Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos
Tromso, Norway

Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

Outty Ranking 91 4.8 · 1,306 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $16590+ Club
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Outty Ranking

91/100

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Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 1,306 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos worth booking?

Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos is a 7-hour experience in Tromso, Norway, from $165 per person. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 1,306 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

Outty Ranking
91 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (1,306)
Duration
7 hours
From
$165 per person

One of Tromso’s Top-Rated Northern Lights Tour – Stunning Portraits & Arctic Comfort Join Tromso’s most award-winning Northern Lights experience – with 9× TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, Tripadvisor Hall of Fame status, and over 2,500 Excellent reviews. We don’t just chase the aurora – we capture professional portraits of you beneath it, creating magical keepsakes you’ll treasure for life. With a 93.44% success rate (season 2024/2025), real-time weather tracking and flexible routing give you one of the highest chances in the Arctic. Stay warm in our premium winter suits and boots – all included. Led by Aurora experts since 2012 and trusted by 97%+ satisfied guests, this small-group tour offers deep knowledge, personal service, and unforgettable memories. Operated by Arctic Explorers or premium partners offering identical quality. Book early – this bestseller fills up fast!

What you get

    About this experience

    One of Tromso’s Top-Rated Northern Lights Tour – Stunning Portraits & Arctic Comfort Join Tromso’s most award-winning Northern Lights experience – with 9× TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, Tripadvisor Hall of Fame status, and over 2,500 Excellent reviews. We don’t just chase the aurora – we capture professional portraits of you beneath it, creating magical keepsakes you’ll treasure for life. With a 93.44% success rate (season 2024/2025), real-time weather tracking and flexible routing give you one of the highest chances in the Arctic. Stay warm in our premium winter suits and boots – all included. Led by Aurora experts since 2012 and trusted by 97%+ satisfied guests, this small-group tour offers deep knowledge, personal service, and unforgettable memories. Operated by Arctic Explorers or premium partners offering identical quality. Book early – this bestseller fills up fast!

    What's included

    Included

    • Warm winter shoes (Only adults)
    • Warm expedition thermal suit (You will love it!
    • A warm expedition meal and warm drinks

    Not included

    • Warm undergarment, preferably wool. (Cotton is not recommended!
    • Either a thick sweater, a very small down jacket, or similar
    • Hat

    What you'll see and do

    1. Arctic Explorers Norway

      Please check your confirmation for the exact departure time. Included: Guide, transport, warm thermal suit, boots, hot meal, hot drinks, headlamp. Duration: 7-10 hours Number of participants: 2-15(can take much bigger private groups) Level of difficulty: Easy NB! Please bring warm clothes to wear under your thermal suit, hat, and mittens.

      480 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Tromso

    Pick-up place: At Scandic Ishavshotel entrance, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromso

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Pick-up place: At Scandic Ishavshotel entrance, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromso

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Arctic Explorers

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Infant meals not included

    Photos

    Bucket list moment! These guests just witnessed the Northern Lights dance above snowy Arctic landscapes near Tromso – an experience they’ll never...Pure joy under the Northern Lights! These happy guests captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on our Northern Lights tour from Tromso – laughter,...A kiss beneath the Northern Lights – an unforgettable moment of love and magic on our small-group Tromso aurora tour., Tromso Northern Lights...One of nature’s rarest shows – glowing red Northern Lights over Tromso! This guest was lucky enough to witness a phenomenon few ever get to see.,...After a 2.5-hour drive from cloudy Tromso, this group found clear skies over a frozen lake in Finland – and witnessed the most breathtaking aurora...After decades exploring the Tromso region, we’ve found countless hidden gems—like this remote camp spot, where guests warmed by the fire under the...

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,305 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    1,305 verified traveler reviews for Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    1,159
    4 star
    80
    3 star
    27
    2 star
    19
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    tammywT5783TU · October 2026

    Best Night of our life seeing the Northern Lights!

