Northern Lights Tour: Tromso's Best Viewing Spots

Experience the magic of the Northern Lights with local guides, cozy camps, and warm hospitality. Discover nature’s wonder in comfort and style.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Troms - Witnessing the Northern Lights requires spending extended periods outdoors in chilly winter weather. It is advisable to dress in multiple warm layers, ideally wool, and wear winter boots. Thermal overalls and snow boots are available for borrowing.

Please be aware that photographs typically depict the colors of the Northern Lights as more vibrant than they appear to the naked eye.

What's Included
  • Experienced local driver and guide
  • Thermo suit and snow boots for borrowing
  • Drop-off within 10 minutes of city center
  • Transportation by minibus
  • Access to Basecamp Wilderness with toilet facilities
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up
Additional Information

Join Tromso Travel for an exhilarating Northern Lights adventure!
Take advantage of the expertise and experience of local guides who are dedicated to finding the perfect spots to witness the Northern Lights.
Tromso Travel is a family-run local business that values both its guests and the environment. They operate two basecamps, the Wilderness and the…

Location
Magic Ice Bar Tromsø
Kaigata
The tour starts at 7:00 pm from the Magic Ice Bar, Kaigata 4, 9008 Tromsø. When the tour is over, we drive the guests up to 10 minutes outside Tromsø city center.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Fernando_l
Mar 24, 2026
Excellent - It is highly recommended, and the guide Mr T very attentive to everyone. Superb driver If I come back I'd choose him again
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Ernie_c
Mar 14, 2026
Best Ever Northern Lights Tour - You can’t find a better tour guide. He is exceptional. His knowledge of the area is second to none! “T” is the best!
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487karelk
Mar 2, 2026
Great experience with a local guide who does everything he can to let you see the northern lights and make you happy :-) - Due to the deteriorating weather, Trygve contacted us to see if we could leave earlier than planned. We left two hours earlier, but that didn't yield the desired result: witnessing one of nature's most extraordinary phenomena, the Northern Lights. We spent an hour at his base camp, where we were treated to delicious snacks and drinks. We enjoyed the silence while the clouds above us largely obscured our view. The experienced guide decided to drive with us for a while, looking for a spot with a clear sky. Along the way, we glimpsed the Northern Lights, and he asked if we were tired. We told him we were fit enough, and then we drove to the Finnish border. He spotted a bit of green among the clouds, which turned out to be a harbinger of something we could only dream of. The heavens cleared, and we had the most fantastic Northern Lights experience. Trygve has proven to be a true Aurora hunter, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The return trip was long, but the adrenaline rush allowed us to reminisce and discuss our sightings for a long time. No one can guarantee seeing the Northern Lights, but Trygve really goes the extra mile to treat its guests to the Aurora Borealis.
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Andreas_o
Feb 20, 2026
Not only northern lights - Trygve was great and very generous. He made the experience something extra. And of course the northern lights were amazing.
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Go15363040607
Jan 2, 2026
Best northern light hunting tour you could ask for - This tour is worth very cent! Our guides were a lovely local couple who picked our small group up in Tromso city then went on a 1 hour minivan drive where we stopped anytime the Aurora came out. We visited their rural property for more Aurora photos then we went to their boathouse on the water for better Aurora spotting. There we warmed up with a both inside and outside campfire and got fed endless Norwegian snacks and drinks. They took stunning photos of each person every time the Aurora came out. At the end we were all warm happy and full. Would highly recommend - best Aurora hunting tour you could do in Tromso!
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Gabriella_b
Jan 1, 2026
Beautiful intimate excursion - A magical and memorable New Year’s Eve spent with Tromso Travel - we were picked up in the city with a warm welcome and then drove to their private camp where the northern lights made a beautiful appearance in the unspoiled wilderness. Avoiding the bigger crowds and roadside camps we were on in our own private wilderness. It was a small group, everyone was super friendly and we had some nice hot drinks, a fire and snacks including toasting marshmallows. We stopped along the way back to see more northern lights spots and then drove above the city to watch the spectacular NYE fireworks in Tromso. We will be back again, loved every minute of this trip and experiencing it with a local guide and small group was perfect for us.
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Joel
Dec 12, 2025
Lucky to see the Northern Lights despite cloudy conditions - We were lucky enough to see the Northern Lights despite the cloudy conditions at the start of the evening, which made the experience even more special. Our guide, Trygve Lakselvnes, was very professional, clear in his explanations, and extremely welcoming and hospitable throughout the tour. He created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere and made sure everyone felt comfortable. The guide also set up a fire, and delicious local snacks and beverages were provided, which added a very nice touch to the experience. I would not hesitate to book a tour with him again if I visit Tromsø in the future. Highly recommended.
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D
Mar 21, 2025
Awesome! - Trygve is a true local and absolute pleasure to tour with, we chatted most of the way there and back and I learnt much about Tromso and Norway. Was lucky to be in a very small group of lovely people and YES we saw lady aurora when expectations were not high, we left snow and clouds behind, Trygve made me feel safe given the avalanche warnings and assured us it was safety first and we would not drive if not safe, I felt better with a local and not going too far yet still achieved amazing results. Trygve also made a small camp fire in the snow for us to keep warm, amazing, I had never seen this! For those that could participate (I am gluten and dairy free and chose not to share) there was also warm juice and sweet treats. I wouldn't hesitate to book with Trygve again, and in fact he might have convinced me to come back in the summer 😊😊
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Passenger47587075275
Mar 10, 2025
Wonderful tour, highly recommended - There are several tours available in Tromso and it is very difficult to choose one. I been there. Lukely I chose Tromso Travel and I would never been happier. It is a small tour, finely organize by a wonderful couple that really do their best to make you feel at home and ensury you can see the Aurora. When I had my tour the Northern Light forecast was not the best, but thanks to Trygve expertise I was able to see it. Super glad to them both for the wonderful night I spend with them. Super recommended!
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844kayanl
Mar 10, 2025
Highly recommended activities - A very good experience, the tour leader tried very hard to help us find the route to the Aurora. He was very considerate and helped us take very beautiful photos, which touched us very much. If we come to Norway again, we will definitely look for this group. We are very grateful for their care and guidance. We saw the Northern Lights for the first time and were very happy.
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From $206
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).