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Tromsø: Express Aurora Hunt with Wandering Owl
A 4 h northern lights tour from Tromsø by Wandering Owl, shared with up to 15 travellers. From 129 USD per person, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 66 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
Tromsø: Express Aurora Hunt is a 4 h aurora tour from Tromsø, shared with up to 15 travellers, run by Wandering Owl. It costs from 129 USD per person and is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 66 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
Come with us for our Express Aurora Hunt and have a guaranteed early return to Tromsø city centre. Leave the city lights behind and travel into the Arctic wilderness. During this activity, our small team of Aurora guides check the forecasts and uses local knowledge to decide on the best place to chase the Northern Lights within an hour's drive from town. On this activity, we will travel wherever looks safest and with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights within 1 hr of Tromsø city centre. Once we arrive at the best location, we will be waiting for the show to begin. In the meantime, our guides will tell you stories about the North and the science behind the Aurora. We'll have you back to the city centre 4 hours after the start time, so you can be well rested the next morning.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Photos available for purchase after the tour
- Ponchos
- Licensed tour guide
Not included
- Boots
- Thermal suit
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- Some evenings we will drive inland or towards the coastal islands. The decision is made based on the safest environmental conditions for driving as well as the conditions for finding gaps in the clouds. (240 min)
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: Wandering Owl
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be over 4 years old - we can accept younger children, however parents must bring car seat, thermal clothing and meal, and office must be informed
- Not recommended for travellers unable to walk on uneven or icy terrain.
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 11:40 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 12:47 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 | 12 | 45 |
| 4 stars | 3 | 1 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 2 | 0 |
| 1 star | 3 | 0 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 7700P46, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tromsø: Express Aurora Hunt in Tromsø cost?
From 129 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 Tromsø: Express Aurora Hunt in Tromsø last?
4 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 Tromsø: Express Aurora Hunt 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 Tromsø: Express Aurora Hunt 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 Tromsø: Express Aurora Hunt 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 Tromsø: Express Aurora Hunt in Tromsø?
Wandering Owl, 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 7700P46, 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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