Experience the Northern Lights on an Unforgettable Adventure in Tromsø, Northern Norway
Join a local expert and explore the Arctic landscapes while chasing the magical aurora borealis.
Stay warm in our provided thermal suits and enjoy a light snack by the fire as you soak in the enchanting atmosphere.
A professional photographer will capture your moments, ensuring you leave with stunning keepsakes of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. These are shared as a complimentary courtesy after the tour.
All our large buses come with onboard toilets, making your tour comfortable from start to finish.
And if you’re unlucky enough not to see the Northern Lights, you’ll get 50% off your next trip!
The meeting point and drop-off locations are conveniently within walking distance of many central Tromsø hotels, making your late-night return easy and stress-free.
Location: in the yellow church in the city center, not in the white Arctic Cathedral at the other side of the bridge.
Experience a concert in the biggest wooden cathedral in Northern Europe. Discover a repertoire that includes psalms, folk tunes, traditional North Norwegian music, and indigenous Sami music. Listen as skilled musicians transport the audience on a captivating journey through the area's musical heritage
Be moved as two musicians and one vocalist fill the night with music.
The church doors open 30 minutes before the start of the concert - welcome to meet up from 22:30 to admire the church before the concert starts at 23:00.
The experience starts in the dock in the city center in Tromsø, from there you will take on the arctic night. The boat departs at 20:00 and will set course to the destination where the chances of seeing the Northern Lights are the greatest.
On board are a variety of warm and cold drinks for you to enjoy and keep you warm.
The boat will stay with the Northern Light as long as it can take into consideration the duration of the tour. The boat will return at the same dock you departed from at 23:30.
We cannot guarantee the viewing of the Northern Lights, but if you do not see the Northern Light on your first night, you will be offered a 30 % discount on a new tour on the days we have available places(A new tour is only valid once). Since we do not guarantee to view the Northern Lights, a partial or full refund will not be available if you do not see the Northern Lights.
Enjoy the Sami experience of reindeer sledding, where you'll enjoy a long sleigh ride (30 mins) pulled by a wild reindeer. Then feed a herd of 300 reindeer at the camp, and gather inside a traditional Sami tent for a hot meal and to listen to stories about Sami culture around the campfire. A Sami guide will also perform a joik, traditional folk song, for you, before return transportation to Tromsø.
The reindeer and the Sami have been living and working on this land for centuries and they have only recently invited guests to be part of their daily life. You will visit their camp and have a chance to feed the herd of around 300 wild reindeer who will swarm all around and some will even eat from your hands. You will then be invited for hot drinks around the fire inside a warm candlelit gamme (Traditional Sami Hut) where lunch, bidos, cooked over the open fire will be served (a traditional Sami stew which is often served at Sami weddings and other special occasions).
After lunch you will be invited into a lavvu (Sami tent) and gather around the fire to listen to stories about Sami culture and how it is to be a reindeer herder. The Sami guide will also perform a joik (traditional Sami song) for the guests.
This tour will give you the chance to see northern lights along with a hearty traditional meal.
Before the tour starts, your guide will analyze the weather conditions to choose the best spots for Northern Lights. You will ride a 17-seater minibus, gear up with a thermal suit and boots, and make your way to spot the lights. As you wait for the spectacle with your camera, your guide will build a campfire. You can relax around the campfire, while sipping in hot drinks, warming up meal and enjoying cookies.
Your guide will show you how to grill reindeer sausages (vegetarian option available) and prepare the traditional dish of Pølse i lompe (Norwegian hotdogs). During the experience, your guide will click pictures, which will be sent to you the next day. Afterwards, you will be dropped back at your city center hotel.
Cruise with us on our hybrid-electric boat and visit a local fjord with some surprising sights and stories. Amplify your experience with unspoiled nature and wildlife. From fish below to birds above. Step ashore in an old fishing facility and learn about the traditions and lifeline of many Norwegian coastal towns.
Our friendly guides will share stories and knowledge about local culture, history and nature while on the lookout for wildlife. With our underwater drone we will explore the hidden world underneath the surface of the ocean.
Our on board cafe has a selection of local food and drinks available for purchase.
Duration: 4 hours
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⭐ Small Groups – Big Experiences – Authentic Arctic Moments
Join Arctic Circle Tours Tromsø, a local provider on an unforgettable Northern Lights chase.
We travel in small groups max. 15 guests, so you get personal guidance, comfort and an authentic Arctic experience – far away from the crowds and the big tourist buses.
Pro Guides
Heated restroom.
Sometimes we cross the Finnish border.
Free PRO photos incl.
Free Wi-Fi.
We make camp fire, grill sausages. Serve hot chocolat, hot meal.
