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Tromsø: Northern Lights by Minibus - Warm Dinner and Free Photos
A 6 to 8 h northern lights tour from Tromsø by Blue Puffin, shared with up to 18 travellers. From 200 USD per person, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 139 reviews on the booking site and Tripadvisor.
In short
Tromsø: Northern Lights by Minibus - Warm is a 6 to 8 h aurora tour from Tromsø, shared with up to 18 travellers, run by Blue Puffin. It costs from 200 USD per person and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 139 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
Northern Lights in Focus is a small-group journey into the Arctic night, guided by people who live here and know how to read it.
We leave the city behind and head into the wilderness, following weather forecasts, local knowledge, and real-time conditions to find the best possible place to experience the Northern Lights. There is no fixed route — every chase is shaped by clouds, light, and the Arctic itself.
To keep you warm, insulated winter overalls are provided. During the night, we gather around a small campfire to enjoy a homemade meal, hot drinks, and a sweet treat.
Your guide will capture portraits and aurora shots throughout the night. Free social media quality pictures are included, and print-quality versions are available for purchase.
Whether the lights are strong or subtle, this is about sharing a real Arctic night together!
IMPORTANT: If you choose the Spanish tour, please contact us in advance to confirm guide availability.
Operator listing, read on 9 Oct 2026. Prices are starting prices and change with the date.
2What the price covers
Included
- Warm winter overalls, tripods, head lamps
- Pick-up from Scandic Ishavshotel
- If you choose the Spanish tour, please contact us in advance to confirm guide availability.
- English, German, and Spanish speaking Tour Guide
- Free social media pictures are included. Print-quality versions available for purchase.
- Northern Lights Tour
- Home-made warm soup, hot drinks, a sweet treat
Not included
- Snacks
- Personal Expenses
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3Itinerary
- Northern Lights in Tromsø (420 min)
4Group size, pickup and languages
- Shared with up to 18 travellers
- Meeting point, no hotel pickup
- Guide languages: German, English, Spanish
- Booking size: 1 to 15 travellers
- Operator: Blue Puffin
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure time on November 12th and November 22nd is 18:00 (6pm)
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 14:10 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 15:15 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 | 35 | 97 |
| 4 stars | 6 | 0 |
| 3 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 2 stars | 0 | 0 |
| 1 star | 1 | 0 |
Source: Viator, operator listing 480903P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tromsø: Northern Lights by Minibus - Warm in Tromsø cost?
From 200 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: Northern Lights by Minibus - Warm in Tromsø last?
6 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 Tromsø: Northern Lights by Minibus - Warm in Tromsø private or shared?
It is shared with up to 18 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: Northern Lights by Minibus - Warm 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: Northern Lights by Minibus - Warm 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: Northern Lights by Minibus - Warm in Tromsø?
Blue Puffin, 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 480903P1, 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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