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title: Small Northern Lights Tour Max 8 Guests Pickup and Photography
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tromsø
country: Norway
price: 233
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 73
duration_minutes: 300
duration_max_minutes: 420
languages: ["no", ar, en, tr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 21 of 52 (Northern Lights Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/norway/tromso/tours/small-northern-lights-tour-max-8-guests-pickup-and-photography/
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# Small Northern Lights Tour Max 8 Guests Pickup and Photography

**Guidekin's take:** Chase the Northern Lights in a heated expedition van with up to eight guests, using live cloud and space weather data to choose the route. Photos, thermal suits, hot drinks and campfire snacks are included; expect walking on snow, ice and uneven ground. 4.93 from 73 reviews at €233 per person for 5h–7h.

In our comparison: #21 of 52 in Northern Lights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

From the moment you book, we stay in close contact so you know exactly what to expect. On the road, you are with an experienced local guide in an advanced 4x4 Mercedes expedition van, built to safely navigate winter mountain roads away from crowded bus routes. With just eight guests, the experience is calm, safe, and personal. Instead of relying on city weather apps, your guide tracks live satellite cloud data and space weather throughout the evening, driving inland or across the border to find clear skies. You never have to worry about freezing—our van stays warm inside even with the engine off. Your guide handles your photos, hosts a quiet campfire, and brings you safely back to your door.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Max 8 people: small group
- Starts 18:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €233 per person
- Duration: 5h–7h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 73 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: ALSHEMAL Norway
- Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers
- Guide languages: Norwegian, Arabic, English, Turkish
- Start times: 18:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.93 from 73 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 72 of 73.

- 5 stars: 69 (95%)
- 4 stars: 3 (4%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Local guide fluent in English, Norwegian, and Arabic
- Hot chocolate, fresh coffee, and tea
- Hotel and cruise port pickup and drop-off (5 km Radius )
- Campfire snacks (grilled sweetcorn and marshmallows)
- A heated 4x4 Van to warm up in anytime (Satys up even when engine Turned off)
- All photos taken by your guide (free and RAW quality)
- Heavy Arctic thermal suits to keep you warm (-40 Degrees )

## Not included

- (we stop at heated indoor restrooms on the road)
- Winter boots, hats, and warm gloves (please bring your own)
- Alcoholic drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Tromso** (30m) - Tromsø (Pickup & Heading Out) We pick you up directly from your hotel or cruise port gate in our 4x4 Mercedes van and introduce you to your guide and group. Before hitting the road, we review live satellite weather maps together so you can see where the clouds are moving and...
2. **Troms** (5h) - Arctic Wilderness & Inland Valleys (The Chase & Campfire) We leave city lights behind, driving into quiet mountain valleys or across the border into Finland where the sky is open. Once settled in the wilderness, we watch for the Northern Lights and gather around a wood...
3. **Tromso** (30m) - Tromsø (Safe Drop-Off) Once the chase wraps up, we drive you safely back to Tromsø. Instead of dropping you at a cold central bus stop in the middle of the night, we take you directly to your hotel door or cruise ship security gate.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 18:30
- 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.

Ends: We return you directly to your original pickup address (hotel lobby, apartment, or cruise port gate). If you prefer to be dropped off at an alternative location (such as Tromsø city center or a different accommodation within a 5 km radius), simply let your guide know during the tour and we will gladly arrange it.

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves walking on snow, ice, and uneven wilderness terrain in sub-zero temperatures. Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility impairments

## Compared with other Northern Lights Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 52** | €233 | 5h–7h | 4.93 (73) | shared, max 8 |
| [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 #21 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.

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