Photo: Bjørn Jørgensen © www.arcticphoto.no
TROMSØ 2014/2015
NORTHERN LIGHTS ACTIVITIES
NORTHERN LIGHTS IN TROMSØ
WELCOME TO TRO WHEN TO VISIT Northern Lights season: from September to April. Average temperatures: September 7 °C, December -3 °C, March -2° C. Polar Night from November 27 to January 15, when the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon, with a minimum of 3 hours of daylight in the middle of December. Good for Northern Lights as well as beautiful light and colours during the day.
WHY TROMSØ • In the middle of the earth’s Northern Lights Belt, so always good chances of Northern Lights, regardless of the sun’s cycles. • Milder coastal climate due to the Gulf Stream makes even the middle of winter mild, compared to other destinations at the same latitude. • A city with a rich cultural life, good facilities for accommodation, attractions and night life, a welcoming attitude to visitors, surrounded by and easy access to stunning nature. • More than 50 Northern Lights activities make the chase for the Northern Lights fun and easy. • Excellent flight connections several times a day to Oslo (Gardemoen), as well as good connections to overseas destinations such as London (Gatwick), Helsinki and Stockholm.
BOOKING MADE EASY 1. Book either online at www.visittromso.no/booking or at the Tromsø Tourist Information Office. 2. If you find an activity you really like, make sure to book in advance before you leave for Tromsø and Northern Norway. 3. A range of options make it possible to book activities after you arrive in Tromsø, either online or at the Tromsø Tourist Information Office. 4. Make sure you are at the pick-up point 5-10 min. before departure. 5. Have fun.
Photo: Marianne Bergli © www.chasethelighttours.co.uk
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WHICH NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR TO CHOOSE? TWO TYPES: 1. Northern Lights Chase: These activities go in search of the best possible place on any given night to find clear sky and then the Northern Lights. The chase goes by bus, minibus, van, car or boat. If you are in a hurry and don’t mind getting back late, then these are a good option with high chances of finding the lights. Choose the tour that best suits you, based on duration, price, group size and what is included. 2. Northern Lights Experience: These activities go to one dark, scenic and comfortable location where you have good chances of seeing the Northern Lights, and at the same time can try exciting and interesting activities or experience some North Norwegian culture. Do consider staying overnight away from the main light pollution, which also increase your chances (if you stay awake!)
SYMBOLS BUS Large coach with a guide and a driver. Good availability and flexibility.
MINIBUS Smaller group, sometimes the guide and driver is the same person. Good flexibility. More limited availability.
MINIVAN / CAR Small group. Guide and driver is the same person. Good flexibility. More limited availability.
PHOTO Tips and advice on how to take good Northern Lights photos.
BOAT Smaller group with comfortable space. Shorter duration. More limited availability and flexibility.
DOG SLEDDING Shorter dog sledding tours (0.5 - 2 hours). Some provide guides to drive the sled, while others require you to drive the sled yourself after good instruction (2 people to one sled).
VISITS Tours with emphasis on local culture and people at scenic locations. DOG SLEDDING EXPEDITION Longer dog sledding tours (more than 2 hours) which require good physical condition, but no previous experience. SNOWMOBILE Not a quiet, but a fast way to get around. Two people on one snowmobile. Bring your driver’s license. LAVVU A modern version of a traditional Sami herdsmen’s tent and an excellent place to seek shelter and warmth. NORTHERN LIGHTS This symbol indicates the Northern Lights focus of the tour. The more white columns, the greater the chances of seeing the Northern Lights. There is unfortunately no guarantee.
REINDEER SLEDDING Sami families share their culture through food, stories, information and reindeer sledding (30-45 minutes), which is the oldest means of trans-portation in Northern Norway. SNOWSHOEING If you can walk, you can go snowshoeing. Easy to learn and master and gets you quickly to good Northern Lights spots. CHILD Suitable for children between 2 and 12. Please take extra care when dressing young children for outdoor winter temperatures. MEAL Hot meal provided. Often meat or fish-based, so vegetarian options must be requested in advance. BED Accommodation included.
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NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE
NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE
When taking photos of the Northern Lights, consider this advice from famous Northern Lights hunter Kjetil Skogli: Equipment: full frame camera with bright wide-angle lens, Canon 5D with aperture 1.6 and tripod. ISO: 200 – 800 Aperture: 1.6 Shutter: Between 5 and 10 seconds Focus: Manual focus set to infinity. Extra tip: Some moonlight over the landscape makes the photo even more interesting.
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NORTHERN LIGHTS BY BUS
2 - 200
18:00
EASY
Aurora Chase – NorthernShots Tours We are so confident of finding the Lights that we offer a unique 50% DISCOUNT on a new tour whenever we do not get lucky on the first attempt!! Our guides will help you to capture the Lights with your own camera. If you dont get "the shot" you'll be able to request an Aurora portrait from our professional photographers. Our Aurora Shop by Amalie Hotel
Included: 50 % DISCOUNT next day if we don’t spot the lights, The original Aurora Portrait (optional), WiFi, hot drinks & biscuits, driver and guide
7 hours
NOK 950/ NOK 475
NorthernShots Tours
2 - 200
18:30
EASY
Non-Stop Northern Lights Chase Every Evening – Arctic Guide Service Arctic Guide Service guarantees a non-stop Northern Lights Chase every evening. Every bus has a professional driver and an authorized guide on board. This crew is on one specific mission: To take you to wherever the chance of admiring the magnificent Aurora is best (at that precise moment). Guests can check-in from 2pm (14:00) to 6pm (18:00) at our office right behind the reception of the Radisson Blu Hotel. We start boarding at 6.15pm (18:15) and depart at 6.30pm (18:30) Arctic Guide Service Office
Hot drink, cookies, photos posted on our Facebook page, transport, driver and guide
7 hours
NOK 950/ NOK 475
Arctic Guide Service
2 - 200
18:30/18:45*
EASY
Aurora Safari to Base Stations – Tromsø Safari We have established four well located, undisturbed and suitable base stations that cover different areas with different weather regimes, allowing us to choose the station with the best chances of clear sky. This gives our guests the best possible chance of experiencing the Northern Lights. Each station also has a warm shelter, campfires, outdoor benches, toilet facilities and a local host to tell their own stories. Tripods, winter suits and foot warmers available. Meal can be provided (NOK 225). Radisson Blu Hotel/*Scandic Hotel
Included: Hot drink, cake, driver and guide, warm suits, toilet facilities, shelter and transport
5-7 hours
NOK 950/ NOK 475
Tromsø Safari
2 - 38
18:45
EASY
Experience the Northern Lights in Tromsø and Lyngen – Lyngen Basecamp (from Oct 1) Experience the Northern Lights with Lyngen Basecamp. See the lights rise on the horizon and then move up and southwards in the sky as the evening progresses. We visit the best places for a maximum Aurora experience, from extreme coast and fjords outside Tromsø to the high mountain peaks and valleys towards the Lyngen area. Have the ultimate experience when the Northern Lights are active between glaciers and high peaks. Your guide is a 58-year-old man, who is a fifth generation resident of Tromsø. Welcome! Rica Ishavshotel Lyngen Basecamp
Included: Guide, transportation, hot drink, biscuits and a surprise
4 hours
NOK 795/ NOK 495
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NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE
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2 - 33
19:15
EASY
Northern Lights Chase with North Norwegian Charm – Tromsø Friluftsenter (from Sep 15) Join us on a chase with proper north Norwegian hospitality, warmth and charm, to chase the magic Aurora. We will use all our resources to find out where the Aurora is shown at her best. Good advice are given to help you take perfect photos of the Aurora and at the same time keep yourself warm. Photo of you under the Northern Lights can be collected from our Facebook page. As well as looking for good Northern Lights spots, we also look for good toboggan slopes for some more fun. A warm and comfortable lavvu might be included. N.B: Save money – discount on your second tour. Rica Ishavshotel
