Northern Lights Minibus Chase with Local Guide and Photos

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 19 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Arctic Glow

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: High-resolution photos captured by your guide, shared with you after the tour.
Included: Transportation in Mercedes Sprinter minibus.
Included: Warm thermal suites (if needed).
Included: Guide
Included: Warm drinks an local snacks.

Not included

Not included: Tripods
Not included: Warm clothing beyond the thermal suit is not included. Guests must bring hats, gloves, and boots
Not included: Guests must bring their own valid passport for potential border crossing

Itinerary

Tromso

15 min

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.
Troms

Passing by

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.
Troms

2 hours

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.
Tromso

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tromsø city center, near Tourist Shop. Look for Your guide in a vest with the Arctic Glow initials

End point

Tromsø city center, near Tourist Shop. Look for Your guide in a vest with the Arctic Glow initials

Using your ticket

Please meet at the pickup point 15 min before departure.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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.