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The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway

82 tours  ·  from $100 a head

The aurora is free; what you pay for is somebody who knows which valley is clear tonight and will drive to it. These 15 compare minibus chases, boats and camps on price, group size and what happens when the sky stays shut.

From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour - Why the route may stretch toward Finland
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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

1.Aurora Borealis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,206 reviews · from $181Our pick

Leave Tromsø with two English-speaking Arctic Breeze guides and chase clear skies across northern Norway. You may travel far inland, sometimes toward Finland, as forecasts change. Thermal suits, hot drinks, tripods, camera help, portrait photos, and hotel drop-off in central Tromsø are included. The aurora is never guaranteed.

“I like it overall, well organized and the guide knows what he’s doing. Friendly environment. I would suggest to have on my the issue of wanting to use the washroom/ toilets.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour - Guides who make the difference
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

2.Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,687 reviews · from $172

Spend seven hours chasing the Aurora from Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Romain, Aneta, Hans Eric, or Joanna. The route follows the clearest skies, sometimes into Finland, with thermal suits, hot chocolate, snacks, two professional photos, and hotel drop-off included. Expect cold outdoor waits and a cramped minibus.

“Despite the low expectations (all cloudy and 10% chance of Aurora with clear skies), our guide Aneta managed to find a nice spot just after few hours searching around the northern islands. What at first looked like a strange grey cloud at the horizon, soon became greener until something crazier happened: green and pink lights just above our heads, moving and dancing so fast that it was impossible to take a proper video! We managed to take some good pictures and we'll definitely keep that natural dance in our memories. Not everybody is lucky to get such a wonderful experience at first try, but I think that part of the…”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - What the reindeer sled ride is really like
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

3.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219

From Tromsø, you’ll spend about four and a half hours at a Sami reindeer camp, feeding a herd of around 300, riding a reindeer sled, eating bidos stew, and hearing stories and joik from Sami hosts such as Anna, Luona, or Thea. Northern Lights viewing depends on cloud and activity.

“It was such a lovely trip. We fed the reindeers and learned a lot about Sami culture. Sledding was also fun but we felt sad about reindeers during the sledding as they seem they were having difficulty. The one of the most beautiful part of the tour is that we caught very very strong Northern Lights while we are in the camp. It was strongly visible even though the cloud density was high. Then, the clouds are disappeared and we watched a unforgettable Northern Lights covering all the sky powerfully. So, we saw everything and we did everything we could do :)”

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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - Waiting for the Northern Lights
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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

4.Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,290 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $226Top rated

Spend 5 to 8 hours chasing the Aurora from Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Magda, Bart, or Jordan. Ride into the countryside, possibly across the Finnish border, then warm up beside a bonfire with vegan, gluten-free soup. Thermal suits, boots, transfers, photography help, and souvenir photos are included.

“It was a fantastic experience with a small group. Magda and Cris took great care of us and we were lucky to see some amazing Northern Lights! Magda also took fantastic photos for us so that we could enjoy the lights in the moment and not worry about taking photos.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos - Meeting the guide outside Tromsø Tourist Shop
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

5.Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,097 reviews · from $181

Join an English or Norwegian-speaking guide for a five-hour aurora chase from Tromsø. Your route may reach the coast, inland valleys, or the Finnish border, depending on clouds and forecasts. Guides such as Stefan, Jack, and Magne help with camera settings, serve hot drinks and biscuits, and share free high-resolution photos afterward.

“Our guide drove around searching for a good spot to view the northern lights and we were able to see them and view them for quite a long time. He took numerous pictures to ensure we were captured with the lights. Only negative feedback was my party of 2 were in the very back and were not able to get out of the van quickly since we were last to get out. Not sure how to remedy that but still a good tour.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait - The minibus chase through fjords and mountains
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait

6.Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,939 reviews · from $181

Meet at Kirkegata 2 for a six-hour Northern Lights hunt with local English-speaking guides such as Mansoor, Abdul, Amar, and Aram. Travel by minibus through fjords and mountains, possibly as far as Finland, then warm up with blackcurrant juice, lefse, marshmallows, and a campfire. You also receive a free professional aurora portrait.

“The way the tour was planned so that we could get to see the Northern Lights.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari - The road toward clearer skies
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari

7.Northern Lights Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,916 reviews · from $146

Travel by bus from Skaret by Vander into the Arctic night with English, German, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guides. Guides such as Esma, Simon, Juan, and Rebecca have led guests toward clearer skies, sometimes as far as Finland. Expect storytelling, a bonfire, hot drinks, professional photos, and a long night outdoors.

“Such a great experience! Esma is an amazing guide! Highly recommended!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner - Campfire, marshmallows, and the Sami lavvo
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

8.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter for an evening with more than 200 Alaskan huskies, including puppies. You will wear thermal gear, meet the dogs, hear Northern Lights stories, eat warm bacalao, and wait in a Sami lavvo or outside by the fire. Guide Zoe and other English-speaking guides lead the visit.

