Welcome to Luuso Travel AS – Northern Lights Tours!

Green northern lights over snowy forest, a winding river and mountains in Alta, Northern Norway

Northern Lights Tours · Alta

The magic of the Arctic sky

Small groups, a cosy atmosphere and a guide with Sámi roots. Join us in Alta, Northern Norway, and hunt the northern lights where the skies stay clear.

  • Up to 25 guests · Spacious 50-seat bus
  • Clean, modern toilet on board
  • Hot drinks & snacks included

Hunt the northern lights

Tour Aurora

Experience the magic of the Arctic sky with a local guide who truly knows these lands. There is no fixed route — we always drive to the best spots for the night’s weather. Along the way we share stories about Sámi culture. Warm up with provided thermal clothing, hot beverages, and snacks while capturing unforgettable moments with included photography.

  • 5 hours
  • 1 Sep – 31 Mar
  • Photography included

Adults1 791NOK

Children790NOK

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Just you and the sky

Private tour

Book an amazing private Northern Lights tour in Alta, Northern Norway, and experience the breathtaking magic of the Arctic sky. Alta is an excellent location for Northern Lights viewing thanks to its stable inland climate during winter. The bus and guide are reserved exclusively for your group — you choose the pickup time and place, the language (English, Norwegian or German) and the pace. Perfect for families, friends and companies. A 50-seat bus is available on request.

  • 5 hours
  • 1 Sep – 31 Mar
  • Up to 10 people

Price17 000NOK

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Tour Aurora — group tour

Tour details

Everything you need to know before your night under the Arctic sky.

  • 5 hours
  • 1 Sep – 31 Mar
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Drop-off at 00:00 · same location

What’s included

  • Warm thermo suits (S–3XL)
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Hot drinks & snacks on board
  • Aurora photos sent by email
  • Expert local guide
  • Clean, modern toilet on bus

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities (optional)

Book with confidence

You are entitled to a full refund in any of these situations

  • You cancel by email at least 24 hours before the tour
  • We cancel due to bad weather
  • Your ship, flight or other transport cannot reach Alta
  • We cancel due to insufficient participation (fewer than 5 guests)

A night on
Tour Aurora

The aurora doesn’t keep a schedule, so we don’t keep a fixed route. Here’s how a typical evening goes.

  1. 19:00

    Pickup in Alta

    We collect you at the cruise docks, your hotel or the tourist information.

  2. 19:30

    Follow the clear sky

    No fixed route — your guide drives to wherever the weather gives the best view.

  3. 21:00

    Under the lights

    Warm clothes, hot drinks and stories about Sámi culture while we watch the sky.

  4. 24:00

    Back in Alta

    Drop-off in central Alta. Our photos of your night arrive by email.

About us

Family roots, Arctic soul.

  • 5+Years operating
  • AltaHome base
  • SámiHeritage & roots
Smiling tour group and Sámi guides in traditional gákti in front of the Luuso Northern Lights Tours bus in falling snow
Two Sámi guides in traditional gákti and hats pointing to the Luuso Northern Lights Tours logo on the bus
White Luuso Northern Lights Tours coach parked by a sandy beach and green mountains in Northern Norway

Luuso Travel AS is a family-run transport company based in Alta, Northern Norway — where the mountains meet the Arctic sky and the northern lights dance above the fjords for months every winter.

Our roots run deep into the Sámi culture of the High North. For over five years we have been offering guests from around the world an authentic Arctic experience — not just a transfer, but a journey with people who belong here and know every road, every viewpoint, and every weather pattern that makes the North special.

Our signature experience, Tour Aurora, takes small groups out into the wilderness in search of the northern lights. We keep groups intimate, provide thermal suits, hot drinks and snacks, and have a passion for aurora photography — so every guest has the best possible chance of capturing that life-changing moment.

Beyond tourism, we are a trusted transport partner for businesses, cruise lines, and tour operators across Northern Norway — bringing the same care, reliability, and local knowledge to every kilometre we drive.

Bus service

We move people.
Any road. Any season.

Send your request to post@luuso.no

Charter transport

Tailored transport for groups

From cruise passengers stepping off at Alta to corporate delegations heading into the mountains — we handle group transport with modern, comfortable coaches and experienced drivers who know the Arctic roads in all conditions.

We work with tour operators, travel agencies, cruise lines, corporate clients, and sports teams across Northern Norway.

  • Summer — Bergen to North Cape
  • Winter — Alta, Lofoten, North Cape
  • Tour operators
  • Travel agencies
  • Cruise lines
  • Corporate
  • Sports teams

Fleet delivery

We move buses.
All of them.

Need buses moved — one or a whole fleet? We drive them there, wherever that is. Our professional drivers are trained for long-distance delivery across Norway and Scandinavia, including demanding routes in winter conditions.

One winter. 37 buses.

We recently coordinated the delivery of 37 buses from Northern to Southern Norway — on icy roads, through mountain passes, in the depths of an Arctic winter. Every bus arrived on time. Every driver home safe.

Northern NorwaySouthern Norway
37 buses delivered

FAQ

Questions?
We have answers.

Where do you pick us up?

Alta port / Cruise docks, Thon Hotel Alta, Scandic Hotel Alta and Tourist Information Alta. Other pickup places are possible on request.

Aerial view of Alta Cruise Port showing the parking lot and the spot where the Luuso guide meets northern lights tour guestsTour buses parked in the Alta Cruise Port parking lot next to the terminal building, the pickup point for the northern lights tour
Where exactly does the bus meet us at Alta Cruise Dock, and when?

Alta has only one cruise dock, and there is only one parking lot — you cannot miss us! We will be waiting for you there. Simply look for our bus with the Luuso signs on the front and on the sides (group tour).

What time is drop-off and where?

Drop-off is at midnight (00:00) sharp, at the same location where we picked you up. If needed, an earlier drop-off can be arranged upon request.

What is the maximum group size for a private tour?

Private tours accommodate up to 10 people — perfect for families, couples travelling together, or small groups who want an exclusive and personal experience.

What vehicle is used for private tours?

Private tours travel in a Mercedes Sprinter 2024 and 2026 — a modern, spacious and comfortable minivan, fully equipped for Arctic conditions.

Do you provide warm clothing?

Yes! We provide thermal suits in sizes S to 3XL.

Do you have child seats on board?

Yes — we have integrated child seats fitted directly into the bus seats, with a secure harness system.

Toddler sitting in an integrated child seat with safety harness on the Luuso tour bus
Can you guarantee we will see the northern lights?

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon — no one can promise nature. What we can promise is that we use our deep local knowledge and live weather data to give you the best possible chance of a sighting. We drive to where the skies are clearest, away from light pollution, and we never stop searching.

Book your
aurora
night

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Bus & Transportation Inquiry (B2B)

Contact
us

Individual wishes, a bigger group or just a question? Get in touch — we'll figure it out together.

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Tours & bookings

Bus service

Address

Himmeldalen 1,
9538 Alta,
Norway
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