Tromsø: Small Group Northern Lights Hunt
Overview
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SEASON: 20th of October to 31st of March
• Intimate small group size of no more than 15 guests
• Northern Lights Hunt via comfortable modern minibus
• Guide and driver team
• Expedition Briefing
• 6-9 hours hunting depending on conditions and if we have to drive far to find the lights
• Complimentary (freeze-dried) meal, drinks and snacks (vegan alternative available on request)
• Photos from the tour sent to you some days after the tour
• All necessary equipment to keep you safe and warm is provided
• Minimum age 7 years
Come away from the crowds with us as we hunt out the best spot and help you catch a glimpse of this incredible phenomenon - enjoy the aurora around the campfire and receive photos of your experience to treasure forever.
We will set up camp OR drive to several locations depending on the weather, Northern Lights activity and the region we are driving to as well as the parking situation.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian/Vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Unfortunately our bus is not wheelchair accessible
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Some walking is required, sometimes in uneven terrain
Minimum age for this adventure is 7 years old
Most people can participate, but there is some walking required from the bus to where we set up for the night
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Arctic suits, boots and headlamp!
Bring your passport - we may cross into Finland
PLEASE LET US KNOW OF DIETARY REQUIREMENTS IN ADVANCE. We serve a freeze-dried meal.
Hot expedition (freeze-dried) meal, snacks and warm drinks
Don’t forget to wrap up warm
Photos (sent some days after the tour)
You will need to bring your passport with you, as the hunt may lead us over the border into Finland.
What To Expect
Tromso
Though dark, you will see the surrounding areas of Tromsø - mountains, fjords and scenery!
Options
Hunting the Northern Lights in Tromso
HOT STEW: Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
Reviews
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical Northern Lights Tour
775clarei,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent adventure with our expert guides Ferenc, Andrija, Gro and Pauline. We had to wait for the clouds and snow to clear but then like magic we were rewarded with a spectacular display of the northern lights.
A unique experience
Cpgresch,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour took us to places we wouldn't have found ourselves. We were a very small group and had enough space in the luxury minibus. I have seen the Northern Lights several times, but never in this form.
Patience is a virtue
Anna B,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It took a little patience and just as I thought the weather would never clear, the clouds go and Mother Nature appears! The guides were all lovely and you have to trust that they know what they are doing. My northern lights app was not optimistic at all, but these guides are very experienced. We went to near the Sweden boarder, parked by the side of the road, lit a fire and waited for nearly 3 hours, but it was worth the wait. The suits were super warm, the food (is rehydrated) was hot (don’t expect cordon bleu), warm drinks plentiful and the guides had a lot of knowledge to share. Amazing experience!
Best northern light experience!
Daisie H,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff is amazing! They do everything they can to find the lights. Our night was very low likelihood of seeing lights and we ended up seeing the best lights! They fed us an amazing dinner of reindeer stew (there were other choices, all freeze dried meals). It was a fantastic night! 10/10 recommend!!
Amazing Northern Lights Tromso tour
Angie G,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing, better than we could have imagined! It was cloudy and raining/snowing in Tromso, but Franz found us clear skies at our driver Shelty’s (sorry if I am spelling incorrectly) property! They took beautiful photos, gave us a great meal, made a fire, had hot juice or chocolate to drink. It was such an incredible experience and we are so grateful to the whole team for an absolutely incredible and unforgettable experience!!!
Northern lights
JENNIFER I,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I must say our experience was simply fantastic!! Specifically our guide Ference and the driver ( apologies I can't remember his name) they both were awesome. Ference made the trip interesting and he was confident, knowledgeable and took us to right place at the right time to see and experience the Northern lights. Loved it thank you Ference ( Arctic Adventures) it was truly an unforgettable trip with awesome photos
Great tour to Northern Lights
cowley143,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing trip and were very fortunate to see an amazing light show. Our guide Ferenc was super friendly and as a bonus took some great photos and sent to us a few days later. We had a lovely driver Stein. And the bus was clean and warm. . There could be an improvement, scrap the freeze dried meal and just have the hot chocolate and something sweet, cake or chocolate bars.
Many Northern Lights seen.....
EPGK,
May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite poor conditions in Tromso the Northern Lights near the Swedish border seen in all glory and many colors. So everything perfect and only recommended. Were also one of the first groups at this location and only 8 participants in total. It should also be emphasized that a thermal suit and shoes are provided here. Unfortunately, despite good conditions, the food around the campfire did not take place. The other groups did it. We ate on the bus. It's too bad.
Special Experiences!
berwhyan,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing night with our enthusiastic guide Klara and driver Kjell. I watched the weather and was able to switch the date to the only clear night before the snow, a helpful policy. Be on time to meet just outside of the Scandic Ishavshotel. Another large group never showed up so it was just the 4 of us. Having such a small group was very fortunate since we could ask questions and learn a lot from both. The drive was beautiful and we were early to a promising stop. There is no guarantee to see the Northern Lights but we ended up seeing the aurora almost non-stop for several hours, a truly memorable experience. We stayed out long into the early morning hours and yet Klara was able to send us photos later in the day. Artic Adventures provides winter jumpsuits, boots, dinner and hot drinks that really help when standing around outside. I hope others can experience something similar. Thanks to Klara, Kjell and the rest of the staff. We also joined the self-drive husky dog sledding tour and the Reindeer sledding and Sami culture tour. Both were also magical. Dog sledding seems to fill up quickly. The huskies are very friendly and eager. Reindeer tour is with a different group and a lot more people. Everything ran smoothly. Fun to feed the reindeer and touching to hear from the Sami people. We did this in the last week of March, right at the end of the season.
Magical Experience.
Marky M,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had already spent a sunny 3 days in Oslo. The weather forecast looked bad for Tromso. Snowy,icy and cold. Landed in a slow blizzard. Plenty of news on Facebook saying their Northern Lights tours had been cancelled. Ours was later that evening. Alex our tour guide thankfully turned up. Enthusiastic & knowledgeable and motivated to go and find/chase the N.L. This would mean a 2.5 drive in treacherous snowy cold conditions towards the Finnish border. We did not cross over in to Finland so our passports were not needed. Heavy duty romper suits & big boots are provided which help to keep you warm. Special thanks to the driver Kjell to get us there & back safely. It was all worth it. The NL were on our bucket list to see and we were treated to a magical experience never to be forgotten. Partly lucky of course but thanks to Alex & Kjell to make the effort worth while. Spect over 2 hours in awe watching one of natures great changing light shows.
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