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The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway

87 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $100

The aurora runs late September to late March and no guide controls the sky, so what you are choosing is transport, group size and how far the driver is willing to go. These 15 cover minibus chases, boat chases and camp nights, with prices and the base each leaves from.

From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour - Why the 19-seat coach matters in Arctic weather
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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

1.Aurora Borealis Tour

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

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø in a warm 19-seat coach with local guides, thermal suits, hot drinks, and included photos.

“The tour was amazing! Our guide Oscar was great! He was super friendly and very knowledgeable! We were very lucky and actually got to see the lights in two separate locations which was very exciting! Had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend it! I couldn't be happier with the experience!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour - From the main pier into the Arctic night
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

2.Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

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

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø by minibus, with warm drinks, thermal suits, guide-led photography, and flexible Arctic routes.

“This northern lights tour turned out to be very successful. The guide and bus driver found an ideal spot, and we were treated with a spectacular aurora show.”

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

Feed reindeer, ride a nighttime sled, eat Sami food, hear joik, and look for the northern lights near Tromsø.

“This was a great introduction to Sami culture, and the reindeer were a lot of fun to feed and be around. Plenty of time to be very close to the reindeer, and the guides were very approachable and knowledgeable. We also loved the vegetarian food option. If it wasn't for the cloud cover we would have probably seen the northern lights as well.”

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Tromso Aurora Hunt with Bonfire, Soup, Winter Gear & Transfers - What happens at the bonfire camp
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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

Review of Tromsø’s Northern Lights hunt with bonfire, soup, thermal gear, expert guides, photography help, and transfers.

“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: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos - The Mercedes Sprinter makes the long drive easier
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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

Chase Tromsø’s Northern Lights in a small group with expert guides, warm drinks, thermal suits, and free professional photos.

“We had a tour with Stefan on 12.03. and it was our favorite tour of the trip. He was very passionate about the northern lights and managed to make the tour both enjoyable and memorable for the participants. We went to two different locations and were very lucky at the first location where we had intense northern lights for quite some time. Unfortunately, at our second location the northern lights were quite weak, but it was still a nice place and we still had a nice time. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait - Chasing clear skies through northern Norway
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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

Review of Tromsø’s Northern Lights tour with aurora chasing, campfire snacks, thermal suits, photo tips, and a free professional portrait.

“Abdul was fantastic. We weren’t hopeful to see the lights, but he found a couple of great locations and we were able to see the beauty. Thank you for the unforgettable experience!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner - Meeting the 200 Alaskan huskies
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights - Why the guides make a difference
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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

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø by bus, with expert guides, free photos, hot drinks, and a real chance of late-night Arctic adventure.

“Alex, Alex, and Alex were all so great! Very knowledgeable and passionate about their work. We had a great time! And we saw a ton of lights!”

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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour - Chasing clear skies through Troms County
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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour

10.Northern Lights Tour

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

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø with expert guides, warm suits, campfire food, and memorable aurora portraits.

“amazing Tour, our guide Simon found us a great spot 2 hours away from Tromso on a night not meant to be a good view. campire and hot chocolate was good and the photos were beyond our expectations. Great tour!”

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Tromsø: Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional) - Leaving Tromsø at 20:00
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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

Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic waters in search of the Northern Lights, with warm drinks, thermal suits, helpful guides, and indoor comfort.

“Comfortable boat and entertaining crew. we went out on a night-time fjord cruise, with complementary hot drinks and cookies on board. We were shown how to rod fish, and I caught my first ever fish- an Atlantic cod! The chef on board even prepared it for us and some of the other guests to have a taste. Unfortunately the 'green lady' did not smile on us, as it was quite a cloudy night, but this was well worth going on anyway. 5*”

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Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max - The aurora chase is the main event
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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

Chase Tromsø’s Northern Lights in a group of eight, with remote drives, photographer guides, campfire food, and thermal gear.

“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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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire - The first drive: leaving Tromsø’s city glow
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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

Chase Tromsø’s Northern Lights by minibus, with campfire food, thermal gear, free photos, and a 50% return-trip discount.

“We had an absolutely amazing Northern Lights tour in Tromsø with this company, and it was such a special experience for both me and my mom. Our guide, Nick, was incredibly kind, friendly, and really knowledgeable. He made us feel comfortable the whole time and was genuinely determined to give us the best chance of seeing the lights; we stopped as many times as needed and kept moving to better spots, which really paid off. We were lucky to have a clear night and saw more and more of the Northern Lights as the evening went on. The bonfire was lovely and cosy, with delicious sausages and marshmallows, and the…”

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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights - Inside the minibus: long roads and changing skies
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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

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø in a small minibus with warm suits, dinner, hot drinks, guides, and professional photos.

“Karolina and Doll were so enthusiastic and encouraging! They made the trip! Seeing the lights, having Doll help me capture them with my phone, will be memories I will treasure forever.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Cruise with 2nd Chance Guarantee - Sailing into Tromsø’s dark fjords
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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

Review of Tromsø’s Northern Lights catamaran cruise, with warm seating, fjord views, expert guides, free drinks, and a second chance.

“if the weather is nice and you have young family or older family members who can't travel the safari way, this is a great way to comfortably see the Nordic lights. yes, the boat won't take you far because of the speed, but the ride is comfortable and the seats are one of the best I have ever sat in. while travelling to the destination, the guides will give you clear presentation on the phenomenon and advise how to take pictures. while you wait in the warmth of the cabin (already dimmed for you to adapt for the night) the guides and crew will be actively keeping an eye for…”

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