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Book your aurora viewing experience in Tromso and see the Northern Lights
You’ll begin Watching the Aurora Dance at the pick-up point in Tromsø and from there we’ll search for the Northern Lights within a maximum two-hour drive through Troms og Finnmark; along the way you’ll enjoy warm and cold drinks, snacks and an easy meal, and we’ll outfit you with warm pants and a jacket plus reflex gear and headlamps for comfort and safety. If we’re near the grill cabin we’ll take a cozy break there and continue the search afterward - you might even see the Northern Lights from where you eat - and after this personal, relaxed adventure we’ll drive you back to the pick-up point in Tromsø. Photos from the trip will be shared with all guests via OneDrive within two days.
About this activity in Tromso
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Chase the northern lights on a cozy guided hunt that starts from a central Tromsø pickup point and ranges up to a two-hour drive into the surrounding region.
- Enjoy warm and cold drinks, snacks and a simple hot meal-often served at a scenic stop or the cabin if we’re nearby-so you can relax while watching the aurora.
- Stay comfortable with provided insulated pants, a warm jacket, reflective gear and headlamps; a spare tripod is available to borrow when the guide is not using it.
- Receive professional photos from the trip via OneDrive within 48 hours so you can relive the aurora display and share your memories from Troms og Finnmark.
Important Information
- The tour begins and ends at the designated Tromsø pickup point; total search time includes up to two hours’ driving to find the best aurora conditions in the area.
- You will be served refreshments and an easy hot meal during a break; sometimes the northern lights appear where you stop for food, so bring your camera.
- You must bring your own base-layer clothing, hat, mittens and sturdy shoes - provided outerwear covers cold conditions but not underlayers.
- Service animals are allowed, public transport options are available nearby, and the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Meeting Point
Meet at the central Tromsø pickup point specified on your booking confirmation; the guide will collect you there and return you to the same location after the tour.
Includes
- You’ll receive warm and cold drinks, snacks and an easy meal to keep you comfortable during your experience in Tromsø and the surrounding region.
- You’ll be provided with warm pants and a jacket, plus reflex gear and a headlamp to help you stay visible and comfortable in Arctic conditions here.
- A tripod is available to borrow when the guide isn’t using it, useful if you want steady shots of the landscape or activities around Troms og Finnmark.
Excludes
- You must bring your own warm clothing underneath, including a hat, mittens and appropriate shoes to ensure you’re fully prepared for outdoor conditions.
Other
- Service animals are allowed, so you can bring an assistance companion if needed while exploring the area.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach meeting points and connections around Tromsø.
- This activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you can participate regardless of experience or ability.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Karin was an amazing guide - she was so friendly and knowledgeable. She really tried hard driving to many places to see the Aurora for me. I had an amazing tour. I definitely recommend!
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Summary:
I went on a Northern Night tour with Karim and the night couldn't have been any better. It was an 8 person group and I was travelling on my own, but the group atmosphere was warm and chatty.
First of all, my tour was booked for Saturday night, and two days before Karim wrote to me to offer me to change the date to Friday, as both the weather and the aurora chances were going to be better. I luckily was able to change it and the night started with some huge auroras just as we were driving out of Tromso. Karim knew of a spot with less light pollution along the way and we could enjoy the lights for quite some time. Karim took photos of all of us with her camera (thank you!) and we explored the area as the lights were changing locations. It was great.
Once the lights were dimmer we headed towards Hillesøy, where Karim had booked a cabin for us to get warm and have dinner. She told us that depending on the weather forecast she either goes to her own cabin or rents one (she has a couple different locations). We were able to see the lights once again when we arrived and she was checking for them throughout the way too, just in case they got stronger so we would stop.
The cabin was very cozy. She lit a fire that quickly made the place warm and she took a big variety of food out for dinner: sausages, cheese, sauces, home made jam, marshmallows, etc. There was plenty of food for all of us. She even brought home made wine, it was delicious! Besides, I asked her a couple weeks before the tour about the availability of gluten free food in case I had to bring gluten free bread (I'm a gluten intolerant) and she told me she'd buy the bread herself, which I highly appreciated.
During this time we went out of the cabin a couple times to see if the lights had came out again, which they did but in a fainter way. The strongest ones were the first ones. After having dinner and since the sky got cloudy, we headed back to Tromso and she left each of us at our accommodation (another guest and I were in Tromsdalen and she even took us all the way there).
All in all, this tour offered me one of the best nights of my life. I'm so glad I decided to take this instead of a bigger bus tour, as the van could go to places where buses can't and as the atmosphere and the dinner made the whole night even more worth it.
Thank you, Karim! Tusen takk!
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Summary:
I went on a Northern Night tour with Karim and the night couldn't have been any better. It was an 8 person group and I was travelling on my own, but the group atmosphere was warm and chatty.
First of all, my tour was booked for Saturday night, and two days before Karim wrote to me to offer me to change the date to Friday, as both the weather and the aurora chances were going to be better. I luckily was able to change it and the night started with some huge auroras just as we were driving out of Tromso. Karim knew of a spot with less light pollution along the way and we could enjoy the lights for quite some time. Karim took photos of all of us with her camera (thank you!) and we explored the area as the lights were changing locations. It was great.
Once the lights were dimmer we headed towards Hillesøy, where Karim had booked a cabin for us to get warm and have dinner. She told us that depending on the weather forecast she either goes to her own cabin or rents one (she has a couple different locations). We were able to see the lights once again when we arrived and she was checking for them throughout the way too, just in case they got stronger so we would stop.
The cabin was very cozy. She lit a fire that quickly made the place warm and she took a big variety of food out for dinner: sausages, cheese, sauces, home made jam, marshmallows, etc. There was plenty of food for all of us. She even brought home made wine, it was delicious! Besides, I asked her a couple weeks before the tour about the availability of gluten free food in case I had to bring gluten free bread (I'm a gluten intolerant) and she told me she'd buy the bread herself, which I highly appreciated.
During this time we went out of the cabin a couple times to see if the lights had came out again, which they did but in a fainter way. The strongest ones were the first ones. After having dinner and since the sky got cloudy, we headed back to Tromso and she left each of us at our accommodation (another guest and I were in Tromsdalen and she even took us all the way there).
All in all, this tour offered me one of the best nights of my life. I'm so glad I decided to take this instead of a bigger bus tour, as the van could go to places where buses can't and as the atmosphere and the dinner made the whole night even more worth it.
Thank you, Karim! Tusen takk!
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You begin at the pickup point in Tromsø and we search for the Aurora within a maximum 2-hour drive. The evening includes warm and cold drinks, snacks and an easy meal, optional time at a grill cabin if we are close, and continued searching after a break. After the cozy, personal adventure we drive you back to the pickup point.
You must bring your own warm underlayers, a hat, mittens and suitable shoes. The tour supplies outer warm pants and a jacket, so bring base layers and footwear suited for cold, outdoor conditions.
We search within a maximum two-hour drive from the pickup point. If we are close to the grill cabin we may stop there to eat and relax, and the search continues after the break-sometimes you may even see the Northern Lights from where you eat.
We provide warm and cold drinks, snacks and an easy meal, warm pants and a jacket, reflex and headlamps, and one tripod to borrow when the guide is not using it. Pictures from the trip are shared with all customers on OneDrive within two days.
Yes. The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is Group-Friendly, family-friendly and romantic-couple friendly. Public transportation options are available nearby and service animals are allowed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
