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Private Tours

The Original Aurora Chase in Tromsø - since 2006 ! Join the Legendary, Authentic and very local Aurora Guide who have Northern Norwegian heritage. I have excellent knowledge of the local environment and the culture along the coast, such as the Sea Sami traditions that we are a part of.

A group of people around the camp fire by the fjord with Aurora between the clouds

GuideGunnar's PRIVATE AURORA CHASE

NEW nice prices from April 3rd, 2026 !

GuideGunnar's Private Aurora Chases is bookable for good friends and family adventures, even babies can join the Private Aurora Chase.

In this premium chase into the Arctic wilderness, your private group will enjoy excellent service and hospitality from one of Norway's most innovative and experienced tour guides.

GuideGunnar's Private Aurora Chase treats you also to a traditional Norwegian snacks around the campfire and presents an on-screen introduction to the fascinating physics and cultural history behind the Northern Lights.

Season: GuideGunnar's Private Aurora Chases runs from late August to mid-April.

Aurora Chase

  • Group price (1 - 4 guests): NOK 7,500
  • Group price (5 - 8 guests): NOK 15,600
  • Group price (9 - 12 guests): NOK 21,000
  • Start time: 18.00 / 6 pm
  • Return time: 02.00 / 2 am
  • Age: 1 - 85 years
  • Pickup / return from / to your accommodation.

Aurora Chase Dinner

  • Group price (1 - 4 guests): NOK 7,500
  • Group price (5 - 8 guests): NOK 15,600
  • + NOK 500 per guest for dinner
  • Start time: 18.00 / 6 pm
  • Return time: 02.00 / 2 am
  • Age: 1 - 85 years
  • Pickup / return from / to your accommodation.

All meals are prepared LIVE over the camp fire by Gunnar. It’s time for Theatre of Food !

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  • Reindeer stew with onion, mushroom and rice.
  • A Meal of fish with vegetables.
  • Vegetarian option is available too, on request.
  • I am sorry, but a vegan meal is not an available option.

Private Aurora Chases includes

  • Pick-up from Tromsø airport (TOS), cruise ship terminals, city hotels, or your Airbnb address.
  • GuideGunnar's guide service
  • Snacks served around the campfire: ’Lefse’ is Arctic Norway's traditional and locally made pastry with cream and sweet goat cheese. Served with hot black currant juice.
  • Warm boots (EU36 - 48) & Termal suits (XS - XXL).
  • Camera tripods
  • If we catch a good one, I share GuideGunnar Aurora photographs from your aurora night with you.
  • A Google Map directions link showing your Aurora Chase tour route
  • Return transport to your accommodations in the city or back to the airport
  • GuideGunnar's tours are run in a high-quality, warm and spacious minibus (17 seats). The minibus also features on-screen introduction to the Aurora Borealis en route to the Northern Lights.

Fish and vegetables in the wok over the open fire

 

Private Fjords & Sami Experience

Follow me out to the fjords area of Kvaløya island, where we will visit a local and authentic Sami family, where you`ll get an unique Sami Experience incl. reindeer feeding in silence away from the crowds ...

After the Sami visit we will contiune the fjords sightseeing to Sommarøy island where we`ll take an better late lunch / early dinner, and on the return to the city it will be a chance to see the Northern lights, if you`re joining when it`s early dark evening, and early activity from the sun ...

Availability: December 1st - March 30th.

  • Group price (1 - 3 guests): NOK 11,995
  • Group price (4 - 8 guests): NOK 13,495
  • Group price (9 - 12 guests): NOK 16,495
  • Start time: 09.00 / 9 am
  • Return time: 18.00 / 6 pm
  • Age: 15 - 85 years
  • Pickup / return from / to your accommodation.

Private Fjords & Aurora
 

This is a combo of an afternoon / Fjords & Sunset Sightseeing and Aurora Chase. A restaurant meal is included.
After your wish, I will show you the amazing Lyngen Alps or the Magic island of Senja.

Availability: August 25th - October 15th + March 1st - April 15th.

  • Group price (1 - 3 guests): NOK 8,995
  • Group price (4 - 8 guests): NOK 11,495
  • Group price (9 - 12 guests): NOK 13,495
  • Start time: 15.00 / 3 pm
  • Return time: 23.00 / 11 pm
  • Age: 15 - 85 years.
  • Pickup / return from / to your accommodation.

 

Please read ’little about clothing’ - about some GuideGunnar`s tips about ’Don`t freeze - Stay warm’.

If you need warm clothing for your whole Tromsø stay, please rent it at Tromsø Outdoor >
 

What do you know about the Northern Lights ? Read this one and you’ll know more >

About GuideGunnar’s Service & Quality >
 

Passports

Please bring your passport (or other ID for EU citizens) for GuideGunnar's Private Aurora Chase, since as weather conditions might cause us to chase the lights across the border into Finland.

Bathrooms

GuideGunnar's Aurora Chases is a wilderness tour with nature's own bathroom facilities. However, there might be bathroom facilities en route during the Aurora Chase. Please don't hesitate to ask.

Insurance, Responsibility, and Cancellations

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