Northern Lights Photography in Norway: Our Top 11

1.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 843 reviews · 7 hours · from $95Our pick

Join NorthernShots Tours in Tromsø for a seven-hour Aurora chase by heated coach. Guides such as Barbara, Thomas, Peter, and Mirko explain the science, read weather data, and help you set up a phone or camera. Expect long drives, possible stops near Finland, hot chocolate, cookies, and optional professional portraits for purchase.

“It was great and we saw the northern light as soon as we off board the bus! A super exciting and great piece of memory.”

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2.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 6 hours · from $236

Join Northern Soul Adventures for a small-group Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Filip, Joaquin, Bogdan, Lucas, and Anna search for clear skies across northern Norway and sometimes into Finland. You get thermal gear, a tripod, photography advice, campfire food, hotel drop-off, and free web-resolution photos.

“The tour took us from Tromsø to Finland, and the experience was absolutely incredible. Everything was beyond our expectations, and it truly felt like the adventure of a lifetime. The highlight of the trip was successfully chasing and capturing the northern lights. Seeing the aurora dance across the night sky was breathtaking, and it felt magical to stand under the swirling green and purple lights with a camera in hand. The guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic, making sure we had the best possible chances to witness and photograph the aurora. The journey from Tromsø into Finland provided comfortable transportation and cold protection gears, adding to the overall experience.”

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3.Northern Lights Chase with Local Guide & Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · 7 hours · from $136

Meet Alejandro outside Scandic Ishavshotel for a small-group aurora chase from Tromsø. He follows cloud cover and aurora forecasts, driving as far as Finland if needed. You get thermal clothing, hot drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, and professional photos, with the tour lasting about seven hours and sometimes up to nine.

“Our tour was perfect! Alejandro ensured we visited the most scenic spots during our tour to get the most beautiful photographs from our night. Using his local knowledge combined with the forecasts he was able to provide us with fantastic views of the spectacle all night long. He varied our locations so we had fjord views followed by mountains and ensured we always stayed away from other tours so we had the locations to ourselves. Alejandro also helped set up our cameras so we maximised our chances of capturing the lights. Hot drinks and biscuits were also provided as well as thermal suits and a comfort/toilet break half way through.”

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4.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

From Tromso Activities Hostel, your guide takes you by van toward the clearest skies, sometimes crossing fjords or heading into Finland or Sweden. Expect warm drinks, marshmallows, snowsuits, fireside stops, and portrait photos under the aurora. Guides may include Robin, Jess, Akos, or Hasan, with several languages available.

“Amazing experience. Jess made the trip enjoyable, had the best knowledge and photos as well. The weather during the day worried us but Jess said at the start we’d travel to a certain point and knew exactly where the lights would be the best- a great night out”

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5.Small-Group Northern Lights Tour from Tromso with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $153Top rated

Join EnjoyTheArctic at 6 p.m. near Magic Ice Bar in Tromsø for a six-and-a-half-hour Aurora hunt. Guides such as Alan and George drive an eight-passenger minibus toward clearer skies, sometimes near Finland, while providing thermal suits, fires, hot drinks, snacks, tripods, Wi-Fi, and photos sent online afterward.

“It was a great experience. Our guide was very friendly and tried his hardest for us to see the Auroras even though the weather wasnt on our side. Thanks to him we still managed to see some Auroras.”

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6.Northern Lights Chase + Free Professional Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 179 reviews · from $196

Spend up to eight hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø toward clearer skies, sometimes across Finland. Guides such as Julien, Jessica, Louis, and Naiara combine forecast skills with patient searching. A heated minibus, Arctic suits, hot food, campfire, hot chocolate, and professional photos are included. Expect a small group of up to 15 people.

“We had a great tour on 15 Feb 24. Our guide Julien and our driver worked very hard to get us in the right place to see the lights on a night that was only partially clear, and we had to move some way from Tromso to get a relatively clear sky. Although the intensity of the lights was not very high the night of our tour, we still got to see a good show, and in a very beautiful setting near Skibotn. Even made it to Finland, though sadly, the lights were not to be seen from there. Still, we had a fanstastic view of the stars and a…”

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7.Aurora Tour with Photos, Campfire and Arctic Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 7 hours · from $304

Join Boukersen Heim for a 6 to 8 hour Northern Lights hunt from Tromsø. Guide and photographer Alba Ascanio Varroni and driver Jeanette Zizkova use forecasts and local knowledge to seek clear skies, sometimes near Finland. Expect a small group, campfire, local reindeer sausage, vegan food, homemade chai, thermal suits, and one included high-resolution photo.

“Martin and Jacob were excellent guides on our Northern Lights tour! They shared fascinating insights about the city and the Northern Lights, making the experience even more enjoyable. Watching the Northern Lights dancing in the sky was great. I especially appreciated the chance to try reindeer sausage and homemade chai tea around a campfire on a chilly night. Jacob also took an amazing photo of the lights. The small group size was a big plus, as it allowed the guides to give us more personal attention. Overall, it was a wonderful and well-organized experience that I’d highly recommend!”

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8.Northern Lights Chase, Local Guide, Foods & Pictures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 6 hours · from $230

Join Sam, Bong, Kenneth, or Johannes for a six-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. The eight-person van can pursue clear skies across several locations, sometimes into Finland. You’ll learn about aurora science and local culture, warm up by a campfire with sausages and hot drinks, and receive professional photos afterward.

“Sam is very professional. He is very nice, helpful and responsible. He has tried his best to search the northern lights and took very good photos for each of us. I high recommend this tour.”

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9.Aurora Bus Tour with Snacks, Photos, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

From Tromsø, you’ll ride a heated coach with a toilet through northern Norway, stopping where skies look clearest. Guides such as Hans Erik, Leyla, Dumitru, and Joanna share aurora tips, serve hot drinks and snacks, and take unlimited photos for you. Thermal suits are included, and the route may reach Finland.

“Leyla was an excellent driver, Hans Erik was a very knoeledgeable guide. Sarah was also a friendly and cheeful guide. They all did try very hard to make it a memorable night for us all. After a couple of stops, we did enjoy the Aurora at our last stop which was very secluded area. Many thanks all”

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10.Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

Meet your English-speaking guide at Svinøya Rorbuer or Thon Hotel Lofoten for a four-hour aurora hunt by minivan. Your photographer-guide, sometimes including Eric, tracks the weather and chooses the clearest area. You’ll learn to photograph the lights with a camera or phone, with tripod use and warm drinks included.

“Eric was an excellent Guide!! We really enjoyed the trip and learnt a lot about Lofoten and Northern lights. He took us wonderful photos too. Thank you Eric! a pleasure to meet you :)”

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11.Henningsvær: Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2 reviews · 4h 30m · from $185

Join RAW Lofoten for a 4.5-hour Northern Lights chase from Henningsvær. A local English- or Norwegian-speaking guide uses live forecasts to seek clear skies, while a photographer helps you capture the aurora with a phone or camera. The Mercedes V-Class carries up to seven people and includes hot drinks and wool blankets.

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