Best Northern Lights Photography in Tromso — Our Top 15

1.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Free Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,642 reviews · 6 hours · from $61Our pick

Ride from central Tromsø into the fjords with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, using weather data and GPS to seek clear skies. Guides such as Ailen, Eneas, Julieta, José, and Laura have helped with camera settings, fires, snacks, and aurora photos. The six-hour tour costs $61 and includes bus transport, Wi-Fi, toilets, hot drinks, and free edited photos.

“10/5, we were totally blessed on the day of the tour. The forecast was showing low activity, but my local friend convinced me not to change the date as it usually doesn’t matter what the forecast says. And how right he was! It was my third day in Tromsø and I started losing hope that I’d see any Aurora at all, but it was there at the first bus stop. It was getting stronger and stronger. We went on to a second location where we had a bonfire with snacks, hot drinks and stories and that’s when the massive activity hit. We saw all the possible shapes and dancing and…”

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2.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

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

Leave Tromsø with Northern Soul Adventures and chase clear skies along the fjords, coast, or toward Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, Thomas, and Anna have helped visitors find auroras, set camera settings, build campfires, and take group photos. Expect a long Arctic night, basic comfort, and no guarantee of lights.

“Bodgan and Lucas were great tour guides and they made the 4+ hours outside enjoyable with stories, fun facts and tasty soup.”

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3.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 843 reviews · 7 hours · from $95

Join NorthernShots Tours for a seven-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Thomas, Barbara, Peter, and Tom have helped guests read forecasts, set up cameras, and find clearer skies, sometimes near the Finnish border. Expect long drives, cold stops, hot drinks, cookies, and optional professional portraits.

“Our tour guide Peter explained about northern lights in very detailed. Good knowledge, very friendly and took care of us. He made a camp fire and serve us hot cocoa with biscuits. We managed to see the northern lights with his patience and guidance. Wonderful experience!”

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4.Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

Join Northern Soul Adventures for a six to nine hour aurora chase from central Tromsø. Guides such as Filip, Joaquin, Bogdan, Lucas, and Anna adjust the route to find clearer skies, sometimes driving toward Finland. Expect a small group, thermal suits, campfire soup, hot drinks, tripod help, and professional photos shared afterward.

“We’re so glad we booked our Northern Lights tour with Northern Soul Adventures! What really set this experience apart was having both a dedicated guide and driver for our small group of 15 — it made everything feel smooth, organized, and personal. Filip and Lucas were absolutely fantastic. They were engaging, shared fascinating insights about the aurora, and worked seamlessly as a team throughout the evening. We were lucky to have clear skies, and the increased solar activity treated us to an incredible light display! The extra touches truly elevated the experience — hand and foot warmers, use of tripods for photography, and delicious soup and hot drinks to keep…”

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5.Northern Lights Chase with Local Guide & Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · 7 hours · from $136

Meet Alejandro outside Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group aurora chase from Tromsø. He tracks clouds and aurora activity, drives as far as needed, and may cross into Finland. Thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, and professional photos are included.

“The tour was fantastic! We got to see some amazing auroras with Alejandro, he chose the perfect spot where we got to see them dancing and exploding right above us!!! You can tell he is a big fan of auroras so the tour felt like a real aurora hunting experience. Pictures were also great, but what we value the most was his enthusiasm and input into what he does… a once in a lifetime experience. We booked other tours with different companies and this one in particular was our favorite. He also speaks Spanish so it was an extra plus for us. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱!! Muchas gracias por todo!”

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6.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Meet guides such as Robin, Jess, or Akos at Tromso Activities Hostel for a flexible aurora chase by warm van. You may cross fjords or travel toward Finland and Sweden when skies demand it. Expect hot chocolate, marshmallows, snow suits, photo portraits, and plenty of time outdoors.

“We took a spontaneous trip with the ferry and we were very lucky to catch some strong auroras in 4 different spots. Chapeau to our amazing tour guide, it was a night to remember.”

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7.Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

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

From central Tromsø, you’ll chase the aurora by bus into the Arctic countryside, guided by a driver and photography staff who help with phone and camera settings. Expect four to eight hours, hot drinks and snacks, long waits in the cold, and possible groups of 50 or more. The route may reach Finland.

“It was amazing experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable when it comes to Northern lights. Everyone was happy. I would recommend this to everyone who wants to see the Northern lights.”

