Northern Lights Chase, Local Guide, Sámi, Campfire Meal & Photos
- 5–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is a real Northern Lights chase, guided by a local Sámi/Norwegian with deep knowledge in this areas, and the route is decided on the day of the tour based on the latest weather, cloud cover and aurora forecasts. To give our guests the best possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights, we may drive long distances and, when necessary, we can travel all the way to Finland if conditions are better there. We also have access to several private viewing locations reserved exclusively for our guests. When conditions are good at these spots, we prefer to go there so our guests can enjoy a quieter experience, away from the crowds and other tour groups. We make a campfire, grill sausages, and serve warm drinks such as hot chocolate or tea while waiting for the Northern Lights. Please bring your passport, and dress warmly in winter clothing, including thermal layers, a hat, gloves and warm shoes. Return time can be late, so we recommend not booking early morning activities the next day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Photos
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Thermal Suit
- Meals
Itinerary
Your evening starts at Kirkegata 2, where you meet your guide and travel into the quiet valleys and fjords surrounding Tromsø. Using local knowledge and updated forecasts, we head toward the areas with the best chance of clear skies, sometimes close to the Finnish border. Along the way, your guide shares stories about Sámi traditions and Arctic life. The journey is relaxed and personal, giving you time to enjoy the landscape as we leave the city lights behind. When we find the right spot, we set up a small camp far from crowds and light pollution. A bonfire is lit, and you can enjoy hot chocolate or herbal tea, traditional snacks, and a warm meal made from local ingredients. The campfire creates a warm and natural atmosphere while we watch the sky and wait for the aurora to appear. Your guide helps with photography and captures pictures for you throughout the night. When the experience comes to an end, we return to Tromsø and drop you off at your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Arctic Aurora Tours AS
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress warmly in winter clothing, including thermal layers, a hat, gloves, and warm shoes.
- The duration of the tour may vary depending on driving distances.
- Please bring your passport in case we need to cross the border during the tour.
- Please bring tripod if you want to take pictures with your own camera
How it compares in Tromsø
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 342 experiences we list in Tromsø.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 73 of 342.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tromsø
Tromsø is a Norwegian city well inside the Arctic Circle, on an island among fjords and peaks, known for the northern lights and the midnight sun.
Tromsø stands on an island in northern Norway, linked to the mainland by a bridge and a tunnel, with jagged peaks rising across the sound. Founded in the eighteenth century, it grew as a base for Arctic hunters and explorers, and the Polar Museum recalls expeditions that set out from the harbour. The Arctic Cathedral, with its angled glass front, stands across the bridge, and wooden houses fill the old centre.
Top-ranked sights in Tromsø: Tromso Fjords, Kvaloya (Sállir), Sommaroy.
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