The 13 Bus Tours in Tromsø That Sell Out Earliest

1.Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,687 reviews · from $172Our pick

Join Polar Adventures for a seven-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Juan, Romain, Aneta, Vera, and Hans Eric adjust the route for cloud cover, sometimes driving toward Finland. You’ll get hot chocolate, marshmallows, thermal suits, two professional photos, and hotel drop-off, but bring proper boots and expect a long, cold night.

“Juan and Socrates did a great job with our tour. They took us to great locations with terrific views of the northern lights. They were friendly and informative.”

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2.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

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

Travel from Tromsø with guides such as Christian, Kristian, Nick, and Spiros, who adjust the route to find clearer skies. Expect an 8 to 10 hour minibus chase, campfire sausages and marshmallows, hot drinks, thermal gear, and free professional photos. Bring your passport since the route may cross into Finland.

“Incredible Aurora tour! The team was professional, friendly and very dedicated. They made sure we had the best chance to see the Northern Lights – and we did! Truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommended! ✨”

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3.Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

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

Set out from Samuel Arnesens gate in Tromsø for a 5 to 9 hour aurora chase. Your guide and driver may follow clear skies into Finland, while you enjoy thermal gear, hot drinks, a warm meal, campfire stops, and professional photos. Guides such as Jonas, Felix, Owen, Renaud, and Karolina have helped make the chase personal and practical.

“Definitely recommend this experience and if you have Owen as your tour guide and/or Jesus as your tour guide, it’s definitely worth the money. Honestly this was an amazing experience. Our tour guide Owen and driver Jesus were amazing. We didn’t have high hopes because the day was very cloudy and we couldn’t even see the sun but Owen stayed very optimistic and took us all the way to Finland to ensure we had the best opportunity to see them. The bus was very clean and nice. Owen was very knowledgeable about the lights and Norwegian culture and told us so much about them. He also took amazing pictures of…”

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

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

Leave Tromsø with Arctic Explorers Norway for a 7 to 9 hour Northern Lights chase in a minibus of up to 15 people. Guides such as Petra, Magdalena, Jessica, and Miguel track cloud breaks and may drive toward Finland or Sweden. Thermal suits, boots, dinner, hot drinks, a campfire, and portrait photos are included.

“Highly recommend booking this experience to see the Northern Lights. Petra was the guide for the night and she was just amazing. Whilst there is no guarantee to see the Northern Lights the team go all the way to maximise your chances throughout the night and I couldn't be happier because the sky put on an amazing show. We set up on the beach with a fire and food and just watched the aurora dance. Petra was truly lovely and took professional photos which captured it all. Highly recommend this tour.”

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5.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, coast, or into Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, and Thomas help with aurora photography while drivers search for the best conditions. Expect a long Arctic night with thermal suits, hot soup, campfire snacks, tripods, and hotel drop-off on Tromsø Island.

“Outstanding experience. Our Guide, Bogdan and Driver, Mathias took that extra effort to ensure that we get to see the Northern Lights and made sure that we got to see a truly celestial spectacle. That evening not only did we have heavy rains; we had strong winds and hail too, but in the midst of all that we got to see a riot of colours for almost 90 mins.”

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

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

Join NorthernShots Tours for a seven-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Peter, Tom, Barbara, and Mirko explain the science, help with camera settings, and may drive toward Finland for clearer skies. Transport, hot drinks, cookies, and a photography lesson are included, while professional portraits cost extra.

“our guide mierco was fantastic. we didn't have the best luck it was quite cloudy for a lot of the night but we crossed into Finland then back again to find a great spot amongst the clouds. we were on our way back and keeping an eye out and found a great spot 20 mins from Tromsø. we were able to get off and take plenty of pictures plus professional ones taken if we wanted. warm drinks and biscuits were also provided half way through. excellent trip our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the background of the northern lights perfectly. thank you mierco (sorry if that is spelt wrong!)Read…”

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

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

Leave Tromsø after dark with guides such as Hans Eric, Dimi, Jasmine, or Sokratis, then follow clear skies toward fjords, valleys, and possibly Finland or Sweden. Thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, campfires when conditions allow, and two guide-selected photos are included. The aurora is never guaranteed, but the small-group format gives you a flexible night outside the city.