Included: Hot drink, cake, guide, transportation, photo tips. winter suits and tripods available
5-6 hours
NOK 900/ NOK 450
Tromsø Friluftsenter
2 - 45
19:30
EASY
Northern Lights Chase from Tromsø – Northern Lights Tromsø (from Nov 1) "It’s magical, simply magical. You think you must be dreaming, especially when you catch an outbreak from the start. It just comes from nowhere… This is nature’s own silent movie show, awe-inspiring, majestic and ethereal. It leaves you feeling stunned, reminded once again of the incredible beauty of nature, and grateful that you’ve had the opportunity to see it." Do you want to have this experience while you are staying in Tromsø? We hunt for the lights in an area where we very often catch the lights, such as Sommarøy/Kvaløya - Skibotn, but there is no guarantee. Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora
Included: Hot drink, biscuits, guide and driver, 2 tripods, free pictures and transportation
5 hours
NOK 870/ NOK 500
Northern Lights Tromsø
2 - 45
19:30
EASY
Hunting the Light: I had a dream – Tour in Lyngenalps (from Nov 1) It is magical, simply magical. You think you must be dreaming, especially when you catch an outbreak from the start. It just comes from nowhere… and keeps moving and changing shape! This is nature’s own silent movie show, awe-inspiring, majestic and ethereal that leaves you feeling stunned, reminded once again of the incredible beauty of nature. Do you want to have this experience while you are staying in Tromsø? We hunt in areas where we very often catch the light, such as Sommarøy/ Kvaløya - Skibotn, but there is no guarantee. Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora
Included: Hot drink, biscuits, guide and transport, 2 tripods, free picture from the tour
5 hours
NOK 870/ NOK 500
Tour in Lyngenalps
2 - 40
20:00
EASY
Polaria Aurora Hunting - Lyngsfjord Adventure (from Oct 1) Hunt the Aurora Borealis by bus! Lyngsfjord Adventure offers the Aurora Hunting in cooperation with Polaria, the Arctic aquarium and the biggest attraction in Tromsø! We focus on intimate groups, since we appreciate that for many of our guests this is a once-ina-lifetime experience! Our guides will seek out the best photo stop, looking at the backdrop, the lighting and the subject. We will hunt all evening for the magical Northern Lights! The tour includes a special offer for entrance and souvenirs at Polaria for the following day, where you will have the opportunity to see the Northern Lights movie in the panoramic cinema. Arctic Guide Service Office Lyngsfjord Adventure
Included: Transportation, guiding in English, hot drink, cinnamon cake, instructions on photo techniques and special offers at Polaria for our guests.
6 hours
NOK 995
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NORTHERN LIGHTS BY MINIBUS
2 - 15
17:45
EASY
Active Aurora Quest – Active Tromso (available until snow) Imagine a night of active Aurora Quest, where the only thing given beforehand is the starting point. We don’t know where to and how long, but hard effort and persistence is often rewarded. Our reward is the magical Aurora Borealis. Comfortable luxurious coach and highly qualified guide, who knows where to find good spots with the most optimal weather at any given time. We stop at a camp fire where your guide shares his stories from 30 years of extreme expeditions and long-distance sled dog races. Radisson Blu Hotel
Included: Warm Arctic proof boots & clothes, light meal, hot drink, biscuits, guide and transport
6-10 hours
NOK 1250
Active Tromso
2 - 20
18:30
EASY
Amazing Aurora with a meal – Karlsøy Buss (from Oct 1) Enjoy our most comfortable coach to experience one of the most spectacular scenarios, the Northern Lights. Our local guide brings you away from the city lights to the places where the Aurora is likely to be seen. If the weather is nice, we visit our base camp, which is located at Lake Skosfjordvannet, and you may wish to try ice fishing. Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Hot meal, warm clothes, winter boots, guide, tripod, photos from your trip
6-8 hours
NOK 1250/ NOK 625
Karlsøy Buss
2 - 20
18:30
EASY
Amazing Aurora – Karlsøy Buss (from Oct 1) Enjoy our most comfortable coach to experience one of the most spectacular scenarios, the Northern Lights. Our local guide brings you away from the city lights to the places where the Aurora is likely to be seen. If the weather is nice, we visit our base camp, which is located at Lake Skosfjordvannet, and you may wish to try ice fishing. Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Hot drink, sweet snack, warm clothes, winter boots, guide, tripod, photos from your trip
6-8 hours
NOK 1000/ NOK 500
Karlsøy Buss
2 - 15
18:30
EASY
Northern Lights Tour – Arctic Fishing Adventures (from Dec 1) We chase the Northern Lights by minibus and where we go depends on the weather conditions. If the sky is clear on the coast, we normally head there with a fantastic view of the mountains with the sea in the background. During the evening we always change location a couple of times to get different backgrounds and try to avoid light pollution. If it’s cloudy on the coast, we head further east, sometimes to the Finnish border. Radisson Blu Hotel
Included: Thermal suit, hot meal, hot drink, driver and guide, tripod, hand & foot warmers, photos, transport, camp fire, head lamp, winter boots, hat, gloves and socks
Arctic Fishing Adventures
6-9 hours
NOK 1550
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2 - 14
19:00
EASY
The Wonders of Northern Norway – Scan Adventure We will take you for an unforgettable tour to chase the Northern Lights in the Tromsø area. During the tour you will also experience the beautiful landscape that Norway has to offer. Our group will be maximum 14 guests in order to give you the best service and experience. Pack your bag, bring your camera and let’s go! Tripods are available for rent. Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Transportation, guide, thermal suits, hot drinks, traditional Norwegian snacks/treats and help setting your camera
6 hours
NOK 1000/ NOK 600
Scan Adventure
2 - 14
19:30
EASY
The Northern Lights Hunter - Ishavstoget If you would like to see the fantastic Northern Lights, but don’t know when, where and how, come with us in our comfortable minibus as we leave the bright lights of the city behind us to find far more suitable Northern Lights locations elsewhere. Photo tips will be given. Small groups. We return to Tromsø city centre in time to catch the southbound Hurtigruten and return transport to your hotel. *NOK 1250/NOK 625 Dec 24 to Jan 1 Clarion Hotel The Edge
Included: Warm clothes, hot drink, home-made cake, sweets, drive, guide and transport
5 hours
NOK 900/ NOK 500
Ishavstoget
2 - 20
19:30
EASY
Northern Lights Chase from Tromsø by Minibus – Northern Lights Tromsø “It’s magical. You think you must be dreaming, especially when you catch the outbreak form the start. This is nature’s own silent movie show, awe-inspiring, majestic and ethereal. It reminds you of the incredible beauty of nature and makes you grateful to see it”. Would you like to have this experience? We hunt for the Lights in areas where we often catch the lights, such as Sommarøy / Kvaløya – Skibotn, but there is no guarantee. Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora
Included: Hot drink, biscuits, transportation, guide and driver, 2 tripods, free pictures
5 hours
NOK 870/ NOK 500
Northern Lights Tromsø
NORTHERN LIGHTS BY MINIVAN
2-8
17:00
EASY
The Dancing Lights – Sætres Wild Delights Experience the Northern Lights with guide and photographer Roy Sætre. He has six years’ experience as a Northern Lights guide and would like to teach you how to take good pictures, time lapse and panorama of the Northern Lights and give you a more in-depth and personal experience of the North Norwegian nature. The tour takes you from the coast to the inland regions depending on the weather. Rica Ishavshotel Sætres Wild Delights
Included: Thermal suit, winter boots, grips, hat, mittens, tripod, snack, hot drink, guide and transportation
Up to 9 hours
NOK 1080
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NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE
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2-8
17:00
EASY
The Ultimate Northern Lights Chase – Arctic Explorers ALL INCLUSIVE TRIP IN A SMALL PERSONALIZED GOUP - A Northern Lights Trip means an intense and exciting chase – to the coast or deep into the wild, perhaps even to the Finnish border. We do all we can to crown your Northern Lights Trip with a sight to remember forever. The trip includes warm clothes, energy-rich expedition food and, not least, the most dedicated guide you can imagine. Never trust the Northern Lights – but you can trust us.
