Minivan Northern Lights Chase from Tromsø
Embark on an exciting Northern Lights hunt from Tromsø, chasing the clear starry skies of the Arctic!
Practical information
A 6 to 9-hour minivan tour to chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø.
- Tips on how to take great photos of the Northern Lights like a pro
- Loan of a thermal suit and suitable boots to keep you warm outside the minivan
- Includes pick-up in Tromsø in front of the Magic Ice Bar and drop-off at your hotel in the city centre at the end of the trip
Course of events
Please allow between 6 and 9 hours for the entire experience.
- Meet the guide in front of the Magic Ice Bar in Tromsø at least 15 minutes before departure time
- Board the minivan
- Briefing on the tour
- Depart for 6 to 9 hours of Northern Lights hunting around Tromsø:
- head to the best viewing spot depending on weather conditions
- enjoy a snack around a campfire with hot drinks
- take professional photos with the help of your guide's advice and, subject to availability, a tripod
- continue the Northern Lights hunt by hitting the road again to find other viewing spots
- possibility of stopping at a toilet at a petrol station or other location along the way
- Return to Tromsø in the middle of the night and drop-off at your hotel in the city centre to end the activity
Activity requirements
Please bring your passport/ID in case you need to cross the border.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants must dress in warm clothing and layers. Although thermal suits are provided, it is important to dress properly for the Arctic.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
Special terms
This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with reduced mobility.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.
Spoken languages:
EnglishIncluded
- Guide
- Thermal suit
- Boots
- Tripod (subject to availability)
- Snacks (sausages and cookies)
- Hot drinks (tea and hot chocolate)
- Pick-up and drop-off in Tromsø
Do not forget to bring
- Passport / ID
- Warm layers of clothing under a winter jacket
- Winter boots
- Wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Bottle of water
- Camera
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Northern Norway is one of the very best places to witness the breathtaking phenomenon of the Northern Lights, right in the heart of vast, unspoilt wilderness far from any light pollution. So, if you are up for an unforgettable adventure and don’t mind staying up late, don’t miss the chance to join this Northern Lights chase from Tromsø by minivan! Comfortably seated in a 17-seater minivan, you will set off on a 6- to 9-hour expedition through the Norwegian Arctic, heading towards the best viewing spots depending on the evening’s weather conditions. The route will be entirely based on the night’s forecasts and may take you across scenic coastal islands or even towards the Finnish border.
Throughout the excursion, you will make several stops until the ideal spot is found to build a campfire while you wait for the magical lights to appear. For your comfort, thermal suits and boots are provided to keep you warm outdoors, where you can sip a hot drink and enjoy a few snacks by the fire. Your guide will use these moments to share fascinating facts and stories about life in the Arctic. And if the Northern Lights don’t show right away, the chase continues as you head off to find a better location.
During your Northern Lights hunt around Tromsø, the guide will also take professional photos of you under the Arctic sky. If you bring your own camera, they will be happy to give you tips for capturing great shots, with tripods available if needed. And if you are lucky enough to see the Northern Lights dancing above you, you will be free to take as many memorable photos as you like!
Whether the Northern Lights appear or not, this minivan adventure from Tromsø promises an unforgettable night in the Arctic, filled with fascinating exchanges with passionate guides and awe-inspiring nocturnal landscapes. So why not take your chance with the Northern Lights and book your spot today!
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