Tromsø sits in the middle of the auroral oval, which makes it one of the most reliable places on Earth to see the northern lights - and one of the busiest tour markets in the Arctic. This page compares every aurora chase we run so you can pick on the things that actually differ: price, group size and the language your guide speaks. Every tour below is the same core promise - expert guides who chase clear sky by minibus and photograph you under the lights - packaged for different travellers.
The classic tour - the full chase at the best price
If this is your first aurora chase, start here. You get the complete experience - the forecast-led minibus drive, expert guiding, photos of you under the lights - at the most accessible price. It’s the tour most of our guests book, and the one we’d recommend to most travellers.
The small-group tour - space, quiet and camera time
The same chase with fewer seats: more room at the tripods when the sky opens, and a guide with time to help you nail your camera settings instead of managing a crowd. Couples and photographers tend to pick this one - worth the difference if the photos matter to you, or if you simply prefer a quieter minibus.
Tromsø: Small Group Northern Lights Tour with Expert Guide & Photos
6 hours
Fra €139 per person
View tourTours in your own language - French, German, Italian or Spanish
Not a translation of an English tour: the guides run the whole evening in your language, from the science of the aurora to the campfire stories. Same chase, same photography, four languages to choose from.
Aurora tours with French, German, Italian & Spanish guides
6 hours
Fra €57 per person
View multilingual toursWhat every tour includes
Whichever you choose, the chase itself doesn’t change: departure from central Tromsø in the evening, a guide who has been reading the cloud and solar-activity forecasts all day, and the freedom to drive wherever the sky is clearest - coast, inland plateau, or across the Finnish border on the big nights. All tours include professional photos of you under the lights, and a fireside break during the night. The season runs September to early April; within it, our guides’ job is to find the clear sky your night needs.
Planning the trip around the lights? Start with the best time to see the northern lights in Tromsø, pack using what to wear on a northern lights tour, and if you’re bringing a camera, our aurora camera-settings guide is written by the guides who shoot every tour.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a northern lights tour in Tromsø cost?
- Our aurora tours start from €57 per person. The price depends on group size and guide language - the cards above show the current "from" price for every tour, and each tour page shows live availability and exact rates for your date.
- Which northern lights tour in Tromsø is best?
- It depends on how you like to travel. The classic tour is the best-value full chase; the small-group tour gives you fewer people, more space and more one-on-one time with your guide and photographer; and the language tours run the same chase entirely in French, German, Italian or Spanish.
- When is the best time to see the northern lights in Tromsø?
- The aurora season in Tromsø runs from September to early April, when the nights are dark enough. Within the season, what matters most on any given night is clear sky - which is exactly why every tour is a chase: guides drive to where the forecast is clearest, sometimes all the way to the Finnish border.
- What happens if we don't see the lights?
- The aurora is a natural phenomenon, so no honest operator can guarantee a sighting. Our guides maximise your chances by reading the weather and solar forecasts all day and choosing the direction of the chase at departure time. Cancellation and rebooking terms are shown on each tour page before you book.
- What should I wear on a northern lights tour?
- Dress in layers: thermal base layer, wool mid-layer, windproof outer shell, warm boots, hat and mittens. You stand still outside in Arctic night temperatures while watching and photographing the lights, so you'll want more insulation than you think - our packing guide covers exactly what works.
- Are photos of the northern lights included?
- Yes - professional photos of you under the aurora are included on our tours, taken by guides who photograph the lights for a living. You get the pictures after the tour without paying extra for a photography add-on.
More questions? See the full FAQ or get in touch.