Aurora chase with professional photographers
Do this because
- Head on an aurora hunt
- Get some photography tips
- Enjoy a hot drink and cookies
What to expect
Head on an adventure after sunset to chase the northern lights. Your guides are equipped with maps and live cameras to bring you to the places with the clearest skies.
At the spot, they will be happy to share their photography knowledge with you to help you capture the best shots of the aurora.
Don't worry about getting cold, as there will be some hot drinks with tasty cookies to keep you warm, while you wait for the northern lights to appear.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- Keep in mind that the aurora is a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed
- The tour operates regardless of the weather conditions since the northern lights can be visible even on very cloudy, rainy, or snowy nights
- In case of unsafe and dangerous weather, the supplier reserves the right to cancel the tour. In that case, a full refund will be issued
- The tour operator offers a 50% discount on your next aurora tour if you do not see the aurora on your first tour. This can only be claimed at tour operator desk. It is subject to the availability of the day you choose to try again. If there are no available seats left, then you will be booked on another day. You cannot request a refund for this offer in case there are no available seats or in case you cannot take a tour on another day (tours are often fully booked from Dec 19th to Jan 9th and from Feb 5th to Feb 25th)
- The supplier will own full copyrights of any photo taken by your guides. They will upload photos of you to a third-party web platform and monetize the photos. They may also publish video footage of you. If you do not wish any photo of you to be published or taken, please inform the provider, as well as your guide, before the tour and do not pose for the photographers
- All pictures taken by the guides on your tour can be bought from the local supplier's website after the tour
- The minimum number of participants for this tour is 5, in the rare event that the minimum number is not reached the local operator will offer you to reschedule your tour for another date, or offer a full refund
- Infant seats and tripods are available upon request
Remember to bring:
- Warm (windproof) clothes even in summer
- It will not be allowed to eat inside the bus
- The vehicle may drive for a long period without stopping for a toilet break. While this is rare, it may happen if we are in a road that does not allow for a vehicle to stop.
- It is not allowed to use the toilet while the vehicle is moving
- We may cross the border to Finland in order to reach a parking lot that may be suitable for watching the northern lights in some tours. Bring your passport or ID card accordingly
What’s included
Drinks
Guided tour
Snacks
Roundtrip transportation
Workshop
What’s not included
Water
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Roald Amundsens plass 1A, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the Northern Shots office. The tour will end here as well. Helpful directions: the office is located between the Edge Hotel and the Magic Ice Bar, right in front of the Prostneset Harbor. Look for a big label saying "Booking Point".
Provider
NorthernShots Tours
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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