Northern Lights Expedition Tromsø - 6 people - Arctic Photo Guide

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About this activity

Are you fit and confident in walking on ice and snow and want to reach the most scenic spots in a small, dynamic group?

Using a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Truck, we will reach the best areas with suitable skies to chase the Aurora Borealis.

If the weather conditions allow, we may set off on a light hike/snowshoeing walk, reaching pristine landscapes, calm fjords, frozen lakes and the best spots that the Arctic has to offer away from the tourism crowds.

Whether the ground will be covered in ice or snow, you will be provided with ice crampons or snow rackets, walking poles, thermal suits as well as foot and hand warmers. Remember to wear your own warm snow boots!

Your guide will take photos of you and the lights, but if you have a camera as well, bring it along! You'll get tips on how to take your own Aurora photographs and use a professional tripod.

A soup for dinner, cookies and hot drinks will warm us up in the wild, while enjoying the night Arctic sky!

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At a glance

Duration: 5–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Norwegian, English, Italian
Operated by: Arctic Photo Guide

Ages: Youth (13–16 years) · Adults (17–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Warm soup, vegan/lactose/gluten free option available. Cookies and hot beverages
Included: Professional Benro camera tripods, mobile phone holder available
Included: Photos from the tour
Included: Transportation aboard a 4x4 premium off road vehicle
Included: Professional Guide, Photographer and Driver
Included: Extra small group of maximum 6 participants
Included: Ice crampons, snowshoes and walking poles to go exploring + head torch
Included: Thermal suits (XS to XL), hand warmers + feet warmers (insoles) for your own boots

Not included

Not included: Your own winter hiking boots and warm clothing (please have 3 layers)

Itinerary

Tromso

6 hours

At the beginning of the tour, your guide will analyze several weather forecasts in order to predict the best areas for chasing the Northern Lights. We will then set off aboard our capable 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser until the right area is reached. Once there you will be provided with thermal suits, hand and foot warmers and if conditions allow/require, we may go for a walk or light hike in order to get to the most scenic locations and be ready to witness the Northern Lights.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet by the old wooden Music Pavillion (Musikkpaviljong) 10 minutes before the tour start.

Your guide will come to pick you up with a black 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with Arctic Photo Guide logo on it.

End point

After the tour you will be dropped off at your hotel or accommodation in Tromsø centre. If your accommodation is outside of Tromsø island, you will be dropped off at the nearest bus or taxi stop.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
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
The vehicle used on tour is a lifted 4x4 off road truck with normal car seats, not a spacious van nor a minibus. Unfortunately, when at full capacity like on this tour, larger sized / very tall guests do not fit in it, as sometimes long drives are required to see the lights and adequate comfort must be guaranteed to every participant on tour. Please get in touch before booking if you are in doubt!
You must be in good physical shape to walk on uneven terrain that will be snowy, icy, wet and slippery
The Northern Lights Tour cannot have a specific duration. That is due to the natural conditions like weather and northern light activity, which cannot be predicted accurately; therefore, the tour can last from 5 to 9 hours, even though the average is around 6-7 hours.
This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Make sure you wear warm and water resistant clothes and have an extra layer with you and boots that are suitable for winter and snow.
If you are travelling with kids younger than 13 or shorter than 150 cm - 59 inches please get in touch for a private tour option.
This tour is not suitable for elderly participants, people with any injury, sickness, movement disability, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches. It is an active tour.