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Northern Lights Tour, Photo, Toilet, Meal, Skycam in Mbus

A 5 to 8 h northern lights tour from Tromsø by Arctic Circle Tours Tromsø, shared with up to 15 travellers. From 235 USD per person, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 169 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.

Updated on 9 Oct 20263 min read2 Sources

In short

Northern Lights Tour, Photo, Toilet is a 5 to 8 h aurora tour from Tromsø, shared with up to 15 travellers, run by Arctic Circle Tours Tromsø. It costs from 235 USD per person and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 169 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
  1. What the operator says
  2. What the price covers
  3. Itinerary
  4. Group size, pickup and languages
  5. Aurora over Tromsø tonight
  6. Other northern lights tours in Tromsø
  7. Frequently asked questions

1What the operator says

⭐ Small Groups – Big Experiences – Authentic Arctic Moments

Join Arctic Circle Tours Tromsø, a local provider on an unforgettable Northern Lights chase.

We travel in small groups max. 15 guests, so you get personal guidance, comfort and an authentic Arctic experience – far away from the crowds and the big tourist buses.

Pro Guides

Heated restroom.

Sometimes we cross the Finnish border.

Free PRO photos incl.

Free Wi-Fi.

We make camp fire, grill sausages. Serve hot chocolat, hot meal.

Smart Aurora tracking system:

Arctic Circle Tours is part of the development of a wide-area camera network that monitors the sky at 50 locations in real time. This maximizes the chances of finding the best spot with the best starry sky. In addition, we have built-in cameras in our vehicles that track the night sky, so we don't miss a single Northern Lights outbreak on the tour.

We give you 50% next chance guarantee, if we have free capacity at the time you want the new trip.

Operator listing on Viator, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.

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2What the price covers

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Skycam during the tours
  • Restroom
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bonfire
  • Tripods

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

3Itinerary

  1. Meeting time 17:45 at Ami Hotel, where you will be provided with thermo suits and boots. The tour will be between 5-8 hours, depending on how far away we need to drive for clear sky, sometimes crossing border to Finland. Photos and portraits under the Norhern Lights included. Landscape photos included. Help to do your own pictures with phone or camera. Hot chocolate/coffee, Hot meal, hot dog

4Group size, pickup and languages

  • Shared with up to 15 travellers
  • Meeting point, no hotel pickup
  • Guide languages: English
  • Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
  • Operator: Arctic Circle Tours Tromsø
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Aurora probability over Tromsø2 %
Kp now2.00
Kp needed1+ 67.5° geomagnetic
Max Kp 24 h6.00 G2

Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 09:58 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 11:05 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

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Reviews of Northern Lights Tour, Photo, Toilet by rating
RatingViatorTripadvisor
5 stars7382
4 stars55
3 stars01
2 stars12
1 star00

Source: Viator, operator listing 342359P2, checked on 9 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Northern Lights Tour, Photo, Toilet in Tromsø cost?

From 235 USD per person. That is the starting price set by the operator for the cheapest option on the Viator listing, and the final price depends on the date, the group size and the options chosen at checkout.

How long does Northern Lights Tour, Photo, Toilet in Tromsø last?

5 to 8 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 Northern Lights Tour, Photo, Toilet in Tromsø private or shared?

It is shared with up to 15 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 Northern Lights Tour, Photo, Toilet 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 Viator listing at the time of booking.

What Kp index does Northern Lights Tour, Photo, Toilet 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 Northern Lights Tour, Photo, Toilet in Tromsø?

Arctic Circle Tours Tromsø, the operator named on the Viator listing. Reviews shown here combine Viator and Tripadvisor counts as published in the catalogue, and this site adds no reviews of its own.

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Sources

Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.