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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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.
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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!
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Accompanying your surreal adventure are warm drinks, snacks, and small meal options, that you can enjoy during your tour.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Accompanying your surreal adventure are warm drinks, snacks, and small meal options, that you can enjoy during your tour.
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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.
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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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Have the stunning Northern Lights been on your bucket list? Enjoy these specially curated guided cruises from Tromso with exciting options for your getaway.
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Relish hot drinks, and make the most of the warm indoor saloons during your Nothern Lights regular cruise.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Relish hot drinks, and make the most of the warm indoor saloons during your Nothern Lights regular cruise.
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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.
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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!
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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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Follow an expert guide through the camp and learn about the Northern Lights, away from light pollution.
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Warm up by a bonfire inside a traditional Gamme-hut while waiting for the aurora.
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Enjoy a Norwegian dinner featuring Bacalao and chocolate cake for dessert.
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Meet friendly Alaskan huskies and their playful puppies in a scenic Arctic setting.
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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.
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Warm up by a bonfire inside a traditional Gamme-hut while waiting for the aurora.
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Enjoy a Norwegian dinner featuring Bacalao and chocolate cake for dessert.
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Meet friendly Alaskan huskies and their playful puppies in a scenic Arctic setting.
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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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Set sail on a 5-hour sightseeing cruise from Tromsø, and enjoy views of the Norwegian fjords where mountains meet the sea.
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Try your hand at deep-sea fishing at selected Arctic spots, with expert tips from the crew.
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Enjoy an onboard meal featuring the day’s catch, locally-inspired fish soup (with vegan options) plus snacks and drinks throughout your journey.
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Hear fascinating stories about the history, geography, and ecology of the Tromsø region from local guides.
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Spot diverse Arctic wildlife, including white-tailed eagles, dolphins and seasonal puffins.
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Visit a local fishing facility on Kvaløya island and learn about the historical significance of the fishing industry in northern Norway.
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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.
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Try your hand at deep-sea fishing at selected Arctic spots, with expert tips from the crew.
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Enjoy an onboard meal featuring the day’s catch, locally-inspired fish soup (with vegan options) plus snacks and drinks throughout your journey.
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Hear fascinating stories about the history, geography, and ecology of the Tromsø region from local guides.
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Spot diverse Arctic wildlife, including white-tailed eagles, dolphins and seasonal puffins.
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Visit a local fishing facility on Kvaløya island and learn about the historical significance of the fishing industry in northern Norway.
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Fun fact: The Trollfjord is so narrow that it seems nearly impossible for large ships to navigate through
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Watch the moon and stars follow you from Tromso on your round-trip transfer and join your English-speaking guide to say hello to 200 reindeer.
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Once you’re familiar with the hows of approaching reindeer, feed them buckets of their favorite treats with bonfires crackling in the backdrop.
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Glide through snow-covered tracks in reindeer-led sleds on a 15 to 30-minute ride, and wait for the starlit skies to show off green dancing lights.
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Step into a traditional Sami tent or a wooden hut for some folktales and a Joik performance over a 3-course dinner with Sami reindeer stew and cups of warm drinks with your guides.
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Fun fact: Wondering how reindeer stay warm? Their hollow fur traps air and keeps them insulated!
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Watch the moon and stars follow you from Tromso on your round-trip transfer and join your English-speaking guide to say hello to 200 reindeer.
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Once you’re familiar with the hows of approaching reindeer, feed them buckets of their favorite treats with bonfires crackling in the backdrop.
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Glide through snow-covered tracks in reindeer-led sleds on a 15 to 30-minute ride, and wait for the starlit skies to show off green dancing lights.
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Step into a traditional Sami tent or a wooden hut for some folktales and a Joik performance over a 3-course dinner with Sami reindeer stew and cups of warm drinks with your guides.
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Fun fact: Wondering how reindeer stay warm? Their hollow fur traps air and keeps them insulated!
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Arrive at the base camp located a 45-minute drive from Tromso with hassle-free transfers and spot the Lyngen Alps on your way.
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You’ll be led into the magic by your Sami guide who’ll first orient you to the Sami culture linked with reindeer and how to approach them safely.
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Meet a herd of 200 reindeer at the camp’s enclosure to feed them treats by hand as you pet and befriend them. Keep an eye out for the dancing lights above!
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Settle in the coziness of a Sami tent or house as your guide shares folklore and jokes over a traditional bowl of Biddos and warm drinks.
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Fun fact: The oldest known aurora sighting dates back to 2600 BC with some cave paintings from the period depicting them.
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Arrive at the base camp located a 45-minute drive from Tromso with hassle-free transfers and spot the Lyngen Alps on your way.
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You’ll be led into the magic by your Sami guide who’ll first orient you to the Sami culture linked with reindeer and how to approach them safely.
-
Meet a herd of 200 reindeer at the camp’s enclosure to feed them treats by hand as you pet and befriend them. Keep an eye out for the dancing lights above!
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Settle in the coziness of a Sami tent or house as your guide shares folklore and jokes over a traditional bowl of Biddos and warm drinks.
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Fun fact: The oldest known aurora sighting dates back to 2600 BC with some cave paintings from the period depicting them.
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Nature photographers and outdoor lovers will love this immersive northern lights tour, designed to capture Arctic beauty at its finest.
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Chase the vibrant northern lights over snow-covered landscapes, fjords, and rugged mountains as expert guides help you capture breathtaking Arctic views.
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Cozy up by a crackling bonfire while sipping hot drinks and savoring local Sami cuisine under the starry Arctic sky.
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Pose in front of the glowing northern lights and take home photos from the night, all while staying warm in thermal suits.
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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.
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Chase the vibrant northern lights over snow-covered landscapes, fjords, and rugged mountains as expert guides help you capture breathtaking Arctic views.
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Cozy up by a crackling bonfire while sipping hot drinks and savoring local Sami cuisine under the starry Arctic sky.
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Pose in front of the glowing northern lights and take home photos from the night, all while staying warm in thermal suits.
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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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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.
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Learn about the Aurora Borealis from expert guides, including Sami folklore, enhancing your understanding of this natural wonder.
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Stay cozy under the Arctic night sky with snacks and warm beverages, adding comfort to your surreal experience, while also capturing Instagram-worthy shots.
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Learn handy tips for Northern Lights photography, and get photos– a perfect keepsake for your social media followers!
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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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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.
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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.
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Learn handy tips for Northern Lights photography, and get photos– a perfect keepsake for your social media followers!
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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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Witness the unique phenomena of the Northern Lights on a 3-hour luxury catamaran cruise, with an expert guide, for an experience to remember.
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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.
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Enjoy warm beverages, snacks, and a traditional fish soup lunch onboard, adding a taste of authentic Norwegian cuisine to your Arctic sailing adventure.
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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.
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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.
More details
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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.
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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.
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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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