Northern Lights · Tour
Northern Lights Tour from Kvaloya with Steam Tours
Steam Tours keeps the groups small, so nobody spends the evening at the back of a crowd. There is no fixed route. The guides track aurora and weather data in real time and take the group to whichever spot looks best that night, which is the single thing that most affects whether you see anything at all. The guides are also photographers. They shoot the aurora itself and portraits of you underneath it. The minivan can reach places a coach cannot, away from the busier pull-offs. Hot drinks, warm soup and, when conditions allow, a bonfire come with the stop. No operator can promise the sky will perform. What this one commits to is doing everything within reach to put you in the right place.
What's included
- Low resolution professional photos
- Professional guide & expert photographer is also the driver
- Thermal Suits
- Comfortable minivan transport
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- Dinner
- Bonfire
- Help setting up your camera/phone for your own photos
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Warm Boots
Itinerary
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Eidvegen 526, Kvaløysletta
Eidvegen 526, 9105 Kvaløysletta, Norway
Reception at Steam Pier.
Parkgata 27, Tromsø
Parkgata 27, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
In front of the entrance to Tvibit.
Troms
The group meets in Tromsø and then goes wherever the sky is best. The aurora cannot be guaranteed, and the weather around Tromsø makes that plain: cloud is frequent and road conditions can be difficult. Both are reasons to go with guides who know the region and can read a forecast properly. This is a chase for clear sky and stars, not a sightseeing route. Once a spot with stable clear sky is found, the guides set up a bonfire with seating around it, and serve warm soup and hot chocolate. The professional photographers work through the display, and afterwards you get free low resolution photographs, ready to share.
Eidvegen 526, Kvaløysletta
Eidvegen 526, 9105 Kvaløysletta, Norway
Parkgata 27, Tromsø
Parkgata 27, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
Not included
- Warm layers of clothing to wear under the thermal suit
- Warm mittens
- A beanie/hat and scarf/neck warmer
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Up to 12 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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- Guiding available in: en.
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