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Northern Lights Tour: Arctic Wilderness Adventure
4.8
2,408 Ratings
Tromsø
Join us on an ethical Aurora hunt tour in Tromso. Experience the beauty of the Northern Lights while contributing to citizen science and capturing professional photos.
Join us on an ethical Aurora hunt tour in Tromso. Experience the beauty of the Northern Lights while contributing to citizen science and capturing professional photos.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tromsø - Each night we hunt for the Aurora and go to many different destinations, we have hundreds of areas to choose from and we will go to wherever is safest and most likely for guests to see the Northern Lights
- Tromsø - Each night we hunt for the Aurora and go to many different destinations, we have hundreds of areas to choose from and we will go to wherever is safest and most likely for guests to see the Northern Lights
What's Included
- Pick up in front of the Scandic Ishavhotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Troms
- Multiple hotel drop-off locations in Tromsø
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Souvenir photos (websize resolution sent by email, high resolution available for purchase)
- Tour conducted in English
- Thermal suits provided (Unisex XS-XXL)
- Dinner included
- Pick up in front of the Scandic Ishavhotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Troms
- Multiple hotel drop-off locations in Tromsø
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Souvenir photos (websize resolution sent by email, high resolution available for purchase)
- Tour conducted in English
- Thermal suits provided (Unisex XS-XXL)
- Dinner included
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel pickup
Additional Information
Join us for an unforgettable and ethical adventure beneath the Aurora Borealis. Escape the light pollution of Tromsø and venture into the Arctic wilderness. Our dedicated team of Aurora guides will monitor forecasts and leverage local expertise to select the optimal location for viewing the Northern Lights. Once the perfect spot is found, participants…
Join us for an unforgettable and ethical adventure beneath the Aurora Borealis. Escape the light pollution of Tromsø and venture into the Arctic wilderness. Our dedicated team of Aurora guides will monitor forecasts and leverage local expertise to select the optimal location for viewing the Northern Lights. Once the perfect spot is found, participants will don warm thermal suits, gather around a cozy campfire, and savor a delicious warm meal.
Guides will provide instruction on camera use and capturing the Aurora, and will also take complimentary web-sized photos of participants during the tour.
Relish our hot beverages before being transported back to your hotel on Tromsø island. While sightings of this natural wonder cannot be guaranteed, our skilled team is committed to maximizing the chances every night of the season.
- We encourage you to provide us with your email address to be able to send you the web size pictures after the tour
- When exceptional situations arise (e.g. environmental cancellations) it is important to reach you. This is easiest if you provide your contact number on the road (phone number + correct country code) & keep this with you on the day of the tour.
- We only drop off at set drop off locations: Scandic Ishavhotel, Smarthotel, AMIhotel, Vervet, Wandering Owl office, Airport, Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø Camping bus stop, Breivika Cruise Dock
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking as well as medical condition if needed
- Please bring your passport with you in case you need to cross to Finland during the tour
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Make sure you wear a warm base layer, winter clothes including warm shoes, a hat, mittens, a scarf and woolen socks with your winter boots.
- A small amount of walking is involved, you must be able to walk 200m
- Please be prepared for limited toilet facilities, there might be a gas station stop during the drive, however the camp itself is in the wild Arctic nature where the only toilet possibilities are in the forest (there are no pre-built facilities). Be prepared that nature is your only toilet option.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if less than 4 passengers per tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- You must travel with travel insurance.
- SIGN OUR eWAIVER. We need one participant to sign it on behalf of the group making sure that the names of all participants are in the document.
- Children - parents are required in advance to send a copy of the child’s passport or EU id to confirm the age of the child before the start of the tour.
Location
Fredrik Langes gate 2
Fredrik Langes gate
Meet outside the Scandic Ishavhotel 10 minutes before the departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Anthony
Apr 8, 2026
Spectacular night out - Was a great night. Anna was very informative and really knows her stuff. Vitek was a fabulous driver that did a great job getting us setup and packed up
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Ying_l
Apr 8, 2026
From No Show to KP4—An Unforgettable Aurora Chase - We had a wonderful experience with Fabien and Vitek. As Vitek smoothly drove us toward Finland, Fabien kept us engaged by explaining the sights along the way. He was incredibly attentive—serving us soup, cookies, and beverages, and constantly keeping an eye out for aurora activity.
Although we didn’t see any auroras during the campfire, Fabien remained persistent. On the drive back, he asked us to stop twice, and on the final stop, we were finally rewarded with a beautiful KP4 aurora, with dancing white and pink hues.