“It was a wonderful! Very happy with the trip and the experience. Very kind enough to drop.us off at our hotel as it was late”

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8.Arctic Nature Tour from Tromsø by minibus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Tromsø around Kvaløya with guides such as Simon, Barbara, Bert, Claire, Michael, and Kamil. Expect fjords, beaches, frozen lakes, villages, wildlife watching, local pastries, hot drinks, thermal suits, boots, and free web-resolution photos. The route lasts about five hours and returns to central Tromsø.

“Barbara was an excellent tour guide. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and took fantastic photos. I highly recommend this tour.”

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9.Northern Lights Adventure by Bus or Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 508 reviews · from $117Best value

Join a five-hour northern lights hunt from Tromsø’s Radisson Blu Hotel. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide searches beyond city lights, helps with camera settings, and may extend the outing when the aurora is close. Expect a warm bus or minibus, hot drinks, cookies, and, on some nights, a campfire with marshmallows.

“We experienced a fantastic night. We were early on every spot, so not too crowded and able to take awesome pictures. We also made an extra stop that allowed us to see a true explosion. Only thing one could have improved: We stayed one hour with clouds outside with fire and marshmallows. Could have drove back a bit earlier/search another location and save us some time.”

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10.Northern Lights Focus Tour, German/English, minibus, meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 346 reviews · from $215

Blue Puffin’s seven-hour Northern Lights Focus Tour travels by heated minibus from Tromsø in search of clear skies. Guides such as Linda, Gregor, Martin, Victor, and Monica combine local weather know-how with photography help. Expect thermal suits, a campfire meal, tripods, and portrait photos sent after the tour.

“We had Gregor and Lynda, they were very enthusiastic and full of energy which it was a plus. It was such a great experience, I went to Tromso to have my baby moon with husband and it was magical and adventurous, team took care of all details and even reserve my seat as im 6 months pregnant. The guide made the difference with her good attitude and good vibes. she was very knowledgeable, friendly and as excited to chase the lights. She also was taking pictures which were shared with us in the first 48 hours after our trip! Thank you for looking after the small details like food, drinks…”

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11.Aurora Minibus Chase with Portrait and Hot Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 329 reviews · from $205

Join an English or Norwegian speaking guide and small group for an 8-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Margaux, Martine, David, and Martina may drive toward Finland for clearer skies. Warm suits, boots, tripods, hot food, a heated tent, and portrait photos are included.

“The activity was very well organized. Our two guides, Martina and Margaux, were kind and experienced—they took us almost to Finland to find a clear sky and see the Northern Lights. The location was absolutely stunning. The meal was a fun moment, we grilled sausages (pork, chicken, or vegetarian) over the campfire while enjoying hot chocolate and donuts. We highly recommend this experience!”

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12.Northern Lights Minibus Small Private Tour Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 269 reviews · from $157

Join Roberto from Paradise Northern Light for a six-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø in a minibus limited to 15 people. He follows weather and cloud conditions, drives toward darker skies, provides thermal suits, hot drinks, Wi-Fi, and professional photos, and may cross into Finland if conditions call for it. The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.

“The aurora borealis was a stunning display of nature’s beauty. Vibrant colors danced across the sky, creating a magical atmosphere. Our guide shared fascinating stories, adding depth to the experience. Wrapped in blankets and sipping hot cocoa, we felt deeply connected to the cosmos and the breathtaking wonder of our world.”

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13.Northern Lights Tour in Minibus with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · from $176

Join Nelson, Carl, or another multilingual guide for a six to eight hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. You may travel as far as Finland for clearer skies, then wait outdoors with thermal suits, shoe spikes, hot drinks, snacks, and professional photos. Hotel drop-off is available within Tromsø city center island.

“Great tour. We were driven to Finland so we had a great chance to see the Aurora Borealis. We had snacks, hit drinks and a BBQ , and our guide took lots of great photos of our group and our families. Well work the money”

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