Northern Lights · Tour
Northern Lights Tour from Tromso with Arctic Glow, Local Guides and Photos
Arctic Glow is a family run company, and the guides were born and raised in northern Norway. Each evening they plan the tour from weather forecasts, live data, aurora activity and what they know about how this coast behaves. The route changes as the night does. Near Tromsø, along the coast, inland, or over the border into Finland or Sweden, depending on where the sky opens. When the aurora appears, the guide takes portraits of anyone who wants one. The edited photographs arrive by email the next day. Hot drinks, local snacks and homemade cake are included. The group is small, the route flexible, and the hospitality the ordinary northern Norwegian kind rather than a service script.
What's included
- High-resolution photos captured by your guide, shared with you after the tour.
- Transportation in Mercedes Sprinter minibus.
- Warm thermal suites (if needed).
- Guide
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- Warm drinks an local snacks.
Itinerary
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Kirkegata 2, Tromsø
Tromsø city centre, near the Tourist Shop. Look for the guide in a vest with the Arctic Glow initials.
Tromso
Pickup and introduction (0:00 to 0:30) Meet at the pickup point in Tromsø, Kirkegata 2, 9008 Tromsø. The guide and driver explain the plan for the evening and the safety points.
Troms
The minibus chase (0:30 to 2:00) Out of Tromsø and away from its light pollution, toward the better spots in the country around it. The guide watches the forecasts and the cloud cover while talking about the aurora, and is happy to answer questions about growing up and living up here. There are stops along the way to look at the sky. Stars are the signal: where you can see them, the cloud has broken, and the aurora has a chance.
Troms
Aurora spotting and camp (2:00 to 3:30) Once a suitable spot is found, the group stops and watches. The guide helps you take your own photographs and also shoots professional images to send afterwards. The driver joins in at the stop rather than waiting in the vehicle. Hot drinks and local snacks while the sky is watched and the night keeps going.
Tromso
Return and drop-off (3:30 to 5:00) Pack up and drive back to Tromsø. Drop-off at the pickup point, Kirkegata 2, or at hotels in the city centre.
Kirkegata 2, Tromsø
Not included
- Tripods
- Warm clothing beyond the thermal suit is not included. Guests must bring hats, gloves, and boots
- Guests must bring their own valid passport for potential border crossing
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings are not guaranteed. Please note that no refunds are provided if the Northern Lights are not visible during the tour.
- The tour operates in most weather conditions, but if we have to cancel due to safety reasons, we will offer you an alternative date if possible, or a full refund.
- We usually make 1-2 restroom stops during the tour, depending on our route. In remote areas without facilities, you may need to use nature discreetly if necessary. Please use the restroom before we depart.
- Alcohol is not permitted during the tour. Guests who appear visibly intoxicated may be refused participation without a refund.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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