Aurora Safari Minibus, private locations all around the region
Description
Want to see the elusive Northern Lights? Take this 5 to 7 hours Northern Light minibus safari from Tromsø to boost your chance of seeing the natural phenomenon. As you travel by minibus, hunt for the lights in the dark skies of the countryside, far from any light pollution. Stop at the best viewpoints; learn to capture the lights on camera with the help of a guide and tripod; and refuel with coffee, hot chocolate and cake. Numbers are limited to 15 for a small-group experience.
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Itinerary
Our experienced guide will meet you at the bus & harbour terminal. Get ready for a 5 to 7 hour trip in the magical winter wonderland, in search of the Northern Lights. Dress warmly, we have warm wintersuits available. Or sit closely around our cosy bonfire (subject to weather conditions).
We will chase in the Troms region. Depending on the weather, and weather forecast we will travel out from the city. Some evenings we will be staying around the coast. Other evenings we will go towards inland. We have private camp locations all around the region, and we will sometimes use them, so we can stay at a private location instead of a shared parking lot with many other companies. These private locations also have toilets, which we can use.
At one point in the evening we will start returning back to the city. We will still be able to stop at some locations. If we get more northern lights we will stop.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress for cold weather: warm socks, waterproof winter boots, gloves, hats and scarves are recommended
- The price for the students is the same as the price for youth.
Reviews(201)
Divine Amazing We will return
Thank you for your generous feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the activity. We hope you can join us sometime in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Kind regards, Best Arctic.
After landing in Tromso in snowfall and cloudy weather, we had already given up hope of an aurora sighting. The booked tour took us a few kilometers further north. With a total of 4 stops we were able to collect fantastic impressions. We felt optimally looked after by our guide Isabell. It was probably thanks to their sense that we saw aurora borealis, which makes any nature documentary look bad. The return journey was shortened with stories from the land of trolls. Isabell has a great storytelling voice for that. We would love to ride again (especially with her).
Thank you so much for sharing the feedback, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We will forward your kind words to Isabell and we welcome you back :)
Great experience wel done from Anatasia
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind feedback with us. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Anastasia. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Best Arctic
Went with my family on the minibus aurora chase last night and it was fantastic. Our guide Juan was very knowledgeable and passionate, the minibus driver (Marty/martin?) was friendly and chatty too. We were incredibly lucky that Juan found the ideal spot for us where we saw the northern lights so clearly. You could see them dancing too. Our spot was so good that we didn’t have to move away from it at all! Such a fantastic experience
Heia, we are so happy to hear that you and your whole family had great time on the tour being guided by Juan and driven by Morten. We will make sure that your kind words reach them! Kind regards, Best Arctic
An excellent evening discovering the Northern Lights. Thanks to our guide Ambre, we spent nearly two hours watching an incredible show. Well done to Ambre and our fantastic driver Magnet (?).
Hi there, thank you for the feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour :) Kind regards, Best Arctic
We had an amazing experience doing the Northern Lights tour with Ambre and Magne! Both guides were very kind, professional and shared a lot of knowledge about the Northern Lights and the whole region. Also for the booking, we were assisted by Nancy, who explained to us all the details about the tour, the booking process and any other details required. The service experience was very professional and helpful. We saw the lights and it was a magical experience! Also, Ambre took some amazing pictures of us. We highly recommend booking this tour!
Dear Federico, thank you very much for sharing your kind feedback with us. We will certainly pass it on to Ambre, Magne and Nancy — they will be very happy to hear it. Thank you again for joining our tour and for sharing your experience with us. Best regards, Best Arctic
We did the minibus tour with Isabel. That day it was very cloudy, and we were already quite pessimistic about seeing the aurora borealis at all. But Isabel has continuously checked the weather conditions and drove us specifically to the best spots. Thanks to their commitment and experience, we were able to marvel at the beautiful aurora borealis at the end. She also captured these unforgettable moments with great photos for us. A very clear recommendation and thanks to Isabel!!
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us and that you finally got to see the Northern Lights! :) Once again, this proves that it is always worth being patient! Thank you very much for sharing your positive feedback with us. We will, of course, pass it on to our guide, Isabel, who will be happy to hear it. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Best Arctic
Anastasia was a sincere and friendly guide. She was very patient in explaining all the details about the northern lights and the tour. Despite the bad weather, we were lucky to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights (thanks to Anastasia's sincerity). She tried several other spots for another chance of viewing without luck. Overall, I recommend this tour.
Great experience partly because of the guide Isabella who does everything to locate the northern lights. Impressive!
I teach at the university in a master’s program in Natural Heritage. I teach a course in which we discuss the role that a tourist guide should have, especially in natural environments. On our excursion to discover the auroras, Isabella: • Planned and executed the route and activities impeccably. • Conveyed passion, sharing her enthusiasm and excitement. • Through her explanations, helped us understand the scientific interpretations and the historical, cultural, and traditional context of the auroras, turning every moment into a meaningful experience. A person dedicated to guiding must have certain qualities, abilities, and skills. Isabella was kind, authentic, sociable, friendly, confident, and well organized. In addition, she has excellent oral communication skills, with a very pleasant tone of voice and clear diction. Despite not being from Norway, she demonstrated strong knowledge of the subject, the territory, and the culture. Just one suggestion for the company: it would be good to create small posters with diagrams explaining the scientific origin of the auroras and the colours that can be seen, to briefly help complement the guides’ explanations. David
Thank you so much for this feedback David. We will make sure that your kind words about your Northern Lights guide Isabel will be forwarded to her and her supervisors :) We are happy that you enjoyed the tour and your idea regarding the scientific explanation of the Northern Lights will be forwarded to our product development team!
