We joined two full Aurora tours with Wandering Owl, and they absolutely delivered! Their eco-friendly approach to sustainable travel made the experience even better. The vans are comfortable (with charging ports!) and fit up to 16 people. On arrival, you get thermal suits and boots—super helpful in the Arctic cold. They set up a cozy campfire with hot soup, chocolate, and cookies, making the wait for the lights even more enjoyable. The first night was UNREAL—the Aurora put on a full show, dancing across the sky in vibrant colors. Our guide Tomas was fantastic, and Lukasz drove us safely to the perfect spot. The next night was just as magical—guide Lucas and driver Illiyan took us to a stunning fjord location, and the Northern Lights dazzled us all over again! Wandering Owl’s professionalism, prime viewing spots, and passion for sustainable travel made this a bucket-list experience.

The communication from the main office is subpar. Our tour was initially cancelled due to weather (after it had already started. I would note that pretty much every other company cancelled much before that so I question why they proceeded out when other companies cancelled). We were offered an opportunity to rebook or receive a refund. We attempted to delay providing a response but found the office to be quite pushy about getting us to go again. We untimely decided to try and go but had to cancel. We attempted to get a refund and the office was not helpful or understanding at all. We used other companies while in Tromsø who I found to be easier to work with. I wouldn’t use this as your first option.

My aurora hunt with Tomás and Maciej was truly magical. The mini bus was warm and comfortable and we could stop off part-way into the drive to use the toilet and buy snacks. We were told we were heading to Finland to give us the best chance to see the northern lights, but this changed suddenly and we headed towards the Swedish border instead. On the way to our location, our guide Tomás made the trip fun by getting to know each member of the group, sharing his knowledge on Norway, quizzing us on fjords, and explaining how they track the aurora. Tomás was worried as there was cloud forecast for 11pm and we stopped a couple of times to check the skies. Eventually, after some excellent driving by Maciej, we arrived at our destination - a big clearing in the Dividal forest. At first, the aurora was faint, but as the night went on the sky exploded with colour. Tomás’ excitement and enthusiasm was infectious and he ran around in the snow photographing members of the group and the aurora. Those who were cold were offered thermal suits and boots, and Maciej got to work building a campfire to keep us warm. We were given delicious soup made with locally grown veg, hot chocolate, and biscuits. At the end, we all laid down in the snow staring up at the sky before Maciej had to drag us back onto the bus to head back to Tromsø. On the way home, Tomás told us the different beliefs surrounding the aurora and the science behind it before giving us a chance to sleep if we weren’t too excited by the night’s events. Everyone got dropped off at their hotels and they made sure there were taxis available for me to get back to my Airbnb. I would thoroughly recommend booking this trip, it was well-organised and run by guides like Tomás who have a genuine love and enthusiasm for nature and aurora hunting.

The forecast was not entirely optimistic but we headed to Finland to give us the best chance and we did indeed see the lights 😁 Javi, our guide, and Jodnas, our driver, worked really well together. Javi was enthusiastic and provided lots of information on route. As far as we can tell, he did everything to maximise our chances of seeing the lights. I have seen another tour reviews for the same night where the lights were not seen. The turnip soup was amazing (I’d love the recipe!) and the mocha & cookies were great too. The minibus was comfortable and we had a great group of fellow travellers from all over. Even on the return journey Jodnas stopped in a lay-by as he and Javi could see the lights were around us so we got a second look. The included photos were so much better than we could take for ourselves. Thank you Would recommend the tour

We had an incredible tour, leaving from Tromsø with Marcin expertly driving us through blizzard conditions and our brilliant tour guide Isaac pushing us on towards the Finnish border in search of clear skies and the hope of seeing the aurora. It was a long drive towards Finland but Isaac kept us entertained and engaged with facts about Norway and the aurora, explaining how they go about forecasting to give us the best possible chances of seeing the lights, and explaining the science behind the phenomenon. We stopped a couple of times while Isaac got out to check the sky, but he decided we should keep pushing on to Finland, which turned out to be the perfect decision as we arrived just in time for a spectacular display of the aurora. As soon as we got out of the minibus I was struck by the amazing starry sky, unlike anything I had ever seen, a faint band of aurora was already visible. We all got into our thermal suits and boots and made our way down onto the frozen lake. Soon after getting down onto the lake, the aurora came alive. Lights began to streak across the sky, with patterns appearing right above our heads. We could see the aurora moving and changing shape, with waves running through it and pillars of light glowing brightly against the starry sky. Isaac took our photos and instructed us on how to take the best photos to capture the moment. After a while gazing at the aurora, a campfire was set up and we all sat around it having soup, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. This was an incredible experience which I cannot recommend enough and give praise to our brilliant tour guide, Isaac, whose expertise ensured we got the best chance to see this amazing display.

It was amazing, and the guide was very professional in helping us chase the light, we ended up going to Finland, the drive was long, but it was worth it, We saw green, red, and purple light. Plus the guide taught us how to take good photos, we had amazing photos with us! Highly recommended!

