Small-group Northern Lights chase from Tromso, max 16 guests, Mercedes minibus, Arctic-raised drivers and unlimited photos. 25+ years, 100,000+ guests.
Approx. 8 hours (evening to after midnight)From 113 EUR·Prices checked: 2026-09-12
The price you see at checkout is the price you pay
The Tromsø Small-Group Aurora Chase is run by one of Tromso's original activity providers, with over 25 years of experience and more than 100,000 guests hosted. It caps the group at 16 people in a Mercedes Benz minibus, trading the size of a large bus tour for a driver who can pick a spot, wait, and move again quickly if the sky changes.
What makes the Tromsø Small-Group Aurora Chase worth booking?
Group size is the headline feature: 16 guests is small enough that your guide can genuinely get to know the group, answer detailed questions, and take as many HD portraits as anyone wants at no extra charge. The operator's drivers are described as having grown up in the Arctic with long experience on icy roads, which matters more than it might sound on a night drive that could head toward remote coastline or across the Finnish border.
What to expect on the Tromsø Small-Group Aurora Chase
The tour departs from Tromso city centre and the final direction is decided as late as possible to maximize the chance of clear sky, sometimes toward the coast, sometimes inland, sometimes toward Finland. Once the guide finds a dark, clear spot, the group settles in with hot drinks and biscuits, and thermosuits are available in every size if you did not bring enough layers. This tour runs rain or shine, and is only cancelled for genuinely dangerous weather or driving conditions, in which case guests receive a full refund.
Is the Tromsø Small-Group Aurora Chase worth the extra cost over a budget tour?
It depends what you value. If a smaller group and a longer operating history matter more to you than price, yes: this tour costs more than the Tromsø Northern Lights Unlimited Chase Tour but caps the group at 16 rather than running a larger bus, and the operator's 100,000-plus guest history is a meaningful signal of consistency.
What is included on the small-group aurora chase?
Included: transportation in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter minibus, an expert guide, a hot drink, biscuits, a thermal suit if you need one, unlimited high-resolution photos delivered via a download link, and drop-off at city centre hotels. Not included: winter boots, so pack your own sturdy, waterproof footwear for standing on snow and ice for an extended period.
Who should book the Tromsø Small-Group Aurora Chase
This tour suits travelers who want a smaller, more personal group than a big bus tour offers, and who are comfortable paying a bit more for an operator with a long local track record. Families with older children and couples looking for a quieter chase experience tend to do especially well here. If you would rather add a cultural stop to your Northern Lights night, look at the reindeer sled and Sami dinner tour instead.
Prices and what the small-group chase includes
Listed pricing starts from €113 per person, discounted from a €171 list price at the time this page was checked. Treat this as a guide rather than a guarantee, since GetYourGuide pricing can shift with season and demand, and confirm the current price before booking.
Getting there and meeting point
The tour departs from a meeting point in Tromso city centre, confirmed on your booking voucher. Arrive a few minutes early, since the pre-departure briefing covers what to expect and how the group will be seated. For every other Tromso Northern Lights tour on this site, see the full tours overview.
Insider tips for the Tromsø Small-Group Aurora Chase
Because the group is smaller, you will likely get more individual coaching on camera settings than on a big bus tour, so bring your own camera if you have one rather than relying only on a phone. Pack your own winter boots, since they are the one thing this tour does not provide, and dress in layers under the thermosuit rather than just a single warm coat. Checking the NOAA aurora forecast before you book a night can help you pick an evening with better odds, though local cloud cover matters just as much as solar activity.
How the small-group chase compares to other Tromso aurora tours
Against the Tromsø Family Aurora Minibus Tour, both cap the group in a similar range, but this tour leans on a longer operating history while the family-run alternative leans on a more personal, boutique feel. For a tour that adds a hot dinner and a glass-roofed bus, see the Tromsø Glass Bus Aurora Dinner Tour.
Tromsø Small-Group Aurora Chase: Route and itinerary
Meet your Arctic-raised driver in Tromsø
Hop into a Mercedes Benz minibus in Tromso city centre and meet your small group, capped at 16 guests, along with an expert guide. Tip: the operator has run this chase for over 25 years and hosted more than 100,000 guests, so ask your guide about past seasons while you settle in. 📍 Tromsø, Norway
The destination is decided as late as possible
Rather than following a fixed loop, the driver waits until the last practical moment to choose tonight's direction, sometimes toward the coast, sometimes inland, and occasionally toward the Finnish border, whichever route gives the best odds of clear sky. 📍 Ramfjorden, Norway
Arrive at a dark-sky viewing spot
Once the guide finds a promising location, the minibus stops and the group settles in to wait, with the smaller group size making it easier to move quickly if the sky changes. Hot drinks and biscuits are handed out here. 📍 Kvaløya, Norway
Warm up in thermosuits while you watch
Thermosuits are available in every size if you need extra warmth, and your guide will help fit them. This is also when the guide starts taking HD portraits of guests, included at no extra charge and with no cap on how many you can request. 📍 Northern Norway
Aurora viewing and unlimited photography
When the lights appear, your guide photographs the group and also helps adjust your own camera or phone settings so you can capture your own shots. With only 16 guests on board, there is real time for individual attention. 📍 Northern Norway
Drop-off at city centre hotels
The tour usually wraps up around 12:30 AM, after which the minibus drops guests at hotels in the city centre and helps arrange a taxi for anyone staying further out. 📍 Tromsø City Centre, Norway
How small is the group on the Tromso Small-Group Aurora Chase?
The operator caps the group at 16 guests in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter minibus, which is smaller than many bus-based Tromso aurora tours and allows more individual attention from the guide.
How many photos are included on the small-group aurora chase?
There is no stated cap: the operator provides unlimited HD portraits and photos, delivered to you via a download link after the tour.
Does the Tromso Small-Group Aurora Chase run every night?
The tour runs rain or shine and is only cancelled for genuinely dangerous weather or road conditions, in which case guests receive a full refund according to the listing.
What should I bring on the small-group aurora chase?
Bring your own winter boots, since they are not included, along with warm base layers and gloves. Thermosuits are provided in all sizes if you need extra warmth on top.
How experienced is the operator running this Tromso aurora tour?
The company describes itself as one of Tromso's original activity providers, running for over 25 years and hosting more than 100,000 guests, according to the listing.
What time does the Tromso Small-Group Aurora Chase get back?
The tour usually ends back in Tromso around 12:30 AM, though it can run later depending on weather and how long it takes to find clear sky or for the lights to appear.
Is hotel pickup included on the small-group chase?
The listing describes drop-off at city centre hotels at the end of the tour; confirm your specific pickup arrangement on the booking page before you travel.
