Northern Lights Chase + Photos, Snacks, thermal suits
Description
Meet your guide in central Tromsø and travel by comfortable minibus while learning about the night’s weather, route, and chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Along the way, your guide shares insights about the aurora, local history, climate, and wildlife, constantly monitoring forecasts to find the best viewing spot—even if it means driving into Finland. At the chosen location, enjoy hot chocolate, light snacks, and the Arctic scenery. We aim to light a bonfire when conditions allow, and thermal suits are available if you get cold. When the Northern Lights appear, your guide—also a professional photographer—will take high-quality photos of you to remember the experience. If needed, we may move between locations to find clear skies. After the tour, you’ll be returned to Tromsø and dropped off at your hotel or accommodation.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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 is an hour drive and one of many places we may drive to see the aurora
Kilpisjarvi is two and a half hour drive, and one of many places we may drive to see the aurora
Bardufoss is a two hour drive and one of many places we may drive to see the aurora
Sommarøy is an hour drive and one of many places we may drive to see the aurora
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(653)
Great company. We did this twice, just to make sure we saw the gray lady. Both times this company went above and beyond for us. Highly recommend. Have realistic expectations and you will love every minute of it!
It was very beautiful, the weather was bad but the crew give us some good spots and we saw a lot of polar lights
Totally great experience, the crew was super experienced and we saw the lights without going far away - recommend
We had a great time with Polar Adventures. The minibus was a great size as the tour felt intimate and not crowded. Our guides Hans Eric and Socrates were very friendly, knowledgable and organised and kept the tour running smoothly. Hot chocolate, cookies and toasting marshmallows by a fire were lovely touches to an already great night hunting the Aurora.
Enthusiastic guide who took us a far distance from Tromso, but we trusted her and were not disappointed. We were fortunate to experience a fantastic light display by staying put for sometime. On the way back we made a couple more worthwhile stops which did make a late night, but well worth it. Thank you Joanna.
Our guide, Hans Eric, was excellent. We lucked out and saw so many aurora. Hans was very informative and explained what was happening. Wonderful experience.
Great experience. Very friendly guide , beautiful photos , beautiful organization The bus ride is long but worth it. Do not trust the Weather it changes all the time
Great experience! Sara found us an amazing spot to see the lights, she told us to trust the nature, and it actually delivered!! It was an amazing evening, mostly because of the team, big shout out to Sara and Leila!
We're so happy you enjoyed your time! Thank you for booking with us!
Sara was very knowledgeable about aurora activities and got us to the perfect location, with the help of very capable driver Layla
We're so happy you enjoyed your time! Thank you for booking with us!
Matous was a great tour guide. It was great to chase the lights. It was very cold though so wrap up warmer than you think you need!
We're so happy you enjoyed your time! Thank you for booking with us! Tromsø can be quite chilly :)
