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Northern Horizon

Tromsø Northern Lights Tours

Maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights with a real Aurora chase. Expert guides, small groups and a 98% success rate.

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Illustrated map of the route from Tromsø toward the northern lights

Northern Horizon – Where our story becomes part of your journey

At Northern Horizon, we're a team of passionate guides who love sharing the Arctic at its best. With regional knowledge, professional photography, and genuine care for our guests, we create journeys that feel personal and unforgettable. Whether chasing the Northern Lights or exploring fjords, every tour is more than a trip-it's an experience to remember.

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At Northern Horizon, every journey is led by passionate guides who know the Arctic and adapt to the conditions. With small groups, warm gear, and professional photography, we keep things easy, personal, and memorable—whether it's your first trip or your tenth.

Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Trip to Sommarøy with Scenic Picnic

Arctic Fjord tour

Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Trip to Sommarøy with Scenic Picnic

A four hour daylight run out to Sommarøy for a maximum of 15 guests, with local pastries and hot drinks at a scenic stop, a souvenir photo, and a fair chance of meeting a friendly reindeer along the way. Children aged 6 to 12 pay a child fare.

4 hours
Picnic and snacks
Professional photo included

1,283 krabout €119

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Tromsø: Small Group | Northern Lights Chase + All-Inclusive

Small group northern lights tour

Tromsø: Small Group | Northern Lights Chase + All-Inclusive

Our small group aurora chase: a maximum of 15 guests, a full Arctic thermal suit and boots, Norwegian reindeer sausage by the campfire, and a professional portrait of you under the lights sent the next day. Guides track cloud cover and aurora activity in real time and drive to wherever the sky is clearest. Adults only, ages 13 and up.

7 hours and 30 minutes
Full arctic gear
Professional photo included

1,402 krabout €130

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Tromsø: Private Group | Northern Lights Chase + All-Inclusive (max 15 people)

Private northern lights tour

Tromsø: Private Group | Northern Lights Chase + All-Inclusive (max 15 people)

The private version of our most sought-after aurora chase. Your own vehicle, your own expert guide, and a night shaped entirely around your group. We track the forecast all night and drive to wherever the sky is clear, even across the Finnish or Swedish border, and you get professional photos of you under the lights.

7 hours
Full arctic gear
Professional photo included

€1,830

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How Our Northern Lights Tour In Tromsø Works

Our proven process and live forecast-based routing gives you the best possible chance of seeing the northern lights, and our historical data shows a 98% success rate.

1

Meet In Tromsø

We meet in Tromsø city center to start the tour.

2

Check Forecasts

We analyze live aurora forecasts and weather data in real time.

3

Choose Route

We select the route with the highest chance of clear skies and aurora activity.

4

Drive To The Best Area

We drive to the best available location for maximum aurora visibility.

Real Stories From Real People

Our guests say it better than we ever could - here are their experiences.

TripadvisorTravellers' Choice · 2,000+ reviews
  • Lester M.

    March 2026

    Northern Horizon turned out to be a great pick for Northern Lights and my wife and I are glad we went with them! We were able to get Linda as our guide and Martin as our driver. They were both fantastic and made a great duo for a group of 16 people. Not too big and small enough to feel taken care of by the two. Got picked up promptly at the meeting location. We had good skies above us so we didn’t have to drive drive too far, maybe an hour and 15 minutes. There is a bathroom break before finding a great spot for northern lights, but the whole bus went and was excited to see the lights so we skipped it and gave us more time to chase the lights. Linda found a potential spot, had us wait in the bus until she felt is was a great spot for all of us. For the next 4 hours the bus group was out somewhere in the woods taking pics and waiting. We got an amazing Auroras that night and we were all happy. Even Linda was super happy and amazed by the solar activity. She was more than willing to take professional picture for all of us and she set the the camera for the best shots. Those photos are free download unlike other companies charging you for them. This is partly what separates Northern Horizon from other companies. After Linda took pics and the lights “recharged” Martin had already set up a campfire for us with chairs. Additionally, anyone who wanted a thermal suit, he was more than willing to provide and help you put it on while Linda took pics of us. Again a great duo. During the camp fire, we had hot chocolate and tea served to warm us. We had reindeer sausage to cook on the fire and tortilla style bread to wrap around the reindeer sausage along with condiments like ketchup and mustard. They kept us feed and warm for round two of taking photos after another top up of hot drinks and cookies. Linda again took pics of the group and we were able to see northern lights again. What a great night for solar activity. My wife and I were glad Linda decided to stay instead of finding another place to try because essentially, you are looking up and we don’t want to miss any minute to lose the auroras since they are unpredictable. Great and wise recommendation from her. They drop you off at your hotel or close to your Air BnB so we didn’t need to try to find a taxi or uber in the center of town. What a great evening with Linda, Martin and Northern Horizon. Highly recommend them and made everyone feel at ease and we definitely felt we were in good hands. Thank you for the memories!