Clarion Hotel The Edge
Included: Thermal suit, winter boots, socks, mittens, hats, hot energy-rich expedition food, hot drink, tripod, head torch, Jerven extreme bag, transport, guide and pictures taken and sent to you
6-9 hours
NOK 1400
Arctic Explorers
2-8
17:30
EASY
A Real Aurora Hunter with a Genuine Passion / chasethelighttours / M.H.O.E.A.C.T. Real Aurora hunters, professional photographers with a genuine passion, who cover a 200 km radius. Night photography tuition for all. Live updates on the current state of the Auroral oval; kp index 0-10: Interplanetary magnetic field 24/7. Live chat with weather forecaster. Live contact with guides on Aurora watch. Three-way radio contact with our sister groups. Hot and cold food and drinks, camp fire, vegetarian meals.
City Centre Post Office
Included: Full night photography tuition, guide, light meal, transport, warm winter suit, crampons, reflective vest and head torch, tripod, hat, gloves, socks and heat pads (if needed), remote controls or cable release/for most DSLR and guide/driver
6-8 hours
NOK 1350
Marianne’s Heaven on Earth Aurora Chaser Tours
4-8
17:30
EASY
Aurora Photographic Complete Package / (Camera and lens included) M.H.O.E.A.C.T./ chasethelighttours Complete photographic course, professional photographer with a genuine passion. Maximum eight people. Canon DSLR Cameras with 10-22 lens. Night photography tuition for all. Live updates on the current state of the Auroral oval; kp index 0-10: Interplanetary magnetic field 24/7. Live chat with weather forecaster. Live contact with guides on Aurora watch. Threeway radio contact with our sister groups. Hot and cold food and drinks, camp fire, vegetarian meals.
City Centre Post Office
Included: Full night photography tuition, hot and cold food, drinks, DSLR camera with a wide-angle lens (deposit required), a warm suit, crampons, reflective vest, head torch, tilt tripod, memory card, hat, gloves ,socks, and heat pads (if needed), remote controls or cable release for most DSLR and guide/driver
6-10 hours
NOK 2000
Marianne’s Heaven on Earth Aurora Chaser Tours
2-7
17:30
EASY
Aurora Adventure with Professional Photographer - Creative Vacations Join us for a night adventure chasing the Aurora and learning how to take the best photos. Our local guide and professional photographer knows the special little places to go to make scenic photos. He speaks fluent Spanish, French and English, and promises troll tales, stories from the area, and will answer all your questions that you have along the way. Groups of maximum 7, personalized guiding, vegetarian meal on request, free portrait of you with the Northern Lights. Go to our web site and blog for more information.
Radisson Blu Hotel Creative Vacations
Included: Aurora chasing, free portrait, photo workshop, photo guide, hot meal, hot drinks, warm winter suit, boots, tripod, transport, crampons, head lamp, hand and foot warmers, and possibility to rent a camera.
8-10 hours
NOK 1300
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2-8
18:00
EASY
Karl-Ivar’s Northern Lights Photography Chase – Karl-Ivar Ingebrigtsen Karl-Ivar has many years’ experience as photographer and has delighted many with his photos of the Tromsø region. Let him teach you how to take beautiful Northern Lights and nature photos as you join him on the hunt for beautiful subjects and, not least, Aurora Borealis. This tour is suitable for anyone interested in taking better photos with all types of cameras. Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Hot and cold drinks, warm clothes, guide, reflective vest, transportation, photo tips, head torch
5 hours
NOK 1100
Karl-Ivar Ingebrigtsen
2-8
18:00
EASY
Aurora Top Comfort – NorthernShots Tours (from Oct 15) Pickup at your hotel. Leave behind the main tourist stream and join us on a cosy and personalized experience. We will light a camp fire & lay mats down for you. If the weather allows, we will send a balloon message to the lights & enjoy a small fire performance. Check the photos of our latest tours. We created the Aurora Portrait and you get one for free.
At your convenience
Included: FREE tour the next day if we don’t spot the lights, WiFi onboard, camp fire, tripods, professional portrait of you with the Aurora, photo workshop, thermal suits & boots, hot drink, biscuits, driver and guide
7 hours
NOK 1900
NorthernShots Tours
2-8
18:30
EASY
Northern Lights; When the Sky becomes Magic – Green Fox Guiding Are you dreaming about a cosy evening in good atmosphere with breathtaking views and dancing Northern Lights above your head? Would you like to listen to stories from the north and learn more about the phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis and how to capture the lights on your camera? Sounds like a good plan for the evening? Welcome to the Green Fox world. Oct – Dec 14: Sat, Sun, Dec 19 – Apr: Daily* Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Transport, photo guide, veggie wrap, hot chocolate, homemade lefse, overall jackets, tripod, shoe-warmers, photo in 1MB resolution, bonfire and reindeer skins on the trip
7.5 hours
NOK 1350/ NOK 1400*
Green Fox Guiding
2-7
19:00
EASY
The Complete Aurora Experience – Arctic Experience (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat) We go further, to bring you closer! Your local guide and professional photographer, born and raised in Arctic Norway, will take you on a chase for one of nature’s most spectacular views; the Northern Lights. Learn to take pictures of the lights (if your camera is up to the task) and get your own portrait taken under the lights. Learn about the physics, the local history and folklore of the lights. If the conditions are favourable, you will also be able to actually listen to the lights with the help of a VLF receiver, in order to make your Aurora experience complete. Tromsø Tourist Information Office Arctic Experience
Included: Bonfire, hot drink, hot soup, water, snack/cookies/crackers, warm suit, overboots, pictures by e-mail
5-9 hours
NOK 1300
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NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE
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2-7
19:00
MEDIUM
The Aurora Chaser Kjetil Skogli Chase the Northern Lights with the guide Kjetil Skogli from BBC1’s “Joanna Lumley: In the Land of the Northern Lights”. Brian Cox, Brain May and Roger Taylor are among others who found the lights because of Kjetil’s many, many years of experience and endurance. Join him for a relentless, but still comfortable, chase by car with a small group of people to track down the Northern Lights. As one of the most experienced guides and a professional photographer with a great knowledge of astronomy. Kjetil looks forward to welcoming you on a memorable tour. *From March 15: Dep. 19:30 Radisson Blu Hotel
Included: Warm clothes, transport, coffee, snack, photo tips and woven “Aurora Chaser” badge
6-8 hours
NOK 1750
www.kjetilskogli.no
2-6
19:00
EASY/MEDIUM
The relentless Aurora Chase – AuroraPhotoGuide AuroraPhotoGuide Geir Ytterstad takes you hunting Aurora every night! Hunt the lights in a 4x4 Mercedes Benz minivan covering islands and fjords around Tromsø and mountains close to the Finnish border – a radius of around 150 km. Your experienced driver, guide and photographer will take you to the best spots for the Aurora every night. Information about camera settings, lenses, aperture, shutter ISO and focus. Tripod, SLR camera and wide angle lens (F 2.8) and remote control is preferable. Check out our website www.auroraphotoguide.no for Aurora images taken by your guide Geir. Get a 50% discount on Geir’s picture prints in his shop. Russian speaking guide on request. Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Hot chocolate and biscuits, tripod, thermal suit
6-8 hours
NOK 1800
AuroraPhotoGuide
2-4
EASY
On request
Chase the Lights with Francisco Damm – Green Gold of Norway Francisco will personally pick you up in his 4x4 and take you straight to the places with the best chances for Aurora. While driving, he will explain how the Aurora works and how to take great Aurora pictures. Once at the observation spots, Francisco will help you with your photography and he will also take pictures of you under the Aurora. *Please call or text +47 928 09 057 to agree on pick-up place and time *Pick-up place
Included: Transportation, guide, pictures, expedition meal
Up to 8 hours
NOK 1900
Green Gold of Norway
2-7
19:00
EASY
Your Northern Lights Guide in Tromsø – The Aurora Tour (from Oct 1) May Aurora be with you! Find the Lights with us in our 4x4 minivan on a journey along scenic fjords and mountains. Stay warm with hot drinks and thermal suits, which we provide. Tripods and instruction from our guide will help you to take clear pictures. Or just pose for the pictures we take! They are yours free of charge :) Small groups, licensed guide, uploads to Facebook. Clarion Collection Hotel With Aurora Tour
Included: Transport, driver, guide, hot drink, hot meal (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options available by prior request), thermal suits, tripods, pictures from the tour
5-7 hours
NOK 1200/ NOK 600
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NORTHERN LIGHTS BY BOAT
4 - 10
18:00
