Northern Lights Photography Tour

By Tromsø Activities
Guest looking at a fjord view with northern lights in the sky
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Guests spelling "Norway" with flashlights
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Guest under the northern lights
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Guest under the northern lights
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Prices from

1790 NOK

per person

The northern lights appear on their own terms. On this tour, we follow the weather, cloud cover and aurora activity throughout the evening, driving to where the chances are best.

General information

This tour is operated by Tromsø Activities.

We leave Tromsø by minibus as darkness falls. Throughout the evening, we closely monitor real-time forecasts, cloud cover and solar activity. If necessary, we keep moving – deeper into the fjords, up to higher plateaus or across to neighbouring islands – until we find clear skies.

We were also among the first operators to introduce live northern lights cameras, allowing us to monitor weather and aurora conditions remotely.

Photography: A DSLR or mirrorless camera on a tripod will give the best results. Your guide will be happy to assist with camera settings for the most common models. Modern smartphones can also capture excellent northern lights photos.

Included: Experienced Norwegian-speaking guide with meteorological expertise, transport in a heated minibus with comfortable seating, hot chocolate served during the tour, northern lights photography with guidance and assistance, pick-up and drop-off in Tromsø city centre

Please bring: Dress in layers. Temperatures may drop as low as -15 °C. We recommend wool as a base layer, a fleece jacket and a windproof outer layer. Bring extra socks and a warm hat

Number of participants: Min. 1 – max. 16

Level of difficulty: Medium

Departure time and place: The tour departs from Tromsø Activities Hostel, Storgata 107, 9008 Tromsø. Departure times vary by season. Please check the calendar for the correct departure time

Duration: 4–8 hours

Prices from

1790 NOK per person

Facilities

  • Suitable for children and families
  • Bonfire
  • English
  • Photo included
  • Hotel return
  • Very easy
  • Norwegian
  • Minibus (up to 16 persons)
  • 5-8 hours
  • Northern lights chase
  • Child car seat available

About Tromsø Activities

We’re a company that welcomes different personalities and opinions. When running a backpackers’ hostel, it is natural that people from every culture pass through.


We try to maintain an international outlook while staying true to our Norwegian character. This means we are fluent in “backpacker”. Our philosophy is that travel should be for everyone. We do not care where you come from, only that you are open-minded and willing to take part in our community. The basic qualities we value in our travellers are openness and acceptance.



In the winter months, we do everything we can to find the northern lights, while in the summer months we make the most of the midnight sun.



Our hostel has 30 beds and is based on the simple need for a roof over your head. We provide useful travel information, as well as basic shower and kitchen facilities. If you are travelling and interested in meeting new people, there is no better alternative than spending a few nights at Tromsø Activities Hostel.


Tromsø Activities
Phone: +47 988 99 268
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.tromsoactivities.com/
Storgata 107, 9008 Tromsø