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  • ALTAY TINAR

    February 2026

    An absolutely incredible Northern Lights experience! Our guide, Max, was phenomenal. You can immediately tell how deeply he loves his job; his passion is truly contagious. He isn’t just an expert at hunting the Aurora, but also a fantastic storyteller who made the whole trip engaging, warm, and memorable. Despite the terrible, cloudy weather in Tromsø, Max knew exactly where to go and effortlessly found a spot with perfectly clear skies for us to witness the lights. He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. If you are in Tromsø and want a guaranteed amazing time chasing the lights, booking a tour with Max is a must. Highly recommended!"

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  • msarra25

    Athens · February 2026

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    What an incredible experience! Harry (our guide) and Martin (our driver) were absolutely outstanding. Harry kept us constantly updates about the weather and solar activity and explained everything about the Aurora Borealis so clearly. When conditions changed, they didn’t hesitate to drive from Norway all the way to Finland to find clear skies - and it paid off! We saw the northern lights explode and dance with our own eyes. Truly magical. Harry took amazing photos of us, and we ended the night with hot chocolate and sausages in a cosy spot. The tour was extremely well organized and much more exclusive than others. We did the same tour the night before with another company, and this one was by far the best! Yes it’s slightly more expensive - but 100% worth it! A once-in-a- lifetime experience !

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  • Lizzy Jane van Genderen

    February 2026

    It was a great day. We did the Arctic Nature Tour. The guide tells a lot about everything and is enthusiastic. We have been to the most beautiful places. The guide also takes some beautiful pictures of you. A day to never forget! I definitely recommend booking an excursion here

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  • Supreet Singh

    January 2026

    Both the guide and the driver were amazing. I have find many tours in the past but never felt such warmth. The travel was smooth, the detailed explanation was solid(Max is a geologist, he knows his stuff😅). The light show was something else. We had some very tasty hot chocolate, sausages by the fire and a nice small tour group. Max is also a great photographer. He took some brilliant pictures of the experience. Overall, you have to be a part of this experience. Made my trip totally worth it. Just go for it.

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  • Rahul Suri

    January 2026

    Totally recommend them. They have a job to show you the lights and they take this job extremely seriously. We were there last week and the weather in Tromso was really bad and honestly we lost hopes to see the lights but they drove us all the way into Finland near a beautiful frozen lake where we had campfire and we got to see the lights. Loved their dedication towards their work. Totally go for it.

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5.0 ★ rating • 500+ reviews.

Our reviews highlight what guests value most: knowledgeable guides, professional photos, and the thoughtful details that turn a good tour into an unforgettable experience.

Travellers’ Choice • 2000+ reviews.

Discover why Northern Horizon is rated among Tromsø’s top outdoor experiences-professional photos, passionate guides, and tours that feel personal and memorable.

Gallery - Tromsø Northern Lights & Arctic Nature

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A glimpse into the journeys we’ve shared - moments captured on tour with our guests in the Arctic.

Northern lights over a Tromsø fjordGuests around the campfire under the auroraGreen aurora ribbons above snow-covered mountainsSmall tour group watching the northern lightsArctic winter landscape outside TromsøAurora borealis reflected in still fjord water

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