Northern Lights

The Original Aurora Chase in Tromsø - since 2006 ! Join the Legendary, Authentic and very Local Aurora Guide to chase the northern lights. With excellent knowledge of the local environment and the culture, such as the Sea Sami traditions that he is part of, GuideGunnar is a trusted global travellers' choice.

A lady says hello to Lady Aurora in the snowy mountain valley — GuideGunnar guest greets aurora borealis in the sky above Troms alpine winter landscape. Image © GuideGunnar

GuideGunnar's Aurora Chase

NOK 1,895 per guest
Leaving time: 18.00 / 6 pm
Pickup point: Magic Ice bar, in front of Tromsø harbour terminal Google map @69.6475947,18.959188,17
Min age: 12 years
Duration: 5 - 8 hours
Size of group: 1 - 16 guests
Warm boots & termal suits are available in the bus (boots from EU36 / suits from XS)

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 tours are run in a high-quality, warm and spacious minibus (17 seats). The minibus features on-screen introduction to the Aurora Borealis en route to the Northern Lights.

Aurora Borealis over the ocean with sunset colors — The magical colour spell of Aurora Borealis and sun set blues above the Troms coastal landscape. Image © GuideGunnar

Tromsø weather conditions

Please read ’GuideGunnar's clothing advice’ for good tips on how to stay warm in the Arctic winter. With temperatures ranging from plus 5 to minus 30 degrees Celcius travellers need to prepare from top to toe for the wet, windy and cold conditions of the north. If you need warm clothing for the duration of your Tromsø stay, please find rental clothing and gear at Tromsø Outdoor >

Passports

Please bring your passport (or other ID for EU citizens) for GuideGunnar's Aurora Chase, as weather conditions might see us 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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GuideGunnar - The Legendary Aurora Chaser

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

GuideGunnar vision

working for and together with people – close to nature

'Into the light fantastic'

"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).

GuideGunnar – experience tourism pioneer

"He really understands what you need and he really pays attention to all the small details. That’s why we like him”. Guest in 'GuideGunnar, Experience Tourism Pioneer' movie.

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