Aurora Hunt Tour: Ethical Experience with Citizen Science and Professional Photography in Tromso
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1,526 Ratings
Tromsø
Join us on an ethical Aurora hunt tour in Tromso. Experience the beauty of the Northern Lights while contributing to citizen science and capturing professional photos.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tromsø - Each night we hunt for the Aurora and go to many different destinations, we have hundreds of areas to choose from and we will go to wherever is safest and most likely for guests to see the Northern Lights
What's Included
  • Multiple hotel drop-off locations in Tromsø
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Dinner provided
  • Complimentary websize resolution souvenir photos, with high-resolution versions for purchase
  • Pickup from Scandic Ishavhotel in Tromsø
  • Thermal suits, boots, hats, and mittens provided (sizes required)
  • Tour conducted in English
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup
Additional Information

Join us on a fascinating and responsible adventure beneath the Northern Lights. Escape the glare of city lights in Tromsø and journey into the Arctic wilds. Our dedicated team of Northern Lights guides use a combination of weather predictions and local know-how to determine the ultimate location for Northern Lights hunting. Once we locate the prime viewing spot, we’ll get dressed in warm outfit and boots, create a welcoming bonfire, and delight in a handmade meal. As part of your Northern Lights quest, you’ll contribute as a citizen scientist collecting data for our Tundra Revival Project. You’ll learn how to operate your camera, capture images of the Northern Lights, and our guides will also photograph you with your complimentary web-sized images provided post-journey. Unwind by the fire, savoring hot cocoa before we take you back to your hotel in Tromsø. While we cannot promise an appearance of the Northern Lights, our seasoned Aurora Pursuit team put forward their best efforts every single night of the season.

  • We encourage you to provide us with your email address to be able to send you the web size pictures after the tour
  • When exceptional situations arise (e.g. environmental cancellations) it is important to reach you. This is easiest if you provide your contact number on the road (phone number + correct country code) & keep this with you on the day of the tour.
  • We only drop off at set drop off locations: Drop off at set locations on Tromsø: Scandic Ishavhotel, Smarthotel, AMIhotel Vervet, Wandering Owl office, Airport, Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø Camping bus stop
  • Winter equipment is included, please give us your clothing and shoe sizes
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking as well as medical condition if needed
  • Please bring your passport with you in case you need to cross to Finland during the tour
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Make sure you wear a warm base layer, winter clothes including warm shoes, a hat, mittens, a scarf and woolen socks.
  • A small amount of walking is involved, you must be able to walk 200m
  • Please be prepared for limited toilet facilities, there will be a gas station stop during the drive, however the camp itself is in the wild Arctic nature where the only toilet possibilities are in the forest (there are no pre-built facilities).
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if less than 4 passengers per tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • We provide home-made vegan and gluten free soup
  • You must travel with travel insurance.
  • SIGN OUR eWAIVER. We need one participant to sign it on behalf of the group making sure that the names of all participants are in the document.
Location
Fredrik Langes gate 2
Fredrik Langes gate
Meet outside the Scandic Ishavhotel in time for a 18:00 departure
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Y9805ppkennethl
Apr 13, 2024
Best experience ever! Main reasons why you should choose this tour - This tour is phenomenal! Everything about it was perfect and Kamil and Alex made us feel comfortable & safe right off the bat. There are many reasons why one should choose this tour over others (like being in a larger group). 1) the intimacy created by participants 2) fantastic 'hunting' of auroras by Kamil who was checking a variety of factors all the time (when not entertaining or educating us about very interesting facts about auroras etc or making sure everyone is comfortable 3) the thermal suits that are provided with this trip (it would have been incredibly cold without them) + campfire (Alex can start a fire in the arctic with a single match) + *amazing* vegan hot chocolate and amazing soup (that is a great experience in itself, bonding with other travellers) ... something that I reckon some other larger 'more commercial feeling' tour operators might skip out on (having been on one myself - although I did see the lights as well) .. and to top it off, you get GREAT photos by Kamil. Both of you and the phenomenon. :) I highly highly highly recommend these guys and I will be back looking for them again the next time I am back in the area. PS, they drop you off right at your hotel after the experience, what more could one ask for? This is the absolute best 'royal' treatment that will make your experience of the auroras even more over the top! Cheers to these guys.
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Mahmut_t
Apr 12, 2024
What a night ! - It was amazing experience with Kamil & Michel , we drove to Finland Mountains from Tromsø , we had camp fire. And Kamil's professional photo shoots were amazing. He shared all the photos with us in 1.5 days
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Bianca_b
Apr 12, 2024
Do it!! - We were lucky enough to see the Northern lights on our night. This was an amazing experience. Sitting in the snow around a fire looking up while admiring the lights! Can’t recommend enough. Must do it!!
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Sabine_d
Apr 10, 2024
Northern Lights - Seeing the Northern Lights was truly amazing. This was largely due to the unbelievable knowledge and attention of our guide Kamil and the driver Michael. Best ever trip!
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Krithikaa_s
Apr 10, 2024
It was amazing the way ... - It was amazing the way Kamil identifies the right spot. Just wow!! Amazing time words can't explain..Mystical!
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Helen
Apr 9, 2024
Spectacular experience…photo says it all - Review Wandering Owl Thanks to our guide Kamil and our driver Michael we managed to experience the wonder that is Aurora Borealis. Kamil educated and made us more aware of the science behind the amazing natural phenomena. However, it was also due to Kamil and Michael’s dedication to hunting the best spot and right conditions that contributed to us seeing the most magnificent cosmic light show for three hours. The reason we chose the tour was because of the affiliation the company has with the local universities and the opportunity it afforded us to become citizen scientists contributing to ground breaking environmental research. Kamil and Michael you made two old Aussie broads very happy 🙏😊🙏
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W2635srmarier
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing night chasing the northern lights! - Despite the snow and the poor visibility, Kamil and Michael defied the odds and drove us to the mainland to escape the thick cover of clouds. They found a spot in a beautiful landscape of a frozen river lit by the moonlight, clear sky above our head. We were given thermal suits and boots to endure the cold temperatures (and help to put them on 😊). As soon as we put our thermal suits on, the magic happened, northern lights showed up, and auroras seemed to never cease to dance in the clear sky! It was riveting to hear Kamil speak with passion about the science behind the northern lights and the legends associated to it. He took amazing pictures of the northern lights and it was lovely to sit by the bonfire listening to his storytelling, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. It was the best experience I ever had on a northern light tour. Thanks Kamil and Michael for this wonderful experience!
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M8510mrstevenl
Apr 6, 2024
Great job Owls! - Excellent in every way. The company has their act down with all the details covered. Our guide Lucas did a great job. I would book again.
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Mariaelena_l
Apr 8, 2024
Won’t recommend it. - I would not recommend this agency, they forgot to give special snow boots included in the price to one of our group and he had a very bad time in such a cold weather. They made us put our thermal suits outside the mini bus in a weather of -10° C, and besides that the suits weren’t that good. Most of the passengers were very cold.
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Nomad61134
Apr 8, 2024
Not a good experience - They were not a professional company and the staff was not helpful. They offer thermal suits, (not good quality) boots forgot to give to one person in our group, which I consider unacceptable in that kind of weather, no one got hats nor mittens offers when you pay. Another terrible thing is they make you change the suits and boot out in the campside. Other companies take you to their warehouses and offer a proper place to change clothes and make sure everyone gets suits and boots of their size and good quality
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