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Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

A 5 to 7 h northern lights tour from Tromsø by Northern Lights Safari, shared with up to 45 travellers. From 74 USD per person, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 93 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor.

Updated on 9 Oct 20262 min read2 Sources

In short

Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari is a 5 to 7 h aurora tour from Tromsø, shared with up to 45 travellers, run by Northern Lights Safari. It costs from 74 USD per person and is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 93 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

Are you ready for an arctic adventure? We sure are! Please join us when we drive in our comfortable bus out of Tromsø to the beautiful fjords, mountains and islands to chase the northern lights.

Our expert guides takes you on a journey you will never forget. Informative, unforgettable, majestic!

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

  • Hot chocolate, coffee
  • Local snacks

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

3Itinerary

  1. Northern lights safari. We go wherever the chances are the best to capture the Northern lights. (1 min)

4Group size, pickup and languages

  • Shared with up to 45 travellers
  • Meeting point, no hotel pickup
  • Guide languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Norwegian
  • Booking size: 1 to 30 travellers
  • Operator: Northern Lights Safari
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 Tromsø1 %
Kp now2.00
Kp needed1+ 67.5° geomagnetic
Max Kp 24 h6.00 G2

Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 09:11 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 10:20 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 Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari by rating
RatingViatorTripadvisor
5 stars2446
4 stars45
3 stars11
2 stars02
1 star37

Source: Viator, operator listing 216328P1, checked on 9 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari in Tromsø cost?

From 74 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 Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari in Tromsø last?

5 to 7 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 Safari in Tromsø private or shared?

It is shared with up to 45 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 Safari 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 Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari 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 Safari in Tromsø?

Northern Lights Safari, 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.