Northern Lights

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GuideGunnar - The Legendary Aurora Chaser

• The Original Aurora Chase in Tromsø & Northern Norway !
• 20 Aurora seasons
• Have been out there over 2,200 for finding clear sky for my guests
• Success rate: 95-98%

"Half an hour later, Gunnar pulls into a siding. He flicks on the interior light over the driver's seat. Thirteen silent faces look at him. We're in the middle of nowhere, the van's windows have fogged up, and he turns to us in his furry hat. It's all a bit surreal, and I have goosebumps.

But, then Gunnar begins what he does best. He talks. He shows us a map and begins to explain about the solar winds, the magnetic North Pole, about collisions and exploding light. We're off like storm chasers across the frozen landscape. Gunnar cites Norse mythology: 'If you whistle or wave at the lights, the spirits will take you away,' he says." - by Marian McGuinness, The Sydney Morning Herald (2010).

• Price for 1 - 16 guests: NOK 1,595 per guest

• Leaving time: 18.00 / 6 pm
• Pickup point: Magic Ice bar, in front of the harbour terminal Google map
• Min age: 12 years
• Duration: 5 - 8 hours
• Warm boots & termal suits are available in the bus (boots from EU36 / suits from XS)

I am a local 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 I am part of.

I am also expert on the local microclimate weather conditions, which makes your nights out with us a better experience and successful adventure.

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 `Norge Rundt` on National TV NRK (2025).

GuideGunnar’s Aurora Chase includes

• 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 will share my 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 (max. 5 km) 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.

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.


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