NORWAY
Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Local Guide and Photos
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At a glance
- Location
- Norway
- Languages
- en
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation available
- Operated by
- Arctic Glow
- Booking
- Instant confirmation, mobile e-ticket
Overview
Join a small-group Northern Lights chase with Arctic Glow, a family-run company led by locals born and raised in Northern Norway. Each evening, we use weather forecasts, live data, aurora activity, and local knowledge to plan the tour.
As conditions change, we adapt the route in search of clear skies — near Tromsø, along the coast, inland, or across the border into Finland or Sweden.
When the Northern Lights appear, your guide will take portrait photos of guests who would like them. Edited photographs will be emailed the following day.
Hot drinks, local snacks, and homemade cake are included. The small-group format, flexible route, and genuine Northern Norwegian hospitality create a personal experience shaped by the conditions.
Search for clear skies using live weather data, local knowledge, and a flexible route
Travel with experienced local guides from Northern Norway
Receive edited photographs by email the following day
Enjoy hot drinks, local snacks, and homemade cake
What's included
- High-resolution photos captured by your guide, shared with you after the tour.
- Transportation in Mercedes Sprinter minibus.
- Warm thermal suites (if needed).
- Guide
- Warm drinks an local snacks.
What's not included
- Tripods
- Warm clothing beyond the thermal suit is not included. Guests must bring hats, gloves, and boots
- Guests must bring their own valid passport for potential border crossing
Itinerary
- (0h)
Pick-up and Introduction (0:00 - 0:30 hours)Meet at the designated pick-up point in Tromsø: Kirkegata 2, 9008 Tromsø.Introduction by your guide and driver about the evening’s plan and safety guidelines.
The Minibus Chase (0:30 - 2:00 hours) Drive out of Tromsø city to escape light pollution and head toward optimal locations in the Arctic landscape. Your guide will monitor weather forecasts and cloud cover while sharing insights about the Northern Lights and is open to questions about what it’s like to grow up and live in this unique Arctic region. Make stops along the way to check the skies, looking for stars in the dark Arctic night – a sign of breaks in the cloud cover and the potential to observe the Northern Lights.
- (2h)
Aurora Spotting and Camp Setup (2:00 - 3:30 hours) Upon finding a suitable location, we stop to admire the Northern Lights as they dance across the Arctic sky. Our guide will assist you with photography, helping you capture your own images, while also taking professional photos to share with you after the tour. The driver will also participate during the stop, engaging in conversations and ensuring everything runs smoothly.Relax with hot drinks and local snacks as you take in the beauty of the Arctic night and wait for more magical moments to unfold.
Return Journey and Drop-off (3:30 - 5:00 hours)Pack up and begin the drive back to Tromsø.Drop-off at the pick-up point in Tromsø city center, Kirkegata 2, or at hotels in the city center.
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings are not guaranteed. Please note that no refunds are provided if the Northern Lights are not visible during the tour.
- The tour operates in most weather conditions, but if we have to cancel due to safety reasons, we will offer you an alternative date if possible, or a full refund.
- We usually make 1-2 restroom stops during the tour, depending on our route. In remote areas without facilities, you may need to use nature discreetly if necessary. Please use the restroom before we depart.
- Alcohol is not permitted during the tour. Guests who appear visibly intoxicated may be refused participation without a refund.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available — see Viator booking page for exact deadlines and refund terms.
About the operator
Arctic Glow operates this experience in Norway. All bookings are managed and confirmed directly through Viator, the world’s leading marketplace for tours and experiences, ensuring secure payment, instant confirmation, and 24/7 customer support.
Tour information last updated September 13, 2026