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The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway

213 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $61

The aurora is free; getting under a clear patch of it is what you are paying for. These 15 chases differ on how far they drive, how many people share the minibus, whether thermal suits and photos are included, and who turns back early. Prices and departure times are below.

Northern Lights Chases

Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos - How the evening starts at the Northern Lights Safari base
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included - Mercedes minibus comfort plus thermal suits: why it changes the whole night
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

2.Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,048 reviews · 6 hours · from $165

Pursue the Northern Lights from Tromsø in a Mercedes minibus with thermal suits, hot drinks, and included pro photos.

“Matti was a wonderful guide. Did his best to find us the best spots and was very knowledgeable about the northern lights. Not only got great pictures, but learned so much about the aurora. Overall great experience to have with or without the lights”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits - Timing in Tromsø: start times that affect your whole night
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

3.Northern Lights Chase with Photos and Bodysuits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,378 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Tromsø Northern Lights chase with thermal suits, hot drinks and marshmallows, plus a guide-photographer who aims for clear skies and sharp photos.

“Great evening chasing the northern lights. Our guide Sara was brilliant and managed to find us lights on 2 occasions. This trip was a perfect for us to see the northern lights for the first time and would definitely recommend to all.”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights - Meeting the reindeer herd around 300 strong
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

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

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

Nighttime reindeer sledding in Tromsø with a Sami camp dinner, warm fireside stories, and a real shot at the northern lights.

“It was fun. Some reindeers were really greedy and pushy, some were super shy and calm🤣 it sure was an experience on its own. The reindeer sled sadly wasn't as long as we've expected, but still fun nevertheless. Plus we saw the northern lights:)”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos - The Mercedes Sprinter Minibus and Arctic-Ready Drivers
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase in a Mercedes Benz with Photos

Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos - Norwegian Travel meeting point, then settle into the warm bus
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Stories & Photos

Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - Pickup, transfers, and how the evening keeps moving
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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers

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

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

Tromsø aurora hunt with bonfire, soup, thermal gear and transfers. Expert guide chases clear skies, sometimes into Finland.

“Anna was very committed in finding a decent spot to watch the lights in very challenging conditions. Gave us photography tips and lots of information on the lights and the stars.”

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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait - The Minibus Chase: Comfort, Timing, and Lots of Dark Sky
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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

8.Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,215 reviews · 7 hours · from $141

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø by minibus, cross borders for clearer skies, enjoy campfire treats, and get a free aurora portrait.

“We have had an amazing experience!! Despite the unfavorable rainy condition in Tromsø the night we took the tour, our amazing guide Jan has gone all his ways to make sure we got to see lady aurora and we did, multiple times and it just only got better and better 💕 A big thanks to Jan who took such a great care of us, from preparing the campfire to taking the photos, he made sure everyone had a great time and feel included. I’d give 10 stars if I could. Thank you so much for the great experience 🌟”

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Tromsø: Expert Aurora Hunt - Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire - Weather and Solar Activity: The Real Itinerary Secret
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Tromsø: Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

9.Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,722 reviews · 7 hours · from $241

Small-group Aurora hunt from Tromsø with thermal suits, bonfire reindeer sausages, and pro photo tips plus portraits.

“The pick‑up point was easy to find, and our guide Harry welcomed us onto the minibus. He was friendly, informative, incredibly skilled at astrophotography, and very passionate about the northern lights. We had a small group and a great driver, Peter. After a 50‑minute drive we reached a fjord beach with clear skies, and the aurora appeared almost immediately. We were given snow suits, and Harry took photos throughout the night. We were out for around 7–8 hours and happened to be there during the biggest solar storm in 20 years—an unforgettable sight that no tour can guarantee, only chase. When fog crept up the fjord before the storm peaked,…”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner - The evening start: from Radisson Blu to the Sami lavvo
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

10.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

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

Warm up at a Tromsø husky camp with marshmallows, Sami tent stories, and bacalao dinner, with a chance to see the aurora.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and loved spending time with all the dogs who clearly enjoy all the attention and cuddles. We were lucky enough to have the northern lights explode into action above our heads too.”

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Tromsø: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus - Meeting at Scandic Ishavshotel and How the 5 to 8 Hour Evening Flows
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Tromsø: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus

11.Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · 6 hours · from $251

6-hour small-group northern lights chase from Tromsø with minibus drives, thermal suits, bonfire meal, and free guide photos.

“Our guide Kamil was very knowledgeable and energetic, and made the entire experience very memorable. I was initially annoyed that the tour started earlier at 4 as we barely had time to get from the airport, but this turned out to be a smart decision as we had good weather, we saw the lights dancing, and there was no one around as the rest of the tours arrived later.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography - How the Aurora Hunt Works: GPS Routing, Weather Checks, and Strategic Stops
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

12.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,642 reviews · 6 hours · from $61

A 6-hour Tromsø bus hunt for the Northern Lights with GPS routing, bilingual guides, and free guided photography support.

“We had an absolutely unforgettable experience chasing the Northern Lights near Tromsø. Everything was perfectly organized, and the atmosphere was amazing from start to finish. A very special thank you to our guides, Eneas and Jose, for their incredible explanations, contagious joy, and constant good mood. They made the whole experience not only informative but also genuinely fun and human. Their passion and positive energy truly made the night magical. We couldn’t have asked for better guides, highly recommended, but maybe just work on the music playlist on the bus!”

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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights - Tromsø hunting ground, plus the possible long-haul detour
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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

13.Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

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

Big bus Northern Lights chase from Tromsø with pro guides, free photos, hot drinks, and real driving when skies shift, 5-9 hours.

“Soraia and Michiel took us to a great viewing location where we were able to see the aurora. During the experience there was some great information provided. Was pretty well organised and we found the guides to be quite engaging. Soraia especially took some great photos and these files were included for free. Even though it is a big bus and there were quite a few people, the experience was overall good, just a bit more crowded.”

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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional) - Where You Start: Polar Adventures at Kilengreensgate
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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

14.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

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

Tromsø evening Aurora cruise with warm drinks, thermal suits, and crew coaching your phone photos as the Green Lady dances over the fjord.

“Wonderful cruise and Ken was very helpful and went beyond to find the Northern lights which we saw. Thank you so much”

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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max - The 6 to 9 Hour Game Plan for the Northern Lights
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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max

15.Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max

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

Tromsø small-group Northern Lights chase with an off-road van, pro photographer tips, dinner, and thermal gear on request.

“Amazing experience and great guide. Found us a perfect spot away from the wind to set up a campfire with soup and hot chocolate. Markus is also a fabulous photographer we got our photos so quickly and they are incredible. He made sure to get a good photo of everyone from the trip. Would recommend taking this trip! We saw the lights a good few times as Markus found us the best spots away from all the other tours :)”

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