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights Hunt from Modern Catamaran – Boreal Yachting (Oct 1 – Feb 28) Join us on a modern and comfortable catamaran "Arctic Aurora" for a Northern Lights chase off the coast of Tromsø or the island of Kvaløya (Whale Island). We attempt to get away from the bright city lights to find the strongest outbursts of this spectacular phenomenon. If the weather at sea is too rough for sailing, we will take you on a comfortable journey by minibus instead. Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Dinner, hot drink, soft drink, snack, heated saloon, flotation suit and warm clothes
6 hours
NOK 2200/ NOK 1100
Boreal Yachting
4 - 10
18:00
EASY
Hunt for Northern Lights in Luxury Catamaran “Arctic Princess” – Arctic Cruise in Norway You can almost feel it when sitting in the sofa outside or choosing the fly bridge while experiencing this magical phenomenon, the Northern Lights. Our indoor panorama saloon makes it comfortable for everyone. We are located in the city centre a few minutes’ walk from hotel area. Floating jetty down from the main square
Included: Fish soup, hot drink, soft drink, floatation suit, warm clothes, heated saloon and transportation by boat
2100 / 5 hours NOK NOK 1100
3 - 12
20:00
Arctic Cruise in Norway
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights Dinner Cruise – Sørøya Havfiskecruise (from Oct 1) The catamaran "Havcruise" is a very comfortable boat. A viewing deck, heated lounge and delicious traditional fish meal make this is a very civilized and comfortable way to hunt for the Aurora Borealis. The boat stays in protected areas. The view of the Aurora from the sea is special as light pollution disappears in the dark sea. Floating jetty down from main square
Included: Home-made Norwegian fish meal, hot drink, tripod, guide, flotation suit and poncho
3 hours
NOK 1250/ NOK 625
Sørøya Havfiskecruise
4 - 12
20:30
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights Cruise – Arctic Sea Cruise (from Nov 1) An unforgettable experience. Cruise out from Tromsø city centre in the evening in safe and calm waters, with beautiful views of the city, mountains, fjord and the Northern Lights. The different locations we visit on this cruise provide different views of the sky with several possibilities of seeing the Northern Lights. We cruise in a high-class comfortable boat with space inside and outside for maximum 12 guests. Floating jetty down from main square Arctic Sea Cruise
Included: Transportation, life jacket, hot drink, biscuits winter suit
2.5 hours
NOK 1100/ NOK 550
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4 - 24
20:30
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights Cruise with MS Leone – Arctic Explorer (Nov 1 – Jan 4, Feb 16 – Mar 31) Join us for an unforgettable Northern Lights cruise with charming MS Leone. We start off from Tromsø heading out toward the darker areas out on the fjords for a best possible place to look for the Northern Lights. Comfortable and warm saloon makes this an enjoyable way to hunt the lights. Hot Tub NOK 200 per person (pre-bookings necessary). Quayside by Clarion Hotel With
Included: Transport by boat, guide, life jacket, hot drink and biscuits
2.5 hours
NOK 1100/ NOK 550
Arctic Explorer
4 - 24
20:30
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights Cruise on the fjord with MS Leone – Arctic Explorer (Jan 5 – Feb 15) Go by minibus out to Kaldfjord where the boat is waiting to take you on an unforgettable Northern Lights cruise with charming MS Leone. We head out towards the darker areas of the fjords for the best possible place to look for the Northern Lights. Comfortable and warm saloon makes this an enjoyable way to hunt the lights. Hot Tub NOK 200 per person (pre-bookings necessary). Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Transport by minibus and boat, guide, life jacket, hot drink and biscuits
2.5 hours
NOK 1600/ NOK 800
Arctic Explorer
3 - 12
23:30
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Light Midnight Cruise – Sørøya Havfiskecruise (Dec 27-Jan 6, Feb 6-20) The catamaran "Havcruise" is a very comfortable boat. A viewing deck, heated lounge and knowledgable hosts make this is a very civilized and comfortable way to hunt for the Aurora Borealis. The boat stays in protected areas. The view of the Aurora from the sea is special as light pollution disappears in the dark sea. Floating jetty down from main square
Included: Cake, hot drink, tripod, poncho, guide and flotation suit
2.5 hours
NOK 1100/ NOK 550
Sørøya Havfiskecruise
1-8
EASY/FAMILY
On request
Northern Lights from Catamaran "Arctic Aurora" VIP – Boreal Yachting (Every weekend: *Thursday/Friday to Sunday) Experience the Northern Lights in a different way with Boreal Yachting in the world's most beautiful archipelago. Our sailboats are the perfect place to get a closer look without the light pollution in the city centre. We stay onboard in a warm, spacious and cosy sailboat for a long weekend or weekend. At your convenience Boreal Yachting
Included: Best comfort, local traditional food, always fruit and soft drinks, warm clothes
3 d/2 n or *4 d/3 n
NOK 67,200 /* 85,000 per group
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19:00
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Northern Lights cruise with MS Zapffe (Nov 03 – Feb 31) As children, we played with the Northern Lights; we teased them and learned to watch out for them. This evening we invite you to join us in experiencing these auroral displays – the most unpredictable and beautiful phenomena nature has given us – onboard MS Zapffe. Meteorological data tell us where to go for the best chance of seeing an infinite horizon and the Northern Lights. Your guide knows the history of the landscape and places and also tells you about local Sami myths about the Northern Lights, as well as myths believed by scientists. Radisson Blu Hotel
Included: Transport by bus and boat, guide, allweather suit, Arctic tapas, hot drink
5-6 hours
NOK 1290/ NOK 645
Vulkana Transport
“The best place on earth for Aurora Safari and winter activities!”
Ole C. Salomonsen – www.arcticlightphoto.no
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“Your choice when it comes to activity packages in the Tromsø region”
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PRIVATE NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE
1-4
19:30
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights from Tromsø in Private Car – Northern Lights Tromsø (from Nov 1) "It is magical, simply magical. You think you must be dreaming, especially when you catch an outbreak from the start. It just comes from nowhere… This is nature’s own silent movie show, awe-inspiring, majestic and ethereal that leaves you feeling stunned, reminded once again of the incredible beauty of nature." Do you want to have this experience on your own with family or friends while you are staying in Tromsø? We travel by private vehicle to an area where we very often can catch the light, such as Sommarøy/Kvaløya - Skibotn, but there is no guarantee. Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora
Included: Hot drink, biscuits, guide and driver, 2 tripods, transportation and free pictures
5 hours
NOK 4970 per vehicle
Northern Lights Tromsø
1-3
EASY
On request
Personal Northern Lights Safari – Scan Adventure Would you like to experience the Northern Lights alone or only with your family and friends? Join this trip, where your personal guide takes you out of the city to good and dark locations and uses her knowledge and enthusiasm to tell entertaining stories about the Northern Lights and Tromsø. When the magical Northern Lights dance in the sky, you can enjoy the light and the company. We will also take pictures. On request
Included: Thermal suit, driver and guide, hot drink, wraps/cakes, reflective vest, pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
6 hours
NOK 6000 per vehicle
Scan Adventure
1 - 15
EASY/FAMILY
On request
Private Northern Lights Chase – Arctic Guide Service (from Sep 15) We are pleased to offer a private Northern Lights Chase, which departs at the convenience of the guest and focuses on giving superb service to a private group. Together, we will be on a specific mission: To take you to wherever the chances of admiring the magnificent Aurora are best (at that precise moment). The rate will be the same regardless of whether we have one or 15 guests. At your convenience
Included: Private chase in private minibus, private driver, private guide, hot chocolate, thermal suit, cake, photos posted on our Facebook page and transport
7 hours
NOK 15 000 per minibus
Arctic Guide Service
1-6
EASY/FAMILY
On request
VIP Northern Lights Chase – Arctic Guide Service We are pleased to offer a VIP Northern Lights Chase, which departs at the convenience of the guest and focuses on giving superb service to a private group. Together, we will be on a specific mission: To take you to wherever the chances of admiring the magnificent Aurora are best (at that precise moment). Celebrate the lights with champagne and delicious seafood. The rate will be the same regardless of whether we have one or six guests. At your convenience Arctic Guide Service
Included: VIP chase by private minibus, private driver, private guide, catering at your wish and private pictures sent to the guest’s e-mail address.
