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title: Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tromsø
country: Norway
price: 281
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 135
duration_minutes: 300
duration_max_minutes: 540
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 11 of 52 (Northern Lights Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/norway/tromso/tours/small-group-quest-to-find-the-northern-lights-in-troms/
---

# Small Group Quest to find the Northern Lights in Tromsø

**Guidekin's take:** Search for the Northern Lights by van with a photographer in a small shared group of up to seven. Warm soup, thermal suits, hand and foot warmers, photos and hotel drop-off on Tromsø island are included; a valid passport is required. 4.98 from 135 reviews at €281 per person for 5h–9h.

In our comparison: #11 of 52 in Northern Lights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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)

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Tourist Shop Tromsø (facing Roald…
- 4 start times: between 17:15 and 20:15
- Food included: Warm soup, hot drinks, and cookies

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €281 per person
- Duration: 5h–9h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 135 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Boreal Quest
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 17:15, 18:15, 19:15, 20:15
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.98 from 135 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 134 of 135.

- 5 stars: 133 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's 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

## Itinerary

1. **Tromso** (5h) - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 17:15, 18:15, 19:15, 20:15
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Tourist Shop Tromsø (facing Roald Amundsen square)

## Good to know

- 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

## Compared with other Northern Lights Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 52** | €281 | 5h–9h | 4.98 (135) | shared |
| [Northern Lights Adventure with Greenlander, 8 people max](/norway/tromso/tours/northern-lights-adventure-with-greenlander-8-people-max/?format=md) | €318 | 6h | 4.98 (1540) | shared |
| [Chasing Lights: Aurora Minibus Chase (All Photos Included)](/norway/tromso/tours/chasing-lights-aurora-minibus-chase-all-photos-included/?format=md) | €233 | 5h | 4.95 (1468) | shared |
| [Northern Lights Adventure](/norway/tromso/tours/northern-lights-adventure/?format=md) | €253 | 6h | 5.0 (239) | shared |

Ranked #11 of 52 in Northern Lights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €97 to €318, median €185; typical length 6h. 3 of 52 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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