Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour with Campfire Tickets

Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour with Campfire

Your northern lights adventure begins as your minibus departs Tromso for an evening of aurora hunting through the Arctic wilderness. Your experienced local guide will take you to the best possible location for aurora viewing, carefully choosing spots based on current weather conditions and visibility forecasts. The tour travels through snow-covered forests, along fjord-carved coastlines and up to mountain vistas under the polar night sky.

At a remote wilderness camp selected for optimal aurora viewing away from city light pollution, you'll gather around a crackling campfire while waiting for the northern lights to appear. The setting provides the perfect backdrop for both aurora photography and simply taking in the Arctic serenity. Your guide shares stories about Sami culture and explains the science behind the aurora phenomenon, while offering professional photography tips to help you capture the dancing green and violet hues.

Whether the lights appear as vivid swirling colours or subtle glows across the sky, the wilderness setting creates a magical atmosphere. You'll have plenty of time to photograph the display and marvel at one of nature's most spectacular phenomena before returning to Tromso with unforgettable memories.

What is Included

• Minibus transport from Tromso
• Experienced local guide
• Thermal suits and boots provided
• Campfire at wilderness location
• Local food and hot beverages
• Aurora photography guidance
• Stories about Sami culture and aurora science

Good to Know

The tour runs for approximately 7 hours, departing Tromso at 5:00 pm and returning around midnight. You'll arrive at the wilderness camp by 6:30 pm for campfire activities and aurora watching until 10:30 pm departure. The experience is not suitable for children under 9 years old due to prolonged cold weather exposure, and the terrain is not wheelchair accessible.

Wear multiple warm layers underneath the provided thermal suits and bring your passport for identification. Smoking, tripods and non-folding strollers are not permitted on the tour. Remember that northern lights sightings depend entirely on weather conditions and solar activity, so appearances cannot be guaranteed despite your guide's expertise in location selection.

If you're planning to explore more of Tromso's winter attractions, consider combining your aurora adventure with a reindeer sledding experience for the complete Arctic adventure. The region also offers excellent opportunities for fjord cruises where you can appreciate the dramatic landscapes that provide the backdrop for your northern lights hunt.