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Tromso Northern Lights Tours

Picture yourself under a star-studded sky, where each tour presents a unique opportunity to experience the Northern Lights in its full glory. Choose from guided tours that take you to the best viewing spots, ensuring you can see the dazzling lights in their natural splendor.

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Tromso Northern Lights Tours
Free cancellation
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  • Ready to tick off the Northern Lights from your bucket list? Set out on a guided big or small group bus tour escaping the city straight into Norway's wilderness.

  • Benefit from a Northern Lights expert guide's extensive knowledge of this phenomenon as you visit prime viewing spots and hear about Sami folklore too!

  • Accompanying your surreal adventure are warm drinks, snacks, and small meal options, that you can enjoy during your tour.

  • Enjoy the benefits of a professional photography service to get those Instagram-worthy shots! This is included in the unlimited chase option which ventures as far as Sweden or Finland.

  • Fun fact: Despite popular belief, the Northern Lights are not always green. Depending on the type of gas particles involved, they can also appear in pink, red, yellow, blue, and violet.

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  • Ready to tick off the Northern Lights from your bucket list? Set out on a guided big or small group bus tour escaping the city straight into Norway's wilderness.

  • Benefit from a Northern Lights expert guide's extensive knowledge of this phenomenon as you visit prime viewing spots and hear about Sami folklore too!

  • Accompanying your surreal adventure are warm drinks, snacks, and small meal options, that you can enjoy during your tour.

  • Enjoy the benefits of a professional photography service to get those Instagram-worthy shots! This is included in the unlimited chase option which ventures as far as Sweden or Finland.

  • Fun fact: Despite popular belief, the Northern Lights are not always green. Depending on the type of gas particles involved, they can also appear in pink, red, yellow, blue, and violet.

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NOK 1,590
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Sightseeing Cruises
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Meals included
  • Have the stunning Northern Lights been on your bucket list? Enjoy these specially curated guided cruises from Tromso with exciting options for your getaway.

  • Relish hot drinks, and make the most of the warm indoor saloons during your Nothern Lights regular cruise.

  • On the dinner cruise, learn about the local fishing industry from your guide while relishing dinner prepared from local ingredients. Enjoy a set dinner menu with veg options, too.

  • For a cozier experience, the luxury cruise with heated lounges, warm drinks, snacks, and fish soup on your return to Tromso, with views of the Arctic Cathedral is just the perfect escape!

  • Fun fact: The Sami people, indigenous to Norway's Arctic region, believe that the Northern Lights are the souls of their ancestors dancing in the sky.

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  • Have the stunning Northern Lights been on your bucket list? Enjoy these specially curated guided cruises from Tromso with exciting options for your getaway.

  • Relish hot drinks, and make the most of the warm indoor saloons during your Nothern Lights regular cruise.

  • On the dinner cruise, learn about the local fishing industry from your guide while relishing dinner prepared from local ingredients. Enjoy a set dinner menu with veg options, too.

  • For a cozier experience, the luxury cruise with heated lounges, warm drinks, snacks, and fish soup on your return to Tromso, with views of the Arctic Cathedral is just the perfect escape!

  • Fun fact: The Sami people, indigenous to Norway's Arctic region, believe that the Northern Lights are the souls of their ancestors dancing in the sky.

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NOK 1,190
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
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  • Follow an expert guide through the camp and learn about the Northern Lights, away from light pollution.

  • Warm up by a bonfire inside a traditional Gamme-hut while waiting for the aurora.

  • Enjoy a Norwegian dinner featuring Bacalao and chocolate cake for dessert.

  • Meet friendly Alaskan huskies and their playful puppies in a scenic Arctic setting.

  • Did you know? Bacalao, a dish influenced by Portuguese fishing traditions, reflects Norway’s rich maritime heritage and love for preserved fish.

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  • Follow an expert guide through the camp and learn about the Northern Lights, away from light pollution.

  • Warm up by a bonfire inside a traditional Gamme-hut while waiting for the aurora.

  • Enjoy a Norwegian dinner featuring Bacalao and chocolate cake for dessert.

  • Meet friendly Alaskan huskies and their playful puppies in a scenic Arctic setting.

  • Did you know? Bacalao, a dish influenced by Portuguese fishing traditions, reflects Norway’s rich maritime heritage and love for preserved fish.

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NOK 1,455.97
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Nature photographers and outdoor lovers will love this immersive northern lights tour, designed to capture Arctic beauty at its finest.

  • Chase the vibrant northern lights over snow-covered landscapes, fjords, and rugged mountains as expert guides help you capture breathtaking Arctic views.

  • Cozy up by a crackling bonfire while sipping hot drinks and savoring local Sami cuisine under the starry Arctic sky.

  • Pose in front of the glowing northern lights and take home photos from the night, all while staying warm in thermal suits.

