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Tromsø: Aurora Hunt with Citizen Science with Wandering Owl

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Overview

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English

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Come with us for your Aurora hunt for an amazing and ethical experience underneath the Aurora Borealis. Leave the light pollution in Tromsø behind and travel into the Arctic wilderness. During this tour, our small team of Aurora guides check the forecasts & use local knowledge to decide on the best place to chase the Northern Lights. When we find the best spot, we will dress in warm thermal suits and boots, make a cosy campfire, and enjoy a homemade meal.

You'll be shown how to use your camera, photograph the Aurora, and our guides will take photos of you, available for free in web-sized resolution after the tour.

During our time together in the wilderness, we will collect data for a citizen science project and help protect the Arctic nature through responsible tourism.

Enjoy our hot chocolate before being returned to Tromsø island to your hotel. Though there is never a guarantee of seeing this phenomenon, our experienced team will do their best every night of the season.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We encourage you to provide us with your email address to be able to send you the web size pictures after the tour

When exceptional situations arise (e.g. environmental cancellations) it is important to reach you. This is easiest if you provide your contact number on the road (phone number + correct country code) & keep this with you on the day of the tour.

We only drop off at set drop off locations: Scandic Ishavhotel, Smarthotel, AMIhotel, Vervet, Wandering Owl office, Airport, Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø Camping bus stop, Breivika Cruise Dock

Winter equipment is included, please give us your clothing and shoe sizes - fill out ewaiver form

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking as well as medical condition if needed

Please bring your passport with you in case you need to cross to Finland during the tour

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Make sure you wear a warm base layer, winter clothes including warm shoes, a hat, mittens, a scarf and woolen socks.

A small amount of walking is involved, you must be able to walk 200m

Please be prepared for limited toilet facilities, there will be a gas station stop during the drive, however the camp itself is in the wild Arctic nature where the only toilet possibilities are in the forest (there are no pre-built facilities).

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if less than 4 passengers per tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

We provide home-made vegan and gluten free soup

You must travel with travel insurance.

SIGN OUR eWAIVER. We need one participant to sign it on behalf of the group making sure that the names of all participants are in the document.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Multiple hotel drop-off locations on Tromsø

Thermal suits and boots. Provide your European shoe sizes (36-48) and suit size (Unisex XS-XXL)

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Vegan and gluten free soup

Souvenir photos (websize resolution sent by email after the tour and highest resolution available for purchase)

Pick up at the front of the Scandic Ishavhotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Troms

The activity will be in English

Hotel pickup

What To Expect

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Each night we hunt for the Aurora and go to many different destinations, we have hundreds of areas to choose from and we will go to wherever is safest and most likely for guests to see the Northern Lights

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Tromsø: Aurora Hunt with Citizen Science with Wandering Owl

Reviews

4.80

2,019 reviews

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    Shankar G,

    Oct 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    After waiting for hours when we are freezing cold we saw the aurora What a show Megda was brilliant and the driver as well

  • On a rainy, cloudy night,...

    knorris84,

    Oct 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    On a rainy, cloudy night, they still managed to catch us a glimpse of the northern lights. They also partner with locals for the food they supplied: a delicious rutabaga soup, bread, hot chocolate and oat cookies. Thanks for a good hunt!

  • Amazing hunt despite challenging weather

    MonicaJ H,

    Oct 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Anna is such a great personality. Despite challenging weather, she still showed positive vibe and responsible attitude. We managed to find a good gap at Dividalen and saw the northern lights. Couldn’t be more thankful of the experience!

  • A very well managed tour.

    SAROTTAMA M,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The weather conditions on the day I went with the ‘Wandering Owls’ was cloudy in Tromso and the prognosis for viewing was not good. Our guide, Eugeni apprised us of the conditions but enthusiastically went on exploring, going quite far afield until we found a place where we had great sighting. Both our guide and driver, Vitek were informed, co- operative and indefatigable about the chase. We had a great experience.

  • The Three M’s were...

    Shelley N,

    Oct 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The Three M’s were amazing! A wonderful experience from start to finish — thoughtful conversation, great company, and unforgettable moments. Seeing the Aurora was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend to anyone visiting!

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