Tromsø glitters after dark
Tromsø glitters after dark

Northern Lights Adventure in Tromsø, Tromsø

Overview

Chase the Northern Lights and capture the beauty of Norway at night. Your hosts commit themselves to find the Aurora Borealis and will drive around in the pursuit of clear skies. Along the way, you'll learn about the science behind the colors and hear stories about local culture, folklore, and myths associated with the phenomenon.

Once you spot the Northern Lights, the guides will help you adjust your camera settings for the perfect photo. They're also happy to take a few shots of you with the lights in the background. On the way back, you can visit a lavvu (a modern Sami shelter) and enjoy a warm bonfire for roasting marshmallows.

Discover more things to do in Tromsø and other ways to chase the Northern Lights in Norway.

Traveler reviews

3 total ratings, 2 with reviews
4.7 out of 5
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Quality of Experience
4.7
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.3
Transport
4.3
Steve
Steve P.
San Fernando, CA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2024
Due to weather, we had to chase the lights rather than go to the outfitter's home base. Trina (our guide) was great - very enthusiastic and clearly has a lot of experience chasing the auroras. We had to drive to within 20 minutes of the Finland border, which meant a 2+ hour drive in each direction. We didn't get back to hotel until after 2 am, which was about an hour later than expected (and rough since we had an early morning flight to Bergen!) Read more

Due to weather, we had to chase the lights rather than go to the outfitter's home base. Trina (our guide) was great - very enthusiastic and clearly has a lot of experience chasing the auroras. We had to drive to within 20 minutes of the Finland border, which meant a 2+ hour drive in each direction. We didn't get back to hotel until after 2 am, which was about an hour later than expected (and rough since we had an early morning flight to Bergen!)

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Dan
Dan B.
Ridgeland, MS | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2023
Great experience. Kids favorite! Guides were friendly and knowledgeable. They did not show up until a few minutes after meeting time which caused some stress Read more

Great experience. Kids favorite! Guides were friendly and knowledgeable. They did not show up until a few minutes after meeting time which caused some stress

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport

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