Tromso chasing lights

Tromso Norway is one of the worlds top destinations to see the Aurora Borealis.

There are many companies in Norway that offer tours in search of the Northern Lights, particularly from Tromso. At pm, strangers began to gather at the bus stop next to the yellow church with the white trim in the middle of Tromso. Nods and smiles were exchanged, and as minibuses began to arrive we gravitated to the guide who called our names. Our guide, Mick, and driver, Waggaari, immediately imbued a sense of the good time we were going to have in the hours we were with them, whether we saw the lights or not! Mick was such a positive force — he clearly loves his job and thrives on sharing these moments with those of us searching for the elusive and magical Aurora. Snug in the warm and comfortable luxurious minibus, we drove for nearly three hours to the point of our first sighting we did have a toilet stop about an hour into the trip at a Shell garage. The highlight of the bathroom stop was seeing Zeke from the reality TV show Survivor emerge from the toilets.

Tromso chasing lights

Have you ever seen something so magical and beautiful that it takes your breath away? Join us in Polar Adventures on a northern lights chase here in Tromso and you will for sure get your breath taken away. This natural phenomenon has been captures in video and photos countless times, but there are few that have actually experienced the real beauty of northern lights in real life. This is something that can only be experienced in the artic during dark winter times. The contrast of the darkness with the colorful and playful lights is an image that will leave your mind at ease. We travel in small groups in a mini bus, which creates a special, cozy atmosphere which also helps us be more flexible on the road and as required reach the more remote and distant places in the countryside. You can expect an unforgettable experience as the arctic nature is pretty unpredictable and wild. Enjoy an insulated whole-body suit that will keep you warm, and snacks and hot drinks. On our northern lights tour, you will be accompanied by professional and experienced aurora hunters. The lights chase is conducted in small groups in minibuses, creating an intimate experience suitable to the activity in play. During these northern light chases, you will also, of course, experience the beautiful nature of Tromso and northern Norway. The best weather conditions to see the Northern Lights are when the sky is dark and cloudless. Therefore, winter is the very best time to go out to hunt the fantastic northern lights. We welcome you on the Northern light tour with us between 15 September and 31 March. If there are many of you, we will provide two minibuses for the trip.

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It looked like a sunset above the clouds, and I secretly hoped that was a sign that something was going to happen. At most, you can guess where you might have the best chances of seeing them, and it depends on weather, climate, and location. Needless to say, I got really lucky. Chasing Lights is run by a young, international team of Northern Lights fanatics and photographers, which is one of the reasons why I selected them. When I arrived, Thomas took me upstairs to their office where the young male and female guides were running around like badass explorers, getting everything ready for their chase that evening. The map was on a live weather forecast website which showed where the clouds were, and where it was clear, which is how he decides each night where to go. Next he took me to the gear room, where the guides pre-select thick thermal snow suits for the tour guests, along with heavy duty snow boots.

Chasing Lights stands with Ukraine. Please consider donating to provide humanitarian relief for the people of Ukraine. The snow and ice art reflects the unique bond between man and nature in a unique and breath-taking manner. The ice bars, our ice cinema, the ice bedrooms and ice restaurant have themes ranging from local Sami culture to the Northern Lights conveyed through beautiful coloured lighting and wonderful ice sculptures. A non-alcoholic ice shot at the stunning ice bar is complimentary. You will be able to purchase other drinks and order a delicious lunch, which will be served in the ice restaurant. You will also have the opportunity to visit a small herd of reindeer next to the ice dome and take photos. This tour offers a reindeer visit but doesn't include reindeer sledding, Sami Culture experiences, or reindeer feeding. You may click on the chat icon on the bottom right hand side of your screen to chat.

Tromso chasing lights

Chasing Lights stands with Ukraine. Please consider donating to provide humanitarian relief for the people of Ukraine. We will set course south to one of the beautiful fjords in the region; Ramfjord. The fjord is charactered by its 90 degrees corner halfway through the fjord.

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Returning to Tromso It was into the wee hours of the morning before we got back on the minibus. For more information on planning a winter trip to Tromso check out our detailed post here. The Aurora light can be in different spots, in the shape of an arc or just a mass. And this is also true between families and schools. Both companies do offer a discount if you take a second trip. Your submission has been received! Throughout the next hour, the display got better and better. Thomas was shocked at our luck, and said he was not expecting to see such strong lights that night, especially since they had been dim all week. While everyone took pictures with their cool cameras , I decided to walk a little further down the road to get a view of where the lights were coming from. I kept starring up in the sky, secretly thanking the universe for letting me see them, when suddenly something awesome and slightly terrifying happened! The colours are usually only seen through time-lapse photography, but the prancing white and greys were still mesmerising.

My first tryst with Aurora Borealis was through the lovely pictures clicked by my friend and his never ending narratives about the phenomena.

There are a plethora of trips to choose from and a variety of ways to experience the Aurora. Non-necessary Non-necessary. On this particular night, a lot of wind was predicted alongside the coast. Your email address will not be published. With there expertise, they are then able to predict the northern lights Tromso forecast. Loading Comments As we crossed into Finland, the clocks went an hour forward, so Christmas was going to come even sooner and be extra long. But what stands out most in the words of parents is that their children can be happy. The Preparation An hour before picking up our guests in town, we first do a thorough check of the environmental conditions forecasts. Hope to hear from you soon!