7 hours
NOK 20 000 per minibus
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EASY
On request
VIP Adventure Tours - Creative Vacations Join us on a private Aurora chasing tour with our guide and photographer. As a native of Tromsø, he will bring you to the hidden spots where there is the best chance to see the Northern Lights, answer all your questions and do his best to make your tour a memorable one. Included in the price is the rental of a DSLR camera with a memory card. You get to keep the memory card with your pictures. Tour locations and itineraries are planned with your direct input, the weather situation and our local knowledge. Contact us in advance via e-mail or phone to discuss availability or any questions you might have. At your convenience
Included: Tripod, thermal suit, boots, hand and foot warmers, crampons, head lamps, two-course dinner, hot drink, biscuits, portrait of you with the Northern Lights, possibility to rent a camera
8-10 hours
NOK 8000 per group
Creative Vacations
1 - 15
18:30
EASY
The Northern Lights Bus – Tromsø Safari We are happy to offer The Northern Lights Bus as a possibility for a private Northern Lights tour. The Northern Lights Bus has 12 years’ experience and now runs just for private groups. With our good local knowledge, we find the areas with the best possibilities for The Northern Lights. No guarantee of the Northern Lights, but we focus on finding clear sky and hope for the best! We give advice on how to take photos, but we are not professional photographers. Last year we saw the Lights on 80% of our trips. On request
Included: Thermal suits, hot chocolate, cake, guide, transportation and tripods for use free of charge
6-7 hours
NOK 16,000 per vehicle
Creative Vacations
At the the Science Centre of Northern Norway the Aurora never misses an appearance. Watch spectacular footage of the Northern Lights in our all-dome planetarium theater. Explore Explo our exciting exhibitions, with arctic themes and popular science, for the curious minded of all ages. «Experience the Aurora» every day at 15:15 Additional shows and changes: www.nordnorsk.vitensenter.no
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Tromsø is situated right in the centre of the Northern Lights zone and is therefore among the best places on earth to observe this phenomenon. • Most of the Northern Lights outbursts visible from Tromsø are green, but large outbursts can also include other colours. • The greatest frequency is between 6pm and 2am. • Patience and dedication will pay off. The Northern Lights might be visible for a couple of minutes or for most of the evening.
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NORTHERN LIGHTS VISITS
2-7
17:00
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights on the Beach with Campfire and Sauna – Buvik Brygge (from Oct 1) Buvik Brygge has an idyllic location on the water`s edge. In this typical North Norwegian rural community, you may observe the majestic Northern Lights without the disturbance of the bright city lights. Relax in the cosy and wonderful sauna. While we wait for the Northern Lights, we sit around the campfire and grill salmon. If the Northern Light cannot be observed from Buvika, there are popular observation spots nearby. We also show a movie about the Northern Lights. Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Transport, hot drink, simple salmon meal, warm thermal suit, head torch, guide (English and German), campfire, sauna (boots, towel), driving in the local area
5-7 hours
NOK 1390
Buvik Brygge
2-8
18:00
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights at Ersfjord – Ersfjordbotn Kystferie (from Oct 1) Ersfjord is one of the most popular fjords in the Tromsø region as well as a beautiful Northern Lights spot, since the reflection of the lights on the fjord between steep and narrow mountains makes the Northern Lights extra spectacular. There is a heated cabin located by the fjord where food and drinks are available throughout the evening, making this a comfortable and exciting experience. Warm clothes are available. Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Light meal, hot drink, shelter, toilet facilities, guide and transfer (30 min. each way)
5-7 hours
NOK 950/ NOK 475
Ersfjordbotn Kystferie
1 - 60
EASY/FAMILY
18:15/18:30*
Aurora Experience by the Campfire – Tromsø Villmarkssenter Aurora Experience by the Campfire Join us at Tromsø Villmarkssenter for an outdoor fire while we scan the dark sky for lights. Our guide will share myths and legends about the Aurora Borealis, creating an atmosphere of anticipation in hope of a spectacular show. Hot drinks and sausages are available in a Sami tent. If the lights do not appear, a visit to the dog yard with puppies is well worth it! Radisson Blu Hotel/*Scandic Hotel
Included: Snack, hot drink, guide and transfer (25 min. each way)
4 hours
NOK 590/ NOK 290
Tromsø Villmarkssenter
2 - 15
18:30
EASY/FAMILY
Winter Activity Camp – Tromso Outdoor Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating* and speeding down the hill on a toboggan - try all these types of winter sports on one tour within 5 minutes’ drive of downtown Tromsø. Take a break and rest beside the bonfire prepared by our guide and listen to the stories about Tromsø, Northern Lights, Arctic nature, local history and everyday life in our city. If lucky, the Northern Lights may dance just above our heads. Families with children welcome – no prior experience or preparation needed. All necessary equipment and advice provided. Winter clothes may be rented separately at our rental centre. *Skating subject to ice rink availability Radisson Blu Hotel Tromso Outdoor
Included: Guide, maps of the area, hot drink, lefse (sweet snack), bonfire, skis, snowshoes, toboggans and ice skates for each participant of the tour, transfer (5 min. each way)
2.5 hours
NOK 595
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OVERNIGHT 2-4
EASY
At your convenience
Join the Active Life of Aurora Chaser Francisco Damm – Green Gold of Norway Francisco will pick you up and drive you to his villa in the Lyngen Alps. On arrival, you will meet his wife Anna and their children. This is the starting point for photographic and snowmobile excursions in the daytime and Northern Lights excursions every evening of your stay! At your convenience
Included: Guiding, activities, accommodation, all meals, transfer (90 min. each way incl. a short ferry ride)
Up to 24 hours
NOK 2900
Green Gold of Norway
2-7
10:00
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights Stay and Sauna – Buvik Brygge (from Oct 1) Buvik Brygge has an idyllic location on the water’s edge. This typical North Norwegian rural community and has no light pollution from the bright city lights, making it an ideal place to observe the Northern Lights. If the Northern Lights cannot be observed from Buvika, there are popular observation spots nearby. Guided round-trip (by snowshoes if sufficient snow) to experience the Arctic nature and historic cultural relics together with a sled dog. Special fish dinner. Sauna with snow/ice bathing.
Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Transfer (40 min. each way), guided walk (by snowshoes if sufficient snow), lunch, fish dinner, breakfast pack in your room, overnight accommodation and sauna, towel, bathrobe, footwear, hot drink, warm thermal suit, head torch, guide and driving in the local area
27 hours
NOK 2980
Buvik Brygge
2 - 10
15:00*
EASY/FAMILY
Exclusive 2.5 days Whale and Northern Lights Expedition on spectacular Senja: Saturday to Monday Combine whale watching and Northern Lights as well as other exciting activities on this two days adventure to the island of Senja. Travel by express boat from Tromsø to Finnsnes where you are picked up and head for the outer coast of Senja. Stay in comfort at Posthuset Expedition Lodge on the waterfront at Skaland fjord. We will go whale watching by boat, visit spectacular view points, search for wildlife and provide you with the best opportunity of watching the magical Northern Lights. If the weather is too rough for the boat ride, we replace this with a wildlife safari and look for sea eagles, moose and reindeer. Good local food during your stay in Senja. Tromsø Express Boat Quay Basecamp Senja
Included: Transfer to/from Finnsnes (*excludes ticket for express boat, 75 min.), all meals, guide, all activities and accommodation
2 days/2 nights
NOK 5500*
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2 - 10
16:15*
EASY/FAMILY
Exclusive 3.5 days Whale and Northern Lights Expedition on spectacular Senja: Tuesday to Friday Combine whale watching and Northern Lights as well as other exciting activities on this threeday adventure to the island of Senja. Travel by express boat from Tromsø to Finnsnes where you are picked up and head for the outer coast of Senja. Stay in comfort at Posthuset Expedition Lodge on the waterfront at Skaland fjord. We will go whale watching by boat, visit spectacular view points, search for wildlife and provide you with the best opportunity of watching the magical Northern Lights. If the weather is too rough for the boat ride, we replace this with a wildlife safari to look for sea eagles, moose and reindeer. Good local food during your stay in Senja. Tromsø Express Boat Quay
Included: Transfer to/from Finnsnes (*excludes ticket for express boat, 75 min.), all meals, guide, all activities and accommodation
3 days/3 nights
NOK 6500*
Basecamp Senja
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19:15
MEDIUM
Northern Lights Stay in Lavvu – Tromsø Friluftsenter Try an overnight stay in a wooden lavvu (Sami herdsmen’s tent) beneath the Northern Lights for those who want to explore nature, surround themselves with a beautiful landscape and, most importantly, increase the chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Stay up as long as you like and go to sleep in a warm sleeping bag on reindeer skins. A light meal consisting of reindeer meat and vegetable soup is served in the evening and a Norwegian breakfast in the morning. Portable toilet facilities but no showers. No guide, no electricity. Rica Ishavshotel
Included: Equipment, two meals, toboggans and transfer (35 min. each way)
18 hours
NOK 1950/ NOK 976
Tromsø Friluftsenter
Rundhaug Gjestegård Hunt the Aurora all winter! The inland of Norwegian Lapland is one of the best places on earth to hunt the Northern Lights, from September to April. Rundhaug Gjestegård is a beautiful, historic hotel with a unique atmosphere, situated only 20 minutes from Snowman International Airport in Bardufoss and 2 hours south of Tromsø. The white, 107-year-old wooden hotel on the banks of the river Målselva has a magic charm. We offer good food and personalised service, in addition to many exciting activities, such as moose safaris, cave concerts, reindeer safaris and dog sledding. +47 77 83 05 70
post@rundhauggjestegard.no
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Reisafjord Hotel, Sørkjosen The Reisafjord Hotel is located by the harbor in Sørkjosen, a small village in the Nordreisa municipality in northern Norway. The Reisa fjord, the surrounding mountains, the famous Reisa Valley with the salmon-rich Reisa river and Finnmarksvidda are our home. Our hotel is your perfect and comfortable base for your adventure in northern Norway. We offer, summer and winter, a wide variety of activities. You can finish off an eventful day with a typical Norwegian meal in our restaurant overlooking the Reisafjord or in our fireplace lounge, as well as enjoying our bar +47 77 76 60 00
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Mefjord Brygge Hunt the Northern Lights, see the whales and experience the Arctic nature all winter! Mefjord Brygge is a leading tourism company on the island of Senja. We provide memorable experiences, comfortable accommodation, picturesquely located in a traditional fishing village by the fjord between the sea and stunning mountains and delicious local food. Mefjordvær is around an hour’s drive from Finnsnes, which is easily accessible from both Tromsø and Bardufoss airports. The outer coast of Senja is a perfect location for genuine Arctic trips. As there is no light pollution, we are very successful in Aurora hunting. We also offer boat trips to see whales, sea eagles and beautiful fjords. Our winter trips run from late September until early April. In March we also start the sea fishing season with our smaller boats. We are ready to surprise you. Where the road ends, the adventure begins! +47 95 18 90 99
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Malangen Brygger Malangen Brygger has a wide variety of activities, both summer and winter, such as sea fishing in one of our rented boats, ice fishing in the nearby lakes in the winter, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, Northern Lights safaris and dog sledding. In the summer we offer the possibility to participate in mountain hiking, biking and kayaking. For relaxation try our own outdoor spa, including Finnish sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi. Our hotel consists of exclusive hotel rooms with the most spectacular view of the fjord and a large restaurant with a bar. In addition we offer accommodation in a choice of cabins, fishermen’s cottages and holiday apartments. +47 77 65 58 00
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DOG SLEDDING & NORTHERN LIGHTS 2-9
16:30*
EASY/FAMILY
Dog Sledding and Aurora – Tour in Lyngenalps (from Nov 1) For a real Arctic adventure, it would be difficult to beat driving your own team of dogs in the untouched wilderness of the Lyngen Alps. An evening adventure will hopefully bring out the magical light in the Arctic as well. Two people share a sled and take turns mushing and relaxing in the sled. The dogs are very friendly and enjoy their work. Not available Saturdays. *Dec 27-30: Depart 17:15 Rica Ishavshotel
Included: Transfer (60 min. each way, incl. a short ferry ride), warm winter suit and boots, hot meal, hot drink, guide and mushing instructions
7 hours
NOK 1795/ NOK 898
Tour in Lyngenalps
2 - 14
18:00
EASY/FAMILY
Northern Lights Evening Dog Sledding – Arctic Adventure Tours The Aurora Borealis! This is something that you have to experience to understand how breathtakingly beautiful it really is. Join us for an evening of dog sledding under the stars. All the kit you will need is provided along with a warming fire to finish, some homemade cakes and hot drinks. Drive your own team of huskies under one of the greatest shows on earth... the Aurora Borealis! Rica Ishavshotel
Included: Transfer (30 min. each way), warm Arctic suits, boots, hat and mittens, mushing instructions, homemade cake and tea/coffee
4 hours
NOK 1285/ NOK 643
Arctic Adventure Tours
2 - 32
EASY/FAMILY
18:15/18:30*
Dog Sledding with Sami Dinner – Tromsø Villmarkssenter Take a ride with our experienced guides or try driving on your own dog team with a chance of seeing the Northern Lights at the same time. We drive through a snow-covered landscape to get the best chance of seeing the Aurora. A traditional Sami meal will be served by an open fire in a Sami tent. NB: Pre-book to drive your own sled. **Oct 20-Dec 20 NOK 1490, Dec 21-Jan 20 NOK 1590, Jan 21-Mar 20 NOK 1690, Mar 21-May 1 NOK 1490 Radisson Blu Hotel/*Scandic Hotel
Included: Guide, warm clothes, warm boots, hot meal, hot drink, cake and transfer (25 min. each way)
4 hours
NOK 1490**/ NOK 745
Tromsø Villmarkssenter
2 - 20
EASY
18:15/18:30*
Aurora Camp and Dog Sledding – Tromsø Villmarkssenter Look for the Northern Lights all night, sleep in a Sami tent and go dog sledding the next morning. Chase the Northern Lights on foot or with snowshoes before you go to sleep in a big common Sami tent and spend the night as the Sami people have done for generations. Enjoy the Arctic atmosphere and wilderness at our Aurora Camp. Private Sami tent (max. four people) NOK 1000. Extra dog sledding NOK 600. Jacuzzi NOK 350. NB: Please pre-book to drive your own sled. **Oct 20-Dec 20 NOK 2490, Dec 21-Jan20 NOK 2590, Jan 21-Mar 20 NOK 2690, Mar 21-May 01 NOK 2490 Radisson Blu Hotel/*Scandic Hotel Tromsø Villmarkssenter
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Included: Camping equipment, guide, warm clothes, warm boots, three meals, hot drink, cake and transfer (25 min. each way)
18 hours
NOK 2490*/NOK 1245
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DOG SLEDDING EXP. & NORTHERN LIGHTS
2 - 12
16:45
MEDIUM
