Private Tour
Northern Lights

This is the perfect choice for families with children, or for anyone who wants their own comfortable and personal Arctic adventure.

We start the evening with a briefing, where you will get a brief update on current weather conditions, the northern lights forecast, and our strategy for the night. If you want to avoid long, exhausting drives and cold hours outdoors, a stay at one of our basecamps before we return to the city is the ideal choice.

Here you get full access to a warm wilderness cabin with the majestic Arctic nature right outside your doorstep, a cozy and comfortable retreat while you wait and hope for a potential visit from the northern lights. You can enjoy the atmosphere around the outdoor campfire or relax inside the cabin. We provide snacks, hot and cold drinks, and local food. If the children get bored, we have games and drawing materials available, and there are opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the evening.

If your primary goal is strictly to hunt for the Northern Lights, we will adapt our plans along the way depending on the local weather conditions and solar activity. This means we will not be visiting the basecamp and cabin. Instead, it could involve a longer bus journey to find the optimal conditions for a chance to see the Northern Lights. Such a trip means you can wait inside the bus or stand outside at the places we stop. We will still serve snacks, hot and cold drinks, as well as the type of local food that is suitable to bring along on such an excursion. Please keep in mind that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and always unpredictable, meaning we cannot guarantee a sighting.

Not included

Tromsø is one of the best places in the world to experience the spectacular northern lights. We do everything we can to find the best locations to see them, but please be aware that the northern lights cannot be guaranteed, even under clear skies.

Tour details

• Duration: 5-7 hours (may extend depending on conditions)
• Start: 7:00 pm, pick-up at your hotel or accommodation within 15 km of Tromsø city centre
• Drop-off: Your hotel or accommodation, within 15 km of Tromsø city centre
• Group size: 1–6 guests
• Age: From 1 year
• Season: September 15 – April 5

There is no toilet on the bus. If we're not at our private camp, there may be a bit of distance to the toilet.

Important to bring

• Sometimes we are going to the Finnish border.
• Clothing: Dress for extreme cold (-30°C possible). We recommend warm layers, boots, gloves, and a hat. We have a limited selection of thermosuits and winterboots, but it needs to be ordered on e-mail.

Refreshments

• Light meal with local food, snacks, hot and cold drinks included.
• Please inform us of allergies when booking.

Safety

• Terrain may be slippery or uneven. Travel insurance is recommended, as Tromso Travel does not cover accidents.
• Our buses have Euro Class 6 environmental classification.

Cancellation policy

• At least 24 hours before the tour: Full refund
• Less than 24 hours before the tour: No refund

Extras

• Photos: We might post photos from the trip on social media.
• Booking confirmation: Check your email and phone details.

Note: Northern lights are natural phenomena and cannot be guaranteed. We look forward to sharing an unforgettable Arctic adventure with you!