Location: Tromsø, Norway
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Departures: Nov, Jan
Package Price: $4,450
Trip Style: Nature, wildlife experiences, photography, cold-weather adventure
Experience the adventure of the lifetime as we visit Tromsø, Norway for an epic 7 Day Northern Lights Tour! Not only does this tour feature multiple nights chasing the Aurora Borealis, but we’ll also feed reindeer by hand, enjoy dogsledding in the Arctic, embark on an Orca whale watching safari and more!
🇳🇴 Upcoming Tour Dates:
- 2025: November 13th – November 19th
- 2026: January 14th – January 20th
- 2026: Expect more dates to be announced for mid November
Let me take the guesswork out of trip planning and chasing the Northern Lights. With an experienced tour leader and local guides, your chances of finally seeing the Northern Lights have never been better!
You’re in great hands, Wes is a Fora Certified Travel Advisor and has received Tour Operator Verification through WeTravel. You can also check out satisfied traveler reviews on Google!
Norway Northern Lights Group Tour Overview
What you’ll see and experience during the Norway Northern Lights Tour
Plan your Norway Northern Lights Trip in 3 easy steps
Step 1: Review the Norway After Dark PDF Trip Itinerary. You’ll also receive a special discount code in the confirmation email!
Step 2: If you still have questions, schedule a time to chat with your guide about Norway! Most calls take 15 minutes or less!
Step 3: Check tour availability and submit your deposit when you’re ready to book! Remember, tour spaces are limited.
Dive deeper on the Norway Northern Lights Tour with this day by day itinerary:
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Additional information about this tour (FAQs)
About this tour
This small group trip to Tromso, Norway will be limited to 13 travelers.
The trip will include six nights of 4-star accommodations at a hotel located in the city center that is extremely convenient for walking around town (you do not need a rental car).
Airport transfers and roundtrip transportation for all activities is included in the cost.
You'll have a dedicated guide for the entire trip (that's me!) along with local guides that we hire for various portions of the trip.
We have organized activities on the first 5 nights in Tromso that will offer us great opportunities to see the Northern Lights.
Three of the evenings we'll utilize a private small group Northern Lights tour operator that will take our group outside of Tromso to darker areas with clearer skies.
This will maximize our chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
These tour operators will even drive us to nearby Sweden or Finland if that's what it takes to reach clear skies.
Not only that, but they include thermal winter gear rentals that will keep you nice and warm while we hang out outside watching the night sky.
The other two opportunities for Northern Lights viewing will be after riding the Fjellheisen Cable Car up to Storsteinen mountain and during an evening visit with a group of local Sami reindeer herders.
Am I guaranteed to see the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and while you are not guaranteed to see them, our chances are extremely high. Tromsø is uniquely positioned in the heart of the Auroral Oval where Northern Lights displays are their most prominent, even when the KP index is low. You can learn more about the Aurora Borealis forecast here.
Clear, dark skies are another necessary ingredient for viewing the Northern Lights. In the winter, Tromsø experiences long nights which are critical to improving our chances.
If skies are cloudy near the coast, we have the ability to drive inland to Finland where we can use large mountain ranges to our advantage as their are usually clear skies on the other side.
My trips to Tromsø have boasted a 100% success rate for viewing the Aurora Borealis. Additionally, we partner with a local guide on our longer chases and they boast a 90% success rate on any individual chase.
How do I reserve my spot?
Before submitting your deposit, let's get to know each other!
I'm always happy to set up a time for us to chat, video call or answer questions about my tours over email.
You can find my contact information below:
- Wes Mergard
- 513-202-3064
- wes@travelwithwes.com
- www.travelwithwes.com
You can also reach me on social media. If you don't already, join the 50,000+ people who already follow along with my travels in real time!
If you're located in Cincinnati, I'm always happy to meet in person over coffee to discuss.
Once you're ready to reserve your spot, you can do so by submitting your deposit using the form on this page, or using this link.
Can't wait to chase the Northern Lights with you in Arctic Norway!
Information about the town of Tromsø
Tromso boasts a population of over 60,000 people and it has a reputation for being one of the best places on earth to witness the Northern Lights.
Tromso has the perfect blend of extreme northern latitude, moderate weather and short daylight hours during November to create excellent conditions for seeing the Northern Lights.
During mid-November and mid-January, the approximately 9:30am sunrise and 1:30pm sunsets mean that there's only 4 hours of daylight.
The daylight that you will experience, is a beautiful, almost permanent golden hour glow as the sun sweeps extremely low across the Arctic sky.
