Northern Lights
I have run this chase since the beginning of the Aurora business in Tromsø in 2006 and have been out on chases over 2,100 nights to give my guests what they came for... Experience aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, with GuideGunnar – as seen in 'Jakten på Nordlyset' on TVNorge (2018), 'Dem Polarlicht auf der Spur' on NDR Fernsehen (2018 - 2022) and National TV NRK `Norge Rundt` (2025).
GuideGunnar's Private Aurora Chases
GuideGunnar's Private Aurora Chases is perfect for good friends and family adventures. 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 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.
PRIVATE AURORA CHASE
This is a duplicate of `GuideGunnar`s Aurora Chase` which I have done in 19 seasons and 2,128 nights out.
- Minimum price: NOK 12,500
- Price for 1 - 4 guests: NOK 3,125 per guest
- Price for 5 - 8 guests: NOK 2,850 per guest
- Price for 9 - 16 guests: NOK 2,250 per guest
- Start time: 18.00 / 6 pm - Latest Return time 02.00 / 2 am
- Age: 1 - 85 years
You`ve the option for a upgrade from a normal chase to a `Dinner Chase` or a `Combo`, where an restaurant dinner is included.
PRIVATE AURORA CHASE DINNER
Menu: Reindeer stew with onion, mushroom and rice, or a fish stew with vegetables.
Vegetarian option is available too, on request.
All meals get prepared LIVE over the camp fire by Gunnar. It`s time for Theatre of Food.
- Minimum price: NOK 15,500
- Price for 2 - 4 guests: NOK 3,875 per guest
- Price for 5 - 8 guests: NOK 3,250 per guest
- Start time: 18.00 / 6 pm - Latest return time 02.00 / 2 am
- Age: 15 - 75 years
PRIVATE AURORA CHASE COMBO
This is a combo of an afternoon / sunset sightseeing and Aurora Chase. Restaurant meal is included.
After your wish, I will show you the Lyngen Alps or the Magic island of Senja.
Only available: September - October 10th + March 1st - April 15th.
- Minimum price: NOK 15,500
- Price for 2 - 4 guests: NOK 3,875 per guest
- Price for 5 - 8 guests: NOK 3,250 per guest
- Price for 9 - 12 guests: NOK 2,550 per guest
- Start time: 15.00 / 3 pm - Return time 23.00 / 11 pm
- Age: 15 - 75 years.
PRIVATE AURORA SNOWSHOE NIGHTWALK
This is not a chase, but an outdoor walk in our beautiful coastal environment at Sommarøy.
- Minimum price: NOK 12,500
- Price for 2 - 4 guests: NOK 3,125 per guest
- Price for 5 - 8 guests: NOK 2,650 per guest
- Start time: 19.00 / 7 pm - Latest Return time 00.00 / midnight
- Age: 15 - 75 years
PRIVATE AURORA EXTREME
This is a special tour under planning; An overnight chase with a sleep in a heated lavvo where the best clear sky are located.
Dinner, breakfast, snacks and hot drinks will be included too. No vegetarian option available.
Two guides will join you:
Marcus - a good photographer and chef
Gunnar - the main guide, the driver and chef
- Appr. price: NOK 48,000
- 2 - 8 guests.
- Duration: 24 - 30 hours
- Age: 25 - 65 years
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.
- 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 a screen, where you can watch an introduction to the Aurora Borealis en route to the Northern Lights.
Arctic-proof warm boots and thermo suits are available in the bus.
Sizes in the bus will be limited, so please let me know if you need more than this:
Boots: 2x 36, 2x 38, 2x 40, 2x 42, 2x 44 / Suits: 1x XS, 1x S, 1x M, 1x L, 1x XL.
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 >
AURORA PASS - Book more than one chase and SAVE money
GuideGunnar offers Aurora Pass for 2 or 3 nights.
2 nights of chasing: Add AURORAPASSx2 and SAVE 5%.
3 nights of chasing: Add AURORAPASSX3 and SAVE 10%.
First, see "+ Add to booking" after selecting your first tour to find your second and third night. Then enter the promo voucher code to apply your discount. Please note that Aurora Pass bookings are valid only as one advance booking.
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 Private Aurora Chase 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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