The 5 Photography Tours in Tromso That Earn Their Price

1.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $242Our pick

Leave Tromsø with Northern Soul Adventures and chase clear skies along the fjords, coast, or into Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, and Thomas help with camera settings, set up a campfire, serve soup and hot drinks, and send professional photos afterward. Expect 6 to 9 hours on the road.

“The Northern Lights are an experience that can't be guaranteed, but the trip is worth every bit of cost. Anna was such a confident driver and helper, and Joaquin was a great guide. We were so lucky to have them help us find the lights on our way to Finland were we just stopped on the side of the road to photograph and enjoy the experience. We then continued on to another spot where we enjoyed all the treats, (the tomato soup was so warming when we were so cold), and we got to see such a wonderful display of the lights.”

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2.Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 809 reviews · from $181

Join NorthernShots Tours for a seven-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Peter, Tom, Mirko, and Barbara explain the science, help with camera and phone settings, and may drive toward Finland for clearer skies. Transportation, hot drinks, cookies, and a photography lesson are included.

“It was perfect! We crossed the border to Finland, because the sky was too cloudy in Tromso, the guide and driver only stopped when we were finally able to see the northern lights. Amazing experience!! Note: The guide will take pictures of you and the northern lights with his professional camera, but he will not give the photos to you, you have to pay 195nok for each one. This is a perfect tour if you have a good camera with you and tripod, because the guide will help you with the camera settings, but if not, it will be expensive if you want to buy some photos. I did other…”

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3.Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

Set out from central Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Joaquin, Filip, Bogdan, or Lucas. Your team follows the clearest skies, sometimes into Finland, then sets up a fire with soup and hot drinks. Tripods, thermal suits, camera help, and free web-resolution photos are included.

“Fantastic trip with Ana and Bogdan - lovely night where we saw the sky light UP!! So many great aurora sightings. We stopped in the road for a quick few photos and then back into the bus and arrived at a wide open field, thankfully few clouds, and Mother Nature did the rest. Be sure to go to the bathroom at the gas station, and don’t drink too much as there are no other formal bathrooms for the night. Ana drove like a BOSS on icy roads with snow coming down. Excellent night by both of our guides. Thank you.”

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4.Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 303 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Meet NorthernShots Tours in central Tromsø, then chase clear skies by bus through the Arctic countryside, sometimes toward Finland. Guides such as Gerard, Merco, Tom, and Andreas have helped with phone and camera settings. Expect 4 to 8 hours, hot drinks, cold waits, and group sizes that can reach about 50 per bus.

“We were lucky to see the lights. This was special. 5 Big busses and one minibus parked at the same parking lot with 200+ people on the same beach was a bit crowded. Our host (captain as he referred to himself) was disappointing- during the whole trip he announced the rules which guests had to repeat after him. We could not find our professional photographer for a photo in the crowd on the beach.”

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5.Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156Best value

Leave Tromsø at 10 a.m. for Kvaløya with a guide such as Michael, Claire, Joanna, or Burt, depending on the day. Expect scenic fjord stops, possible reindeer or seals, a beach picnic with hot drinks and pastries, thermal clothing, and photos sent by email afterward.

“The experienced guide decides what locations and activities would suit the tour for the day, but will take requests into consideration. Claire is an avid outdoors person and intimately familiar with the area. Dominik who drove us was also very helpful when we set up for a picnic and went on our short explorations. A wonderful experience, with photos to preserve memories. Highly recommended.”

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