The short windows of daylight are perfect for exploring town and enjoying some of the activities that we have planned during the trip.
You can learn more about the city of Tromsø at their official tourism site.
What are the trip dates?
- The first set of dates is arriving on November 13th, 2025 and departing on November 19th, 2025.
- The second set of dates is arriving on January 14th, 2026 and departing on January 20th, 2026.
What's included?
- 6 nights of 4-star hotel accommodations at the Scandic Ishavshotel
- (2) Complimentary dinners - welcome dinner at the Bardus Bistro, dinner with Local Sami Reindeer Herders
- (2) Lunches during activities (husky visit and whale watching safari)
- (6) Breakfast every morning at the hotel
- Roundtrip airport transfers to and from Tromsø Airport to our hotel
- Roundtrip transportation to all group activities outlined in the itinerary
- Expert Tour Leader
- Knowledgeable Local Guides
- (3) Nights of Private Northern Lights Tours
- Reindeer feeding experience
- Whale watching safari
- Roundtrip Fjellheisen Gondola to Storsteinen Mountain
- Husky Sled Dog Experience (sledding or hiking, depending on snow accumulation)
- Group Happy Hour with bowling
- Tour of Northernmost Brewery in the World
- Tromsø Ice Bar visit
What's not included?
- Flights
- Meals & alcohol unless otherwise noted
- Additional activities that you book in spare time
- Travel insurance (I highly recommend you insure your trip which you can do here)
While flights are not included in the total trip cost, I'm happy to assist any trip participants with choosing the best flight options.
How much does this tour cost?
The total trip cost for this Guided Norway Northern Lights Package is $4,450 per person. Prices are based on double occupancy per room.
If you would like to have a solo room, there is an additional cost to cover the difference.
You only need to make a $500 deposit today to reserve your spot. Pay the rest later!
Do I need to rent a car for this tour?
No - all transportation for this tour is included. The tour includes roundtrip airport transfers directly to our hotel.
How active is this tour?
All of the activities on this tour are classified as easy in terms of difficulty. You must be comfortable riding in a vehicle for several hours during the evening Northern Lights chases. We do make ample bathroom breaks and stops to stretch our legs along the way.
How does the group dynamic work?
Each day we'll depart as a group from our hotel to our scheduled destination and activities.
Once our scheduled activities for the day have concluded, everyone is free to explore town on their own or with other travelers they meet during the trip.
My goal is to provide the group with all the benefits of a group tour, while ensuring there's still ample opportunity for independence, flexibility and some to explore on your own.
Will I have time to explore town?
You should have more than enough time to explore town during our visit. You will also have 1 free day ahead of our evening Northern Lights chase. I will provide a list of recommendations on how you can fill your time for this day.
Can I book an activity outside of the tour itinerary?
You're also welcome to forgo any of the scheduled activities to substitute something you'd prefer to do at your own expense. If you elect to do so, just be sure to inform your guide! However, since you'll have a free half-day during the tour you shouldn't need to do so.
While you have the flexibility to do so, rest assured this itinerary will cover the best experiences that each city has to offer. I suggest filling out your remaining time by exploring town, shopping or enjoying local bars and restaurants.
What language is spoken in Norway?
Norwegian is the official language of Norway. Norwegians are generally fluent in English and therefore there is no language barrier.
Restaurants typically provide English versions of their menus, so you have nothing to worry about!
Learn more about our whale watching safari!
Wondering what it’s like to view Orcas in the Arctic waters surrounding Tromsø? Check out my interview with the ships captain and overview of the experience.
Cost and Payment Options
The total trip cost for this Norway Northern Lights Group Tour is $4,450 per person. Prices are based on double occupancy per room.
You can reserve your space on the tour today by submitting your $500 deposit. Your deposit is refundable for 30 days. However, deposits are non-refundable within 90 days of the tour start date.
You can submit your deposit on this page directly, or through my dedicated WeTravel booking page here.
Your final trip cost is non-refundable which is why I highly recommend you book flexible airfare and insure your trip which you can do here.
This will help protect you from unforeseen circumstances that could cause you to change your travel plans.
Plan your Norway Northern Lights Trip in 3 easy steps
Step 1: Review the Norway After Dark PDF Trip Itinerary. You’ll also receive a special discount code in the confirmation email!
Step 2: If you still have questions, schedule a time to chat with your guide about Norway! Most calls take 15 minutes or less!
Step 3: Check tour availability and submit your deposit when you’re ready to book! Remember, tour spaces are limited.
