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DepartsNightly in season
Lasts4 to 8 hours
GroupUp to 8 guests
Warranty50% off your next chase if no lights
The honest part. The aurora is never guaranteed and the weather has the last word. What we guarantee is the chase: we drive to the clearest sky within reach, and if the lights stay hidden your next chase with us is 50% off. Wear warm layers; the bus is heated and has a toilet, but the best spots are cold.

Aurora chase in a small or private group

Auroras

With over 12 years of experience, NorthernShots is your trusted guide to unforgettable Northern Lights in Tromsø. We take you to secret spots with ideal conditions, using our expertise in local landscapes and weather to maximize your chances of witnessing the auroras.

Photos

Aurora Chase with NorthernShots professional portrait

Our guides are skilled photographers ready to capture your northern lights moments and portraits at no extra cost. All web-resolution photos are free to download. Feel free to opt in or out of being photographed! (All photos will be published online. High-quality versions available for purchase.)

Meals

Stay energized during your northern lights chase with a hot expedition dinner and warming beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Both regular and vegan meal options are available to keep you comfortable in the Arctic night!

Aurora Chase, Small Group: tour info

Tour info

Duration

4-8 hours

Meeting point:

Roald Amundsens plass 1A 9008 Tromsø, Norway

Group size:

5 to 15 people

Winter Season

Sept.-April

Cancellation policy

Cancel free of charge until 48 hours before the tour

Included

Warranty
If your Aurora Chase is unsuccessful, you can join again for free (big bus).

Warm Meal
Warm expedition food (vegan option available).

Hot drinks and cookies are provided.

(Don’t forget to bring your own bottled water to stay hydrated!)

Price

From 2300 NOK

Features:

  • Free Tour on our Aurora Chase (Big Bus) if your Aurora Chase (Small or Private Group) is unsuccessful.

  • Warm expedition food (vegan option available). Hot drinks and cookies.

  • Assistance with photographing the Northern Lights using your phone or camera.

  • Aurora Portraits: Web Resolution (high-resolution photographs available for purchase).
    Tripod (upon request).

  • We often find clear skies, even on cloudy nights.

  • Outdoor Gear: Thermal suits and spikes.
Travelers photographing the Northern Lights with tripods set up behind an open van on a gravel road. Guests gathered by a campfire in front of their van with a massive aurora display and moonlight above. Woman standing sideways in the snow, gazing toward the full moon over the mountains, with a sweeping aurora behind her stretching into the horizon.

Tour Description:

On this tour, you’ll spend the entire time chasing the Northern Lights.

If the sky is cloudy, we’ll keep moving from place to place until we find a clear spot to see the Aurora. Sometimes, we may even take you all the way to Finland! If we don’t see the Northern Lights during your Small or Private Group Chase, you can join our big bus Aurora Chase for free on another night, upon availability!

Our guide will share fascinating facts about the Aurora Borealis and photography techniques. You’ll also learn how to take stunning photos of the Northern Lights using your camera or phone.

The tour typically lasts 4-8 hours, depending on the night’s success.

Blazing green and white Northern Lights arc over snowy mountain peaks as seen from the edge of a frozen fjord. Circular aurora borealis reflected over a moonlit lake with distant house lights along the far shoreline. Green aurora clouds mirrored in a still Arctic fjord, surrounded by snowy peaks under the night sky. Night sky illuminated by green, white, and pink Northern Lights with the silhouette of a lone tree in the foreground. Aurora Borealis dancing over a fjord near Tromsø, reflecting in the water with city lights visible below a snow-covered mountain. Low-angle view of colourful Northern Lights over a snow-covered lakeshore, with distant mountain peaks under the night sky.

Important info

Up to 8 Hours

Meeting Point: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure at our office:
Roald Amundsens Plass 1A, Tromsø (Booking Point Tromsø)

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed.

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  • Please provide the age and weight of children when booking, so we can arrange the correct child seat. Failure to notify us in advance may result in being denied boarding.

Discount Policy:

  • Free Tour on our Aurora Chase (by a big bus) if your Aurora Chase (Small or Private Group) is unsuccessful.
  • Refunds are not available for this offer if you cannot take a tour on another day.
  • If we are closed the next day, discounts will only be valid for the next open day.
  • Discounts are non-refundable and can only be used by the original booking person.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

  • The tour may be canceled due to extreme weather or unsafe driving conditions. In this case, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
  • If you do not show up at the time of departure, you will not be eligible for a refund or any discounts.
  • End of Season: Discounts cannot be guaranteed for tours booked on the last day of the season (e.g., if our last tour is on May 4th, the 50% discount will not apply afterward).

Additional Information:

  • We may partner with other tour operators to ensure your departure. If this happens, we will notify you of any changes, including a new pickup location.
  • Surfaces can be slippery at stops where we wait for the Northern Lights-please dress accordingly.
  • Tours run regardless of weather conditions (cloudy, rainy, or snowy nights), as we often see the Northern Lights even on such evenings.
  • The tour may involve staying at one location all night or traveling to multiple spots, depending on where the best Aurora activity is expected.

∗ Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information about our policy and offers.

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