Smart Aurora tracking system:
Arctic Circle Tours is part of the development of a wide-area camera network that monitors the sky at 50 locations in real time. This maximizes the chances of finding the best spot with the best starry sky. In addition, we have built-in cameras in our vehicles that track the night sky, so we don't miss a single Northern Lights outbreak on the tour.
We give you 50% next chance guarantee, if we have free capacity at the time you want the new trip.
On this guided tour, you’ll travel away from the illuminated streets of Tromso in search of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights.
After meeting your guide, you’ll travel to an area selected as the best location from which to view the auroras, based on current forecasts and live camera feeds. Once on-site, you’ll be able to learn some photography tips from your guide to help you capture the lights. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy hot drinks and cookies to help keep warm while waiting to catch a sight of the auroras.
Explore the stunning fjords of Tromsø on a guided minibus expedition that takes you through steep mountains and frozen lakes. This tour offers multiple stops to appreciate the breathtaking nature and spot local wildlife, including sea eagles, reindeer, moose, and otters. A professional photographer will accompany you, providing tips on capturing the Arctic landscape's beauty and insights into the local flora and fauna. Conclude your adventure with a seaside lunch, perfect for reflecting on the day's experiences.
- Guided tour through Tromsø's breathtaking fjords
- Spot diverse wildlife including sea eagles and reindeer
- Photography tips from a professional to enhance your skills
- Enjoy a seaside lunch to wrap up your memorable day
- This trip will be carried out regardless of the weather conditions; rain, wind, and snow are all part of an authentic Norwegian experience. We only cancel if there is dangerous weather.
Duration: 6 hours
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Embark on a Arctic sunlight tour from Tromsø through beautiful landscapes to see the open ocean under the enchanting arctic midnight sun or sunset.
We set sail for the outer coast of Norway where we have an unobstructed view of the ocean and horizon. From here, only the Barents Sea separates us from Svalbard and the north pole.
Along the way we sail along the Kvaløya coastline with sporadically dotted by villages and idyllic boathouses and fish drying racks.
While we take in the sunlight in the Arctic evening, we keep an eye out for birdlife that is particularly lively in the summer. There are even puffins that nest on a few remote islands along the Norwegian coast between May and August.
Throughout the evening, our passionate guides will share stories and insights about nature, wildlife and life in the arctic during the midnight sun.
*Please note that both wildlife and sun can’t be guaranteed
Hunting the Northern Lights in Tromsø is unforgettable — and with Arctic GM it becomes a professional Aurora hunt unlike any other. Expert Aurora Hunter guides and real-time tracking give you the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
As the Original Aurora Hunters, our family has lived beneath these skies for 20 generations. With international awards and 50,000+ guests, Arctic GM is one of the most trusted operators. Tours are run by certified guides for safety and authenticity.
Your evening begins at our Tromsø meeting points. Routes may go up to two hours one way, crossing fjords and valleys as we chase clear skies supported by our 24/7 Back Office Aurora Command Center and 150 plus staff across Northern Scandinavia. When skies open, step into remote Arctic scenery as guides capture professional DSLR photos of you under the Aurora.
Thermal overalls, hot drinks, and light snacks are included. With 4–6 hours total, this is Tromsø’s most complete Northern Lights hunt by bus.
Join our tour to get really close to reindeer! These gentle but curious creatures will come to eat from your hand, and you will get plenty of time to interact with these magical beings.
Meet your guide in central Tromsø and travel by comfortable minibus while learning about the night’s weather, route, and chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Along the way, your guide shares insights about the aurora, local history, climate, and wildlife, constantly monitoring forecasts to find the best viewing spot—even if it means driving into Finland.
At the chosen location, enjoy hot chocolate, light snacks, and the Arctic scenery. We aim to light a bonfire when conditions allow, and thermal suits are available if you get cold. When the Northern Lights appear, your guide—also a professional photographer—will take high-quality photos of you to remember the experience.
If needed, we may move between locations to find clear skies. After the tour, you’ll be returned to Tromsø and dropped off at your hotel or accommodation.
Every evening we use the latest weather update to choose the area around Tromso with best chances for clear skies.
At 7 pm, we pick you up outside main entrance of Radisson Blu Hotel and walk you 100 meters to our office where we show you the proper Aurora/night photography settings on your camera/mobile phone.
Then we give you warm overalls and boots, and drive you straight to the best spot. Some nights the Aurora is visible as soon as we arrive, while other evenings we relax with coffee and muffins while we wait for her.
Pick up time: 7 pm
Pick up place: Radisson Blu Hotel
Number of participants: 8 per minivan (up to 4 minivans on busy nights)
Duration: 6 hours
Level of difficulty: easy
Included: Photography tips, guide in English, Northern Lights Chase by minivan, warm overalls, boots, coffee,tea, muffins, pictures sent to your email.