Aurora season runs from late August to late March, and this page gathers 12 winter tours, from a 6 hour Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos to whale watching by hybrid-electric boat. From-prices start at $62.81, with Sami reindeer camps, husky sleds and snowmobile trips in between.
The tours below are ranked by listing reviews, and every button opens the live availability page for that trip. Compare durations and from-prices before you choose.
The table below sets the 12 listed winter tours side by side on duration, from-price with price basis, rating, group size, vessel or vehicle, pickup, meal or snack and cancellation, as each listing states it. Where a listing does not say, the entry reads Not stated.
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating (Reviews) | Group Size | Vessel Or Vehicle | Pickup | Meal Or Snack | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos | 6 hours | $62.81 per person | 4.6 (8,579) | Not stated | Van, Coach, Minibus | Not stated | Hot drinks | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| Tromsø: Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide | 4 hours | $197.84 per person | 4.7 (6,864) | Not stated | Reindeer sled, Coach | Set pickup point | Warm lunch; Coffee and snacks | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat | 9 hours | $196.90 per person | 4.5 (6,666) | Not stated | Hybrid-electric boat, Catamaran | Not stated | Cafe with food & beverages for purchase | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch | 4 hours | $176.91 per person | 4.7 (3,813) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Lunch; Coffee and snacks | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| Tromsø: Whale Watching Safari on High-Speed Catamaran | 8 hours | $197.42 per person | 4.6 (3,731) | Not stated | Catamaran | Not stated | Hot coffee, water, tea | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights | 4.5 hours | $218.78 per person | 4.6 (2,809) | Not stated | Reindeer sled, Coach | Set pickup point | 3-course dinner; Coffee | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| From Tromsø: Fun and Easy Dog Sledding Adventure | 4.5 hours | $302.52 per person | 4.9 (2,080) | Not stated | Dog sled, Coach | Not stated | Hot drinks and cake | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| Tromsø: Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch | 4 hours | $354.86 per person | 4.9 (2,052) | Not stated | Dog sled | Not stated | Warm lunch | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| From Tromsø: Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps - 8:30 AM | 8 hours | $313.93 per person | 4.9 (1,143) | Not stated | Snowmobile, Boat, Coach | Not stated | Hot beverages and snack; A delicious bowl of soup made from fresh local produce | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos | 4 hours | $117.24 per person | 4.9 (930) | Not stated | Snowshoes | Not stated | Light sandwich; Hot drinks | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit | 5 hours | $187.37 per person | 4.9 (794) | Not stated | Snowshoes | Not stated | Homemade chocolate cake, coffee, and tea | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
| Tromsø: Snowmobiling at Camp Tamok | 7 hours | $253.32 per person | 4.7 (758) | Not stated | Snowmobile, Coach | Not stated | Hot meal and drinks | Full refund up to 24 hours ahead |
Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos runs 6 hours from $62.81 per person, travelling by van, coach or minibus with hot drinks along the way. Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights lasts 4.5 hours from $218.78 per person, pairing a reindeer sled and coach travel with a 3-course dinner and coffee, and the listing mentions pickup. Read each listing for the full terms.
Tours of this type on this page: Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos; Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights.
From Tromsø: Fun and Easy Dog Sledding Adventure runs 4.5 hours from $302.52 per person, travelling by dog sled, boat and coach, with hot drinks and cake included. If you would rather steer the team yourself, Tromsø: Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch covers 4 hours from $354.86 per person and serves a warm lunch. For something on foot instead, From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit lasts 5 hours from $187.37 per person; read the live listing for the full details.
Tours of this type on this page: From Tromsø: Fun and Easy Dog Sledding Adventure; Tromsø: Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch; From Tromsø: Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit.
Tromsø: Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide runs 4 hours from $197.84 per person, with a reindeer sled and coach as transport, a warm lunch, coffee and snacks, and a set pickup point. Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch is also 4 hours, from $176.91 per person, with lunch plus coffee and snacks included. Check the live booking page for anything not covered here, since the listing carries the current terms.
Tours of this type on this page: Tromsø: Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide; Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch.
From Tromsø: Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps - 8:30 AM is an 8-hour trip from $313.93 per person, using snowmobile, boat and coach, with hot beverages and a snack plus a bowl of soup made from fresh local produce. Tromsø: Snowmobiling at Camp Tamok runs 7 hours from $253.32 per person, with snowmobile and coach travel and a hot meal and drinks. For everything else, from what to bring to how each day is structured, read the listing on the live booking page.
