Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides in Multiple Languages and Photos
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Transfers available
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Join a guided, bus-based aurora chase where expert guides use live cloud data, with professional photos and hot drinks included.
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Your evening begins with bus transfers from Tromsø, where you'll meet your guide onboard and head toward darker skies in a modern bus with an onboard restroom.
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Out on the Northern Lights safari, follow your expert guide to viewing spots, settle into provided chairs, and sip hot drinks while you watch the sky.
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A photographer travels with you, taking professional photos of your experience so you leave with keepsakes of the moments under the Northern Lights.
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Upgrade to a small-group tour for more space, easier questions with your guide and photographer, and a relaxed pace between Northern Lights stops.
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Select your preferred language for the tour with French, German, or Spanish-speaking guides and photographers if English is not your first language.
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Northern Lights safari
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Small-group tour (as per option selected)
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French, German, and Spanish-speaking expert guide and photographer (as per option selected)
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Bus transfers
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Restroom on the bus
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Chairs
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Hot drinks
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Professional photo of your experience
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Winter boots, gloves, hats, scarves
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Tripods
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Full meals
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Experience an expert-led Northern Lights chase from Tromsø, where real-time weather tracking and local expertise maximize your chances of seeing the Aurora.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the Northern Lights Safari base in Tromsø, where you'll receive an overview of the evening's plan and the latest weather forecast. Based on live cloud data, your guide determines the best route before you board a modern vehicle equipped with an onboard toilet for a comfortable Arctic journey.
What to expect
Chasing the clearest skies
The Aurora is a natural phenomenon, so sightings can never be guaranteed. Your guide uses years of local experience, weather forecasts, and real-time cloud maps to decide whether to stay near Tromsø, drive deep into the fjords, or cross the Finnish border in search of clearer skies.
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Travel with an expert Aurora guide.
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Route planned using live cloud data and local weather expertise.
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Journey in a heated vehicle with an onboard toilet for added comfort.
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Travel to the locations with the highest chance of clear skies.
Arctic camp experience
When conditions allow, your guide sets up a cozy camp where you can warm up while waiting for the lights to appear.
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Hot drinks and biscuits served during the evening.
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Thermal suits provided to help keep you warm.
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Hear local Aurora legends, scientific insights, and stories from the team's upcoming Northern Lights Safari TV series.
Witness the Aurora
When the Northern Lights appear, your guide helps you make the most of the experience while capturing memorable moments beneath the sky.
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Professional photos taken beneath the Aurora.
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Guidance on experiencing and photographing the lights.
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Optional Northern Lights Safari Official Certificate to commemorate your experience.
Wrapping up
Throughout the evening, your guide continues monitoring weather conditions and adjusts the route whenever needed to follow the clearest skies. After your Aurora chase, return comfortably to Tromsø with unforgettable memories of an authentic Arctic adventure, where expert planning gives you the best possible chance to witness nature's spectacular display.
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What to bring
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Clothing: Dress in warm layers and wear sturdy shoes to stay comfortable during the Arctic evening.
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Winter accessories: Pack your own winter boots, gloves, hat, and scarf.
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Photography gear: If you plan to capture your own photos, carry a tripod, as one is not provided.
What’s not allowed
- Meals: Full meals are not allowed on the tour since only hot beverages and light snacks are served.
Additional information
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Departure point: The tour departs from Kinobox, 5 Samuel Arnesens gate, Tromsø.
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Northern Lights visibility: As the Northern Lights are a natural occurrence, sightings cannot be promised.
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Thermal gear: Thermal suits can be rented at the viewing site.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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