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Tromsø: Aurora Hunt Eco Tour with Campfire & Photos★ 4.81 (2,424) · 5h–8h
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Northern Lights Tour Tromsø: 4x4 Chase with Photographer★ 4.98 (1,513) · 6h–9h
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Bus Chase with Flexible Route & Photos★ 4.86 (1,702) · 5h–9h
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Minibus Chase with Expert Photographer★ 4.95 (1,391) · 5h–9hUS$ 262View ›
Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Professional Portraits★ 4.79 (1,294) · 7h–9hUS$ 248View ›
Silent Whale Watching by Hybrid-Electric Boat from Tromsø★ 4.53 (1,020) · 7h–9hUS$ 228View ›
Northern Lights Tour Tromsø: Real-Time Weather Tracking★ 4.92 (958) · 6h–9hUS$ 174View ›
Tromsø: Northern Lights Small Group Chase & Photos with Pickup★ 4.93 (885) · 6h–9hUS$ 245View ›
Tromso: Northern Lights Hunt with Bonfire & Photos★ 4.91 (841) · 6h–9hUS$ 206View ›
Tromso: Husky Sledding Self-Drive & Arctic Cake Break★ 4.91 (790) · 4hUS$ 365View ›Top rated (10)
Tromsø: Northern Lights Small Group Tour & Fire-Grilled DinnerYou’ll leave Tromsø in a cozy van with just a handful of fellow travelers and an expert local guide who knows where to find clear skies for Northern Lights viewing. Warm up by a crackling fire with hot drinks and grilled sausage while your guide shares stories about Norway and takes portrait photos beneath the aurora—if she shows herself. It’s less about chasing perfection, more about those small moments under Arctic stars.
Greenland: Northern Lights Private Tour with Dinner & PickupYou’ll step into Greenland’s wild night air for a private northern lights tour, guided by a local who knows every shortcut and story. Sip hot drinks under shifting colors, share dinner outdoors, and learn to capture the aurora—even if you’re not a photographer. It’s just your group, so there’s space for quiet moments or laughter as you wait for the sky to move.
Tromsø: Northern Lights Small Group Tour & Campfire DinnerYou’ll set out from Tromsø in a small group with a local guide who really knows where to find the Northern Lights—even if it means chasing them far outside town. Warm up by a real campfire with homemade soup and cookies as you wait for the Aurora to appear. It’s not just about seeing lights; it’s sharing soup, stories, and silence under northern skies.
Tromsø: Northern Lights Night Tour with Bonfire & PhotosYou’ll ride out from Tromsø with a small group and local guide, chasing clear skies for a real shot at seeing the Northern Lights. There’s warmth by a campfire (and in your borrowed suit), sausages wrapped in lompe or veggie options, cookies and hot drinks while you wait for that first hint of green to ripple across the sky. It’s not just about seeing — it’s about feeling part of something rare.
Kvaløya road trip from Tromsø: Small group with picnicA small group road trip from Tromsø across Kvaløya's islands, mountains and fjords with a live English-speaking guide, several scenic stops, an organic picnic and warm drinks included. The tour runs in any weather—rain, wind and snow are part of the experience—and concludes at one of the island's most dramatic fjords. Professional photos from the day are shared with you afterward. Children must be at least 6 years old and over 120 cm tall.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guided route through Kvaløya's raw landscapes and wildlife valleys without navigating the drive yourself—the guide knows where to stop and where the eagles and moose move through, and the small group size means the pace stays slow enough to actually see the place.
Snowshoeing in Tromsø: Walk Arctic valleys with a guideYou're picked up at your hotel, driven to the Arctic countryside west of Tromsø, and spend the morning walking uphill through mountains and valleys on snowshoes or on foot, depending on conditions. Lunch and hot drinks come at the summit, photos are taken and sent to you free, and the guide handles all the gear. Plan for a moderate hike with real elevation and a steady pace — this is not a stroll, and you'll feel it in your legs the next day.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want a real walk in Arctic nature without arranging transport or gear — the small group size and fixed departure time mean you're moving with purpose, not waiting around. Expect a moderate hike with elevation gain and limited facilities; that's what puts you in the mountains instead of on a marked trail near the city.
Tromso: Northern Lights Hunt & Portrait with Professional PhotographerYou spend the evening searching for Aurora Borealis in the valleys around Tromso with a professional photographer and local guide who knows the sky. You wear provided winter gear, drink hot soup, and get tips on camera settings if you brought one — or just watch while Vidar shoots and emails you the photos. He takes your portrait against the lights and sends it to you after. The tour runs as long as the sky stays clear, and you return when the aurora fades or the moment feels complete.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide who actually lives in Tromso and shoots professionally to decide where to search for the lights, rather than joining a larger group that moves on a fixed schedule. The small group size and provided gear mean you can focus on the sky instead of managing logistics or staying warm.
Tromsø: Ice Fishing on Frozen Fjord & Cook Your CatchYou're picked up in Tromsø, driven to Ullsfjord, and walk onto the frozen fjord to fish with provided equipment. If you catch something, you clean and cook it at the basecamp while taking in views of the Lyngen Alps and hearing local stories. Warm gear, hot drinks, and a fish burger are included; you return to Tromsø by late afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to do something genuinely different in Tromsø and don't want to arrange transport, gear, or figure out what to cook — the guide handles the fishing, the cooking, and the stories, which is what makes a half-day on the ice feel complete instead of like a logistical puzzle.