  • Fun fact: The northern lights are caused by particles from the sun colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere, creating a disco in the sky.

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  • Nature photographers and outdoor lovers will love this immersive northern lights tour, designed to capture Arctic beauty at its finest.

  • Chase the vibrant northern lights over snow-covered landscapes, fjords, and rugged mountains as expert guides help you capture breathtaking Arctic views.

  • Cozy up by a crackling bonfire while sipping hot drinks and savoring local Sami cuisine under the starry Arctic sky.

  • Pose in front of the glowing northern lights and take home photos from the night, all while staying warm in thermal suits.

  • Fun fact: The northern lights are caused by particles from the sun colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere, creating a disco in the sky.

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NOK 2,600
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Experience the sheer magic of the Northern Lights on this 3 to 4-hour tour which takes you away from the city vibe into Norway's serene wilderness.

  • Led by an experienced local guide, you'll be taken to prime viewing spots for a chance to witness the sky painted in hues from the Aurora Borealis.

  • Complement your celestial adventure with warm, comforting beverages, snacks, and biscuits provided throughout the tour, enhancing your Arctic experience.

  • Capture the dance of the vibrant Northern Lights against the starlit sky, a truly unforgettable spectacle and a photographer's dream.

  • Fun fact: Despite popular belief, the Northern Lights are not always green. They can also appear in pink, red, yellow, blue, and violet, depending on the type of gas particles involved.

More details

  • Experience the sheer magic of the Northern Lights on this 3 to 4-hour tour which takes you away from the city vibe into Norway's serene wilderness.

  • Led by an experienced local guide, you'll be taken to prime viewing spots for a chance to witness the sky painted in hues from the Aurora Borealis.

  • Complement your celestial adventure with warm, comforting beverages, snacks, and biscuits provided throughout the tour, enhancing your Arctic experience.

  • Capture the dance of the vibrant Northern Lights against the starlit sky, a truly unforgettable spectacle and a photographer's dream.

  • Fun fact: Despite popular belief, the Northern Lights are not always green. They can also appear in pink, red, yellow, blue, and violet, depending on the type of gas particles involved.

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NOK 2,250
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Set sail on a 5-hour sightseeing cruise from Tromsø, and enjoy views of the Norwegian fjords where mountains meet the sea.

  • Try your hand at deep-sea fishing at selected Arctic spots, with expert tips from the crew.

  • Enjoy an onboard meal featuring the day’s catch, locally-inspired fish soup (with vegan options) plus snacks and drinks throughout your journey.

  • Hear fascinating stories about the history, geography, and ecology of the Tromsø region from local guides.

  • Spot diverse Arctic wildlife, including white-tailed eagles, dolphins and seasonal puffins.

  • Visit a local fishing facility on Kvaløya island and learn about the historical significance of the fishing industry in northern Norway.

  • Fun fact: The Trollfjord is so narrow that it seems nearly impossible for large ships to navigate through

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  • Set sail on a 5-hour sightseeing cruise from Tromsø, and enjoy views of the Norwegian fjords where mountains meet the sea.

  • Try your hand at deep-sea fishing at selected Arctic spots, with expert tips from the crew.

  • Enjoy an onboard meal featuring the day’s catch, locally-inspired fish soup (with vegan options) plus snacks and drinks throughout your journey.

  • Hear fascinating stories about the history, geography, and ecology of the Tromsø region from local guides.

  • Spot diverse Arctic wildlife, including white-tailed eagles, dolphins and seasonal puffins.

  • Visit a local fishing facility on Kvaløya island and learn about the historical significance of the fishing industry in northern Norway.

  • Fun fact: The Trollfjord is so narrow that it seems nearly impossible for large ships to navigate through

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NOK 1,500
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Witness the unique phenomena of the Northern Lights on a 3-hour luxury catamaran cruise, with an expert guide, for an experience to remember.

  • Relax aboard the Arctic Princess with a cozy panorama saloon and free thermal suits on a stunning lounge terrace, perfect for viewing the magical aurora borealis.

  • Enjoy warm beverages, snacks, and a traditional fish soup lunch onboard, adding a taste of authentic Norwegian cuisine to your Arctic sailing adventure.

  • Sail the tranquil waters around Tromso Island, away from city lights, with a chance to fish as the scenic backdrop sets the stage for the mystical Northern Lights.

  • Fun fact: The Northern Lights are caused by the interaction between the solar wind (a stream of charged particles escaping the Sun) and Earth's magnetic field.

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  • Witness the unique phenomena of the Northern Lights on a 3-hour luxury catamaran cruise, with an expert guide, for an experience to remember.

  • Relax aboard the Arctic Princess with a cozy panorama saloon and free thermal suits on a stunning lounge terrace, perfect for viewing the magical aurora borealis.

