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15 Northern Lights Bus Tours in Norway Worth a Cold Night

23 tours  ·  from $61 a seat

Aurora nights sell out on clear-forecast evenings. These 15 northern lights bus tours in Norway are the ones to book first, with prices, durations and how they differ.

Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait - Meeting in central Tromsø and getting ready
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Tromsø: Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

1.Chase Aurora in Minibus and Free Aurora Portrait

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,215 reviews · 7 hours · from $141Our pick

Set out from central Tromsø with guides such as Mansoor, Aram, or Jan, using forecasts and local conditions to chase clear skies across northern Norway, Finland, or Sweden. The seven-hour minibus trip includes thermal suits, hot blackcurrant juice, lefse, a campfire, marshmallows, photography help, and one free aurora portrait.

“We really enjoyed the trip , and especially ARAM THE GUIDE HE WAS VERY TOUGHFUL AND KIND , VERY GOOD DRIVER ALSO DRIVING INTO A BLIZZARD LIKE PROFESSIONAL , WE WENT TO FINLAND BORDER TO SEE THE AURORA MAGIC SHOW .”

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Tromsø: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus - What the minibus ride is really like
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Tromsø: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus

2.Small-Group Northern Lights Tour by Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · 6 hours · from $251

Meet Snow-travels at Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group aurora chase through Tromsø’s mountains, fjords, and valleys. Guides such as Hassan, Marius, Kamil, and Yeray adjust the route to find clearer skies, then provide thermal suits, a fire, hot drinks, hot dogs, tripods, and free photos. Expect 5 to 8 hours, not a fixed six.

“We had a great experience and saw incredible northern lights. Our guide Marius was knowledgeable and smart about where to go, taking many beautiful professional photos and videos, which were available already the next day. Sitting around the fire, grilling sausages and having hot drinks was also very cozy. Marius was very serviceminded, even dropping off all the participants at their accommodation and saying goodbye individually to all. Highly recommended, tusentakk!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography - Meeting the bus in central Tromsø
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

3.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,642 reviews · 6 hours · from $61Best value

Join Jeshua As for a six-hour Northern Lights hunt from central Tromsø. English and Spanish-speaking guides such as Ailen, Eneas, Laura, José, and Julieta use weather data and GPS to choose viewing spots. You may visit up to three locations, warm up beside a fire with hot drinks and snacks, and receive free edited photos within several days.

“Our tour was on 23th of January, and it was fantastic ! The tour was excellently organized, very professional , safe, and truly enjoyable. Our guide Ailu, was lovely. Smart, and kind, she provided us lot of information about the Arctic, Tromso, and the Northern Lights phenomena. We were so lucky to have a clear sky, and to be able to see Aurora from 3 different places. It was a unforgettable experience . Thank you Fede for the fantastic photos you have made, and for sharing them to us. Thank you Kristopher for the safe drive. Ailu, you made the tour so bright as the Aurora itself did it, Thank…”

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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights - The guides make a big difference
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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

4.Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,631 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Meet at Tromsø Bus Terminal at 5:20 pm for a real aurora chase with Chasing Lights. Guides such as Soraia, Alex, Bailey, Taylor, and Marius use weather reports to choose the best route, sometimes driving into Finland. Expect a 5 to 9 hour outing, free professional photos, hot drinks, and a group of up to 50 people.

“The real heroes of the tour were Irene and Mark, and of course our amazing driver Lorenza. It was clear that they were extremely well prepared — they knew exactly where to take us and when. Throughout the journey, we were constantly informed and guided, always with everyone’s comfort in mind. We learned so much about the Northern Lights, Sámi culture, and Norwegian culture — the explanations were engaging, informative, and never boring. On top of that, the photos and videos they captured were incredible. We came back not only with memories, but also with stunning professional photos, videos, and spontaneous candid shots. The experience was made even warmer with…”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire - Meeting the minibus in central Tromsø
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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

5.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,318 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

Leave Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Christian, Kristian, Nick, or Spiros and chase clear skies for up to 10 hours. The route may reach Finland. Expect thermal suits, hot drinks, sausages, marshmallows, a campfire, and free professional photos. If the aurora stays hidden, your next trip is half price.