“It was heaven. You get to have cuddles with lots of dogs and the Nottnern Lughts did an amazing show. It’s being in heaven and so worth going.”

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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights - Meeting at 5:20 pm in central Tromsø
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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

9.Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,631 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $151

Meet Chasing Lights at Tromsø Bus Terminal at 5:20 pm for a 5 to 9 hour aurora chase. Guides such as Soraia, Alex, Bailey, Taylor, and Owen help find clear skies, explain the science and Sámi culture, photograph you under the lights, and serve hot drinks by a fire when conditions allow. Expect a large group and a late return.

“I decided to book this group because I’m traveling with a young-ish child who I knew might struggle with staying awake long enough and liked having the bus as a sort of home base. I was a little concerned that being part of a big group might somehow take away from the evening, but Marius, Soraia, and Bjørn were fantastic guides and I’m thrilled with how our evening turned out. Right from the beginning, their excitement was infectious. We ended up getting incredibly lucky with the sun and sky, and the lights greeted us shortly after we left cloudy Tromsø. They took a break for the group to get out,…”

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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour - Through Troms County, where the sky decides the route
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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour

10.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,601 reviews · from $235

Join Northern Horizon for a 6 to 9-hour aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Max, Harry, Hermann, Bert, and Simon use weather forecasts to seek clear skies, sometimes driving into Finland. You get thermal gear, a fire, hot drinks, sausages, cookies, photography help, and web-sized aurora portraits.

“Bert led us to a great place where we avoided other groups and enjoyed Northern lights for a long time. We made many great photos. It was a fantastic tour.”

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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional) - Why the sea changes the Aurora chase
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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

11.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100Best value

Set out from central Tromsø at 8 pm with Polar Adventures, sailing north or south to find clearer skies and darker water. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric explain the Aurora and help with camera settings. Hot drinks, cookies, indoor seating, toilets, and deck access are included. Dinner is optional.

“The boat is right outside the Radisson Blu so very convenient for us. We got super lucky - there was a full moon, but we had an amazing experience and got alot of really great pictures! So happy this was the first outing we booked. If you get cold, you can warm up in the boat - yet if they saw the lights again, they would tell you, so you never missed an opportunity!”

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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max - What happens when the aurora appears
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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max

12.Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,465 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $353

Set out from Tromsø with a guide such as Markus, Hans, Arbo, or Victor in a group of no more than eight. You may drive toward Finland or other clear-sky areas, stopping when the aurora appears. Expect photography help, shared guide photos, soup, hot chocolate, snacks, and a campfire. Thermal suits and tripods are available if requested ahead of time.

“The home made soup, and hot chocolate were the perfect accompaniment to an amazing lights show. The small group made the experience worthwhile.”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire - Campfire food makes the waiting worthwhile
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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

13.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,318 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

Leave Tromsø with guides such as Christian, Kristian, Nick, or Spiros and chase clear skies for up to 10 hours. The route may reach Finland. Warm up in a thermal suit beside a campfire with sausages, marshmallows, cookies, and hot drinks, while your guide takes free professional photos.

“Transer was with a very good warm minibus. The guide, Nick was very nice and smart. He caught us every nice light during this tour, took awesome photos. We were talking, eating, drinking around the campfire. Saw so many great, unbelievably spectacular polar lights. It was an unforgotable night for sure!!! It was 100/10 absolute worth every penny!”

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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights - Leaving Tromsø in a small, comfortable minibus
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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

14.Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,294 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $280

Leave central Tromsø with a professional photographer guide and dedicated driver, then chase clear skies across northern Norway and possibly into Finland. Expect a small-group minibus, thermal suits, hot drinks, a warm meal, campfire stops, tripods, and edited aurora photos. Guides such as Jonas, Renaud, Owen, and Karolina are known for strong route planning and personal help.

“We started this trip with moderate expectations given that we were travelling in September at the very beginning of Northern Lights season, and we could not have been happier with the experience! Not only did we end up getting to see the lights, but we had a great time along the way! Our lead guide Jonas, his assistant Felix, and our driver Doll all had infectious enthusiasm, and it became quickly evident how knowledgeable Jonas was as he explained his decision-making in real time as he was selecting our route to try to seek out the best conditions possible for a chance at seeing the lights. We started out in…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee - What the 2.5-hour chase is really like
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee

15.Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,280 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $114

Join Rødne Fjord Cruise for a 2.5-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. You will sail in a warm catamaran with panoramic windows, leather seats, viewing decks, free tea or coffee, and guides such as Jana, Valeria, Hannah, and Magnus sharing Aurora science and photo tips. If clouds win, your ticket includes another chance.

“overall experience was good both guide Jenny and Donna was very nice and we get to see the northern”

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