The 12 Best Northern Lights Photography Tours in Tromsø

1.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

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

Small-group northern lights chase from Tromsø by minibus with warm thermal suits, campfire snacks, aurora photography coaching, and free pro photos.

“+: thermosuits, good professional driver, great spot chosen with good fire going -: tour is too long in my opinion. There was northern lights going while we were driving, other tours stopped on the side of the road we didn’t as it was a clear night with a bit of activity with good chances of seeing something. We ended up seeing nothing and came back at around 1am (start 5.30pm). Guide decided around 11pm to drive around and try to find another stop, we ended up taking picture in front of the fjord and go back to Tromso. Nature is nature, we can’t control it but other groups saw them…”

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2.Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 809 reviews · from $181

Tromsø Northern Lights photo chase by bus. Learn aurora science and camera tips, drive for clear skies, and finish with hot chocolate.

“It was a magical night with dancing lights above our heads! The guides were fantastic and we learned a lot about the chances of seeing the Northern Lights and how they are formed. They also taught us how to take photos (even with cell phones).”

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3.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 6 hours · from $236

Tromsø small-group Northern Lights photography tour with thermal suits, campfire food, photo gear help, and free pro images in about 6 hours.

“Filip and Lucas are perfect! Our hunt was memorable, they know everything about the Northern Lights, photography, and they are so kind.”

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4.Northern Lights Photo Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 704 reviews · from $186

Tromsø Northern Lights photo excursion with small-group minivans, real-time aurora chasing, warm suits, and included photos plus tripods.

“This was a great tour. The meeting point was communicated clearly and everything went smoothly. This was the first time that a guide/provider actually took time to show us and explain the prediction for the northern lights. Also, it was extremely helpful that they had overalls, as we had up to -25C. Our driver, Ian, was great! He told us a bit about Norway, the northern lights, and took us to the absolutely most beautiful place for the Aurora. We had an amazing night and Ian took beautiful pictures of everyone. We were split in small groups of 8, so we had enough time to take many pictures! Totally recommend…”

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5.Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 303 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø with photo coaching, heated transport, and off-road searching, plus hot drinks while you wait.

“Northern lights were totally magnificent! We had to ride the bus and travel to the coast to get the best spot. Great team who facilitated the event for us.”

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6.Aurora Hunt with the campfire and professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $182

Hunt for the Northern Lights from Tromso with a small group, thermal suit, bonfire soup, and a pro photographer for high-res aurora portraits.

“Really incredible Aurora hunt. It is hard to choose which company or tour to take when there are so many. But I am so glad that we had these guys as they were wonderful! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and made the trip more personal! Was an amazing experience with treats, hot choccy, soup, marshmallows and so many photos to remember the evening! 10/10, 100% recommend! Thanks so much!”

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7.Small Northern Lights Tour Max 8 Guests Pickup and Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223

Tromso small-group northern lights chase with hotel pickup, thermal suits, campfire cocoa, and free RAW pro photos for up to 8.

“It was an amazing experience. I didn’t realise how important it was to choose the right place to observe. They are great at chasing the northern lights.”

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8.Northern lights photography tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $225

Chase Northern Lights from Tromso by fjord and islands with a photo guide, snow suit rental, and hot drinks for better aurora shots.

“We had an incredible experience! Best tour we had in Norway. Robin is the best and is a talented guide. Highly recommend this tour and company.”

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9.Northern Lights Tour with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $166

6-hour Tromsø Northern Lights tour with a pro photographer, hot drinks and cookies. Comfortable bus to dark Arctic viewing spots.

“this tour is not worth 5⭐️ but 10⭐️ instead. patience guide, awesome snack, drinks and soups... highly recommended for all”

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10.Private Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $2,094

Private northern lights chase from Tromsø with photography tips, warm gear and bonfire drinks, plus pickup for up to 8.

“We had a super friendly, amazing and knowledgeable tour guide in Federico. He had a well planned trip for us. Took us to a stunning locale (Fjord) to witness the spectacular show that the sky put up for us! He took amazing pictures & also provided tips on camera settings to capture the spectacle. He alap explained the solar activity in detail, so that we understand how one can accurately predict the possibility of an aurora forming. The lovely bonfire he set up accompanied with the hot chocolate, cookies, the warm tomato soup was soul nourishing and just what we needed for the action packed night. Thank you Federico for…”

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11.Northern Lights Photography Online Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Learn northern lights photo skills in Tromso with Wandering Owl. English class with slides, Q&A, refreshments, and support for about 2 hours.

“I never received a link for this workshop. I double checked my email and spam. No communication whatsoever. I waited several weeks. What a total waste of money. Do not purchase this.”

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12.Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · from $230

Small-group Northern Lights photo tour from Tromsø, with 4x4 driving, thermal gear, campfire meal, and guide help for your camera.

“Fede was a wonderful guide. His oldies-goldies music list made the entire trip a fun ride. He drove all the way into Finland to get us the best view and we really got a fantastic show of northern lights. He took lots of pictures of the entire group and gave us wonderful memories. The soup was also phenomenal! The whole excursion took 8 hours, 6 of which was on the road, so it is crucial to have a guide like Fede who can make the ride itself a part of the fun.”

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