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Extraordinary533400
Apr 7, 2026
Highly recommended experience - Our guides Evgeni and Michael took great care to ensure that instructions were clear throughout the tour and that everyone knew what to expect. Especially grateful that Evgeni looked out for my elderly parents’ wellbeing in the low lights settings, that made the adventure so much more safe and enjoyable. We were warm in the winter suits, witnessed the amazing lights show and real glad to have signed up with Wandering Owl.
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Nina_b
Apr 5, 2026
Had a great tour with... - Had a great tour with Anna and Michael. Good explanation, good atmosphere, and beautiful images. Highly recommended
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Alalvarezsala
Apr 5, 2026
Unforgettable experience - Our driver, Mike, and our guide, Evgeny, were very professional and took care of every aspect of the tour.
We had to do two stops to hunt the aurora lights but it was an unexpected third stop that allow us to see stronger lights. The staff proved they were experts in catching the northern lights.
Tour very well organized and safe. Warm turmat and hot chocolate were provided, as well as warm clothes and boots.
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Cpaolini24
Apr 4, 2026
Insane experience! - Excellent excellent experience! Our guide Anna was very knowledgeable, and they definitely went the extra mile to make sure we got to see the aurora. Food was great as well.
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O5607dplizp
Mar 30, 2026
An experience of a lifetime. Thank you - Even with very poor weather and chances very slim Sophie did not give up until we had a sighting of the lights. Very knowledgeable and interesting.
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Donna
Mar 29, 2026
Chasing the Northern Lights and catching them!! - There are many options available when looking for a company to "Chase the Northern lights"., and it is hard to know which one to select. I need to say this was not my first time doing this so I have some background. I was very very impressed with our guide ,Jen., and our driver. She was amazing! She was enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable and most of all, held her ground. With her degree in meteorology, she just knew where to find the lights. The other groups kept telling her to move( but they never found them), but Jen held her ground and in spite of peer pressure, we stayed in her spot and saw the Northern Lights!!! I am so impressed with her . What a wonderful experience!
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Russell_c
Apr 3, 2026
Long night, terrible weather, great guides - and an aurora show too! - It was a very long night, and the weather in Tromso was........ very Norwegian, ha. The snow and wind were out in force that evening. Fabien and Ilyan picked us up, right on time. Just wanted to note that other companies at the meeting spot were giving folks the option to cancel. We were not.
We had a full van, and ended up driving 3 or so hours out of Tromso, and into Finland. Fabien and Ilyan were absolutely determined to try and deliver. They gave us updates, which was appreciated as the weather was getting worse with each passing hour. It did let up enough that we got some incredible views of the fjords during the drive.
As we approached the Finland border, even they were starting to question if the evening would be a wash. Suddenly, we started seeing a few stars in the sky - and true to their word - we pulled off to the side of the road. They started a fire and started distributing a hot and hearty vegetarian soup. The aurora put on a decent show that evening. Fabien sent us photos, a few days later, that showed what an experienced pro can do. I gladly paid the extra to get hi-res versions of the photos (400NOK to 1000+ NOK depending on how many different photos you want).
Also, I had to note that the driving conditions were absolutely terrible, in my eyes - but clearly, just another Tuesday for local drivers. Ilyan was absolutely ripping it down the road (and so was every other car), with snow careening at us, and the road totally packed with snow. And not once did I feel unsafe (which is VERY unusual for me). I felt full confidence in his driving skill, even when the roads started getting a wee slushy on the way home. A warning though - a full van can get quite uncomfortable, if you're not used to long drives. Seats were comfortable enough that my spine didn't protest, but I was also fortunate enough to be sitting by the aisle so I was able to stretch my legs out occasionally.
We got back to the hotel around 3:30AM, about 8+ hours from the start. Amusingly, there were quite a few open food carts in the downtown core, so if you're hungry after the ride, you have a few options.
Do I wish we got a better aurora showing? Of course. But did the Wandering Owl team absolutely deliver on their promises, and kept us all safe and warm? Absolutely.
If you don't enjoy cramped long drives, I would recommend keeping an eye on the weather report, and saving your trip for a better weather day. If you're looking for a comfortable posh evening - this is definitely not for you. If you have a spirit of adventure, and love the idea of spending a rustic night around a roaring fire, watching the sky? This could be for you. Take a chance and let the Wandering Owl team do their best to deliver what could be an enduring core memory.
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Renata_n
Mar 29, 2026
Sad that the conditions are not considered for the tour to be done or not - Despite having a super good guide with the best attitude, all the forecasts indicated that yesterday was not a good aurora day so they should have canceled and rescheduled. Even though the service was excellent and they tried to do everything for us to see them, this leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth because it means that as much as they care about your experience with the service , they don't care about your actual experience of the most important part of the trip. I find this the most disappointing and sad thing.
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