One Night of Active Aurora Dog Sledding – Active Tromso Experience the most beautiful adventure in the fairytale Arctic wilderness. Be a musher on your own sledge pulled by happy and experienced Alaskan huskies. Feel the harmony of beautiful nature and experience the breathtaking Aurora Borealis in the darkness of the night. Our trails are excellent for both fit beginners and advanced expedition seekers. With our training session completed and comfortably dressed in warm and protective clothing, you will be perfectly prepared for this unique expedition. Your guide has more than 30 years’ experience in extreme expeditions and long distance sled dog racing. Be part of our small group and feel our cosy atmosphere. Remember to bring some food, woollen underwear and warm socks. Radisson Blu Hotel
Included: Experienced guide, mushing instructions, warm Arctic-proof boots & clothing, hot drink, rustic shelter, light snack and transfer (35 min. each way)
7 hours
NOK 1200/ NOK 600
Active Tromso
2-8
18:00
MEDIUM
Northern Lights Overnight Expedition – Arctic Adventure Tours Dogsled and sleep beneath the Aurora Borealis. A slightly more challenging Arctic experience, but on which is easily achievable. Sled with your huskies through the early evening and into the night. This is an exciting and rewarding experience during which you will learn dog handling skills, sample home cooked food, slip on some snowshoes and take a walk in the mountains after supper, followed by a night in a lavvu (Sami herdsmen’s tent). Two meals are provided along with all the Arctic kit you will need. Rica Ishavshotel
Included: warm Arctic suit, winter boots, hat, mittens, two meals, guide, mushing instructions, sleeping bag, equipment and transfer (35 min. each way)
19 hours
NOK 3680
Arctic Adventure Tours
2-8
EASY-MEDIUM
18:15/18:30*
Aurora Dog Sledding Expedition by Night – Tromsø Villmarkssenter Chase the Northern Lights with your own team of huskies. Drive and explore the untouched wilderness of the island of Kvaløya. Our professional guide will lead the way to the highest mountains, the deepest valleys and to the sea to make this expedition the most authentic Northern Lights experience of your life. Please bring woollen underwear. Min. age 12 **Oct 20Dec 20 NOK 3490, Dec 21-Jan 20 NOK 3590, Jan 21-Mar 20 NOK 3690, Mar 21-May 1 NOK 3490 Radisson Blu Hotel/*Scandic Hotel Tromsø Villmarkssenter
Included: Your own dog sled, expedition clothes, equipment, guide, snack and transfer (25 min. one way)
7,5 hours
NOK 3490*
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What does it feel like to see the Northern Lights? «It is magical, simply magical. You think you must be dreaming. This is nature’s own silent movie show, aweinspiring, majestic and ethereal that leaves you feeling stunned, reminded once again of the incredible beauty of nature. And somewhat grateful that you’ve had the opportunity to see it.» Zillah Bugeja, Malta
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REINDEER & NORTHERN LIGHTS
2 - 15
18:00
EASY/FAMILY
Reindeer Sledding and Northern Lights – Tromsø Lapland (from Nov 1 ) Try reindeer sledding (approx. 4 km), the oldest means of transportation in the north, with Tromsø Lapland on the island of Kvaløya. The location has little artificial lighting and excellent conditions to look for the Northern Lights. After the sledding adventure, you can enjoy a traditional hot Sami meal, storytelling, display of cultural artefacts and joik (traditional Sami song). The camp is run by an authentic Sami guide, who comes from a family with long reindeer herding traditions. Radisson Blu Hotel
Included: Guide, warm clothes, hot meal, hot drink and transfer (30 min. each way)
4 hours
NOK 1400/ NOK 700
Tromsø Lapland
2-8
18:00
MEDIUM
Overnight Reindeer Sledding and Northern Lights – Tromsø Lapland Try reindeer sledding (approx. 4 km), the oldest means of transportation in the north, with Tromsø Lapland on the island of Kvaløya. The location has little artificial lighting and excellent conditions to look for the Northern Lights. Instead of heading back to the city centre where you might miss a late night dance from the Aurora, stay at this good location in a traditional Sami lavvu sleeping on reindeer skins in winter-insulated sleeping bags. Radisson Blu Hotel
Included: Guide, warm clothes, hot meal, breakfast, hot drinks, winter sleeping bag and transfer (30 min. each way)
15 hours
NOK 2490/ NOK 1245
Tromsø Lapland
Spaceship Aurora, Andenes SPACESHIP AURORA is a visitor centre linked to Andøya Space Center in Andenes, and welcomes visitors who are interested in the aurora and space. Here you can go on a virtual trip into space and experience the Northern Lights, see their origin and effect on our planet, both naturally and culturally. You can also take part in experiments, launch virtual probes and see what the day-to-day life is like at a space centre. A film about the Northern Lights and how rockets from Andøya are used in the investigation of Aurora Borealis will be shown in our new auditorium. You will also find a Northern Lights exhibition, and an exhibition about Norway as a space nation. +47 76 14 46 00
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SNOWMOBILE & NORTHERN LIGHTS
2 - 10
16:30*
EASY
Snowmobile and Aurora – Tour in Lyngenalps The Lyngen Alps are one of Northern Norway’s premier winter wilderness playgrounds. This exhilarating snowmobile tour takes you from fjord to mountain - offering you the chance to experience the fantastic scenery and a good chance to see the Northern Lights. Two people share each snowmobile and take turns driving and relaxing as a passenger. N.B: Please bring your driver’s license. Not available Saturdays. NOK 500 extra to drive alone *Dec 27-30: Depart 17:30 Rica Ishavshotel
Included: Transfer (60 min. each way, incl. a short ferry ride), warm winter suits and boots, helmet, hot meal and hot drink
7 hours
From NOK 1795/NOK 898
Tour in Lyngenalps
HORSEBACK RIDING & NORTHERN LIGHTS
2-7
18:00
EASY
Northern Lights from Horseback – Nordre Hestnes Gård (from Nov 1) Experience one of the area’s most beautiful fjords and the Northern Lights from horseback with a wide and uninterrupted view of the sky. Nordre Hestnes farm has reliable and steady horses, including Icelandic horses. Your guide adapts the horseback riding to suit the guests’ needs to take you looking for the Northern Lights. No previous riding experience needed. Suitable also just as a Northern Lights visit if someone in your party does not wish to go horseback riding. Tue, Wed, Thu Tromsø Tourist Information Office
Included: Safety helmet, sweet snack, hot drink, transfer (60 min. each way)
4.5 hours
NOK 1400/ NOK 700
Nordre Hestnes Gård
Tromsø Lyngshest Welcome to Tromsø’s oldest breed of Lyngen horse. The horse, which was conceived and born under the warm glow of the Midnight Sun, grew up on cold nights beneath the Northern Lights, was formed in and has become part of the North Norwegian cultural spirit. The versatility, friendliness and beautiful appearance of the Lyngen horse will captivate everyone who experiences it. You will get to know the stable workmate of the fisherman- farmer, hear about the horse’s dramatic history and how it was saved after the Second World War. We offer horseback riding trips of various lengths in the picturesque North Norwegian landscape. Good conditions for Northern Lights on farm visit or a stay at our cabin. +47 971 65 505
insofi@online.no
www.tromsolyngshest.com
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SNOWSHOEING & NORTHERN LIGHTS
1 - 20
EASY
18:15/18:30*
Snowshoeing and Aurora Trekking – Tromsø Villmarkssenter Escape the city and hunt for the Northern Lights on a snowshoeing trek at your own pace. Easy terrain and suggested routes with the Tromsø Villmarkssenter as a base makes this a safe and fun experience. No guide needed. Please bring: winter boots, thermal underwear and a water bottle. Hot meal NOK 200/NOK 100 per person. Radisson Blu Hotel/*Scandic Hotel
Included: Warm clothes, snowshoes and transfer (25 min. each way)
NOK 790/ NOK 395
4 hours
Tromsø Villmarkssenter
AscentDescent Ascent Descent “The Lyngen Mountain Guides” is a guide company specializing in ski touring, off-piste skiing and ski mountaineering in the Lyngen Alps and Tromsø region in Northern Norway. From Tromsø, the company also offers ice climbing. +47 948 58 832
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Discover Tromsø is your personal destination manager for activities in Tromsø. We cater to both groups and individual travelers and provide all inclusive custom made packages. discovertromso.com +47 913 99 491
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MAGICAL MOMENTS IN TROMS NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS
SMALL GROUPS • ALL INCLUSIVE • FLEXIBILITY • WARMTH
Northern Lights Trip NOK 1,400 per person (1 day)
Northern Lights Tour NOK 2,700 per person (2 days)
Classic Northern Lights Holiday NOK 3,900 per person (3 days) Join Arctic Explorers’ world class search for the northern lights to see the most fascinating phenomenon ever seen by man. Our Northern Lights adventures run from Tromsø in Norway and offer an exciting chase. We will search for clear skies, maybe make a campfire, eat traditional Norwegian food and enjoy the great outdoors, while the northern lights are dancing above us.
EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER. Book now! www.arcticexplorers.no post@arcticexplorers.no | +47 486 02 238
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NON-STOP NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE With us you don’t need to book in advance. Just come to our Arctic Guide Service offices right behind the reception of Radisson Blu hotel (Bankgata 1, 9008 Tromsø), and we will show you the last updated weather and Aurora forecasts so that you can decide whether to join this or next evening; we are open every single day. Our excursion lasts from six to seven hours and includes one professional driver, one or two authorized guides, hot chocolate, chocolate chips, and free pictures of the excursion posted on our Facebook page. Price adult NOK 950, Price child NOK 475.
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Lauklines Adventure Centre High standard cabins only 30 min transfer from Tromsø airport. Perfect base for exploring the Tromsø region and the arctic nature!
www.lauklines.no +47 77 65 60 80
Whale watching Daily trips 15/11-1/2
Join us in the hunt for the Northern Lights!
We will take you to the locations that provide the best opportunities for experiencing the northern lights.
Arctic Fishing Adventures www.arcticfishingadventures.no post@arcticfishingadventures.no Phone: +47 948 60 941
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PROVIDERS ACTIVE TROMSO
+47 481 37 133 www.activetromso.no post@activetromso.no
ARCTIC ADVENTURE TOURS
+47 456 35 288 www.arcticadventuretours.no per-thore@arcticadventuretours.no
ARCTIC EXPERIENCE
+47 971 85 890 www.arcticx.no post@arcticx.no
ARCTIC EXPLORERS
+47 486 02 238
www.www.arcticholidays.org
ARCTIC EXPLORER AS
+47 954 78 500
post@arcticexplorers.no booking@arcticexplorer.no
ARCTIC FISHING ADVENTURES
+47 948 60 941
www.arcticfishingadventures.no post@arcticfishingadventures.no
ARCTIC GUIDE SERVICE
+47 922 07 901 www.arcticguideservice.com tromso@arcticguideservice.no
ARCTIC SEA CRUISE
+47 928 73 999 www.arcticutleie.no stein-are@arcticinspection.no
ASCENTDESCENT
+47 948 58 832 www.ascentdescent.com ascentdescent@gmail.com
AURORA PHOTO GUIDE
+47 900 18 900 www.auroraphotoguide.no geir@tosfoto.no
AURORA TOUR
+47 451 25 173 www.auroratour.no auroratourtromso@gmail.com
BASECAMP SENJA
+47 917 09 618 www.basecampsenja.no post@basecampsenja.no
BOREAL YACHTING
+47 993 81 360 www.boreal-yachting.com post@boreal-yachting.com
BUVIK BRYGGE
+47 952 70 450 www.buvikbrygge.no buvik-br@frisurf.no
CREATIVE VACATIONS
+47 988 09 283 www.creativevacations.no info@creativevacations.no
ERSFJORDBOTN KYSTFERIE
+47 908 74 190 www.ersfjordbotn.no post@ersfjordbotn.no
FLY TAXI NORD
+47 905 20 660 www.flytaxinord.no post@flytaxinord.no
GREEN FOX GUIDING
+47 948 00 188 www.greenfoxguiding.no info@greenfoxguding.no
GREEN GOLD OF NORWAY
+47 928 09 057 www.greengoldofnorway.com francisco@greengoldofnorway.com
HELITRANS
+47 483 13 000 www.helitrans.no ordre@helitrans.no
PROVIDERS ISHAVSTOGET
+47 908 81 675 www.ishavstoget.no tefurnes@online.no
KARL-IVAR INGEBRIGTSEN
+47 477 57 730 www.auroraborealistours.no post@auroraborealistours.no
KARLSØY BUSS
+47 930 00 728 www.karlsoybuss.no aurora@karlsoybuss.no
KJETIL SKOGLI
+47 907 37 552 www.kjetilskogli.no tours@kskogli.no
LYNGEN BASECAMP
+47 975 77 986 www.lyngenbasecamp.com bertil-g@online.no
LYNGSFJORD ADVENTURE
+47 77 71 55 88 www.lyngsfjord.com post@lyngsfjord.com
MARIANNE’S HEAVEN ON EARTH AURORA CHASER TOURS +47 971 73 074 www.chasethelighttours.co.uk aurora.chaser.bergli@gmail.com
MEFJORD BRYGGE
+47 77 85 89 80 www.mefjordbrygge.no firmapost@mefjordbrygge.no
MÅLSELV FJELLANDSBY
+47 941 40 000 www.malselvfjellandsby.no booking@malselvfjellandsby.no
NORDRE HESTNES GÅRD
+47 952 10 540 www.nordre-hestnes-gaard.no baard@nordre-hestnes-gaard.no
NORTHERN LIGHTS MAGIC
+47 900 79 053 www.northernlightmagic.no susanne@northernlightmagic.no
NORTHERN LIGHTS TROMSØ
+47 911 95 518 www.northernlightstromso.no info@northernlightstromso.no
NORTHERNSHOTS TOURS
+47 986 09 309 www.northernshots.com info@northernshots.com
POLARIA
+47 77 75 01 00 www.polaria.no info@polaria.no
POLAR PARK
+47 77 18 66 30 www.polarpark.no post@polarpark.no
RUNDHAUG GJESTEGÅRD
+47 77 83 05 70 www.rundhauggjestegard.no post@rundhauggjestegard.no
SCAN ADVENTURE
+47 993 41 814 www.scanadventure.no karina@scanadventure.no
SPACESHIP AURORA
+47 76 14 46 00 www.spaceshipaurora.no contact@spaceshipaurora.no
SÆTRES WILD DELIGHTS
+47 476 63 447 www.arctictrip.no roy@arctictrip.no
SØRØYA HAVFISKECRUISE
+47 948 47 500
www.havcruise.no post@havcruise.no
THE ARCTIC CATHEDRAL
+47 410 08 470 www.ishavskatedralen.no booking@ishavskatedralen.no
THE SCIENCE CENTRE OF NORTHERN NORWAY
+47 77 62 09 45 www.nordnorsk.vitensenter.no post@nordnorsk.vitensenter.no
TOUR IN LYNGENALPS
+47 917 35 497 www.tourinlyngenalps.no post@tourinlyngenalps.no
TROMSØ ADVENTURE
+47 400 71 370 www.tromsoadventure.no info@tromsoadventure.no
TROMSØ FRILUFTSENTER
+47 907 51 583 www.tromso-friluftsenter.no info@tromso-friluftsenter.no
TROMSØ LAPLAND
+47 918 57 635 www.tromsolapland.no post@tromsolapland.no
TROMSØ LYNGSHEST
+47 971 65 505 www.tromsolyngshest.com insofi@online.no
TROMSØ INDIVIDUELL
+47 981 29 461 www.tromsoindividuell.com guideedel@gmail.com
TROMSØ OUTDOOR
+47 975 75 875 www.tromsooutdoor.no post@tromsooutdoor.no
TROMSØ SAFARI
+47 975 17 583 www.tromsosafari.no info@tromsosafari.no
TROMSØ UNIVERSITY MUSEUM
+47 77 64 50 01 http://uit.no/tmu booking@tmu.uit.no
TROMSØ VILLMARKSSENTER
+47 77 69 60 02 www.villmarkssenter.no mail@villmarkssenter.no
VULKANA TRANSPORT
+47 911 00 626 www.vulkana.no post@vulkana.no
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