Two guests looking at the northern lights

Guaranteed Northern Lights Expedition with Photographer

Experience the Northern Lights the way they were meant to be seen — with Arctic GM Experiences.

About us

Your adventure begins in the evening with a pickup from central Tromsø. You’ll meet your professional Northern Lights guide, who is also an experienced photographer, and settle into a modern, heated van designed for Arctic comfort and safety. Your small group ensures a personal, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of opportunities for questions, learning, and photography.

Unlike standard tours that follow fixed routes and strict time limits, this expedition is fully flexible. Our back-office team monitors Aurora activity and weather conditions 24/7 using satellite data, advanced weather models, and live reports from our field teams across Northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Based on real-time conditions, your guide decides the best direction to chase clear skies — sometimes traveling far beyond Tromsø and even crossing borders if needed.

With unlimited mileage and time, we don’t rush the experience. The tour typically lasts between 6 and 10 hours, allowing us to wait patiently under clear skies until the Northern Lights appear. When the Aurora dances overhead, your guide will capture professional DSLR photographs of you beneath the Arctic sky, ensuring lasting memories of your night.

Throughout the journey, you’ll stay warm with thermal overalls, hot drinks, and light snacks (Muffins and hot blueberry juice), even in extreme Arctic temperatures. Your guide will also share stories, local knowledge, and insights into the science and legends behind the Aurora Borealis.

This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, with minimal walking and frequent stops chosen for safety, comfort, and optimal viewing. Most nights end with a successful Aurora sighting — but we stay out as long as it takes to give you the best possible chance.

This is not just a tour — it’s a true Northern Lights expedition, led by those who have lived under the Arctic sky for generations.

Included: Pickup and drop-off in Tromsø, Professional Northern Lights guide and photographer, Small-group Aurora hunting experience, Modern heated vans with spacious seating and safety features, Unlimited mileage and time (typically 6–10 hours), Professional DSLR photos (secure online delivery), Thermal overalls, Hot drinks and light snacks, 24/7 Aurora monitoring by our back-office team.

What to Bring: Warm winter clothing (layers recommended), Hat, gloves and winter boots, Camera or smartphone (optional), Personal items you may need during a long Arctic night.

Number of Participants: Min. 1 - Max. 14

Difficulty Level: Easy – suitable for all ages and fitness levels

Meeting time and Location: Please meet at 6:30pm (18:30) Pakkeboks Circle K Nansenplass, Fr Nansens plass, 9008 Tromsø.

Departure Time: 7pm (19:00)

Duration: 6 to 10 hours, depending on Aurora conditions

Facilities

  • Bonfire
  • English
  • Photo included
  • Hotel return
  • Warm clothing included
  • Vegetarian
  • Minibus (up to 16 persons)
  • Easy
  • Light meal included
  • 5-8 hours
  • Northern lights chase
  • Vegan
  • Child car seat available
  • Child 0+
  • 8+ hours
Camera on a tripod capturing the northern lights
Group of guests and the northern lights
Northern lights over the coast
Northern lights over mountains

Contact

Arctic GM Experiences
Phone: +47 215 64 941
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.arcticgm.com/