    My husband and I did the tour with Alex and Symon as our guides. Our experience was EXCELLENT!!! Our guides were very knowledgeable and fun! And we saw spectacular Northern Lights views - 3 different times - it was BEAUTIFUL!!! They worked very hard to find the perfect spot (which they did) - and we got great photos, along with the ones they took for us that we were able to download for free. The bonfire, hot chocolate and grilled meal was wonderful! There is not one thing we would have done differently. We picked the right company, got the best guides, and had the experience of a lifetime! Thank you Viator and Arctic Explorers for a night we will always remember!!!!

    via Tripadvisor

    M427KCpeterz · October 2026

    Wonderful experience

    Great tour with the super and humorous guide youny

    via Tripadvisor

    AlexandreA655 · October 2026

    Best tour ever

    The guides Szymon, Dimitri and Barbara were simply amazing. They really care about what they do. Highly recommend this experience.

    via Tripadvisor

    Cindy_S · October 2026

    Aurora hunters extraordinaire

    I can’t express how much fun I had. Barbora, Dimitar, Alex were very efficient, highly coordinated in tracking the northern lights and provided amazing informative and fun facts and stories to share around the campfire. We got really lucky to experience a strong aurora that night and the team had been fantastic in capturing the moment for us. But most of all they were very professional and a joy to share the adventure with. 10 out to 10. Recommend

    via Viator

    danielgomezgalindo90 · October 2026

    Not the best experience

    They described a small group despite more than 15 people, and the event felt disorganized and rushed. I recognize the weather is unpredictable; however, I heard from others that they saw the northern lights that same night, while we seemed to be chasing clouds instead.

    Response from the operator: Dear Daniel, First, I would like to thank you for joining one of our tours. The whole Arctic Explorers team is dedicated to creating the best possible experience. For this reason, we have taken your comments very seriously. The night of 9 October was no exception to our team’s commitment. Sometimes expectations and reality do not match. A perfect example is the difference between forecast conditions and the actual weather conditions that evening. We understand our responsibility, and for more than ten years, we have worked to deliver the best possible experience every single night. We took the time to investigate the situation and would like to clarify a few points. Your group consisted of exactly 15 guests. We understand that expectations of a small group can differ, but the group did not exceed 15 people, as stated in your review. All our guides carefully consider when to relocate their groups. On an evening with changing conditions and an inaccurate forecast, it can be crucial to move quickly to reach another area with a different microclimate. In this situation, our guides first reassess the weather and try to contact other guides in different areas to confirm conditions. Watching a guide multitask while gathering information from at least three different sources may give the impression of disorganisation. We nevertheless understand how important it is to explain these decisions clearly to our guests. Based on the results your guide achieved and photographed that night, we disagree with the implication that your group missed out while others saw the lights. On an evening with changing conditions, our guides are trained to take advantage of every opportunity provided by nature. Photographs from the tours on 9 October are available here: https://tourphotos.com/arcticexplorersnorway/excursion/9/10/2026 We would also be happy to share the forecast screenshot directly with you. If you would like to receive it or share further details about your experience, please contact us at post@arcticexplorers.no. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns further. Kind regards, Georgi Arctic Explorers Norway AS

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $165 to $3,280
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    457
    Verdict
    90+ Club

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Arctic Explorers, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 72.5 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Arctic Explorers runs

    Why this scores 91

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)86
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)98
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)63
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tromso.

    How much does Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos cost?

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    Prices start at $165 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tromso usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos take?

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    Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tromso is not rushed.

    Is Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 1,306 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Tromso, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos?

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    Around 457 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tromso can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tromso and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tromso within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Tromso?

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    On Outty we rank every Tromso experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chasing Lights: Aurora Big Bus Chase (All Photos Included), Tromsø: Small Group | Northern Lights Chase + All-Inclusive, Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase - We Go Where The Lights Appear. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Tromso?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Tromso?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos?

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    Included: Warm winter shoes (Only adults); Warm expedition thermal suit (You will love it!; and A warm expedition meal and warm drinks. Not included: Warm undergarment, preferably wool. (Cotton is not recommended!; Either a thick sweater, a very small down jacket, or similar; and Hat. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos?

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    Pick-up place: At Scandic Ishavshotel entrance, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromso Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infant meals not included. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos?

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    Across 1,306 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

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