Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos
Overview
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Imagine standing beneath a star-filled Arctic sky, the air crisp, the snow crunching under your feet and the Northern Lights dancing above — sometimes calm, sometimes wild. This is the adventure we set out to find together.
Our small-group tour in Tromsø, limited to 19 guests, is led by a local guide and an experienced Arctic driver. Each evening is unique as we adapt to the night’s conditions, driving along the coast, through valleys, or even to Finland in search of clear skies.
When the aurora appears, your guide takes professional photos of you under the lights and shares photography tips. During the tour, you’ll also hear stories of Arctic life and the science behind the aurora while enjoying hot drinks, a light snack, and homemade cake. When conditions are right, we light a cozy bonfire.
Every Northern Lights display is unique — always unforgettable.
We look forward to sharing this Arctic adventure with you.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings are not guaranteed. Please note that no refunds are provided if the Northern Lights are not visible during the tour.
The tour operates in most weather conditions, but if we have to cancel due to safety reasons, we will offer you an alternative date if possible, or a full refund.
We usually make 1-2 restroom stops during the tour, depending on our route. In remote areas without facilities, you may need to use nature discreetly if necessary. Please use the restroom before we depart.
Alcohol is not permitted during the tour. Guests who appear visibly intoxicated may be refused participation without a refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
High-resolution photos captured by your guide, shared with you after the tour.
Transportation in Mercedes Sprinter minibus.
Warm thermal suites (if needed).
Guide
Warm drinks an local snacks.
Tripods
Warm clothing beyond the thermal suit is not included. Guests must bring hats, gloves, and boots
Guests must bring their own valid passport for potential border crossing
What To Expect
Tromso
Pick-up and Introduction (0:00 - 0:30 hours) Meet at the designated pick-up point in Tromsø: Kirkegata 2, 9008 Tromsø. Introduction by your guide and driver about the evening’s plan and safety guidelines.
Troms
The Minibus Chase (0:30 - 2:00 hours) Drive out of Tromsø city to escape light pollution and head toward optimal locations in the Arctic landscape. Your guide will monitor weather forecasts and cloud cover while sharing insights about the Northern Lights and is open to questions about what it’s like to grow up and live in this unique Arctic region. Make stops along the way to check the skies, looking for stars in the dark Arctic night – a sign of breaks in the cloud cover and the potential to observe the Northern Lights.
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Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible experience
cluizfilipe,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Last year, I did this same tour with Arctic Glow and the experience was so good that I decided to do it again. And I’m glad I did. Once more, everything was perfect: the guides truly care about us, our comfort, and especially about finding the best possible spot to see the aurora. With no pressure to end the tour at a fixed time, they go as far as needed to make sure everyone has the best experience. They’re kind, attentive, take amazing photos, handle the snacks, and look after our safety in a very natural way. This was my second time with them — and it definitely won’t be the last. I’ll be coming back in the next years without hesitation. Thank you for letting me experience this impressive phenomenon in a right way! I highly recommend it.
Great experience with Arctic Glow tours
Harsh D,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing tour with Arctic Glow. The hosts are amazing and they make you feel like a family. They go beyond expectation so that you can have best experience watching the Northern Lights. Definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Tromso.
Northern lights best experience
781ulk,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Geir, Kine and Sohja - from the greating moment to the good bye time both me and my mom we felt felt their engagement to give the best experience and care! Care and atmosphere is needed, because if the weather in Tromso is not best, they will do everything to find the clear sky and it might be long way and waiting time. So to make it easier they offered termic overalls, hot chocolate, sandwiches, and...the home made cake! The last one was sooo good that even if we wouldn't see the northern lights I'd still go there for the cake! We went 2 h away from Tromso, found the clear sky, at the beginning it wasn't that visible and it took a bit of time to see it coming stronger, but they warmed us up motivating, uplifting the spirit and explaining the parameters changing in time. We came back after 7 hours, tired but really happy and greateful we chose this tour to see the norther lights. Thank you Arctic Glow! Yes you do glow :)
Experienced staff, friendly and very polite
Footprints361820,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team is sensational. Educated, cheerful and very friendly. They know a lot about the tour they offer. They are Norwegian and Finnish, and have been engaged in this type of tour for many years demonstrating a lot of experience. The guide is affectionate and the snacks served wonderful. They help us with the photos and respond very quickly. The next day they had already shared our photos. Super recommend. I'd do it with them again.
