Embark on our private and most exclusive Northern Lights adventure near Tromsø, ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, and friends seeking an authentic and personalized experience. This unique excursion offers flexibility, privacy, and a tailored guided tour. It includes pick-up and drop-off for added convenience, along with flexible start times to suit your schedule. Enjoy traveling VIP style in our comfortable four-wheel drive Mercedes, giving us the flexibility to discover the Northern Lights where we need to go. Our maximum group size is six, but bigger groups can be catered for on request. Simply send us an email at contact@naturguiden.no
As we navigate the months with dark evenings from September to April, our primary goal is to chase clear skies, maximizing our chances of witnessing the enchanting Northern Lights. The excursion normally spans 5-6 hours and takes us in various directions away from the city lights, allowing us to explore the most promising vantage points during the evening.
Our commitment to small groups and compact transportation allows the exploration of areas inaccessible to larger buses, ensuring an intimate experience. This approach provides time for conversations, photography sessions, basic Northern Lights photography lessons, and building connections. Enjoy pick-up and drop-off within Tromsø, with the tour duration and start time tailored to your preferences.
Rest assured, our guides are seasoned professionals with an education in guiding and familiar with the local terrain and cultural sights. Drawing on years of exploring northern Norway, we promise an unparalleled adventure.
The weather often favors clear skies along the coast or inland, where temperatures drop compared to the city. Some days require minimal travel for extended outdoor enjoyment, while others involve a strategic "hunt" for the lights. Our farthest option reaches the Finnish border, a scenic 2-3 hour drive. Sightings are likely, but this natural phenomenon is unpredictable, and there are no guarantees. Each excursion is a unique and thrilling experience.
We make multiple stops throughout the evening to witness the lights' spectacle – sometimes directly above or behind us. Weather permitting, enjoy a longer stop with a bonfire, a pre-prepared meal, and a hot beverage. A Barents Sea dip on milder nights is an option for the adventurous – bring a towel and earn your bravery diploma.
Join us for an unforgettable journey, where the northern lights' beauty merges with local hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a first-time viewer, our private adventure promises a magical experience.
Ideally, the tour has a start time between 7 pm/19:00 and 9 pm/21:00. If you need a later start time than the standard 7 pm/19:00 we will agree upon a different time before the tour.
We are usually flexible on departure day, meaning that if you have booked on a Monday, and the weather looks better on Sunday, we will try to rearrange. Whether we can rearrange depends on availability. Enjoy a risk-free 24-hour cancellation policy on this private tour.
The private tour might be canceled due to weather and driving conditions. We will keep you informed and make a decision together.
The Arctic Moments is part of Naturguiden AS /www.naturguiden.no/www.thenatureguide.com.
On top of the operator's policy above, every refund carries a processing fee: 3.5% + €0.25 for card payments, or 2% for Alipay and WeChat Pay. It applies to all refunds, including cancellations inside the free-cancellation window — the fee charged when you pay is not returned to us when we refund.
Comfotrable 4x4 Mercedes Van (VIP)
Local driver & guide
High-definition professional photos delivered online within 48 hours - all included
Assistance setting up your camera and/or phone to capture your own photos
Hot drink, local snacks, and a portion of hot stew. Vegetarian and vegan options on all tours.
Bonfire (weather- and location dependent)
The estimated duration is between 5 and 7 hours (depending on driving distance , weather- and light conditions). Full flexibility on the private tour.
Spikes/crampons for the slippery days included
Tripod available on request
Thermal suits available upon request
Warm clothing and good shoes. Mittens and a hat are mandatory. Bring a bottle of water if you get thirsty outside the set times when we get a small meal and a cup of hot chocolate/tea/coffee. It is usually not extremely cold, but expect temperatures down to at least minus 10 degrees Celsius/14 Fahrenheit.
Not wheelchair accessible. Write us a message if you need to bring a wheelchair, and we´ll help you with some information.
Not stroller accessible
Infants must sit in a proper safety seat in accordance with age and weight.
Make an enquiry if you plan on bringing smaller children, and we will plan and adapt the tour.
The tour includes pickup and drop-off. We simply agree upon a pickup point upon booking, we are flexible within the borders of Tromsø.