Northern lights minibus tour from Tromsø

Minimum age: 7

Highlights

• Few tips on northern lights forecasting and photography
• The perfect combination of comfort, nature, and friendly company
• Professional photos during the evening sent to you 72 hours after the tour
• Complimentary tripod rental for your own amazing images
• Enjoy a hot meal around the bonfire
• Photos shared after the tour

All about the trip

Tromsø is one of the top places in the world to witness the northern lights. We make this experience optimal for you during our comfortable northern lights minibus chase, departing from our base camp in central Tromsø. You will be with one of our dedicated guides, who has the passion to show you the best places to observe the lights dance in the sky above. We are here for you on this memorable night of a lifetime.

In small groups with a maximum of 15 people, we will set out into the polar night to one of our favorite spots to watch the northern lights (away from light pollution and with clearest skies possible). If it is cloudy above Tromsø, don’t worry, it is possible to find clear skies at a location further away. Our team will carefully analyze the weather conditions before the tour while keeping in touch with other guides to monitor cloud movements in the local and surrounding areas.

Once we find the best spot, it will be time to wait for the lights to shine while setting up our cameras and taking photos. Your guide will take professional photographs, which will be shared within 3 days of your tour. Your guide will also help you set up your own camera and if you need a tripod, we can let you borrow one of ours for free. Our aim is to create a stress-free, enjoyable and safe way to be able to see the northern lights during your stay in the Arctic.

Your guide will stay with you for the entire evening while making sure you are as comfortable and warm as possible. We provide thermal suits and warm, dry boots for the entire duration of the tour. Later in the evening we will make a bonfire, have a warm meal, and enjoy hot drinks. If you are a vegetarian or have any other dietary preferences, please let us know and we will make sure there is something for you as well.

What to expect on this northern lights minibus chase:

The highest chances to see the northern lights. We have made it our mission to do everything we can for you to experience the northern lights during our tours. We provide the optimal way to see the northern lights in a comfortable, genuine setting.

Learn about the northern lights. Our guides are experienced and educated in the history and science of the amazing natural phenomenon. During the tour, you will get a guided introduction with all the information you need about the northern lights.

Take pictures and/or let us do the work. During the evening we will take pictures of the sky, the experience as a whole and if you wish we provide the possibility to join into the photos. 3 days after the tour your photos from the night will be sent to you, edited, and ready to be used in the way you prefer.

Warm safety gear and access to our base camp lounge. We love to explore the Arctic and know that it’s best to do so staying warm. The arctic nights can be cold in the winter - but no need to worry, we provide warm safety suits, gloves, and boots. Before the tour you can enjoy our lounge at our base camp in central Tromsø, to charge your camera and have a cup of coffee or tea.

What is included in the price

• Minibus northern lights chase with driver and guide
• Warm homemade soup, hot chocolate, coffee, and tea
• Warm safety suits and boots for arctic conditions
• Complimentary tripod rental
• Learn about northern lights forecasting and photography during the tour
• Photos sent to you within 72 hours after your tour
• Lounge access at our base camp

What is not included in the price

• Pick-up and drop-off

Instructions

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to departure.

Our dedicated team of guides is doing an extensive weather forecast before the tour and takes you on a chase towards the area where we can see has the highest chance for seeing the northern lights. With that said, some evenings when the forecast is rather challenging for parts of the region the chase will be limited to areas where the guide sees the highest potential for clear skies and northern lights as it during some evenings is not beneficial to do a chase with several stops.

While we serve a hot meal on this tour, it is recommended to have a light snack before the tour as the meal is served later at night. Also please let us know during the booking any eventual dietary restrictions. Also please let us know during the booking any eventual dietary restrictions.

This activity is organised by Arctic Travel & Leisure AS (Pukka Travels), Kirkegata 1, Tromsø, 9008, Norway, +47 99 37 1010, info@pukkatravels.com.