Meet your guide in central Tromsø and travel by comfortable minibus while learning about the night’s weather, route, and chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Along the way, your guide shares insights about the aurora, local history, climate, and wildlife, constantly monitoring forecasts to find the best viewing spot—even if it means driving into Finland.
At the chosen location, enjoy hot chocolate, light snacks, and the Arctic scenery. We aim to light a bonfire when conditions allow, and thermal suits are available if you get cold. When the Northern Lights appear, your guide—also a professional photographer—will take high-quality photos of you to remember the experience.
If needed, we ma...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Thermal suit
Tea & hot chocolate
2 nature landscape photos chosen by the guide (extra photos available for purchase)
Bonfire (weather and tour-dependent, not guaranteed
Snacks & marshmellows
Hotel/accomondation drop off
Experienced guide
Boots, gloves & hat
Main meal
Meeting Points
Departure
Fr Nansens plass 1A
The meeting point is the yellow building on the pier, entrance facing the sea. From Fr. Nansen Plass, walk past the gas station on your left to a gate with a parking sign. Enter the open pier area with boats, where the yellow building with parking and tour signs is located.
Return
Tromsø
Drop-off locations at the end of the tour include Tromsdalen, Reinen, Tromsø Island, and Kvaløysletta. If you are staying outside these areas, your guide will assist you in arranging a taxi from one of the designated drop-off points.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Spikes for winter boots are recommended during winter time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Meet your guide in central Tromsø and travel by comfortable minibus while learning about the night’s weather, route, and chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Along the way, your guide shares insights about the aurora, local history, climate, and wildlife, constantly monitoring forecasts to find the best viewing spot—even if it means driving into Finland.
At the chosen location, enjoy hot chocolate, light snacks, and the Arctic scenery. We aim to light a bonfire when conditions allow, and thermal suits are available if you get cold. When the Northern Lights appear, your guide—also a professional photographer—will take high-quality photos of you to remember the experience.
If needed, we ma...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Thermal suit
Tea & hot chocolate
2 nature landscape photos chosen by the guide (extra photos available for purchase)
Bonfire (weather and tour-dependent, not guaranteed
Snacks & marshmellows
Hotel/accomondation drop off
Experienced guide
Boots, gloves & hat
Main meal
Meeting Points
Departure
Fr Nansens plass 1A
The meeting point is the yellow building on the pier, entrance facing the sea. From Fr. Nansen Plass, walk past the gas station on your left to a gate with a parking sign. Enter the open pier area with boats, where the yellow building with parking and tour signs is located.
Return
Tromsø
Drop-off locations at the end of the tour include Tromsdalen, Reinen, Tromsø Island, and Kvaløysletta. If you are staying outside these areas, your guide will assist you in arranging a taxi from one of the designated drop-off points.
Itinerary
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Tromso
This is a small-group, outdoor tour tailored especially to explore the Arctic nature while you are hunting for the Northern Lights. The main purpose is to give you the best chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis by traveling away from city light pollution. Position yourselves under cloud free skies to experience the wild Arctic nature. You will be picked up by your local guides in the city center and start the tour by heading towards beautiful mountains, fjords, and valleys.
There will be many stops on the way to take photos of the unique and search for the lights. Where your tour goes depends on the weather conditions, sometimes this is as far as to the Finnish and Swedish border to find the right conditions for the lights. Travel in small groups to create a special, cozy atmosphere. This also makes the tour more flexible.
You will be provided with insulated overalls, snacks, and hot drinks. Your guide will take photos on the tour and share them with you after the trip.
6 minutes
2
Hansnes
Hansnes is an hour drive and one of many places we may drive to see the aurora
2 hours
3
Kilpisjarvi
Kilpisjarvi is two and a half hour drive, and one of many places we may drive to see the aurora
1 hour
4
Bardufoss
Bardufoss is a two hour drive and one of many places we may drive to see the aurora
1 hour
5
Sommaroy
Sommarøy is an hour drive and one of many places we may drive to see the aurora
