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The 15 Best Photography Tours in Norway

31 tours  ·  from $93 a head

Aurora photography needs a tripod, a fast lens and somebody who already knows the settings, which is what the fee buys. The 15 below say whether pictures of you are included, how long the chase runs and what it costs.

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

1.Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

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

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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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos - Getting fitted before the minibus leaves
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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

2.Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,199 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

Chase the aurora from Tromsø in a small minibus group of up to 15. Guides such as Petra, Magdalena, Jessica, and Georgi track the sky and may drive as far as Finland. You get thermal gear, boots, a hot meal, drinks, campfire time, and an aurora portrait.

“Highly recommend booking this experience to see the Northern Lights. Petra was the guide for the night and she was just amazing. Whilst there is no guarantee to see the Northern Lights the team go all the way to maximise your chances throughout the night and I couldn't be happier because the sky put on an amazing show. We set up on the beach with a fire and food and just watched the aurora dance. Petra was truly lovely and took professional photos which captured it all. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Chase with Photo Package Included - The first stop: testing the sky
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Tromso: Northern Lights Chase with Photo Package Included

3.Northern Lights Chase with Photo Package Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,091 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $135

Set out from Tromsø for a 6.5-hour aurora chase with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Boris, Gabriela, or Elisabet. Your driver follows the forecast toward the coast, inland Norway, or the Finnish border. Expect warm drinks, cookies, camera tips, reflective vests, and downloadable photos if the lights appear.

“Awesome adventure, awesome hot chocolate, awesome lights. Definitely be prepared for all kinds of weather and cold.”

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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - How the aurora chase actually works
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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

4.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $242

Leave Tromsø in a small minibus and follow clear skies toward the coast or Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, and Thomas have helped visitors find auroras, set camera settings, serve soup by a campfire, and take professional photos. Expect a 6 to 9 hour night, cold conditions, and no guarantee of lights.

“The company was easy to contact via Viatour to make sure we had the right location for the pickup. The team of Matteus (driver) & Joaquin (guide) did a good job in getting all the guests to a good location for viewing the aurora. This included a couple where the husband was 97, and they were dropped at the wrong location for the pickup. The company provided warming feet insoles, soup and a hot drink and little camp stools and a fire for the wait. While the Northern Lights are never guaranteed, last night we were rewarded with clear skies and a beautiful display.”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus) - Two hours through Arctic scenery toward clearer skies
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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

5.Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 809 reviews · from $181

Join NorthernShots Tours in Tromsø for a seven-hour Aurora chase by coach or minibus. Guides such as Tom, Peter, and Mirko explain the science, help you set up cameras and phones, and search weather data for clearer skies, sometimes driving toward Finland. Hot drinks and cookies are included, while professional portraits cost extra.

“The Northern Lights tour is phenomenal. Kudos to their team, most of all Mr. Marek Raybar. He always reminded us to be patient.. He is very knowledgable of the science behind the magic of the lights. Also a very good photographer. We thought we’ll never see the Aurora, but we stayed until we see it. It’s our second time with Northern Shots and we love it more the second time around.”

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Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure - photos included - Searching across Norway and possibly Finland
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Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure – photos included

6.Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure – photos included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 794 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $225

Set out from Tromsø with a guide such as Julien, Jess, Cat, or Antonio and search up to 200 kilometers for clear skies. You may cross into Finland, warm up in a thermal suit beside a bonfire, eat hot soup, and receive professional aurora photos afterward. Expect 6 to 9 hours, icy roads, limited toilets, and no guarantee of lights.

“Weather was not favourable on the day of travel but our guide Antonio made full efforts to take us enthusiastically to areas and spots and eventually into Finland border. We saw beautiful aurora and enjoyed thoroughly. Totally worth the trip”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour - The drive through Tromsø’s changing weather
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour

7.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 6 hours · from $236

Join Northern Soul Adventures for a small-group Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Joaquin, Filip, Bogdan, and Thomas use weather knowledge to seek clear skies, sometimes driving toward Finland. Expect a comfortable minibus, thermal gear, tripods, soup by a campfire, camera advice, and free web-resolution photos.

“This was an awesome experience for my entire family, probably once in a lifetime. We were so lucky to have Tomas as our guide and Ana as our driver, both very professional and friendly. We stopped at 4 different locations and saw the aurora explode at each of them! Tomas was super enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the northern lights, he did his best so we could see the most. He is also a great photographer! He was very patient to take photos for each member of this tour, and the photos turned out great. We cannot thank them enough!!”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Photo Excursion - The 7 PM meeting and the first briefing
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Tromso: Northern Lights Photo Excursion

8.Northern Lights Photo Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 704 reviews · from $186

From Tromsø, you’ll chase the aurora through fjords, lakes, and mountains in a minivan with up to eight people. Guides such as Mateusz, Alex, Aron, and Francisco track the weather, move to clearer skies, lend tripods, and take photos of you. Warm overalls, boots, coffee, muffins, and a six-hour search are included.

