Northern Lights Chase with Authentic North Norwegian Charm

General information

This tour is operated by Tromsø Friluftsenter.

As one of the pioneers in Tromsø chasing the northern lights, we are proud to celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2024. This also means that we have enormous experience and knowledge of the local area. We want you to experience genuine Northern Norwegian hospitality, charm and humour that goes beyond the northern lights tour you imagined. We create memories from the heart and will do everything we can to help your northern lights dream come true.

We will drive wherever necessary in search of clear skies. Sometimes this takes us all the way to Finland, so remember to dress warmly. During some periods it can also be icy in Tromsø, so please consider bringing ice grips for your shoes for your own safety. In the minibus we have thermal suits that you can wear over your own warm clothing.

We meet you outside Scandic Ishavshotel in the city centre, within walking distance of most hotels and only 10 minutes from the airport. Before the trip, we carefully monitor weather developments throughout the day and make a plan for where we have the best chance of finding clear skies and the northern lights. We work with experienced guides to provide you with the best possible experience. The adventure begins with a film about the northern lights, including both science and myths, helping you understand the phenomenon you are about to experience.

If we are lucky and the weather is good at our home place, we will take you to our farm on the coast. Here you will experience an old farm and hear stories about coastal life dating back to 1880. We have a lavvo where we can sit sheltered from the weather while sharing stories about our Sami, Kven and local Tromsø heritage.

If we need to travel elsewhere, we make sure to create a cosy atmosphere wherever we stop, with a fire, seating, hot coffee, chocolate, tea and chocolate cake.

During the evening we take professional photographs of you under the northern lights with our camera. These photos will be available for download from our Flickr account. We also help you with camera and phone settings so that you can capture your own photos.

Some days the weather in Tromsø may appear poor, but we constantly monitor the forecasts and base our decisions on the latest updates before departure.

If we consider the chances of clear skies to be too small, we reserve the right to offer you the choice of whether or not you would like to join the tour before departure.

You may then choose to leave the bus and receive a full refund, or continue with the tour and take the chance anyway. Please note that refunds are not possible if you choose to join the tour and we are unfortunately unable to find the northern lights.

In all cases, we will do our very best, and remember: "We want you to see the northern lights just as much as you want to see them!"

Please note:

• Not suitable for children under 5 years old due to the cold and the time of day

• The time shown in the booking calendar is the meeting time, not the departure time

• We recommend making sure you have valid travel insurance before travelling, due to Arctic conditions

Included:
• Tripod for camera or phone
• The Story of the Aurora – short film
• Memorable portraits, always free of charge
• Small photo booklet showing old Tromsø
• Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, broth and chocolate cake
• Warm insulated suits
• Norwegian guide. The activity is conducted in English

Please bring: Warm clothing, good shoes, a hat, gloves and a scarf, a camera if you have one, ice spikes if it is slippery, and a good mood
Number of participants: Min. 2 – Max. 19
Level of difficulty: Easy
Duration: 5–7 hours

Departure time and place:

• 15 September – 19 March: Departure at 6:45 PM (18:45)

• 16 March – 31 March: Departure at 8 PM (20:00)

From Scandic Ishavshotel (Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromsø)

Prices from

1495 NOK per person

• - Price may vary throughout the season.
• - Adult NOK 1495
• - Child 5–11 years NOK 1445