Chase the Northern Lights in Tromsø with expert guides and hot drinks.
Chase the Northern Lights in Tromsø with expert guides and hot drinks.
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Enjoy an intimate, personalized tour for prime viewing of the Northern Lights, complete with snacks and photo opportunities.
Enjoy an intimate, personalized tour for prime viewing of the Northern Lights, complete with snacks and photo opportunities.
Inclusions
Chase the Northern Lights with guaranteed sightings, expert guides, and pro photography in Tromso.
Chase the Northern Lights with guaranteed sightings, expert guides, and pro photography in Tromso.
Inclusions
Begin your evening with pickup from central Tromso. Settle into a heated minibus or coach as your guide explains how the night’s aurora chase route is chosen using live weather and solar data. Journey through frozen valleys and fjords far from the city.
Local guides know the Arctic best, so they’ll take you to remote viewing points with the highest chances of success. You stay warm, safe, and focused on the experience, not the forecast.
Most northern lights chase Tromso tours last 4 to 6 hours, depending on the weather.
Tromso has a high success rate for spotting the elusive Northern Lights, thanks to its ideal location within the Auroral Oval. The chances are increased when joining an experienced tour guide who knows where to go for the best conditions. On average, around 80% of chases result in sightings, but this depends heavily on the weather.
Experienced guides use several tools to predict where the Northern Lights will be visible, including real-time Aurora forecasts, weather maps, and years of local knowledge. They monitor solar wind activity, cloud cover, and other environmental factors to increase your chances of a successful Tromso Northern Lights chase.
Tromso Northern Lights chase tours operate in most weather conditions, but heavy snowstorms or extremely poor visibility may lead to cancellations for safety reasons. If this happens, you will usually be offered a rebooking or refund option.
No. Most tours involve traveling in a warm vehicle with short stops to step outside and view the Auroras.
Dress warmly in layers. Even though you'll spend most of the time inside the vehicle, there will be moments when you step outside to see the lights. Thermal underwear, woolen socks, an insulated jacket, and a woolen cap and gloves are essential.
Yes, it's best to book your Tromso Northern Lights tour in advance, especially during the peak season from December to February, when tours tend to sell out quickly. Booking ahead guarantees your spot and gives you time to plan the rest of your trip around the experience.
The Northern Lights are visible in Tromso from late September to late March, with the peak season being between November and February. The long and dark Polar nights during these months increase the chances of Aurora sightings. However, even in early autumn or late spring, the lights can appear on clear nights.