What Storm Chasing Tour Lengths and Prices Does Thunderbolt Tours Offer?

Thunderbolt Tours sells five private storm-chasing packages, ranging from a single chase day to a 14-day expedition: One Day (1 day, $1,900 AUD), Two Day (2 days/1 night, $3,950), Three Day (3 days/2 nights, $5,950), Week Storm Tours (7 days/6 nights, $14,250) and Fortnighter (14 days/13 nights, $28,800). All prices are in Australian dollars including GST, quoted for one guest with their own guide and vehicle, and are listed with approximate US dollar equivalents. If you are travelling with others, two to four guests can share the vehicle and the price, and past customers get 10% off.

Tour lengths and prices at a glance

The USD figures are approximate, based on an RBA rate dated 29 Sep 2026, so treat them as a rough guide rather than a fixed conversion.

What "private chase" means for the price

Every listed price is for one guest with their own guide and vehicle. You are not buying a seat on a shared bus — the day, the route and the repositioning decisions are built around your chase. That structure explains why the per-day cost looks high compared with a group tour, and why sharing the vehicle changes the maths so much.

How to choose a length

• One Day ($1,900) — Best if you are already in position and a storm forecast appears in the next few days. Thunderbolt explicitly invites short-notice enquiries for this option, so it suits people who can move quickly rather than those planning months ahead.
• Two Day ($3,950) or Three Day ($5,950) — The Three Day description notes time to reposition and be in place for the best storm, which matters when a setup shifts across the landscape. Three days is the shortest option that openly builds in that flexibility.
• Week Storm Tours ($14,250) — Described as a full week for the best chance at supercells, hail and lightning. More days mean more shots at a good setup if one day fails.
• Fortnighter ($28,800) — The full expedition: chase across the landscape and follow the storms wherever they go. This is the option for people whose priority is the chase itself rather than a fixed itinerary.

A simple rule: the shorter the tour, the more you are betting on the forecast cooperating on specific dates. The longer the tour, the more you are paying for the ability to reposition and wait out a bad day.

Ways to reduce the per-person cost

• Share the vehicle. Two to four guests can share the vehicle and the price, so the cost per person drops. Thunderbolt asks you to contact them for a group price rather than publishing a shared rate.
• Past-customer discount. Returning customers get 10% off, referenced on the site's Storm Adventure Discounts page.

Both of these are enquiry-based, so the exact figure depends on your group size and dates.

Payment and booking

Thunderbolt accepts PayPal, Mastercard, Visa and American Express. Bookings run through the site's booking and enquiry options, including WhatsApp for questions.

When the tours run

Timing affects which package is even available to you. The Australian chase season is November, December and February; Tornado Alley season is May and June. Match your preferred tour length to those windows before committing to dates.