I highly recommend!
891fernandamariav,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They're wonderful! Kine and her husband have care and attention with everyone little seen on other tours (we divided our tours into 3 agencies, so we were able to see the difference). You can feel that they really want us to have an amazing night and are dedicated to it. The homemade snacks and the family recipe cake make you feel welcome and learn a little more about the local culture. A service that every Brazilian likes! We recommend too!!
This is the right choice if you want the best of northern lights experience.
Culture43216581250,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Northern Lights tour was absolutely unforgettable. I read other travelers reviews and I chose it because of the guides. Geir Inge and Kine Mikkelsen, there were the reason it became so special. They were passionate, caring, and truly loved what they did. Everything was perfectly organized from pick up till drop off. They offered hot drinks, snacks specially the homemade cake. The bus was very comfortable and new. They made everyone feel comfortable and even helped capture the most beautiful photos. They super professionals in taking photos. I love all the photos from the tour. Watching the sky come alive with green light was pure magic, something I’ll never forget. Highly recommended to anyone who wants a real, heartfelt Northern Lights experience.
Great Northern Lights tour
Wilhelm A,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can only recommend this tour in a minibus. A small group is managed individually. The guides are very nice and friendly. They drive to very nice spots and if you are still lucky with the northern lights everything fit. Hot drinks and small, delicious snacks are offered. The whole package is coherent and certainly better than being driven in a large bus much more inflexibly.
The best!
marywang12345,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Geir and Kine were so wonderful! They work so meticulously to craft a lovely experience that includes such warmth (figuratively and literally) and hospitality, as well as significant knowledge to maximise chances of seeing the northern lights! I felt very comfortable both with them and also knowing that they were giving us the best chance to see the northern lights at their best. We also felt very well fed! Thank you to you both again
Arctic Glow-the best Northern Lights tour in Tromso!
Carlos V,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Arctic Glow, the best experience you’ll have of Northern Lights chase! Hands down 5-star excellent customer service! Inge and Kine are locals, the kindest, friendliest, down to earth people. Very knowledgeable on auroras too! We felt so very well looked after from start to finish. Despite the cloud cover, Inge found us a great night sky show! He also took very beautiful photos of everyone in the group and gave it to us the next day. The refreshments provided were enjoyable and served with much kindness. Kine made us try Norway’s native bread and brown cheese and her baked goodies are so yummy. The van is very comfortable and clean, Inge drives safely in the dark. The can is heated but when the night got colder, there were also blankets provided. Aurora is a long time bucket list item for us and we’re very glad we booked with Arctic Glow! It wasn’t just an experience, we felt we have new friends in these two! We travel a lot and do a lot of activities, this is honestly one of the very best and excellent customer service. Very highly recommended. No complaints, only praises for Arctic Glow! Hands down, 5-star service!
GREAT NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR!!!
gretchen30,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Northern Lights tour with Arctic Glow Tromso was definitely “5 stars”! The husband & wife that conducted the tour - Geir Inge and Kine - were excellent! They are so kind & welcoming and love sharing all about Norway and the Northern Lights. They go above and beyond to make the evening a complete success! We saw an unbelievable show of the lights! They took us to a perfect location! Geir takes many professional pictures of everyone there and the lights themselves and shares them with you. So we ended up with beautiful pictures! Kine provided hot beverages and yummy snacks. We would highly recommend this tour!!
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