“We didn't think we would see the lights as the weather was very cloudy on and off, but Christian found the best spot for us and we eventually experienced an amazing display of the northern lights. It was perfect!”

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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights - Thermal suits, boots, and what to wear
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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

6.Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,294 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $280

Leave central Tromsø in a small minibus and follow clear skies wherever they lead. Your guide and driver may cover long distances, even into Finland, while you enjoy thermal gear, hot drinks, a warm meal, campfire stops, and professional aurora photos. The group can stay out until 4 a.m., so plan for a late, cold, memorable night.

“No lights, sadly, but Karolina and our driver (Ivan?) did everything they could to help us find them, and Karolina was full of interesting stories as we sat around the fire hoping. The jumpsuits provided were the best I found in Tromso--so warm and so clean(!!)--and we got to try to Turmat, Norwegian freeze-dried expedition food, which was surprisingly delicious. It was a pleasant first search for the lights, though I will say that the price was nearly $100 more pp than Northern Norway Travel's minibus tour, which was lacking only the stories and the nice suit (there was a suit, but it had holes...). If you're on a budget,…”

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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos - The thermal gear is more than a nice extra
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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

7.Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,199 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210

Spend 7 to 9 hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a minibus group of up to 15. Guides such as Petra, Magdalena, Jessica, and Alberto track cloud breaks and solar activity, then set up a fire, hot meal, drinks, and photos when conditions allow. You may travel toward Finland or Sweden for clearer skies.

“We will well taken care of right from the start. Instructions given via Viator platform was clear and helpful. The clothings lent to us were very sufficient and had many sizes to choose from. Our guides Georgie, Alberto and Dimitri were awesome. Very friendly, casual and obviously very well informed and knowledgeable about all things Aurora. The campfire, food and photograph were tip of the iceberg. Thankful to be able to catch this natural phenomenon. Looking forward to receiving the rest of the photos from the trip.”

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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - Aurora photography without expensive equipment
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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

8.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $242

Leave Tromsø with Northern Soul Adventures and chase clear skies along the fjords or into Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Thomas, and Bogdan help with camera settings, set up a campfire, serve soup and hot drinks, and send professional aurora photos afterward. Expect a small group, long drives, and a late return.

“I highly recommend this tour. This was the first Northern light tour that I booked and it did not disappoint. I also booked another tour with another agent for the next day and that tour was also pretty good. For this tour, we had Joaquin as our guide and Lucas as our driver on the 28 Jan 2025. There were about 14 people on the tour. We were family of 4 ( 2 adult children). I booked the tour through Viator, and after booking, I received email from Northern Soul Adventure, asking for sizes of the overall suits and email addresses of participants, so that they can get ready the…”

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Tromso: Minivan Aurora Excursion with Pictures & Warm Suits - The 7 PM meeting and office briefing
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Tromso: Minivan Aurora Excursion with Pictures & Warm Suits

9.Minivan Aurora Excursion with Pictures & Warm Suits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 6 hours · from $199

Set out from Tromsø at 7 PM with an English-speaking guide such as Nico, Mateusz, Jan, or Alex. After a weather and aurora briefing, you’ll ride in a minivan of up to eight people, possibly into Finland, stopping wherever skies are clearest. Warm suits, boots, coffee, muffins, tripods, and guide-taken photos are included.

“Amazing trip! Small bus with only 8 people and they don’t stop just to stop and have a Bon fire! They don’t waist anyone time ! I loved it ! We saw the lights and tour guide took amazing pic of us! Definitely recommend this tour instead of a big buss tour!”

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Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo - Hansnes, Sommarøy, Bardufoss, and the border routes
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Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo

10.Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 641 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel from Tromsø into the Arctic night with guides such as Hans Eric, Sokratis, Dimi, and Jasmine searching for clear skies and aurora activity. The 6 to 7 hour minibus trip may reach Hansnes, Sommarøy, Bardufoss, or the Finnish and Swedish border. Thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, two guide-selected nature photos, and some accommodation drop-offs are included.

