--- title: Northern Lights Minibus Chase with Local Guide and Photos lang: en type: tour city: Tromsø country: Norway price: 170 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 54 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 52 (Northern Lights Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/norway/tromso/tours/northern-lights-minibus-chase-with-local-guide-and-photos/ --- # Northern Lights Minibus Chase with Local Guide and Photos **Guidekin's take:** This Northern Lights minibus chase adapts to weather, heading along the coast, inland or into Finland or Sweden. High resolution photos, thermal suits, hot drinks and local snacks are included; bring a valid passport for a possible border crossing. 5 from 54 reviews at €170 per person for 4h–8h. In our comparison: #17 of 52 in Northern Lights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join a small-group Northern Lights chase with Arctic Glow, a family-run company led by locals born and raised in Northern Norway. Each evening, we use weather forecasts, live data, aurora activity, and local knowledge to plan the tour. As conditions change, we adapt the route in search of clear skies — near Tromsø, along the coast, inland, or across the border into Finland or Sweden. When the Northern Lights appear, your guide will take portrait photos of guests who would like them. Edited photographs will be emailed the following day. Hot drinks, local snacks, and homemade cake are included. The small-group format, flexible route, and genuine Northern Norwegian hospitality create a personal experience shaped by the conditions. Search for clear skies using live weather data, local knowledge, and a flexible route Travel with experienced local guides from Northern Norway Receive edited photographs by email the following day Enjoy hot drinks, local snacks, and homemade cake ## Before you book - Meeting point: Tromsø city center, - Starts 18:30, 20:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Warm drinks an local snacks. - Age rule: This tour is not suitable for children under the… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €170 per person - Duration: 4h–8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Arctic Glow - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 18:30, 20:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 5.0 from 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 54 of 54. - 5 stars: 54 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - High-resolution photos captured by your guide, shared with you after the tour. - Transportation in Mercedes Sprinter minibus. - Warm thermal suites (if needed). - Guide - Warm drinks an local snacks. ## Not included - Tripods - Warm clothing beyond the thermal suit is not included. Guests must bring hats, gloves, and boots - Guests must bring their own valid passport for potential border crossing ## Itinerary 1. **Tromso** (15m) - Pick-up and Introduction (0:00 - 0:30 hours) Meet at the designated pick-up point in Tromsø: Kirkegata 2, 9008 Tromsø. Introduction by your guide and driver about the evening’s plan and safety guidelines. 2. **Troms** (pass by, no stop) - The Minibus Chase (0:30 - 2:00 hours) Drive out of Tromsø city to escape light pollution and head toward optimal locations in the Arctic landscape. Your guide will monitor weather forecasts and cloud cover while sharing insights about the Northern Lights and is open to... 3. **Troms** (2h) - Aurora Spotting and Camp Setup (2:00 - 3:30 hours) Upon finding a suitable location, we stop to admire the Northern Lights as they dance across the Arctic sky. Our guide will assist you with photography, helping you capture your own images, while also taking professional... 4. **Tromso** (pass by, no stop) - Return Journey and Drop-off (3:30 - 5:00 hours) Pack up and begin the drive back to Tromsø. Drop-off at the pick-up point in Tromsø city center, Kirkegata 2, or at hotels in the city center. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18:30, 20:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Tromsø city center, near Tourist Shop. Look for Your guide in a vest with the Arctic Glow initials Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12. - The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings are not guaranteed. Please note that no refunds are provided if the Northern Lights are not visible during the tour. - The tour operates in most weather conditions, but if we have to cancel due to safety reasons, we will offer you an alternative date if possible, or a full refund. - We usually make 1-2 restroom stops during the tour, depending on our route. In remote areas without facilities, you may need to use nature discreetly if necessary. Please use the restroom before we depart. - Alcohol is not permitted during the tour. Guests who appear visibly intoxicated may be refused participation without a refund. - The tour may involve short walks from the minibus. Walking surfaces may be snowy, icy or uneven. - Not recommended for travelers prone to motion sickness - Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments ## Compared with other Northern Lights Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 52** | €170 | 4h–8h | 5.0 (54) | shared | | [Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max](/norway/tromso/tours/northern-lights-adventure-with-greenlander-8-people-max/?format=md) | €318 | 6h | 4.98 (1540) | shared | | [Chasing Lights: Aurora Minibus Chase (All Photos Included)](/norway/tromso/tours/chasing-lights-aurora-minibus-chase-all-photos-included/?format=md) | €233 | 5h | 4.95 (1468) | shared | | [Northern Lights Adventure](/norway/tromso/tours/northern-lights-adventure/?format=md) | €253 | 6h | 5.0 (239) | shared | Ranked #17 of 52 in Northern Lights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €97 to €318, median €185; typical length 6h. 3 of 52 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/norway/tromso/tromso-northern-lights-tours/?format=md ## More in Tromsø - All Tromsø tours: https://guidekin.com/norway/tromso/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/norway/tromso/tours/northern-lights-minibus-chase-with-local-guide-and-photos/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/norway/tromso/?format=md