Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos

General information

This tour is operated by Arctic Glow.

Leave the city lights behind on a small-group Northern Lights chase from Tromsø, led by local guides from Northern Norway and an experienced Arctic driver. Travelling in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter minibus allows the route to be adapted throughout the evening according to the latest weather forecasts, cloud conditions and aurora activity.

Every evening is different. Depending on the conditions, the tour may follow the coast, head into inland valleys or cross the border into Finland or Sweden in search of clearer skies. Stops are made along the way to observe the sky and adjust the route when needed.

Throughout the evening, your guide shares stories about life in Arctic Norway and explains the science behind the Northern Lights. When the guides find suitable viewing conditions, there is time to enjoy the surroundings and wait for the aurora. The heated minibus is available whenever you need to warm up, and thermal suits are available on request.

Hot drinks, including coffee, tea, hot chocolate and blackcurrant juice, are served during the tour, together with Norwegian snacks and homemade cake.

If the Northern Lights appear, your guide can take portrait photos of guests who would like them. Your guide also photographs the surrounding landscape and any aurora activity during the evening. Edited photos are shared with you after the tour at no extra cost.

At the end of the evening, drop-off is available at selected locations in Tromsø, including city-centre hotels, Tromsø Library and the central taxi rank. Drop-off at the Arctic Cathedral or Pyramiden in Tromsdalen may also be possible for guests staying in that area. Your guide will coordinate the drop-off locations during the tour.

Minimum age: 12 years

Included:

• Transport in a Mercedes Sprinter minibus

• Local guide and experienced Arctic driver

• Northern Lights and portrait photography, subject to conditions

• Edited photos shared after the tour

• Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and blackcurrant juice

• Norwegian snacks and homemade cake

• Thermal suits available on request

• Drop-off at selected locations in Tromsø and Tromsdalen

Please bring: Valid ID or passport, warm clothing with thermal layers, winter outerwear, a warm hat, gloves or mittens and winter footwear. ID or passport is required as the tour may cross the border into Finland or Sweden.

Number of participants: Max. 19 guests

Level of difficulty: Easy

Departure time and place:

• 1–15 September: 8:30 PM (20:30) from Kirkegata 2, Tromsø city centre

• 16 September–26 March: 6:30 PM (18:30) from Kirkegata 2, Tromsø city centre

• 27 March–14 April: 8:30 PM (20:30) from Kirkegata 2, Tromsø city centre

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in and important tour information.

Duration: Approximately 5–8 hours

Important information:

• The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. No refund is provided if the Northern Lights are not visible.

• The tour usually includes 1–2 toilet stops. In remote areas, facilities may not always be available.

• Short walks from the minibus may be required, and surfaces can be snowy, icy or uneven.

• No luggage storage is available on the tour.

• Alcohol is not permitted. Intoxicated guests may be refused participation without a refund.

• The tour operates in most weather conditions. If Arctic Glow cancels due to weather or driving conditions, a full refund will be provided.

Prices from

1950 NOK per person

• - Standard price NOK 1950
• - Peak season (15 December–10 January) NOK 2750