Private Tour
Tromsø: Northern Lights by Minibus - Free Photos and Warm Dinner
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Northern Lights in Focus is a small-group journey into the Arctic night, guided by people who live here and know how to read it.
We leave the city behind and head into the wilderness, following weather forecasts, local knowledge, and real-time conditions to find the best possible place to experience the Northern Lights. There is no fixed route — every chase is shaped by clouds, light, and the Arctic itself.
To keep you warm, insulated winter overalls are provided. During the night, we gather around a small campfire to enjoy a homemade meal, hot drinks, and something sweet.
When the aurora appears, your guide — also a photographer — will take portraits of you beneath the lights. These photos are included and shared with you after the tour.
Whether the lights are strong or subtle, this is about sharing a real Arctic night together!
IMPORTANT – Spanish tour
If you choose the Spanish tour, please contact us by email in advance to confirm guide availability.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Tromso
Northern Lights in Tromsø
What‘s Included
Warm winter overalls, tripods, head lamps
Pick-up from Scandic Ishavshotel
English, German, and Spanish speaking Tour Guide
Photographer to capture photos & portraits of guests
Air-conditioned vehicle
Northern Lights Tour
home-made warm soup, hot drinks, a sweet treat
Snacks
Personal Expenses
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Tromsø: Northern Lights by Minibus - Free Photos and Warm Dinner
Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it!
reginakS3243CR,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with a well experienced and enthusiastic guide who did not give up on chasing the lights on a cloudy night. We rode a long way and in the end found an opening in the sky with some activity and managed to see the amazing lights. Professional pictures were also taken and the soup was delicious!
Highly Recommended. Fantastic Service.
Haziati A,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing tour guide who truly went above and beyond — checking more than 10 meteorological maps on a night with only a 0–12% chance of aurora sightings, just to give us an unforgettable two hours of dancing Northern Lights. The tour itself was fantastic, with comfortable bus transport and a knowledgeable guide who shared not only insights about the Northern Lights, but also fascinating information about the Nordic countries. He even helped us capture beautiful photos to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Truly unforgettable.
Amazing experience! As...
Cynthia M,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! As many other tours have gone, we had to drive all the way to Finland, but the bus was super comfortable and our guide and driver were the best! I highly recommend Blue Puffin!
Find a different company
Anthony S,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The guide for our trip, Diego was unprofessional. He started out by being 15 minutes late, making the group wait and being late out on a night that was very crowded with other tour groups getting to the good spots for Aurora watching first. on the way he didn’t seem to have any knowledge of the Aurora phenomenon, and could only provide a basic lecture on photography. When it came time to put on the thermal suits, we were left on our own with no assistance from him or the driver to get the suits on. This and other aspects of basic courtesy and hospitality were not met by our guide. We wound up seeing a faint Aurora, but most of the group were disappointed. Perhaps most annoying for me was this trip was advertised as a warm dinner provided. all we got to eat in Artic wearher conditions was a thin bowl of vegetable soup and a slice of stale bread. My family was hungry for the rest of the evening in the bitter cold. There are many other well qualified operators in the Tromsoe area. We had had a fantastic experience with a different company the night before. I recommend not choosing this group.
5 Stars Out of 5
ddsuren5,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did our tour on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 with the amazing Joan, who did an excellent job finding the Northern Lights for us as well as being a fantastic, knowledgeable tour guide. We really appreciated all that he did and the countless photos he took of us as well. He also dropped us off at our hotel Skaret by Vander so that was greatly appreciated as well. Overall, a 5/5 experience. Will definitely come back to go again to Tromsø with this tour!
Amazing company with great value !
kedar83,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a amazing tour and there is a reason for all reviews being 5 star. The driver and guide were both amazing. Everything about the experience was great. New bus, small group, great guide who provided lot of information, great dinner and tea. Most importantly, we were taken to a great spot on a right time to view northern lights ! Not to forget, the value is also unbeatable compared to some larger operators. Thank you so much !
Fine but wait to book.
Mercy A,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was ok. Guides were knowledgable and did their best but I think the company should have cancelled given how cloudy it was. Overall, I would recommend checking the weather predictions yourself and waiting to book day of instead of booking weeks in advance
Finding the lights
Elisabetta C,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a low chance of success, but our guide was determined to find the lights for us, and he did! It can be cold out there, so be prepared.
Northern Lights 11 December 2025
E3064VOtheos,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience to have. 2 super enthusiastic guides who showed us the stars (Northern Lights) of the sky. Joan and Maciej super thank you for this unforgettable evening.
Great guide
Zachary F,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic guide. Saw the lights, great experience all around. Tour made everything easy and enjoyable.
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