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8.Small-Group Northern Lights Tour from Tromso with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $153

From central Tromsø, guide Alan or another EnjoyTheArctic photographer drives you into the Arctic night in search of clear skies and auroras. You get a thermal suit, tripod, fire, hot drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, and photos sent online. Expect a small group, a late return, and a chase that may reach Finland or Sweden.

“Great experience Awesome viewing of the lights Bitterly cold on the night -19 Guide was great , lit 2 fires , hoy drinks, pictures,”

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9.Northern Lights Chase + Free Professional Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 179 reviews · from $196

Meet your English-speaking guide at Scandic Ishavshotel for an eight-hour small-group chase across northern Norway, with possible drives into Finland. Guides such as Jessica, Julien, Louis, and Naiara use forecasts and local weather to seek clear skies. Thermal suits, boots, a hot meal, campfire, and professional aurora photos are included.

“What an amazing night Louis and his passion about NorthernLights! Lovely and happy guide! A lot of fun and a lot of news things learnt! 100000 thanks! ⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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10.Aurora Hunt with the campfire and professional photographer

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

Set out from central Tromso with guides such as Antonio, Kat, Lukas, or Robert, who track weather and aurora conditions and may drive as far as Finland. Expect a small group, several possible stops, hot soup, drinks, marshmallows, a bonfire, thermal suits, and photos of you beneath the lights.

“Great evening and amazing light show hosts were very good and looked after us 👍🏼 both Kat and Robert were great”

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11.Aurora Tour with Photos, Campfire and Arctic Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 7 hours · from $304

Join Boukersen Heim for a 6 to 8 hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guide Alba Ascanio Varroni and your driver use weather reports and local knowledge to seek clear skies, sometimes near Finland. Expect a small group, campfire, local reindeer sausage, homemade vegan chai, thermal gear, photography help, and one high-resolution photo included.

“The tour was amazing! Alba, our guide, was very knowledgeable and entertaining and we got great photos after. We got instructions on how to take photos of the northern light, which helped us a lot. And a very cosy time around the fire with a delicious small meal of reindeer sausage and their delicious chai tea. 10/10 would highly recommend!!”

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12.Northern Lights Chase, Local Guide, Foods & Pictures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 6 hours · from $230

Join Sam, Bong, Kenneth, or Johannes for a six-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. With no more than eight people, the team can follow clear skies across northern Norway and even into Finland. Expect warm suits, a campfire with sausages and hot chocolate, local stories, and a free gallery of high-resolution photos.

“This was the best experience of my entire life. Sam went above and beyond to make sure we had a complete Northern Lights experience. He monitored the weather and adjusted our trip as needed, and the entire journey was extremely comfortable, warm, and fun. Sam even brought a birthday cake for me because our trip ended up being on my birthday! We saw so many views of the Northern Lights and saw incredible images of the lights dancing. Sam and Kenneth did an amazing job, and I cannot say enough positive things about this experience. This is a must-book experience!!! Incredible!!!”

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13.Aurora Safari Chase by big bus, free Photos, toilet onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $128

Leave central Tromsø at 6:15 pm on a heated coach and follow the forecast across Troms County. Your guide chooses a viewing base with the clearest skies, then helps you watch and photograph the aurora. Expect a lavvo or campfire, hot drinks, snacks, an onboard toilet, and an optional meal such as fish soup or reindeer stew.

“Title mentioned to Lapland, but actually it's to Norway instead. anyway, overall good experience and very friendly and helpful staff.”

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14.Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 66 reviews · 6 hours · from $278

Leave central Tromsø in a small group of up to eight and follow the clearest forecast toward the Arctic wilderness, sometimes as far as Finland. Your guide explains the Aurora, serves a warm meal by the fire, and offers basic camera help. Guides such as David, Filip, Phillip, and Christian are known for patient hosting. Photos cost extra.

“Amazing experience! Guides were really helpful. I extremely recommend it!”

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15.Aurora Bus Tour with Snacks, Photos, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Spend about seven hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø with guides such as Hans Erik, Leyla, Dumitru, and Joanna. You ride a heated coach with a toilet, receive thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, and unlimited guide-taken photos. The route follows clear skies and may cross into Finland when conditions call for it.

“Erik e Bogdan sono la guida e l’autista migliori che potessimo trovare. Ci hanno guidato in un super tour pur di farci vedere l’aurora ed esaudire il nostro desiderio di vederla. Grazie di tutto, le vs Amiche italiane ❤️”

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