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Northern Lights tours

Northern Lights Expedition:
​A Celestial Dance in the Arctic Sky

Brought to you by Arctic Explorers

Embark on a magical journey through the Arctic, starting in Tromso,
​for a chance to experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Northern Lights.


🌌 The Magic of the Arctic Awaits: Dive into a Northern Lights Odyssey 🌌

Welcome to Arctic Explorers, where the Northern Lights become an intimate journey of the soul. Imagine the ethereal glow of the auroras, magnified by shared moments with loved ones, captured forever in a heartfelt portrait.

Our legacy, dating back to 2012, has seen over 55,000 guests experience this celestial ballet. With expertly crafted tours spanning one to five days, or more, we offer unique opportunities to dive deep into the Arctic’s allure. Amidst the magic of Tromso and the vast Arctic landscapes, your journey is amplified by shared stories, traditional cuisine, and ancient legends under starlit skies.

Join us for more than just a visual feast. Embrace the chance to create an enduring memory alongside those you cherish, captured by aurora portrait experts who've immortalized tens of thousands of such moments.

Discover, dream, and let the Arctic touch your heart.





🌠 Your Arctic Aurora Experience Details 🌠

  • Season: Experience the Arctic's mystique from September 1 to April 6
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  • Experience: Engage with the celestial dance of the Northern Lights. We drive you back to your hotel after the tour. There is no sleep-over on this trip.
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  • Location: Unfold the Arctic narrative in Tromso, Norway
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  • Investment: Embark on a priceless adventure from only NOK 2000 (approx. EUR 168,- as of April 24 2025). Day 2 is from NOK. 1900, and all additional days are from NOK. 1800. See below for prices in detail.
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  • Gathering Point: Your journey to the stars begins at the entrance of the iconic Scandic Ishavshotel
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  • Time to Embark: Depending on the month and amount of daylight, pick-up times such as 1700, 1730, 1800, 1830, 1900, and 1930 might be available upon booking. You will see available times when you book.
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  • How many: Up to 15 guests pr group, but we can take much bigger private groups
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  • Transportation: We normally use minibuses, 17-seaters
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  • Dive deep into the Arctic’s embrace and let its wonders captivate your soul




Maximize Your Northern Lights Experience with Arctic Explorers

🌌 Booking Tips:

- It's wise to book at least 2-3 Northern Lights tours before arriving in Tromsø. Booking only one day is a massive gamble, since last minute seats are normally only available on the big buses with around 50 guests

- Packages range from 1 to 5 days. For the best chances, consider multiple days

- Want more adventure? Combine Whale and Fjord tours with your Lights experience

🔥 The Experience:

- Enjoy the wilderness with cozy campfires, when weather allows

- Tours can stretch across Norway, Sweden, and even Finland in search of the perfect spot

- We often drive long distances, escaping coastal clouds, to find clear skies

📍 Pick-Up & Locations:

- We start from Tromso city center

- Bad weather in Tromso? We find better locations, even crossing borders if needed

🍲 Comfort On The Go:

- Stay warm with unlimited food and drinks

- Regular toilet breaks ensure your comfort

⏰ Timing:

- Tours can last up to 10 hours, potentially ending as late as 3am or even later, to give you the best shot at witnessing the lights. Because of this, it's best not to plan early tours the next day with pick-up earlier than 10 am.

✨ Flexibility & Pricing:

- Need to change dates or tours? No problem and no extra charge

- Book additional lights minibus tours and get NOK. 100,- off for day one, and 200,- off for all additional days

- If the weather looks too bad, we'll offer options: cancel, full refund, or reschedule.

❗ Important:

- If the Northern Lights don't appear, refunds or free additional trips aren't provided.
​ 🌌 Schedule Update:

  • 2025/2026-season; starting from September 1, our tours will run daily up until April 6th.
    ​ 👚 Gear & Comfort:
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  • No need to send us your clothing or shoe sizes in advance! After we pick you up, we'll take you to our base where you can find the perfect fit.
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  • Bring your own tripod if you are taking pictures. We do not have tripods for rent.
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  • No toilets in our minibuses, but we have many toilet stops.
    ​ ⏰ Duration & Distance:
  • Our expeditions typically last between 7 to 10 hours. The driving distance is determined by our pursuit of clear skies, ensuring the optimal Northern Lights viewing experience.



About Arctic Explorers: Crafting Unforgettable Arctic Journeys Since 2012

At Arctic Explorers, we've always been more than just a travel company. Since our inception in 2012, we've been at the forefront of delivering unparalleled Arctic experiences, setting standards in quality that had never been seen before in Tromso. A sentiment echoed by Visit Tromso when they acclaimed us for raising the bar in quality tour experiences.

As specialists in aurora, whale, fjord, and expedition journeys, we pride ourselves on being more than guides - we are storytellers, sharing the magic of the Arctic with every guest we meet. This commitment to excellence has cemented our reputation as one of Scandinavia's premium aurora companies and pioneers in Norway's aurora tourism sector.

Our dedication to crafting unforgettable Arctic tales is reflected in the voices of our guests:

  • 2518 glowing excellent reviews on TripAdvisor.
  • A stellar 4.8 out of 5.0 rating on Facebook.
  • Over 55
  • ,000 satisfied adventurers and counting.
  • A remarkable 97.2% guest satisfaction rate, a testament to our unwavering commitment.

Every journey with Arctic Explorers is more than a trip; it's an immersion into the heart of the Arctic, guided by a team whose passion for this ethereal landscape shines brightly in everything they do.

Come, be a part of our legacy, and let us show you the Arctic like never before.







Hotel Recommendations

Premium Quality Hotels:

  • Clarion With
  • Clarion Edge
  • Scandic Ishavshotel
  • Clarion Aurora
  • Radisson Blu
  • Enter Amalie

Mid-Range Hotels:

  • Smarthotel
  • Enter Viking Hotel
  • Enter Living Hotel

Budget Hotels:

  • AMI Hotel
  • Skansen Hotel
  • Comfort Hotel Xpress

"I have always felt nature as an important part of my life. The strong attraction I feel towards it, and the feeling of a life under the open sky as a rich life, showed me early on that my passion for nature had to be my livelihood, and this passion is my guarantee for your memorable adventure"

Øystein

FOUNDER & CEO of Arctic Explorers



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Get in touch!

EMAIL post@arcticexplorers.no

PHONE / WHATSAPP 0047 41442247

WEB WWW.ARCTICEXPLORERS.NO

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