Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 130 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 $2700 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 130 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 (130)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $2700 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 surroundin
What you get
- 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
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
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 130 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
7 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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
130 verified traveler reviews for Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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
Magic of the night sky!
Traveling with George to view the Northern Lights was comparable to traveling with a great friend who wanted to share his passion and knowledge for the magic in this world. It was an extraordinary experience to leave the rain and overcast skies in Tromsø, Norway to arrive in Finland under a night sky filled with the choreographic dance of the colorful Northern Lights. George went above and beyond to make sure that everyone was safe, comfortable, and had the best viewing experience possible. He was very knowledgeable of the local area and roads, and a very welcoming host with very tasty refreshments. The moon roof in the van allowed us to see the lights as we drove, which felt like a bonus. It truly was a highlight of my visit to Norway!
via Tripadvisor
You won't regret it!!
I had been planning my Tromso northern lights trip for 8 months. I have sorted and read through every company online that is offering a trip to see the lights. It was endless narrowing down to find the right company that would fit my expectations of wanting a small group that is more personable, unique, and most importantly being able to actually see the northern lights not just a chance for it. After reading each of the websites fine line and sending emails to get to know each of the companies, I ended up choosing them after chatting and emailing with George. I just got the feeling it was the right one and I was surely not wrong. He answered all my questions and concerns I had for this trip especially since I was traveling with seniors. A day before my scheduled trip I was worried about the weather in Tromso, it didn't look promising. George reassured me not to worry. George was prompt at the meeting point, our group were introduced to one another and he gave us a rundown of the schedule and what to expect. You can tell he was a seasoned guide and his expertise is unmatched. We drove north-west where he found nice spot to set a campfire, weather was decent where we did not need the jumpsuits although they were prepared for us along with hand warmers. We sat and waited while he set up his camera as well as the drinks and hot food that he prepared. He guided us through and made sure we were patient till "Finally" the lights showed up. The lights were bursting along with the blanket of stars were once in a lifetime experience and surely George also captured it on his professional camera which he kindly emailed them to us. Having been on many guided tours all across Europe, Boreal quest was just different from the start and its George that makes the difference. His enthusiasm and passion to show us the northern lights at all costs is priceless.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 12+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $2700 to $3390
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 46
- 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 $2700 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 130 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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The operator sets a minimum age of 12. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø?
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Around 46 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 Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights, Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Chasing Lights, Tromsø Northern Lights Chase We Go Where The Lights Appear. 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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