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Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 guests per minivan)
A 6 h northern lights tour from Tromsø by Green Gold of Norway AS, shared with up to 32 travellers. From 204 USD per person, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 388 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 is a 6 h aurora tour from Tromsø, shared with up to 32 travellers, run by Green Gold of Norway AS. It costs from 204 USD per person and is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 388 travellers. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Before booking, check the aurora probability over Tromsø and the Kp forecast lower on this page.
On this page
1What the operator says
Every evening we use the latest weather update to choose the area around Tromso with best chances for clear skies.
At 7 pm, we pick you up outside main entrance of Radisson Blu Hotel and walk you 100 meters to our office where we show you the proper Aurora/night photography settings on your camera/mobile phone.
Then we give you warm overalls and boots, and drive you straight to the best spot. Some nights the Aurora is visible as soon as we arrive, while other evenings we relax with coffee and muffins while we wait for her.
Pick up time: 7 pm
Pick up place: Radisson Blu Hotel
Number of participants: 8 per minivan (up to 4 minivans on busy nights)
Duration: 6 hours
Level of difficulty: easy
Included: Photography tips, guide in English, Northern Lights Chase by minivan, warm overalls, boots, coffee,tea, muffins, pictures sent to your email.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Tripods, Northern Lights Chase by minivan, warm overalls, boots, pictures, muffins, coffee, tea.
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- We will drive towards the area with best chances for clear skies to enjoy the amazing Northern Lights. we will drive as far as inside Finland when necessary. (60 min)
- We will drive towards the area with best chances for clear skies to enjoy the amazing Northern Lights. we will drive as far as inside Finland when necessary. (60 min)
- We will drive towards the area with best chances for clear skies to enjoy the amazing Northern Lights. we will drive as far as inside Finland when necessary. (60 min)
- We will drive towards the area with best chances for clear skies to enjoy the amazing Northern Lights. we will drive as far as inside Finland when necessary. (60 min)
- We will drive towards the area with best chances for clear skies to enjoy the amazing Northern Lights. we will drive as far as inside Finland when necessary. (60 min)
- We will drive towards the area with best chances for clear skies to enjoy the amazing Northern Lights. we will drive as far as inside Finland when necessary. (60 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 32 travellers
- Meeting point, no hotel pickup
- Guide languages: English
- Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
- Operator: Green Gold of Norway AS
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You don't have to own a camera to join as our guide can also take pictures and send them to you at no extra cost.
5Aurora over Tromsø tonight
The probability below comes from the NOAA OVATION model for the current forecast hour. The Norway page has the Kp Tromsø needs and the 3-day forecast.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 13:17 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 14:24 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
6Other northern lights tours in Tromsø
| Rating | Booking site | Tripadvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 112 | 203 |
| 4 stars | 21 | 14 |
| 3 stars | 9 | 5 |
| 2 stars | 4 | 4 |
| 1 star | 10 | 6 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 36601P7, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 in Tromsø cost?
From 204 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.
How long does Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 in Tromsø last?
6 h according to the operator listing. Northern lights tours leave in the dark hours and often return after midnight, so the duration counts from pickup or the meeting point.
Is Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 in Tromsø private or shared?
It is shared with up to 32 travellers. The operator sets this on the listing, so the figure here is read from the catalogue and not estimated.
What is the cancellation policy for Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 in Tromsø?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The exact wording and any weather clause are on the listing at the time of booking.
What Kp index does Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 need to see the northern lights from Tromsø?
Tromsø needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and a dark, clear sky. The live probability over Tromsø is shown on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
Who runs Minivan Northern Lights excursion (8 in Tromsø?
Green Gold of Norway AS, the operator named on the listing. Reviews shown here combine the booking site and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.
Sources (2)
Sources
- Viator, operator listing 36601P7, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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