Chase the magical Northern Lights in the Arctic skies from the heart of Tromsø on this guided bus tour. Head to the best spots to witness the aurora borealis and stay warm with a hot drink.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Trip was a spontaneous booking and worth it, the guides drove us all the way to Finland to get away from the clouds and we were rewarded with a spectacular show! Obviously lights are never guaranteed and we had tried a few stops before we made it as far as we did. Might be common sense.. but wrap up warm and bring layers, it was -14 when we got to Finland to get off the bus to take pictures! Make sure you eat decent before you board as the driving alone was 7 hours there and back not including when we got off the bus! We got back to Tromsø about 3am and left at 6:30pm. The guides do make a fire and offer hot drinks and snacks but better to eat before you get on. If you can, bring a camera, though you can get some half decent shots with a newer iPhone too :) had such a good time and would rebook in a heart beat. Bus was also very warm, a bathroom was available and comfy seats. The ladies really went out of their way to do their best and can take a professional pictures for you too!
It was a really organised trip and everything went smoothly. Our guides were both very kind and helpful. We drove all the way to the Norway-Finland border and the guides were determined to catch the auroras. We ate some marshmallows over fire and it was a really wholesome experience. Auroras were dim and were better visible through a camera so make sure to bring a tripod ( cheapest ones work fine). We saw some moose on the way too! Claire took amazing photos of us and were available the next day. The watermark was a little too big on the photo, but you can purchase a digital high quality copy for 160kr (!) .
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Meeting point
Meet at the Norwegian Travel Shop (top floor) at Tromsø Havn Prostneset.
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What to bring
- Warm clothing
- Camera
- Gloves
- Socks
- Scarf
- Tripod
- Warm shoes
- Thermal clothing
Not allowed
- Pets
- Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
Know before you go
- We cannot guarantee seeing the northern lights, as they are a natural phenomenon. Still, we promise to use all our experience to maximize our chances of a successful chase.
- There is no refund if the northern lights do not appear, however you may book the same tour a second time with a 50% discount at the activity provider's shop in Tromsø.
- The time of return to Tromsø depends on the course of the tour: the distance of the chase, weather conditions and the northern lights displays.
- The Northern Lights Bus Chase tour is accessible, with some difficulties concerning terrain and the stairs/toilet on the bus. Please inform us at least 24 hours in advance that a guest with disabilities is joining the tour, in order to make sure we can accommodate their needs.
- Photos will be professionally edited and made available for free download within 48 hours after your tour. We also provide optimised images for printing, available for purchase online.