Northern Lights tour Tromsø: 5–7h with campfire and meal
Your guide photographs you under the lights and you get the images after the tour.
A five- to seven-hour Northern Lights tour from Tromsø that combines the aurora chase with a Norwegian campfire experience, hot beverages, a light meal made from local ingredients, and professional photography. You travel in a heated minivan with an experienced English-speaking guide and driver, who will teach you the science behind the lights while you wait by the fire. All low-resolution photos are yours to keep after the night ends.
Step-by-step itinerary
Northern Lights Chase and Arctic Experience
- Meet guide and driver in city centre
- Travel to Northern Lights viewing spot
- Make campfire and serve light meal
- Enjoy hot beverages and snacks
- Learn about aurora science and local culture
- Take photos of guests under aurora
- Receive digital photos after tour
- Return to hotel by transport
What’s included
- Hotel drop-off and return transport in a warm Mercedes Sprinter minivan.
- experienced driver and knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
- thermal suits sized to your measurements.
- Norwegian campfire with reindeer furs and firepit.
- hot beverages including hot chocolate, tea and coffee served in reusable mugs.
- light meal and sweet treat made from locally-sourced ingredients.
- all low-resolution digital photos including aurora and winter portraits.
- professional photography and tips on capturing the best images.
Times
Next departure: 1 Mar 2027
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Operated by Northern Norway Travel
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The experience
Five to seven hours means you leave the city centre in the evening and spend the night chasing the aurora across the Arctic sky. The route depends entirely on where the lights are strongest that night: your guide checks the weather forecast each morning and calls guests with an update before departure. You travel in a warm Mercedes Sprinter with a professional driver and guide who know the best viewing spots around Tromsø and can read the conditions in real time. If the weather turns dangerous, the tour cancels and you get a full refund or a rebooking. If conditions are merely poor, you go anyway, because the lights can still appear through cloud.
Once you find a good viewing spot, the guide builds a Norwegian campfire with reindeer furs spread around it. You sit by the fire in a thermal suit (provided, sized to your measurements), drinking hot chocolate, tea or coffee, eating a light meal and sweet treats all made from local ingredients. The guide talks about the science of the aurora and local history and culture while you wait. A professional photographer on your team captures you and the lights together, and you receive all the low-resolution images after the tour. High-resolution versions cost extra. The campfire, the reusable mugs, the wooden stirring sticks and the plastic-free packaging are part of the operator's eco-light house certification. This is a nature-friendly tour built around local partnerships and sourced food.
Hotel drop-off is included, so the minivan collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end. The minimum group size is five passengers, and the tour operates in all weather except dangerous conditions. Children from age seven are welcome. You need to specify your thermal suit size and any dietary requirements (vegetarian and vegan meals are available) when you book. Winter boots are not provided, so bring your own.
Is this one for you?The tour runs five to seven hours in Arctic cold by a campfire, so you need warm clothing, patience to sit outdoors, and the flexibility to stay up through the night. Book this one if you want the full Norwegian campfire experience alongside the aurora chase, not just a drive-by viewing.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What happens if I don't see the Northern Lights on the night of my tour?
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and the operator cannot guarantee you will see them. If the lights don't appear, there is no discount on a second tour and no refund: the tour price covers the experience itself, not the sighting. The operator only cancels if weather conditions become dangerous. Poor visibility alone does not stop the tour from running.
Do I need to bring my own winter boots, or are they provided?
Winter boots are not included with the tour. You need to bring your own warm, waterproof boots suitable for standing outside in Arctic conditions for several hours. Thermal suits are provided and sized to your measurements at booking.
What is included in the light meal served at the campfire?
The tour includes a light meal and a sweet treat, both made from locally-sourced, fresh ingredients. The operator accommodates vegetarian and vegan diets if you specify your requirements at booking. Hot beverages (hot chocolate, tea and coffee) are served throughout the night in reusable mugs.
Can I cancel or reschedule if the weather forecast looks bad?
Yes. The operator calls all guests on the morning of the tour with a weather update. If conditions are poor, you can cancel or rebook with full flexibility. The tour only cancels automatically if weather becomes dangerous. Otherwise, the chase goes ahead because the lights can still appear even in cloudy skies.
What do I do with the photos taken during the tour?
The professional guide photographs you and the aurora together throughout the night. You receive all low-resolution images after the tour at no extra cost. High-resolution versions are available for an additional fee if you want them.
Northern Lights tour Tromsø: 5–7h with campfire and meal
5h–7h · EN
from US$ 260 per person
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