Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour
Overview
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Sept 1st - Sept 20th, 2025: Departure at 19:00 (check-in at 18:30)
Sept 21st, 2025 - Mar 15th, 2026: Departure at 18:30 (check-in at 18:00)
Apr 16th - Apr 12th: Departure at 19:00 (check-in at 18:30)
Meet your guide in Tromsø and board the minibus for your Arctic adventure. After a briefing on the weather and route, we’ll head out in search of the Northern Lights. The guide will share insights about the Aurora, local wildlife, and history.
We monitor the forecast to find the best location, even if it means heading to Finland. At the viewing spot, enjoy hot drinks, snacks, and, if possible, a bonfire (weather-dependent). Thermal suits are available to keep you warm.
Your guide will take professional photos of you with the Northern Lights. Photos are uploaded the next day.
After the tour, we’ll drop you off at Tromsdalen, Reinen, Tromsø Island, or Kvaløysletta. If your accommodation is elsewhere, we'll help arrange a taxi.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Spikes for winter boots are recommended during winter time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Thermal suit
Tea & hot chocolate
Includes 2 professional landscape photos chosen by the guide (extra photos available for purchase)
Bonfire (weather and tour-dependent, not guaranteed
Snacks & marshmellows
Hotel/accomondation drop off
Experienced guide
Boots, gloves & hat
Main meal
What To Expect
Tromso
This is a small-group, outdoor tour tailored especially to explore the Arctic nature while you are hunting for the Northern Lights. The main purpose is to give you the best chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis by traveling away from city light pollution. Position yourselves under cloud free skies to experience the wild Arctic nature. You will be picked up by your local guides in the city center and start the tour by heading towards beautiful mountains, fjords, and valleys. There will be many stops on the way to take photos of the unique and search for the lights. Where your tour goes depends on the weather conditions, sometimes this is as far as to the Finnish and Swedish border to find the right conditions for the lights. Travel in small groups to create a special, cozy atmosphere. This also makes the tour more flexible. You will be provided with insulated overalls, snacks, and hot drinks. Your guide will take photos on the tour and share them with you after the trip.
Hansnes
Hansnes is an hour drive and one of many places we may drive to see the aurora
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour
Reviews
619 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
roseydew,
Oct 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Polar Adventures for the amazing experience .Even though the weather was not good ,the guides were extremely knowledgeable about the weather and locations on where and when to spot the Northern lights and extremely passionate . We managed to see the lights in three different places in the same night .Highly recommend Polar Adventures to anyone wishing to chase and view the Northern lights in Tromso.
Amazing, fun filled, felt secure under his guide
Cruiser18845702789,
Oct 15, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00October 8 ...it was amazing trip to see the aurora borealis with Andreas Danielsen ( Hello Tromso) we enjoyed it very much. He gave every effort to shoot the best picture for all of us, at the same time never neglecting the safety of everyone on the rocky grounds. He would run to give assistance/ support to each when necessary.
Stunning northern lights displays
Gingacheetah,
Oct 10, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Great welcoming, caring and informative tour team. We had three stops and saw an amazing Aurora Borealis display at each site getting more and more intense through the night.
Amazing
Heidi S,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00The northern lights tour was outstanding. Jasmine was knowledgeable about the local area and took us to a great location. We had hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows which kept us warm throughout the night. What can I sat about the northern lights except they were the most amazing thing I have seen and they just kept on coming. A night I will remember for the rest of my life.
Hans Eric and Bogdan...
Lars H,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hans Eric and Bogdan drove us well through the night to the most beautiful spots of the night and provided a friendly and pleasant Mood. Thank you again.
The Aurora Chase in September
MizDr5n,
Sep 29, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00The aurora borealis, which appeared from all over the place in 360° because it was a cloudless night sky, was an illusion. It is September, and the cold is about December in Tokyo. It was a great experience.
An unforgettable night
pirop270,
Sep 25, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had a good time in a cloudy night with lots of rain. Hans made things happen and we could barley see some baby lights very far near the Swedish border. Long ride, but our guides did the best to take us in a spot with open sky. They made a nice fire, we had marshmallows and chocolate and also warm drinks and cookies. Such a hard life to be a guide chasing auroras. Thanks
Chased until Caught
EimanAH,
Sep 25, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had. Great time chasing the northern lights. The seditious take us to where the sky was clear and activities visible is commendable. After giving up, they kept their eyes pealed in hopes of finding the perfect circumstance. We hit the jackpot and found the perfect spot. Jasmine was kind enough to take pictures, but I wished they had mentioned the pictures were bought and not sent as part of the package
Superb Experience
Wanderer24728232839,
Sep 25, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Hans Eric of Polar Adventures was a great guide. He patiently answered all queries. Filled the travel time with interesting information. He made all efforts to get us a great Aurora sighting. And took some great pictures with his professional camera on a tripod. The experience was superb.
What a wonderful experience!! Exceeded all expectations!!
M S,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable guides Hans Eric and Leila made for an entertaining and informative journey. Mini-bus left around 6:30/7p and first sighting at 8:30p. What a great experience as the lights danced in the background for over an hour u tol everyone had enough! Powerful greens and purples. The team was deliberate in managing expectations as seeing the northern lights is not a given and highly unpredictable. Highly recommend this team!! An unforgettable experience and a dream come true!!
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