Private Tour
Tromsø: Northern Lights by Minibus - Free Photos and Warm Dinner
Overview
Available languages
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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
106 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had the most wonderful...
Jolene C,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had the most wonderful time with Linda (our guide) who is very fluent in German and English. There was a REALLY low chance of catching the lights but Linda was experienced and we were so blessed to be able to watch the lights dance in the sky. This tour comes with warm soup and blueberry tea - super yummy. 10/10 recommend!
Amazing bucket list experience
Regina F,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome evening particularly having small group. Driver and guide lovely and very experienced. Having suits was great. Would recommend sock/hand warmers. Feet with 2 socks were a bit cold but warmed up in the bus. So pleased we had a clear evening and so only needed to drive an hr out of Tromso. Driving time depends on finding cloud free area.
Fantastic experience with excellent guide
Jones C,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Long long away from city centre but it let us enjoying a fantastic screen of Aurora full in the sky. Warm to hot soup and sweet hot drink protected us from cold low temperature (it was much important for us living in a place without snow). With experience & friendly tourist guide, our first night in Tromso became wonderful & memorial.
Highly recommended tour in small group with great guide
Curiosity36220953458,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice, highly recommended experience. Linda, our guide, did a great job with incredible passion and relentless energy. She found perfect spots, was able to create a very warm, familiar atmosphere in the group and has proven herself to be an excellent photographer. To do this in a small group - how Blue Puffin does it - is clearly an advantage. Very comfortable bus with Adam as very prudent and cautious driver.
Amazing Tour
Erik I,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing! Our Guide Linda and the driver Adam did a fantastic job. Linda knew the best places and we saw amazing northern lights. She took amazing pictures as well! For the cold we were provided with special overalls, which helped a lot. The minibus was very good and comfortable. Tour could not have been better and we loved it!
Truly Memorable
robee1066 12,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Northern Lights tour last night and I can truly say that it was a fantastic tour. Linda was truly awesome and her enthusiasm was contagious! The combination of Linda and Majeic (The driver) made for an amazing night. We did manage to see the Green Lady and ticked another item off the bucket list. Small tours are definitely the way to do this. It makes it a far more intimate affair than the big buses. We got to know rest of the people on the tour and Linda took time to gauge what the itinerary was based on who was there rather and having a set list of what we did and where we went. If you are looking for a Northern Lights tour while you are in Tromso then look no further. Book with Blue Puffin. Thank you again from David and Emma
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.
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