A Quest to find the Northern Lights, Tromsø

Join a small-group Northern Lights tour in Tromsø. Enjoy expert guidance, professional photos, cozy campfire, and warm food. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tromso - A Quest to find the Northern Lights with Boreal Quest
    Your journey starts with your guide picking everyone up at the meeting point.
    Your guide has many years of experience and extensive knowledge of the surrounding area and its weather patterns.
    The tour heads out to different places almost every night, as the weather determines where to…
What's Included
  • Professional Guide/Photographer/Driver
  • Tripods (on request prior to the tour)
  • Photographs of the tour
  • Thermal Suits, foot and hand warmers
  • Small group size of maximum 7 participants
  • Warm soup, hot drinks, and cookies
  • Transportation in a capable 4x4 van
What's Not Included
  • General winter clothes (dress responsibly, please!)
Additional Information

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.
One of the smallest group sizes in Tromsø
5–9-hour tour…

Location
Kirkegata 2
Kirkegata
Tourist Shop Tromsø (facing Roald Amundsen square)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Autumnfurano
Sep 30, 2024
The best Tour Guide in Tromso - We booked only one tour in Tromso with Boreal Quest because of perfect review rating and small group size. We were there in Sept 24 and the weather was not good. It was raining all the time and we did not have any hope of witnessing our first Northern Light. George our guide was excellent and amazing. He was knowledgeable and passionate about his job. He told us the history of what different cultures believed about the lights and the science behind the lights. The night he took us out was raining heavily. He was very positive from the start of the tour as he continued to watch the weather and find the right spot. He drove us towards South East all the way to the border of Finland in search of clear sky. Indeed, his decision was correct, not only was the sky clear and we experienced the amazing display of the Auroras. He set up a campfire, provided us with homemade soup, cookies and hot beverages. He was well equipped with camping stools and warm suits. We had the most amazing experience and we strongly recommend him to everyone who wants a best guide in Tromso. Many thanks to George for such an amazing experience in our life time.
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Tamarae778
Aug 16, 2024
Absolutely the best experience - Boreal Quest - George is wonderful! - We booked two different nights of lights tours in case one night was a bust, and used two different companies, George being the second night. Both experiences were really amazing and great, but we could never have expected something as incredible as it was with George as our tour guide. The biggest difference is that the first night, the guide is a seasonal hire doing this for a fun job. George, on the other hand, is deeply interested in astronomy, the science behind the lights, and ensuring that his clients have a perfect experience. The night he took us out was cloudy. He watched the weather all day and saw the direction the clouds were moving, and drove us in an opposite direction from where other guides were going - they were going where it was currently clear while he was going where it would become clear. His gamble paid off. Not only was the sky clear there, it was on a small inlet of water, so we were seeing the lights over the mountains over the water. He set up a campfire, provided us with homemade lentil soup, cookies and hot beverages. He was well equipped with camping stools, of course, warm suits, and the history of what different cultures believed about the lights over time as well as the science behind the colors we saw. He was also incredibly patient and assisted us with our cameras to be sure our settings were right. As I said above, we had two different nights of lights with two different guides. George was leaps and bounds above the first company. It was clear that he enjoyed what he does and that he wanted to ensure we also had the most amazing experience he could provide.
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Tessafbrandt
May 20, 2024
The best tour guide and most wonderful experience!! - This night on tour with George was one of the most memorable of my life. The clouds were rolling in but George found us the perfect spot by a frozen lake away from clouds to find us beautiful colorful northern lights show. The car was very comfortable, the home made soup (made by George himself) was delicious and George was so friendly and lovely to chat to. He shared so many interesting facts about Tromsø and the northern lights. His photos are truly some of the most beautiful I've seen of all the guides in Tromsø. I can't recommend him enough, I'd book him again for a tour without a doubt!!!
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Culture24620741525
Apr 8, 2024
Most unique experience! - During our vacation in Tromsø, we went on 3 tours with George and it was amazing! For me, it was the first time seeing the northern lights, and the experience couldn’t have been better. George picked out amazing spots, set up a nice campfire, gave us hot drinks, self-made soup and cookies. While you wait for the northern lights, George tells you everything you want to know about them. Also, George's enthusiasm when the lights start is everything! If you're hesitating to book the tour, well don’t! This will be the best guide you’ll find all over Tromsø :)
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Jet08046284975
Apr 8, 2024
Norhern lights with amazing tour guide - First week of april we went on tour with our guide George trying to see the lights. George is very dedicated and his passion/knowledge about the northern lights is infectious enthusiastic. His warm drinks and delicious self made soup are warming you up during the cold nights. We saw the lights several times due to George is his experience en amazing locations. With his amazing camera he makes a lot of pictures about you and the lights. Afterwards, he will send them to you within one or two days. The quality of his photos are incredible. During the trip you can chose your own music and George will stop several times to let you take pictures of the beautiful landscapes if you want. Tusind tak (a thousand thanks) to George!!!
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Road32862877312
Apr 7, 2024
Amazing tour and guide!! - I've been to Tromsø 5 times and been on several aurora tours. The first time we went with George I was amazed by his determination to find the best possible spots weatherwise to be able to see the northernlights! We were able to compare with other companies and he's just goes the extra mile! That's why I only booked with him after that and never been dissapointed ( even that one night we didn't really saw the lights because of the low activity). He's very well informed, explains everything very well! He's an incredibly talented photographer and a wonderfull host for the night! He's kind, funny and just wants everyone to have a great time. (The two pictures with this post are only two of the mindblowing pictures we got from him!) It's a tour in a smaller group which makes it more intimate and personal and makes it possible to connect more with the rest of the group around the campfire. He has everything with him to make the cold more bearable and the food and drinks are really good and help to warm you up! 10/10 would recommend ! We love the guy!
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Kinglouis2304
Apr 7, 2024
Best tour in Tromsø - George of Boreal Quest is the best tour guide in the area. He tries to give you the best possible experience in any circumstances. He will drive 4-5 hours so you can see the lights if he needs to! The cookies, campfire, warm soup en hot drinks are very nice! George assists his guest with their tripods and camera settings so they can take beautiful pictures themselves! In the meantime he takes stunning pictures himself wich he shares with the group afterwards. He gives a lot of interesting information about the lights! If you want to catch northern lights in a small group with a knowdlegable guide! Boreal Quest is your best option!
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Thalia_k
Mar 30, 2024
Best Tour Guide! - We had a wonderful tour with our driver, George he was very prepared and organized, had warmers for our feet for our hands. He made a wonderful soup and wonderful hot drinks. We had an amazing time he was the best tour guide..
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From $252
up to 7 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).