Aurora Safari Minibus

This tour is conducted by Best Arctic.

A flexible Aurora chase in a small group

Every evening from September to April offers a chance to see the Northern Lights in Tromsø. With more than 17 years of experience and around 8,500 tours operated, Northern Lights safaris are what we are best known for. This Northern Lights minibus tour from Tromsø is one of our most popular experiences.

Our team consists of experienced and dedicated guides together with skilled local drivers, all working to make safety our highest priority in Arctic conditions. Using local knowledge, weather forecasts and live updates from the field, the guides continuously search for the best possible locations to see the Aurora Borealis. When multiple minibuses are operating, the guides stay in contact throughout the evening to share weather conditions and coordinate the best route for the tour.

Travelling by minibus allows us to move flexibly between locations and maximise the chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Each minibus accommodates a maximum of 14 guests, ensuring a more personal and comfortable experience.

An entertaining Northern Lights experience

Chasing the Northern Lights also requires patience. While waiting for Lady Aurora to appear, your guide will share stories about this fascinating natural phenomenon as well as life in the Arctic.
Weather permitting, a cosy bonfire will be made to keep everyone warm, while thermal winter suits are also provided. Hot drinks and local snacks are served during the evening.
Whenever possible, we bring guests to our private Northern Lights camps through agreements with local landowners. These unique locations offer excellent viewing conditions, along with access to shelters and toilets.

A Northern Lights photography experience

Our experienced team will take winter and Northern Lights portraits of you, as well as landscape photos throughout the evening, so you can bring home lasting memories from your Arctic adventure.

If you would like to photograph the Northern Lights yourself, your guide will gladly assist with camera settings and provide a tripod free of charge.

Low-resolution images suitable for social media are included in the tour. High-resolution versions without watermark are available for purchase shortly after the tour.
You will return to Tromsø no later than 2:00 AM (02:00).

Please note that, for comfort and safety reasons, this tour is not suitable for children under 10 years old or wheelchair users.

Included: Knowledgeable and dedicated English-speaking Northern Lights guide, transport by modern and comfortable minibus, experienced local driver, hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee and tea), local snacks and light meal, leave-no-trace bonfire (subject to weather conditions), thermal winter suits, reflective vests, tripods, Northern Lights photos from the tour (low-resolution images included / high-resolution images without watermark available for purchase), private Northern Lights camps with shelter and toilets when possible, and pick-up/drop-off from Tromsø Lodge & Camping when pre-booked.
Please bring: Warm winter clothing, woollen socks, warm shoes, hat, scarf, mittens, and your camera if you would like to take your own photos
Number of participants: Min. 2 – Max. 14.
Difficulty level: Easy. Not suitable for younger children or wheelchair users
Duration: Approx. 5–7 hours

Departure place: Please check your reservation for the correct departure time. The tour departs from Prostneset Bus Terminal, located by the harbour in Tromsø.

Pick-up from Tromsø Lodge & Camping is available if this has been pre-booked.

Meeting time and place: Please arrive 15 minutes before departure at Best Arctic’s check-in desk inside Prostneset Bus Terminal (second floor), Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø.

Departure times from Prostneset Bus Terminal:
1 September – 31 October: 7 PM (19:00)
1 November – 13 December: 7 PM (19:00)
1 December – 4 January: 6 PM (18:00) and 7 PM (19:00)
5 January – 31 March: 7 PM (19:00)
1 April – 14 April: 8 PM (20:00)

Departure times from Tromsø Lodge & Camping:
1 September – 31 March: 5:15 PM (17:15)
1 April – 14 April: 7:15 PM (19:15)