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Experience the Aurora with a unique focus on capturing its beauty on a dedicated Northern Lights photography tour from Tromsø. Guides with a network of experts will lead you to optimal, secluded locations, while also offering tips and providing complimentary professional photos of your Arctic adventure. Your journey includes a cozy campfire and warm food, allowing you to relax and enjoy the spectacle while professional guides ensure you take home stunning photos.
Highlights:
- Join a specialized Tromsø Northern Lights photography tour with guides who are also professional photographers.
- Receive complimentary high-quality photos of your magical encounter and get expert tips on how to photograph the Northern Lights yourself.
- Experience a cozy and immersive tour, complete with a campfire, hearty food, and storytelling while you wait for the Aurora to appear.
About this tour:
Join an unforgettable Northern Lights photography tour from Tromsø and set out on a fantastic adventure to admire the captivating beauty of Norway’s Arctic. This activity is a perfect opportunity to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis and receive stunning complimentary photos from your trip, expertly captured by professional photographer guides.
Your journey begins with a convenient pickup in Tromsø city center. From there, you will be transported to some of the most optimal locations in Norway’s North for Northern Lights viewing. Your guide’s primary focus is to find spots with clear skies and favorable microclimates, ensuring the best possible viewing conditions. Once the perfect location is secured, the group will set up a cozy camp, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the pristine local nature. Gathered around a warm campfire with hearty food and hot drinks, you can share stories with fellow travelers while awaiting nature’s magical display.
Guides on this Tromsø Northern Lights photography tour are constantly monitoring weather conditions and maintaining close contact with a network of trusted experts to maximize your chances of a sighting. This dedicated effort provides a significant advantage, guiding you to the best viewing spots—whether a convenient location on the islands near Tromsø or, if necessary, a longer drive closer to the Finnish border. While some nights the Northern Lights may appear unexpectedly, on others, patience is essential to witness even a faint glow on the horizon. This sense of anticipation is an integral part of the adventure.
As professional photographers themselves, your guides understand the importance of capturing the beauty of the Aurora. They will take stunning photos of your experience and share them with you at no extra charge. Furthermore, if you are an aspiring photographer, your guides will be more than happy to share essential tips and expert guidance on how to achieve the best shots with your own camera.
Book this Tromsø photography tour and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Northern Lights adventure in the heart of Norway’s Arctic, ensuring your memories are beautifully preserved.
Included:
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Thermal suits
- Hand warmers and heated insoles for your boots
- Instructions on how to photograph the Aurora
- Web-resolution professional photos from the tour
- Tripods (not suitable for mobile phones) and headlamps
- Cookies, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
- Locally made soup
- Campfire
- Drop-off at hotel or accommodation in Tromsø city center (main island of Tromsø)
Essential Information:
- Meet your guide near the Tourist Shop Tromsø Havn, a white house with a blue sign. Please stand on the corner facing the city, and your guide will meet you there. View in Google Maps.
- This tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old, individuals shorter than 4 feet 4 inches (135 cm), or people with mobility impairments.
- Luggage or large bags are not allowed.
- Please bring your passport or ID card, gloves, weather-appropriate clothing, warm shoes, and waterproof shoes.
- Please review the “What should I know before I go” section to ensure your activity goes smoothly.
Activity provider: Northern Soul Adventures
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Northern Lights photography tour from Tromsø include?
This adventure covers the following:
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Thermal suits
- Hand warmers and heated insoles for your boots
- Instructions on how to photograph the Aurora
- Web-resolution professional photos from the tour
- Tripods (not suitable for mobile phones) and headlamps
- Cookies, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
- Locally made soup
- Campfire
- Drop-off at hotel or accommodation in Tromsø city center (main island of Tromsø).
What is not covered by the tour price?
The tour price includes only what is listed under “inclusions” above.
What should I know before I go on this Tromsø Northern Lights photography tour from?
Here are a few things you should keep in mind when embarking on this Tromsø photography tour:
- The tour duration is approximate, typically lasting between 6 and 9 hours.
- It is recommended that you dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear.
- If the Northern Lights aren’t visible, participants won’t receive refunds because the tour has already occurred. Please note that cameras often capture the Northern Lights more clearly than the naked eye.
- Visiting around the new moon provides the darkest skies, enhancing the visibility of the Northern Lights and filling the sky with stars on clear nights. During the full moon, the Aurora may seem less intense, but the brighter moonlight illuminates the landscapes, creating excellent opportunities for photography.
- A basic level of fitness is necessary for navigating rough terrain, deep snow, and slippery conditions.
- Northern Lights Sunset: Autumn (late August to early September) and Spring (late March to April) are times when the Aurora can be seen, but it may be less vivid due to brighter and shorter nights.
- Families with young children, please inquire before booking.
Where and when does this Tromsø photography tour start?
What should I bring to this tour?
Please bring your ID card or passport, gloves, weather-appropriate clothing, warm shoes, and waterproof shoes.
Who is this Northern Lights photography tour from Tromsø not suitable for?
This tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old, individuals shorter than 4 feet 4 inches (135 cm), or people with mobility impairments.