Northern Lights Expedition Tromsø - 6 people - Arctic Photo Guide
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An out of the ordinary Northern Lights tour!
Are you fit and confident in walking on ice and snow and want to reach the most scenic spots in a small, dynamic group?
Using a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser, we will reach the best areas with suitable skies to chase the Aurora Borealis.
If the weather conditions allow, we may set off on a light hike/snowshoe walk, reaching pristine landscapes, calm fjords, frozen lakes and the best spots that the Arctic has to offer away from the crowds.
Whether the ground will be covered in ice or snow, you will be provided with ice crampons or snow rackets, walking poles, thermal suits as well as foot and hand warmers. Remember to wear your own warm snow boots!
Your guide will take photos of you and the lights, but if you have a camera as well, bring it along! You'll get tips on how to take your own Aurora photographs and use a professional tripod.
A soup for dinner, cookies and hot drinks will warm us up in the wild, while enjoying the night Arctic sky!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The vehicle used on tour is a lifted 4x4 off road truck with normal car seats, not a spacious van nor a minibus. Unfortunately, when at full capacity like on this tour, larger sized / very tall guests do not fit in it, as sometimes long drives are required to see the lights and adequate comfort must be guaranteed to every participant on tour. Please get in touch before booking if you are in doubt!
You must be in good physical shape to walk on uneven terrain that will be snowy, icy, wet and slippery
The Northern Lights Tour cannot have a specific duration. That is due to the natural conditions like weather and northern light activity, which cannot be predicted accurately; therefore, the tour can last from 5 to 9 hours, even though the average is around 6-7 hours.
This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Make sure you wear warm and water resistant clothes and have an extra layer with you and boots that are suitable for winter and snow.
If you are travelling with kids younger than 13 or shorter than 150 cm - 59 inches please get in touch for a private tour option.
This tour is not suitable for elderly participants, people with any injury, sickness, movement disability, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches. It is an active tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Warm soup, vegan/lactose/gluten free option available. Cookies and hot beverages
Professional Benro camera tripods, mobile phone holder available
Photos from the tour
Transportation aboard a 4x4 premium off road vehicle
Professional Guide, Photographer and Driver
Extra small group of maximum 6 participants
Ice crampons, snowshoes and walking poles to go exploring + head torch
Thermal suits (XS to XL), hand warmers + feet warmers (insoles) for your own boots
Your own winter hiking boots and warm clothing (please have 3 layers)
What To Expect
Tromso
At the beginning of the tour, your guide will analyze several weather forecasts in order to predict the best areas for chasing the Northern Lights. We will then set off aboard our capable 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser until the right area is reached. Once there you will be provided with thermal suits, hand and foot warmers and if conditions allow/require, we may go for a walk or light hike in order to get to the most scenic locations and be ready to witness the Northern Lights.
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Northern Lights Expedition Tromsø - 6 people - Arctic Photo Guide
Reviews
125 reviews
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Experience of a Lifetime
Amol G,
Feb 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was an incredible northern lights chase by our guide Nico - he’s a great guy. On a night with low probability due to cloudy skies, he ensured we manage to see the lights - drove almost 200km all the way up to Finland in challenging conditions! It was an experience of a lifetime for us. Thank you Nico!
Great night with kind people and beautiful lights
Susan S,
Feb 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our main reason for visiting Tromso in January was to see the northern lights and we did. Trine was very personable and fun. She told us about the lights, local history, Sami people, her family and kept us fed and comfortable. She also encouraged the group to interact and get to know each other. It was a special night.
Fabulous Northern Lights Tour
Karen B,
Nov 14, 2023
- Viator
5.00Nico is an excellent guide. He carefully considered the best location for us to see the lights and we were rewarded with an excellent display. He shares the photos he takes also at no extra cost and they are amazing. Would definitely recommend this tour, it was amazing!
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