Tromsø Fjords: Arctic Road Trip with Wildlife & Campfire LunchYou’ll follow winding roads from Tromsø into wild Arctic fjords, spotting reindeer or even whales if luck’s on your side. Warm up by a campfire at Grøtfjord with simple lunch and hot drinks while your guide shares stories—and maybe snaps some photos you’ll actually want to keep. It’s raw, quiet, and oddly comforting out there.
Tromso: Aurora Hunt Campfire Tour & Pro Photos PickupYou’ll chase the northern lights from Tromso with a local guide who knows where to find clear skies—even if it means crossing into Finland. Warm up by a campfire with hot chocolate, Arctic soup and roasted marshmallows while listening to northern stories. Professional photos under the aurora are included—plus that quiet thrill when the sky finally dances overhead.
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Tromsø Arctic Fjord Tour to Sommarøy: Scenic Picnic & WildlifeA four-hour guided fjord tour from Tromsø to Sommarøy and Ersfjordbotn, with an expert guide in English or one of four other languages. You stop at dramatic fjord scenery, watch for reindeer on Kvaløya and seabirds along the water, and sit down to a scenic picnic with local pastries and warm tea or hot chocolate. From December to January, humpback whales and orcas gather in the fjord. The guide photographs you and the landscape throughout, and sends the images after the tour.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer watching wildlife from a guided route rather than hiking independently, and want a morning that includes warm refreshments and a souvenir photo without needing your own transport.
Tromso Fjords: Winter Landscape Tour with Wildlife & Hot ChocolateYou’ll ride out from Tromso into wild fjords with a local guide who knows every turn. Expect snowy valleys, chances for wildlife sightings, and quiet moments by icy water. Warm up with hot chocolate at Grøtfjord village before heading back—this day trip leaves you feeling both chilled and oddly peaceful.
Tromsø Fjord Tour with Wildlife Spotting and LunchA guided fjord expedition through Tromsø's western mountains and frozen lakes with stops for wildlife spotting, photography instruction from a professional guide, and a seaside lunch. The tour runs in all weather except dangerous conditions, and includes the guide's photos from the day. Children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want photography instruction woven through the tour; choose a private hire if you'd rather set your own pace or skip the group dynamic.
Arctic Nature Tour Tromsø: Guided Kvaløya PicnicAn Arctic nature tour from Tromsø circles Kvaløya island with a live English-speaking guide and driver, stopping at Ersfjordbotn to view the Tromso Fjords and reindeer, then at Sommarøy for a scenic picnic with local pastries and hot drinks. The operator provides thermal suits and boots to keep you warm, photographs the landscape and you in it, and sends the photos free the next day. The tour runs 4 hours and suits children from age 6.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide to navigate stops and spot wildlife for you; choose a self-guided rental if you prefer to explore at your own pace.
Tromsø Northern Lights Safari: Expert Guides & PhotosYou're driven from Tromsø into the fjords and mountains where guides track the best viewing conditions in real time. Hot chocolate, coffee and snacks keep you warm while you wait. The guides help with photography if the lights appear. You return to town once the night settles or the aurora fades.Is it for me?Book this if you want to chase the northern lights without arranging your own transport or figuring out where to go — the guides handle the route based on live conditions, which is what makes multiple viewing locations possible in one night.
Tromsø: Kvaløya Fjords & Fishing Villages RoadtripYou drive across Kvaløya Island with a local guide who points out where Arctic animals hide and explains the red houses and old ways of northern Norway. Stops include the Ersfjord fjords and the fishing village of Ersfjordbotn, where you eat lunch together. Pickup, guide, snacks and hot drinks are included; you return to Tromsø by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the fjords and villages around Tromsø without driving yourself and without the logistics of planning stops—the fixed route and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds.
Tromso: Northern Lights Big Bus Tour with Free Photos & SnacksYou’ll chase the northern lights across snowy landscapes near Tromso with expert guides who know all the best spots—even if it means crossing borders late at night. Warm drinks and snacks keep spirits up while you wait for those first green flickers overhead. Free aurora portraits capture your best frozen grin before you tumble back onto the heated bus, still buzzing from what you’ve seen.
Tromsø: Snowshoe walk on Tromsøya island with local guideYou’ll crunch through fresh snow on Tromsøya island with a friendly local guide, learning how to use snowshoes as you go. Expect stories about life in Tromsø, stops for photos among birch forests, and a break for hot drinks and lefse — that sweet Norwegian treat you might crave later. It’s an easygoing winter walk you’ll remember long after your boots dry out.
Northern Lights tour from Tromsø: Chase the aurora by coachThis Northern Lights viewing tour from Tromsø travels by coach into the surrounding wilderness to hunt the aurora, stopping at private heated camps chosen for the best viewing conditions on the night. The guide speaks English and moves the group across Troms County as weather shifts, with hot meals, warm thermal suits, and a campfire or lavvo tent included; the tour runs 5 to 8 hours depending on conditions and sightings.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the hunt and the commentary without translation. Book this if you want to move with someone who knows the region instead of staying in one spot, or if you'd rather have a guide handle the chase while you focus on the sky.
Cross-Country Skiing in Tromsø: Learn from Local ExpertsCross-country skiing instruction in Tromsø runs 2.5 to 3 hours on snowy trails with a local guide, covering balance, glide and uphill and downhill technique. The session includes skis, poles and boots fitted to your size, a warm drink and sweet snacks at a scenic rest stop, and time to photograph the forest and mountain views. Children are welcome from age 8.Is it for me?You'll ski actual Arctic trails guided by locals who know Tromsø's landscape and adjust the route to your pace, so the day shapes itself around what you came to do rather than following a standard script.
