
Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 133 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø worth booking?
Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø is a 5-hour experience in Tromso, Norway, from $318 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 133 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (133)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $318 per person
Embark on a journey in search of the Northern Lights in Northern Norway with an experienced guide in a 4x4 van. Your guide is also a photographer who has many years of experience and extensive knowledge of the surrounding area and its weather patterns, giving you better chances with nature. This tour is approximately 5-9 hours depending on weather conditions. A cozy campfire where home-made warm food and hot drinks along with cookies are served. Drop-off at your hotel or accommodation (if it is on Tromsø island)
What you get
About this experience
Embark on a journey in search of the Northern Lights in Northern Norway with an experienced guide in a 4x4 van. Your guide is also a photographer who has many years of experience and extensive knowledge of the surrounding area and its weather patterns, giving you better chances with nature. This tour is approximately 5-9 hours depending on weather conditions. A cozy campfire where home-made warm food and hot drinks along with cookies are served. Drop-off at your hotel or accommodation (if it is on Tromsø island)
What's included
Included
- Dropoff at your hotel or accommodation (on Tromsø island)
- Professional Guide/Photographer/Driver
- Small Group Northern Lights Tour (7 participants max)
- Tripods (on request prior to the tour)
- Photographs of the tour
- Thermal Suits, foot and hand warmers
- Warm soup, hot drinks, and cookies
- Transportation in a capable 4x4 van
Not included
- General winter clothes (dress responsibly, please!)
- Hotel pick-up
What you'll see and do
Tromso
On this Northern Lights quest, your experienced guide picks you up and uses extensive local weather knowledge to find the best viewing location, which may change nightly. Once you find the ideal spot, you'll enjoy a campfire with dinner, hot drinks, and cookies while your guide explains the Aurora and takes photos. You are provided with thermal suits and warmers for comfort.
300 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tromso
Tourist Shop Tromsø (facing Roald Amundsen square)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Boreal Quest
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A valid passport is required to have on tour
- Please provide us with contact information when booking
- Please provide us with clothing size for Thermal Suits
- Please provide us with Hotel/Accommodation info/address
- Please enquire Tripod if needed
- If you are travelling with kids younger than 12 or shorter than 135 cm - 53 inches - enquire private tour option (if available on given date)
- Total tour duration includes travel time
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 133 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
6 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
133 verified traveler reviews for Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great small group trip to see the Northern Lights in Tromso
Two amazing trips with George whilst I was in Tromso. Booking was straight forward, instructions clear and good communication with George before the trip. Very comfortable vehicle. George is passionate about the service he delivers to his clients as well as ensuring the best possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Yes, you might pay a little bit more than a lot of operators, but I would genuinely highly recommend a small group tour with George. Lovely home made soup, camp fire and cookies etc all added to a very enjoyable time. On my first trip, George had to work really hard at finding some clear skies, but clearly he had all the apps available giving him the data he needed, plus good communication with other guides so we did end up heading in the right direction and did see the lights. The second trip was closer to Tromos, on a beach alongside a fjord which was just magical. I would highly recommend George to anyone. Thanks for making such memorable moments!!
via Tripadvisor
Committed to the very end to finding us the Northern Lights
Our guide George was very knowledgable about the area and he was committed to ensure that our group had the opportunity to witness the northern lights. He provided us an hot meal, warmed us by a fire and gave us information about the area we were in and the science of the northern lights.
via Viator
Excellent private tour guide
Very good experience on the tour. The guide George, who is also the company owner, is super passionate. He first drove us to a lake, lit a fire and used a professional camera to detect changed in the solar activity. While he made us coffee, hot chocolate and veggie soup, the northern lights gradually appeared. Everyone was happy and excited with the light displays , and when we thought that we had see everything and planned to leave, George predicted further light storm activity was brewing and advised us not to give up on chasing the lights. He then brought us to a mountain to catch more borealis activity. Finally, we ended up seeing the most beautiful aurora!!! He was informative and took great photos for us too!! Highly recommended for an intimate experience!
via Tripadvisor
Pictures included? Nah
Great experience until I realized that the picture files are not given to you after the tour. You can only access compressed versions unless you pay an exorbitant amount. Around $25 for one picture file. You pay a lot of money and then they ask for even more money for the pictures. Really disappointing.
via Viator
Excellent Aurora Chase with George
The goal of my trip to Tromsø was to see the Northern Lights, so I made an exhaustive research for the best tour. I was looking for a small group and a guide who could take us to Finland if necessary. I looked over lots of reviews and reddit forums and I finally decided to book with Boreal Quest, which was an excellent decision. George is a great guide, he cares about the group and is really passionate about the Northern Lights. He knows where to go depending on the weather, and also keeps contact with other guides so they can help each other to find good spots. The van was very comfortable and he drives smoothly. He explained the plan for the night and answered our questions, he has a good knowledge about the aurora, the weather, the geographical area, and how to take photos of the lights. He also was taking care of our comfort and safety. The lentil soup was delicious and the hot chocolate and cookies next to the fire were good to fight the cold weather. We didn't need them but he also has thermal suites and hand/foot warmers. Quickly after we arrived to the spot with clear sky, we started to see the lights. It was an amazing and incredible experience. Sometimes he was telling us to look to a certain point because there the lights were going to be more intense. He took as many pictures of us as we wanted. At the end of the tour, he left us at the door of our accomodations. When I'm going back to Tromsø I will book another tour with him for sure!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $318 to $3,390
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 47
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tromso.
How much does Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø cost?
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Prices start at $318 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tromso usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tromso is not rushed.
Is Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 133 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Tromso, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø?
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Around 47 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tromso can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tromso and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tromso within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tromso?
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On Outty we rank every Tromso experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chasing Lights: Aurora Big Bus Chase (All Photos Included), Tromsø: Small Group | Northern Lights Chase + All-Inclusive, Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tromso?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tromso?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø?
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Included: Dropoff at your hotel or accommodation (on Tromsø island); Professional Guide/Photographer/Driver; Small Group Northern Lights Tour (7 participants max); Tripods (on request prior to the tour); and Photographs of the tour. Not included: General winter clothes (dress responsibly, please!); and Hotel pick-up. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø?
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Tourist Shop Tromsø (facing Roald Amundsen square) Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø?
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Across 133 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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