Tours of this type on this page: From Tromsø: Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps - 8:30 AM; Tromsø: Snowmobiling at Camp Tamok.
From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos is the snowshoe option listed here, covering 4 hours on snowshoes from $117.24 per person. A light sandwich and hot drinks are provided along the way, and the listing states that pickup is offered. Group size and cancellation terms are not stated, so read the live booking page for those details before choosing a date.
Tours of this type on this page: From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos.
Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat lasts 9 hours from $196.90 per person aboard a hybrid-electric boat or catamaran, with a cafe on board where food and beverages can be purchased. Tromsø: Whale Watching Safari on High-Speed Catamaran runs 8 hours from $197.42 per person and pours hot coffee, water and tea along the way. Whale season around Tromsø usually runs from the beginning of November until the end of January, though the exact timing varies, so confirm dates on the live listing before you plan around it.
Tours of this type on this page: Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat; Tromsø: Whale Watching Safari on High-Speed Catamaran.
At the lower end, Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos runs 6 hours from $62.81 per person, with hot drinks, winter suits, a professional photo of your experience, and an expert guide and photographer along for the ride. In the middle sits Tromsø: Whale Watching Safari on High-Speed Catamaran, 8 hours from $197.42 per person on a boat, with coffee, tea and water plus life jackets, safety equipment, a presentation about whales, and a guide speaking english, german or italian. At the top, Tromsø: Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch costs from $354.86 per person for 4 hours, covering transportation, a warm lunch, snowsuit and boots, dog sled instructions, and roughly 45 minutes of self-drive dogsledding in a shared sled.
| Band | From Price | Tour | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | $62.81 | Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos | 6 hours |
| Middle | $197.42 | Tromsø: Whale Watching Safari on High-Speed Catamaran | 8 hours |
| Highest | $354.86 | Tromsø: Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch | 4 hours |
Winter in Tromsø stretches across several seasons at once. Aurora season runs from late August until late March, with the highest activity in spring and autumn, and the whale season around Skjervøy and Kvænangen usually runs from the beginning of November until the end of January, though timing varies year to year. The snowmobile and snowshoe listings run in Arctic winter conditions, and the whale safari by catamaran notes that humpbacks and orcas follow the herring into the fjords from mid-October to the end of January; check each listing for the dates actually open.
| Tour | Timing Mentioned | Listing Statement |
|---|---|---|
| Tromsø: Whale Watching Safari on High-Speed Catamaran | October, January | From mid-October to the end of January, humpbacks and orcas follow the herring into the fjords near Tromsø. |
| From Tromsø: Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps - 8:30 AM | Winter | The safari takes place outdoors in Arctic winter conditions. |
| From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos | October, November | In the months of October and November, you'll get to see the countryside before it is covered with a thick layer of snow. |
Collected from the live listings of the tours above. Where a figure is missing, the listing did not state it.
Twelve tours, 4 to 9 hours, $62.81 to $354.86 per person. A northern lights safari fills an evening, the hybrid-electric whale boat takes most of a day, and sleds split between guided reindeer runs and self-drive husky teams. Whale season usually runs early November to late January and varies by year. For the rest, read the listing.
Timing matters more than most visitors expect: the aurora season runs from late August to late March, while the Skjervoy whale season usually lasts from early November to the end of January and shifts a little each year. Match your travel window to the right activity before you commit, then read the listing for start times, meeting points and anything else that could affect your day.
Across the twelve winter tours listed here, durations run from 4 to 9 hours: the Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide and the Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch sit at the 4-hour end, while the Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat fills 9 hours. Anything finer than that lives on each listing.
These twelve winter tours publish from-prices between $62.81 and $354.86 per person, with the Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos at the low end and the Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch at the top. What each price covers is spelled out on the live booking page.
The Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat runs 9 hours from $196.90 per person, while the Whale Watching Safari on High-Speed Catamaran runs 8 hours from $197.42 per person. Whale season usually runs from early November to the end of January, so compare both listings for pace and timing before choosing.
The matching card, From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos, runs 4 hours and puts the picnic lunch and the photos right in its title. The card alone does not settle the route or the shape of the day, so read the live listing for those details.
The aurora season runs from late August until late March, per official Norwegian sources, and none of the cards here print their own season dates. Check the live booking page for a card such as Tromsø: Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos to see its exact months.
For a shorter outing, the 4-hour options include the Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide and the Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch, while full days stretch to 8 hours on the Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps and 9 hours on the Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat. Match the stated duration on the listing to the day you have.