“Amazing trip! Small bus with only 8 people and they don’t stop just to stop and have a Bon fire! They don’t waist anyone time ! I loved it ! We saw the lights and tour guide took amazing pic of us! Definitely recommend this tour instead of a big buss tour!”

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Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo - Hansnes, Sommarøy, and the coastal route
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Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo

9.Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 641 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $189

Leave central Tromsø with a small group and an aurora guide such as Hans Eric, Oscar, Dimi, or Sokratis. Your minibus may travel toward Hansnes, Sommarøy, Bardufoss, or the Finnish border, depending on clouds. Thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, two guide-selected photos, and accommodation drop-off are included, but boots, hats, gloves, and a meal are not.

“Hans eric was our tour guide and he was amazing. It was a cloudy night so it was not a high probability of seeing the northern lights. However, Hans made the experience an enjoyable one as we chased the lights, he was very upfront about our chances to see the lights that night and made sure everyone knew the interary and was as comfortable as you could possibly be. Finally, we were able to see a great show at the end thanks to Hans. if going on the tour,I would highly recommend Hans Eric as your guide.”

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- Northern Lights Chase with Photo Package Included - The waiting time, hot drinks, and Arctic darkness
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– Northern Lights Chase with Photo Package Included

10.– Northern Lights Chase with Photo Package Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 639 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $104Best value

Set out from Tromsø with an English-speaking guide who follows the clearest skies around Kvaløya, and sometimes toward Finland. Expect a 6 to 7 hour chase, hot drinks, snacks, reflective vests, camera advice, and guide-taken photos. Guides such as Kira, Bjørn, Elisabet, Alberto, and Manuel have helped guests find and photograph the aurora.

“The organization was impeccable and the esmeralda was amazing We were lucky to see the northern lights at its best”

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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos - A route chosen for the day’s weather
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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

11.Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 637 reviews · from $152

Join a small English-speaking group from Tromsø for a three-hour snowshoe hike on Kvaløya, with mountain and fjord views, hot drinks, a light picnic, and guide-taken photos. Guides such as Max, Lucas, Anna, and Evgeni are praised for friendly support and local nature stories. The route changes with the weather.

“Max, our guide knew the place well, he took us on a route that had very few people which made the activity more enjoyable The views were amazing, lunch was good as well”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos - Meeting the minibus at Kirkegata 2
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos

12.Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · 6 hours · from $162

Join Geir Inge, Kine, and their small local team for a six-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. In a warm Mercedes minibus, you may cross into Finland or Sweden to find clear skies. Expect Arctic snacks, hot drinks, thermal suits, local stories, and professional portraits beneath the aurora.

“It was the best night of my life! The guides are friendly and warm, offering us with some delicious Norwegian snacks and hot drinks. We had lots of fun and captured beautiful Northern Lights! Highly recommended for everyone 💙”

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Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - The Arctic countryside is the real route
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Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

13.Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 303 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Leave central Tromsø by bus with a guide and photographer, then chase clear skies across the Arctic countryside. You may remain at one dark stop or drive for hours, sometimes into Finland. Guides such as Gerard, Andreas, Merco, and Tom have helped guests capture the lights, but group sizes can be large and the aurora is never guaranteed.

“Merco and Tom were great and hardworking! We got to see the northern lights finally after 6 hours, and we were taught how to take the photos on our phones. Great experience!”

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Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso - What the drive around Kvaløya feels like
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Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso

14.Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Leave Tromsø at 10 a.m. for a five-hour photographic drive around Kvaløya. Guides such as Michael, Joanna, Burt, Claire, and Kamil choose scenic stops based on weather, photograph you along the way, and serve hot drinks with pastries beside a fjord or beach. Reindeer, seals, seabirds, moose, whales, and orcas are possible, but never guaranteed.

“Outstanding guide and places! The minivan was extremely comfortable, and the view felt like something out of a storybook.”

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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour - Reine, where the postcard view becomes real
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Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

15.Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $161

Travel from Svolvær or Kabelvåg into western Lofoten with a professional photographer guide such as Odd-Petter or Erik. You’ll stop in Reine, Hamnøy, Skariskøya, and at scenic points along the E10, with time for photos, local stories, beaches, and a possible wildlife sighting. Lunch at Anita Seafood is extra.

“great driver and guide Erik who showed us around and made us feel very safe on the road. He was very informative and had hreat knowledge of the area. What a beautiful destination in Lofoten in the winter. David and Angela”

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