private area with a room with changing facilities and a toilet. There were no other people except our tour group of seven guests. The thermal suits provided helped us stay out in the cold. We still found the hand warmers useful as we had to remove gloves for taking pictures. They took a lot of our pictures with their camera and lent us their tripod and helped us to take pictures. Bring a f/2.5, ISO 1600/3200 with shutter speed of 4-6 seconds for best results. The northern lights were fantastic – depending on weather conditions of course. They lit a campfire and were telling us about the native Sami culture and way of life which was interesting. They provided hot drinks and soup including vegetarian options. They took us to see even saw wild reindeers. Finally, they dropped us back near our accommodation. Overall, an excellent experience and highly recommended.
If You Want a Safe and Successful Aurora Hunt, Choose Tor Jonny
592jessyt,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chasing the aurora with Tor Jonny was one of the most magical moments of our trip. He is truly dedicated, responsible, and incredibly experienced — because of him, we finally saw the beautiful northern lights dancing above us. The cozy campfire he made in the middle of nowhere created such a warm and unforgettable memory for me and my husband. Thank you, Tor Jonny. We will surely return for another aurora adventure.