9 Evening Tours in Tromsø to Build a Day Around

1.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100Our pick

Set out from central Tromsø at 8pm with Polar Adventures guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, or Hans Eric. Search the fjords for the Aurora from the deck, warm up in the cabin with hot chocolate and cookies, and learn simple camera settings. Return at 11:30pm.

“Amazing. The guides were awesome, and went above and beyond. We found the Green Lady on a night with low probability, and the guides were extremely helpful in capturing the moment. Would recommend!”

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2.Night Reindeer Sledding with Camp Dinner and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

From Tromsø, ride by bus to a Sámi reindeer camp about 25 to 30 minutes away. Feed up to 300 reindeer, take a 15 to 20-minute sleigh ride, then enjoy a three-course dinner in a candlelit gamme with Sámi stories and joiking. Northern lights sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“This is a must do, learning about the Sami culture, reindeer feeding, 3 course meal which was delicious all served in an amazing tent , and a salad ride which was amazing under the northern lights. We chose this company and they have great ethical and eco values and the reindeer are so well looked after . We were blown away one of the bare experiences of of loved”

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3.Evening Cruise with Northern Lights Opportunity

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Sail from central Tromsø at 8 p.m. for about three and a half hours in search of the Northern Lights. The crew, including guides such as Isabel, Ken, and Christina on some departures, provides thermal suits, hot drinks, cookies, and help with phone photos. Aurora sightings depend on clouds and solar activity.

“I enjoyed it along with my friends we were able to see the northern lights great experience. Christina was great very knowledgeable appreciate her so much.”

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4.Arctic Ocean Night Floating in Ramfjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225Top rated

Join Authentic North for a small-group evening float in Ramfjord, about 25 minutes from Tromsø. A flotation rescue suit keeps you warm as you drift in the Arctic Ocean for up to an hour. Guides such as Ingvar and Mathieu add photos, hot cocoa, and fire-warmed cinnamon rolls.

“Great expierence - the floating is super relaxing, great views to the Stars and luckily also great northern lights. Engaged guides, good Snacks and unique expierence.”

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5.Snowmobile Evening Adventure outside Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $347

Leave central Tromsø at 5:00 pm for Camp Tamok, a 75-minute drive into the Arctic countryside. Learn to handle a snowmobile, take turns driving and riding, then warm up with hot food and drinks. The Northern Lights may appear, but weather and timing decide the show.

“Very organized, beautiful trail, fun ride, the food was exceptional! A must do!! We had a blast. Very easy to drive!”

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6.Tromsø, Northern Lights and Wilderness Evening Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 23 reviews · from $158

Board the MS Rygerdronningen in Tromsø at 9pm for a 2.5-hour Northern Lights hunt. Guides such as Carlo explain the Aurora while you watch from warm panoramic cabins or outdoor decks. If the lights do not appear, you receive one free return ticket, subject to available dates.

“La gita non è durata secondo l'orario previsto, è finita molto prima. È vero che l'aurora boreale non è garantita ma mancava anche un minimo di intrattenimento. Tra l'altro mi avevano garantito una seconda oppurtunita per ripetere il tour(Read more”

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7.Full Night Magic of the Northern Lights in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · from $180

Join Ken, Louie, George, or another guide for a 4 to 6 hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. A 16-seat minibus can reach remote coastal sites and sometimes Finland. Expect warm drinks, snacks, photos, and hotel drop-off within 5 kilometers, but no onboard toilet.

“Our guide Louis was very nice. In general a northern light tour can be a bit boring, you just have to wait and be lucky. However, if you want to do a tour (which admittedly is good way to see the northern lights), highly recommend this man. Read more”

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8.Full Night Magic of the Arctic Lights in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $186

Meet outside Magic Ice Bar Tromsø for a five-hour Northern Lights hunt in a minibus limited to 16 people. Your English or Norwegian-speaking guide follows the weather, reaching coastal areas or routes toward the Finnish border. Bonfire, hot drinks, snacks, and warm suits or boots by request are included.

“It was a wonderful trip in a small bus with seven people. After a while we found a good place to observe and there was a small campfire, home-made cookies and cakes and hot punch. Despite the bad forecast we were able to see and photograph the Northern Lights. The guide was very friendly and took everyone to their respective accommodations.”

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9.Reindeer Feeding and Sledding, Sami Storytelling Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $226

Leave Tromso at 5 p.m. for Lavangsdalen and Balsfjord, then spend the evening feeding reindeer, taking a short sled ride, trying lasso throwing, and hearing Sami stories inside a warm lavvu. A traditional hot meal, drinks, warm clothing, and return transport are included.

“It was a good tour. we had fun feeding the reindeers and learning about the Sami culture..the guide and the owners of the farm where all very helpful, informative and friendly. Two small issues I think that if they take bookings for kids below 6 yrs they should be providing therRead more”

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