  • Enjoy warm beverages, snacks, and a traditional fish soup lunch onboard, adding a taste of authentic Norwegian cuisine to your Arctic sailing adventure.

  • Sail the tranquil waters around Tromso Island, away from city lights, with a chance to fish as the scenic backdrop sets the stage for the mystical Northern Lights.

  • Fun fact: The Northern Lights are caused by the interaction between the solar wind (a stream of charged particles escaping the Sun) and Earth's magnetic field.

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NOK 2,250
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
1 more
  • This intimate tour of just 7 guests promises a chase of the Northern Lights at the best spots in Norway's untouched wilderness with meals and photos to complete it.

  • Learn about the Aurora Borealis from expert guides, including Sami folklore, enhancing your understanding of this natural wonder.

  • Stay cozy under the Arctic night sky with snacks and warm beverages, adding comfort to your surreal experience, while also capturing Instagram-worthy shots.

  • Learn handy tips for Northern Lights photography, and get photos– a perfect keepsake for your social media followers!

  • Did you know that the Northern Lights are visible from space? Astronauts at the International Space Station often report seeing the lights.

More details

  • This intimate tour of just 7 guests promises a chase of the Northern Lights at the best spots in Norway's untouched wilderness with meals and photos to complete it.

  • Learn about the Aurora Borealis from expert guides, including Sami folklore, enhancing your understanding of this natural wonder.

  • Stay cozy under the Arctic night sky with snacks and warm beverages, adding comfort to your surreal experience, while also capturing Instagram-worthy shots.

  • Learn handy tips for Northern Lights photography, and get photos– a perfect keepsake for your social media followers!

  • Did you know that the Northern Lights are visible from space? Astronauts at the International Space Station often report seeing the lights.

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NOK 1,759

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Juan Andres Rondon Montilla
NO

Juan

5/5
Norway
Guides really energetic and fun people, we managed to see the lights and that particular day was intense activity, they brought us to a parking lot without lights close by Hatteng and stay there almost 4 hours ensuring we see a peak of intensity.
Astari Mareska Daenuwy
NO

Astari

4/5
Norway
The captain was very friendly, he even cooked us some wonderful fish soup. Unfortunately we didn't see the aurora because the weather was very cloudy. But overall we had a good time on the boat.
marcvper

Marcvper

4/5
Good food, well organized, no northern lights. I've seen the Aurora as part of a bus chase, but there was some light pollution. With the boat, we're really very far from any city and it's almost completely dark in some areas, so I can imagine it would be fantastic to see the Northern Lights on this trip, but you need some luck. The dinner was good and the crew attentive. I wouldn't do it if I knew in advance we wouldn't see the lights, since then it's just an expensive, though pleasant, dinner in a boat. But of course that is impossible to predict and you may want to try your luck.
Jeff C

Jeff

5/5
A wonderful experience which was a birthday surprise for me! Staff were welcoming and food was fabulous. Norwegian tapas starter, hot salted cod main and cold dessert. All delicious and made perfect with the display of northern lights.
Thomas Dubois

Thomas

5/5
An unforgettable experience, our guide Carlos M was charming and very friendly. Your explanations were very useful to us. We were able to enjoy the auroras and it was an incredible moment! Highly recommended!!!
lskogen

Lskogen

5/5
Efficient transportation, helpful orientation, and provision of thermal suits. Despite being accustomed to freezing US winters (-20 to -40 Fahrenheit not uncommon in late December) and being dressed in layers, including parkas, we were freezing. So TAKE THE SUITS when offered. The lavvu was very warm, so the layers were helpful after running in and out to see the lights before dinner. Our hosts were very flexible with the hot drinks, the meal was simple and beautifully presented. The sledding and reindeer feeding was a hoot, the lights were slowly starting to grow as we finished the ride and a full moon/stars complemented the beautiful scenery. Leaving Tromsø in the evening, as charming as the city is, was the best plan we made. Our Sami guides were equally charming during a conversational culture lesson. None of it felt rushed or rehearsed. It happened to be New Years Eve and after a wonderful evening the bus ride included sparkling, crystal clear snow and the start of fireworks EVERYWHERE along the harbour. Even if Lady Aurora is shy, the people, animals and country are worth the trip. Thanks to everyone who made it a special New Years Eve. Highlight of the trip for 17 AND 22 year old children, as well as their parents.
Alina Matei

Alina

5/5
Such an amazing experience! Our guide was super knowledgeable and patient, taking us to the best spots to catch the Northern Lights. He captured fantastic photos for everyone, and the hotel pickup made everything easy. This tour went above and beyond!
Ivo Dimitrov

Ivo

5/5
This tour was worth every penny! Our guide was knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we got the best view of the Northern Lights. The unlimited time really made a difference, and the photos he took were stunning. Highly recommend this if you’re in Tromsø!
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