“We were warned at the start that the forecast did not look promising and had the option to leave the bus for a full refund. We chose to stay- our guide worked hard to make it fun and enjoyable, even when there were clouds everywhere. At the second spot, he and the driver set up a fire and we had hot drinks and snacks. We were rewarded for our patience and saw the lights! Our guide took great photos, explained the science of the lights, and made the experience very enjoyable. Additionally, we were dropped off at our accommodation even though it was a bit far outside the city. The…”

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Tromsø: Big Bus Northern Lights Tour with Free Photos - Meeting at Fiskekompaniet in central Tromsø
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Tromsø: Big Bus Northern Lights Tour with Free Photos

11.Big Bus Northern Lights Tour with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 498 reviews · 8 hours · from $69

Set out from Tromsø with Arctic Explorers Norway for a flexible 7 to 9 hour aurora chase. Guides such as Angel, Dimitar, Miguel, and Magdalena use weather and solar data to find clear skies, sometimes across the border into Finland. You get a warm bus, onboard toilet, hot drinks, campfire snacks, and professional aurora portraits delivered online.

“Excellent tour - so nice to be in a large warm bus to take breaks! The guides were so willing to take photos of us and take good care of us! Great tour!”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights in a Minivan with Free Photos and a Hot Meal - Leaving Scandic Ishavshotel after dark
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Tromsø: Northern Lights in a Minivan with Free Photos and a Hot Meal

12.Northern Lights in a Minivan with Free Photos and a Hot Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 433 reviews · 7 hours · from $213

Join Blue Puffin’s seven-hour small-group aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Linda, Victor, Joan, and Martin may drive toward clear skies across Troms, stopping at a dark fjord or remote viewpoint. You get thermal overalls, a campfire meal, tripods, camera help, and portrait photos at no added charge.

“Shoutout to Joan for being such an amazing guide! :) We were picked up by Joan and the driver (thank you!) on time and transportation via the minibus was great! It was comfortable and cosy. There were 8 of us and it was a really nice small group size! The entire activity was well planned with toilet breaks before and after. Hot soup, warm drinks and toasty bon fire session. The tripod provided upon request was a nice touch. What a lovely experience! Despite not being able to see super strong northern lights activity yesterday night, we still enjoyed ourselves very much! Kudos to Joan for trying his best to…”

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Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 guests per minivan) - The six possible route areas
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Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 guests per minivan)

13.Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 guests per minivan)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Leave Tromsø at 7 p.m. in a minivan limited to eight people and follow the clearest skies toward Sommarøy, Skibotn, or Finland. Guides such as Angel, Aaron, Alex, Jan, and Andis have helped groups find better viewing spots, take night-sky photos, and stay warm in provided overalls and boots. The tour lasts about six hours and returns to the Radisson Blu Hotel.

“Beautiful experience. We were lucky to see the northern lights so clearly! It was like a dream. And special thanks to Angel our tour guide. He was exceptional.”

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Northern Lights x Mini Bus Chase - How the aurora chase works in practice
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Northern Lights x Mini Bus Chase

14.Northern Lights x Mini Bus Chase

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · from $187

Leave Tromsø at 6 p.m. with a certified guide and driver in a heated 15-seat minibus. Your group follows the clearest skies toward the fjords, with warm suits, tripod use, a local meal, hot drinks, and campfire treats. Guides such as Jorgen, Nico, and Jenka are praised for their effort and good humor, but clouds can still win.

“Even though we sadly did not get to see the lights, our tour guide, Anastasia, and our driver, Mike, did an amazing job keeping the spirits high and entertaining everyone with stories and facts about the lights and Norway.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Local Experts - From Storgata 44 into the Arctic night
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Local Experts

15.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Local Experts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 6 hours · from $116

Meet at Storgata 44 for a six-hour Aurora chase with an English-speaking local guide and a maximum of 18 people. Guides such as Martin, Sam, Andreas, and Johannes adjust the route for cloud cover, sometimes driving into Finland. Thermal suits, hot drinks, sausages, a possible campfire, and complimentary photos are included.

“Our guide is really professional and responsible, thanks to him we found Aurora though I thought it was cloudy and doubted if we could see it at first but we observed Aurora at 2 spots”

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