Gerard took us to Kvayola and Sommaroy. We saw some amazing scenery, fjords, lakes, plenty of snow, some reindeer, and we had a picnic on the beach at Sommaroy. Gerard had plenty of interesting facts, and stories for us, and because I had brought my camera and various lenses, he was trying to find me nice spots for photos. He was attentive to everyone in the group (we were 8) as some of us were a bit scared of walking on icy patches. I liked the fact that he suggested we swapped seats throughout the excursion so that everyone had the opportunity to sit at the front and enjoy the scenery. He took great photos of us, which I was grateful for. As a solo traveller, I don't often get photos of myself (I don't like selfies much). I recommend this tour if you like stunning landscapes. Thank you Gerard, I had a great time.

Not worth it. The day of our tour had bad weather, but instead of cancelling it, the company decide to have the tour anyway. The guide and driver did not seem to have a lot of experience with the region. We told them that other guides and vans were going towards Finland and they refused. That said, we did not see the Aurora, but everyone else who drove towards Finland saw it.

It was incredible! A beautiful natural phenomenon. Our guides, Tomás and Michael, were very professional, attentive, and friendly. It's definitely a must-do experience, and I highly recommend it with Tomas and Michael.

I rated this tour two stars due to the significant disparity between the high price point and the overall experience. While the tour guide was attentive, the tour itself fell short of expectations in several key areas. My booking was a last-minute decision, made after another tour was unexpectedly cancelled. Although I had previously researched this company, I initially hesitated due to the premium pricing and the extensive liability waiver and photo release form. While the company clarified via WhatsApp that I could opt out of photo usage, the initial requirement was concerning. The tour comprised approximately 30 participants, divided into two minibuses. My group primarily consisted of casual observers using mobile phones, resulting in early cessation of photography efforts. While the guide diligently entertained the group, I sought a more serene experience to appreciate the aurora. The guide actively sought me out at one point and asked if I need any snacks/tea/help with photography, which I appreciated. The other group with a few serious photographers enjoyed a more prolonged viewing experience. My group got tired of waiting after the initial aurora display, they opted to depart around 10:30 PM. I have conveyed to the guide on my concerns about a potential second show based on the KP index. Our guide assured me she would stop if other guides reported aurora activity. True to her word, she stopped near a restroom after receiving news of another display. However, I suspect we missed the initial phase of this second show, and it ended shortly after we stopped. The return journey was marred by significant discomfort and safety concerns. Two larger individuals moved to the back row, resulting in severe overcrowding. The lady next to me was unable to fasten her seatbelt. Despite my request, the guide was unable to find alternative seating, leaving me feeling unsafe and cramped. Considering the substantial cost of this tour, basic passenger safety and comfort should be non-negotiable. Furthermore, the provided outerwear was inadequate. Despite providing my shoe size (38-39), the boots were too small. Similarly, the provided XS suit for my 158cm frame, despite assurances via WhatsApp that it should fit even with my thick down coat, was excessively tight and restrictive. In summary, while the guide's attentiveness was commendable, the tour's high price did not align with the experience. The cramped conditions, inadequate outerwear, and shorter viewing time compared to the other group left me feeling disappointed and dissatisfied. I expected a more comfortable, safe, and fulfilling experience for the price paid.

We had very little hope of seeing the northern lights since it was snowing non-stop since we landed in Tromso. However we drove 2 hours and were within a few minutes of driving into Finland when Lucas our guide spotted the lights. It was spectacular and memorable. We got great video and photos of the lights and even got to see purple and red lights in addition to the green. Strongly recommend going with the wandering owl group for improving chances of finding the lights.

A truly wonderful evening made even more special by our guide and driver for the night, Tomas and Michael. Beautiful location, interesting stories by the campfire, warm comfort food, brilliant photos taken and getting to watch the dancing lights in the sky was everything we hoped for! Would 100% recommend Wandering Owl to anyone chasing lights in magical Tromsø.

I went with my girlfriend Liza. Our guides Tomas and Michael were fantastic! They found us a spot to see the aurora on a pretty cloudy night where expectations were low. Tomas was super knowledgeable and friendly. The tour overall was great, we were given nice warm over coats and boots and sat by the fire after we got to take pictures in front of the northern lights. Michael was also clearly a great driver and handled the snow really well. Overall a fantastic experience.

Did 2 tours on 2 consecutive nights. On both nights, the tour guides (Lucas and Lukasz, and Erika and Lukasz) were highly personable, knowledgeable and engaging. Aurora viewing was simply stunning both nights- lucky enough to experience 2 nights with very different aurora character. Unforgettable. Professional photographs taken by the tour guides were really beautiful. The admin team at Wandering Owl are really excellent- highly responsive to enquiries and any issues relating to bookings. Would tour with this company again.

Amazing tour, we had zero hopes to be able to watch an Aurora because the day had been cloudy and snowing, but thanks to the costant sync of Isaac and Vitek with other colleagues and taking into account the forecast we were able to see an aurora. Amazing team!