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Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos
(45) Reviews
Tromsø
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12.
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The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings are not guaranteed. Please note that no refunds are provided if the Northern Lights are not visible during the tour.
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The tour operates in most weather conditions, but if we have to cancel due to safety reasons, we will offer you an alternative date if possible, or a full refund.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Join a small-group Northern Lights chase with Arctic Glow, a family-run company led by locals born and raised in Northern Norway. Each evening, we use weather forecasts, live data, aurora activity, and local knowledge to plan the tour.
As conditions change, we adapt the route in search of clear skies — near Tromsø, along the coast, inland, or across the border into Finland or Sweden.
When the Northern Lights appear, your guide will take portrait photos of guests who would like them. Edited photographs will be emailed the following day.
Hot drinks, local snacks, and homemade cake are included. The small-group format, flexible route, and genuine Northern Norwegian hospitality create a perso...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
High-resolution photos captured by your guide, shared with you after the tour.
Transportation in Mercedes Sprinter minibus.
Warm thermal suites (if needed).
Guide
Warm drinks an local snacks.
Tripods
Warm clothing beyond the thermal suit is not included. Guests must bring hats, gloves, and boots
Guests must bring their own valid passport for potential border crossing
Meeting Points
Departure
Kirkegata 2
Tromsø city center, near Tourist Shop. Look for Your guide in a vest with the Arctic Glow initials
Return
Itinerary
1
Tromso
Pick-up and Introduction (0:00 - 0:30 hours)
Meet at the designated pick-up point in Tromsø: Kirkegata 2, 9008 Tromsø.
Introduction by your guide and driver about the evening’s plan and safety guidelines.
15 minutes
2
Troms
The Minibus Chase (0:30 - 2:00 hours)
Drive out of Tromsø city to escape light pollution and head toward optimal locations in the Arctic landscape.
Your guide will monitor weather forecasts and cloud cover while sharing insights about the Northern Lights and is open to questions about what it’s like to grow up and live in this unique Arctic region.
Make stops along the way to check the skies, looking for stars in the dark Arctic night – a sign of breaks in the cloud cover and the potential to observe the Northern Lights.
3
Troms
Aurora Spotting and Camp Setup (2:00 - 3:30 hours)
Upon finding a suitable location, we stop to admire the Northern Lights as they dance across the Arctic sky.
Our guide will assist you with photography, helping you capture your own images, while also taking professional photos to share with you after the tour. The driver will also participate during the stop, engaging in conversations and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Relax with hot drinks and local snacks as you take in the beauty of the Arctic night and wait for more magical moments to unfold.
2 hours
4
Tromso
Return Journey and Drop-off (3:30 - 5:00 hours)
Pack up and begin the drive back to Tromsø.
Drop-off at the pick-up point in Tromsø city center, Kirkegata 2, or at hotels in the city center.
Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos
(45) Reviews
Tromsø
About
Join a small-group Northern Lights chase with Arctic Glow, a family-run company led by locals born and raised in Northern Norway. Each evening, we use weather forecasts, live data, aurora activity, and local knowledge to plan the tour.
As conditions change, we adapt the route in search of clear skies — near Tromsø, along the coast, inland, or across the border into Finland or Sweden.
When the Northern Lights appear, your guide will take portrait photos of guests who would like them. Edited photographs will be emailed the following day.
Hot drinks, local snacks, and homemade cake are included. The small-group format, flexible route, and genuine Northern Norwegian hospitality create a perso...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
High-resolution photos captured by your guide, shared with you after the tour.
Transportation in Mercedes Sprinter minibus.
Warm thermal suites (if needed).
Guide
Warm drinks an local snacks.
Tripods
Warm clothing beyond the thermal suit is not included. Guests must bring hats, gloves, and boots
Guests must bring their own valid passport for potential border crossing
Meeting Points
Departure
Kirkegata 2
Tromsø city center, near Tourist Shop. Look for Your guide in a vest with the Arctic Glow initials