Aurora Borealis Tour Tromsø – A Private Arctic Adventure

Ida Christine Karlsen
1 day ago
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Are you dreaming of seeing the Aurora Borealis in Tromsø? With The Green Adventure’s exclusive Aurora Chase Private Tour, your dream can become an unforgettable, personal experience – far from the crowds and close to nature.

This is not your average northern lights tour. It’s a fully private, carefully tailored adventure designed for those who want to experience the Arctic skies in peace and comfort. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply wish to share a magical evening with your loved ones, this Aurora Borealis tour in Tromsø is made for memories.

A Northern Lights Tour Made Just for You

From the moment we pick you up – at your hotel, apartment, or even the airport – our focus is on providing a relaxed and flexible experience. We also offer late-evening pick-ups for guests arriving on late flights, making it easier to fit the tour into your travel plans. With a maximum of 8 guests, you’ll travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with one of our experienced guides, who knows where the skies open up and the auroras tend to dance.

Before we begin the chase, we’ll brief you on the evening’s weather conditions and the likelihood of catching the lights. We also stay in touch with a network of trusted guides across Tromsø to help us maximize the chances of a successful sighting.

And when Aurora appears? We’ll be ready.

Please note that this is an on-request tour. To book, simply send us an email with your preferred date, and we’ll open our calendar just for you.

Comfort in the Cold – Arctic Gear & Warm Food

Even in -30°C, you’ll stay warm in our high-quality thermal suits. We also provide tripods if you’d like to bring your own camera – though our guide will capture stunning professional photos of you and the lights throughout the night, which you’ll receive the following day by email – completely free of charge.

We provide digital photos in 2048px resolution with a small watermark, but if you'd like a full-frame, print-ready version without the watermark, it's available for a small additional fee – a simple way to support our photographer's work.

Once we reach the ideal viewing spot, we’ll set up a cozy Arctic camp. Expect:

Local hot soup (vegan options available)
Organic tea or hot chocolate
A warm bonfire and toasted marshmallows
Personal stories and legends about the northern lights
Optional photo session under the aurora sky

We believe that an Aurora Borealis tour in Tromsø should be about more than just ticking off a bucket list. It should be about slowing down, being present, and sharing a truly unique moment with people you care about.

Flexible and Family-Friendly

Whether you’re traveling with young children, pregnant, or need a more relaxed pace, we adjust the tour to your needs. You’ll never feel rushed, and we’ll always do our best to make the evening as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Thinking of celebrating a birthday or anniversary under the northern lights? Let us know – we love helping guests create unforgettable moments.

What’s Included in the Tour

Private transport with an experienced guide
Thermal suits for Arctic conditions
Warm soup and hot drinks
Campfire and marshmallows
Tripods for your camera
Digital Aurora photos included
Pick-up and drop-off on Tromsøya Island
Duration: approx. 6–9 hours
Small group: 1–8 guests (just you and your people)

Good to Know

Minimum age: 4 years
Wear warm shoes and wool socks
Toilet access in the wilderness is limited
Tour is on request – contact us by email to book your preferred date
This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users due to space constraints
Icy roads may affect those with motion sickness – consider medication in advance

Also try our Northern Lights Hunt – A Small Group Adventure

If you're looking for a shared experience or want to meet other Aurora enthusiasts, The Green Adventure also offers a Northern Lights Hunt – a tour that combines comfort, authenticity, and a real sense of Arctic adventure. This tour is designed for small groups of 3–15 participants and is led by passionate local guides who also happen to be superb photographers.

You’ll be picked up in front of Scandic Ishavshotel and head straight into the wilderness. Every detail is taken care of – including the thermal suits and tripods for your camera. And of course, we’ll take stunning photos of you with the northern lights, which we’ll send to you after the tour.

Group size: 3–15 people
Duration: 6–9 hours
Thermal suits, hot soup & hot drinks included
Campfire with marshmallows
Beautiful photos of you and the Aurora
Tripods available for your own camera
Pick-up in Tromsø city centre (Scandic Ishavshotel), drop-off at your hotel
Digital photos included and sent to you the next day
Minimum age: 12
Vegan meals available
Cancellation policy: full refund up to 24h before departure

This tour is perfect if you prefer a more social experience while still getting top-quality guidance and photography. You’ll hear northern lights stories by the fire, enjoy a hearty meal, and chase clear skies with experienced local guides who know where Aurora loves to dance.

Why Choose The Green Adventure?

At The Green Adventure, we’re a small, family-run company with a big heart. We’ve travelled the world, learned what matters on a tour – and what doesn’t – and we’ve created experiences we’d want to be part of ourselves.

We don’t run commercial mass tours. We offer soul-filled adventures with a personal touch. We believe that the Aurora Borealis deserves a quiet stage, not a crowded arena. And we believe that guests deserve authenticity, warmth, and care.

As part of our philosophy, we also do our best to protect the environment. Every site we visit is left exactly as we found it – because nature gives us this gift, and we want to give something back.

So if you're looking for a truly meaningful Aurora Borealis tour in Tromsø, one that combines comfort, storytelling, flexibility and the magic of the northern lights – then this is the adventure for you.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Arctic.