Top Tromso Shore Excursions

Experience the sublime scenery of the Arctic summer during this small-group Norwegian road trip from Tromsø. Enjoy the long days and gorgeous views as you travel to Whale Island, one of the country’s biggest, and pass through an eye-popping landscape of fjords, mountains, lakes, and small villages. A home-made picnic lunch is also included.

There are few Arctic sights more dazzling than the northern lights. With this night cruise, set sail along the coastline of Tromsøya Island to try and catch a glimpse of this spectacular natural phenomenon while enjoying a dinner of local tapas-style dishes. Enjoy views of the twinkling lights of Tromsø along the shore while gliding silently through the waters of the Norwegian Sea.

Chase the Aurora Borealis, aka, 'The Northern Lights,' through Norway's Arctic skies on this small-group adventure from Tromso. Head outside of the city, past stunning mountains and fjords to find the lights―sometimes traveling all the way to the Swedish and Finnish borders alongside guides ranging from professional tour guides to local aurora hunters. While sightings are never guaranteed exquisite natural scenery is always part of the excursion―as are a complimentary dinner, snacks, and beverages. Get hunting!

Discover some of Norway’s wildest natural scenery—and enjoy a comfortable, seamless way to explore—on this small-group tour from Tromsø. Depart from the city center, and travel in a comfortable, heated minibus. You’ll venture to Kvaløya, a local fishing village; will head to Sommarøy, a small island known for its dramatic scenery; and will discover rock carvings in Hella. A light lunch, drinks, and winter gear is all provided.

Delight in the wintery wonderland of Norway on a 4.5-hour husky safari experience from Tromso. Combine stunning scenery with an adrenaline-fuelled adventure as you undertake a breathtaking journey across Breivikeidet. Head to a husky farm located in the snow-smothered wilderness of Tromso, and then climb aboard your sleigh for an exhilarating ride. After your fun-filled ride, revitalize with a hot drink and a sweet cake in a teepee-like tent before returning to the city.

Enhance your experience of Norwegian traditions on a half-day reindeer sledding and Sami culture experience from Tromso. On arrival at the homestead, get acquainted with a herd of about 300 reindeer during a feeding session. Then, embark on a short and exciting reindeer sleigh ride through picturesque frozen landscapes. Warm up with coffee and classic Sami dishes inside a ‘lavuu’ (traditional Sami tent) and listen to stories and songs derived from ancient cultural traditions.

Discover the important sites and most picturesque spots in the city of Tromsø on a 2.5-hour historical walking tour with a local guide. See traces of medieval settlement, and explore the vibrant marketplace and fisherman monument. Hear tales of explorers, sealers and polar bear hunters on a guided trip through the Polar Museum then visit the world’s northernmost cathedrals. Finish your tour at Tromsø’s most authentic pub, where dozens of Norwegian microbrews are on tap at an old-school polar hangout.

Gaining a comprehensive overview of Norway’s scenic landscape can be tricky for travelers limited on time. Explore coastal roads and rural paths on a 4x4 day tour of Kvaløya, benefiting from regular breaks to capture memorable snaps of the ever-changing scenery. Benefit from the more personalized service of a small-group tour, and receive professional pictures of your experience to share with family and friends back home.

Immerse yourself in Sami culture and feed a herd of 200 reindeer during this 4-hour adventure from Tromsø. With your Sami guides, travel approximately 25 minutes from Tromso to the Sami camp. Enter the lavuu, or traditional Sami tent, for a typical meal with your hosts. Learn about the culture, history, traditions and folklore of the Sami people while sitting around the campfire. Listen as the guides perform a joik, or traditional Sami song. Be sure to bring warm, layered clothing. Round-trip transportation from Tromsø is included.

Stay overnight at a comfortable camp on the island of Kvaløya during this overnight tour from Tromso. Stay in a traditional Sami lavvu (tent), and have excellent viewing conditions if the Northern Lights come out. Take a ride on a reindeer sled, try a traditional dish, and learn about indigenous culture from your Sami guide.

Take in the dreamy beauty of the northern lights as you sip hot chocolate and enjoy sausages over a cozy bonfire. Your guides lead your small group to the clearest viewing spots and take professional photos to be shared with you by email. They also provide thermal suits, hats, mittens, and heat packs to keep you warm and comfortable.

Embark on an adventurous Northern Lights chase in Northern Norway aboard a Land Rover Defender. With a professional photographer as a guide and a small group, you'll get plenty of attention and tips on how to capture the best possible photos of the Aurora Borealis. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tromoso are included for convenience, as well as all thermal gear to keep warm and a portion of homemade soup.

This is a tour With a small Group. Maximum 8 custormers. The fishingspot is in landscape with Mountains and Fjords "hand in hand". We will prepare the food in traditional norwegian style on the fire (by the shore or at the grillcabin)

Join us for a Northern Lights chase as we drive up to 2.5 hours away from city center to escape the light pollution and find clear sky. The purpose of the budget friendly tour is to provide our guests the opportunity to join a Northern Lights tour without breaking their wallet. Our guides are highly trained professionals with extensive knowledge on the Northern Lights. We will take portrait photos that are included in this tour. Once we find clear skies, we will serve hot drinks along with biscuits as we waited for the Northern Lights to occur. Your guide will stay with you for the entire evening making sure you are as comfortable and warn as possible.

With 10 years experience in Northern Light tourism, our focus is on quality, comfort and ensuring our guests have a once-in-a-lifetime experience! We set off by bus from Tromsø to chase the Northern Lights. Where we head depends on the latest aurora and weather forecasts. Our experienced guides will find the best photo stop with excellent conditions and a scenic backdrop. Our guides are also professional photographers and will help you with your camera settings so you can take your own photos. After two or more hours, we drive to one of our exclusive Aurora Camps. Our camps each have two comfortable lavvus (Sami tents). Once we arrive to the basecamps, we divide into two smaller groups (max 20 guests per group), each with their own lavvu and English-speaking guide. We will serve hot drinks and warm stew with fishcake or sausages over an open fire. Warm winter clothes and tripods are available.

Comfortable warm car with plenty of space. Non-tinted windows so you get a nice overview of the sky and the northern lights. The small group gives the opportunity for a lot of attention so you can get tips and tricks about photography. Good homemade hot drinks and soups with side dishes.

The right settings to experience the Aurora at its best include a good location, starry sky, solar storms and sitting by the fire outside watching the northern sky. As an alternative to chasing the Northern Lights by bus until the early hours of the morning, our Northern Lights evenings at Camp Tamok offer a comfortable, personal and authentic experience within a fixed timeframe.

Tour in the beautiful fjords. Great for photo as you can see eagles, other wildlife animals like seals and so on. You can try out your fish kick. Its a big boat, seating for 38 people, but we take only 12 passengers so its comfortable and really good space both indoor and out on deck.