Photo: Arctic Experience/www.arcticx.no 2015/16 NORTHERN LIGHTS ACTIVITIES WELCOME TO TROMSØ Booking MADE easy 1. Book either online at www.visittromso.no/booking or at the Tromsø Tourist Information Office. 2. If you find an activity you really like, make sure to book in advance before you leave for Tromsø and Northern Norway. 3. A range of options make it possible to book activities after you arrive in Tromsø, either online or at the Tromsø Tourist Information Office. 4. Make sure you are at the pick-up point 5-10 min. before departure. 5. Have fun. WHY TROMSØ • In the middle of the earth’s Northern Lights Belt, so always good chances of Northern Lights, regardless of the sun’s cycles. • Milder coastal climate due to the Gulf Stream makes even the middle of winter mild, compared to other destinations at the same latitude. • A city with a rich cultural life, good facilities for accommodation, attractions and night life, a welcoming attitude to visitors, surrounded by and easy access to stunning nature. • More than 50 Northern Lights activities make the chase for the Northern Lights fun and easy. • Excellent flight connections several times a day to Oslo (Gardemoen), as well as good connections to overseas destinations such as London (Gatwick), Helsinki and Stockholm. WHEN TO VISIT Northern Lights season: from September to April. Average temperatures: September 7 °C, December -3 °C, March -2° C. Polar Night from November 27 to January 15, when the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon, with a minimum of 3 hours of daylight in the middle of December. Good for Northern Lights as well as beautiful light and colours during the day. Photo: Joffrey Thevenon © Arctic Explorers NORTHERN LIGHTS IN TROMSØ Book online 4 Book online www.visittromso.no/booking 5 www.visittromso.no/booking content SYMBOLS BUS Large coach with a guide and a driver. Good availability and flexibility. BOAT Smaller group with comfortable space. Shorter duration. More limited availability and flexibility. Photo: Ricardo Torres VISITS Tours with emphasis on local culture and people at scenic locations. NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE BY BUS BY MINIBUS BY MINIVAN BY BOAT PRIVATE CHASE 7 – 23 8–9 9 – 11 13 – 17 18 – 19 20 – 22 NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPERIENCE NORTHERN LIGHTS VISITS OVERNIGHT PACKAGES DOG SLEDDING DOG SLEDDING EXPEDITIONS REINDEER SNOWMOBILE HORSES SNOWSHOEING 24 – 33 25 – 26 27 28 29 31 32 32 33 PROVIDERS 37 – 39 DOG SLEDDING EXPEDITION Longer dog sledding tours (more than 2 hours). SNOWMOBILE A fast way to get around. Bring your driver’s license. LAVVU A modern version of a traditional Sami herdsmen’s tent and an excellent place to seek shelter and warmth. NORTHERN LIGHTS This symbol indicates the Northern Lights focus of the tour. The more white columns, the greater the chances of seeing the Northern Lights. There is unfortunately no guarantee. Online booking You can book the activities yourself online using your computer, tablet or smart phone. MINIBUS Smaller group, sometimes the guide and driver is the same person. Good flexibility. More limited availability. PHOTO Photos included in the tour, sent to your email or posted in social medias. DOG SLEDDING Shorter dog sledding tours (0.5 - 2 hours). REINDEER SLEDDING Sami families share their culture through food, stories, information and reindeer sledding (30-45 minutes), which is the oldest means of trans-portation in Northern Norway. SNOWSHOEING If you can walk, you can go snow-shoeing. Easy to learn and master and gets you quickly to good Northern Lights spots. MEAL Hot meal provided. Vegetarian options must be requested in advance. BED Accommodation included. 6 Book online northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE WHICH NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR TO CHOOSE? Two types: 2. Northern Lights Experience: These activities go to one dark, scenic and comfortable location where you have good chances of seeing the Northern Lights, and at the same time can try exciting and interesting activities or experience some North Norwegian culture. Photo: Arctic Explorers 1. Northern Lights Chase: These activities go in search of the best possible place on any given night to find clear sky and then the Northern Lights. The chase goes by bus, minibus or boat. If you are in a hurry and don’t mind getting back late, then these are a good option with high chances of finding the lights. Choose the tour that best suits you, based on duration, price, group size and what is included. When taking photos of the Northern Lights, consider this advice from famous Northern Lights hunter Kjetil Skogli: Equipment: full frame camera with bright wide-angle lens, Canon 5D with aperture 1.6 and tripod. ISO: 200 – 800 Blender: 1,6 Aperture: Between 5 and 10 seconds Focus: Manual focus set to infinity. Extra tip: Some moonlight over the landscape makes the photo even more interesting. 7 Book online 8 northern lights chase NORTHERN LIGHTS BY BUS Book online www.visittromso.no/booking 2 - 200 18:00 Easy 2 - 45 Our shop behind Amalie Hotel Included: 50 % discount next day if the Aurora does not appear, original Aurora Portrait (optional), WiFi, hot drinks & biscuits, guide and driver 7 hours NOK 950/ NOK 475 NorthernShots Tours 2 - 50 18:00 Easy Aurora Pass - Join us every day until you see the lights – NorthernShots Tours (from Dec 1) Our shop behind Amalie Hotel Included: Wi-Fi, hot drinks & biscuits, original Aurora Portrait (optional), guide and driver 7 hours NOK 1550 / NOK 775 NorthernShots Tours 19:30 EASY/FAMILY The Northern Lights are both mystical and magical. You don’t know when this natural phenomenon will appear, but when it does it will simply take your breath away. The colours and shapes change and move, like a giant and ever changing work of art in an otherwise dark sky. Do you want to have this experience while you are staying in Tromsø? We hunt for the lights in an area where we very often catch the lights, such as Sommarøy/Kvaløya and Skibotn, but there is no guarantee. Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora Included: Transport, guide and driver, hot drinks and biscuits, 2 tripods and free pictures from Facebook 5 hours NOK 940/ NOK 500 Northern Lights Tromsø NORTHERN LIGHTS BY MINIBUS 2 - 15 Have you always dreamt of seeing the Northern Lights? Are you worried that the weather will not cooperate on this mission? Then this is the tour for you! Our professional guides will take you on a chase to fulfil your dream. If you are unlucky, join us again and again, and again, until you manage to see the lights. 18:00 Easy Aurora Excursion - Nilsen Northern Lights Hunter (from Sept 9) We travel by Mercedes minibus to the place with the highest probability of seeing the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights is our passion and we are experts on the Northern Lights and night photography. We take photos with a Nikon D800 camera, which will be available for free. You have our permission to freely use the pictures. Scandic Ishavshotel Included: Thermal suits, reflective vests, gloves, 10 tripods, pictures, hot drinks, cookies, expedition food, camp fire (if possible) 5-6 hours NOK 1100 Nilsen Northern Lights Hunter 2 - 200 Easy 18:30 / 18:45* 2 - 12 Aurora Safari to Base Stations – Tromsø Safari (from Nov 1) We have established four well located, undisturbed and suitable base stations that cover different areas with different weather regimes, allowing us to choose the station with the best chances of clear sky. This gives our guests the best possible chance of experiencing the Northern Lights. Each station has a warm shelter, camp fires, outdoor benches, toilet facilities and a local host to tell their own stories. Tripods, winter suits and foot warmers available. Meal can be provided (NOK 225). Radisson Blu Hotel / * Scandic Hotel Tromsø Included: Hot drink, cake, driver and guide, warm suits, toilet facilities, shelter, transport, help with your camera settings 5-7 hours NOK 950 / NOK 475 2 - 200 18:30 Easy Non-Stop Northern Lights Chase Every Evening – Arctic Guide Service (from Sept 15) Arctic Guide Service guarantees a non-stop Northern Lights Chase every evening. Every bus has a professional driver and an authorized guide on board. This crew is on one specific mission: To take you to wherever the chance of admiring the magnificent Aurora is best (at that precise moment). Guests can check-in from 14:00 to 18:00 at our office right behind the reception of the Radisson Blu Hotel. We start boarding at 18:15 and depart at 18:30. Arctic Guide Service Office Arctic Guide Service Included: Hot drink, biscuits, photos posted on our Facebook page, transport, driver and guide 18:00 Easy Karl-Ivar’s Northern Lights Chase – Karl-Ivar Ingerbrigtsen (from Sept 1) Join Karl-Ivar for a Northern Lights chase. He knows the best spots around Tromsø that will give the optimal Northern Lights picture. A picture with stunning mountains and where the Northern Lights reflect in the sea. It is important with a dark place where there is little artificial light. He will help you set your camera to take pictures of you and the Northern Lights. He is careful to choose the best place with the least wind and clouds. Tromsø Tourist Information Office Included: Hot soup, tea, bread, biscuits, warm clothes, transport, hat, gloves, head lamp, tripod, reflective vest, crampons, help to set your camera 5-6 hours NOK 1100 / NOK 550 Karl-Ivar Ingerbrigtsen Tromsø Safari 7 hours NOK 950 / NOK 475 9 Northern Lights Chase – Northern Lights Tromsø (from Nov 1) Aurora Chase – NorthernShots Tours (from Dec 1) We are so confident of finding the lights that we offer 50% discount on your next tour if the Aurora does not show up on your first tour. It’s a dynamic excursion with no fixed locations! Based on weather and solar activity forecasts, we go where the chances of spotting the lights are the best (to Finland if necessary). Our guides will help you to capture the lights with your own camera. If you don’t get “the shot”, you can request an “Aurora Portrait” from our professional photographers. northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking 2 - 15 18:30 Easy All Inclusive Northern Lights Trip - Explore The Arctic (from Dec 1) Small groups - big experiences. Our highly qualified local guides ensure a unique and unforgettable adventure with a personal touch. We drive as far as it takes to get to clear skies and stay out as long as there is a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights. During the trip you will learn about the area, Northern Lights and how to take the best possible pictures. We also take professional pictures, which we share with you. During the evening we serve the dinner around the campfire. Radisson Blu Hotel Explore The Arctic Included: Two local guides, film about the Northern Lights, campfire, dinner, coffee/tea/hot chocolate, thermal suit, winter boots, shoe grips, socks, hat, gloves, hand & foot warmers, tripod, head lamp and pictures from the trip 6-10 hours NOK 1550 Book online 10 northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking 2 - 19 Book online 18:30 Easy northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking 1 - 15 Easy 19:00/19:15* Amazing Aurora – Karlsøy Buss (from Oct 1) The Northern Lights Bus – Tromsø Safari (from Sept 5) Our local guide brings you away from the city lights to the places where the Aurora is likely to be seen. If the weather is nice, we visit our base camp located at Lake Skosfjordvannet, and you may wish to try ice fishing. The Northern Lights Bus has 12 years’ experience. It was the first to offer Northern Lights Chases. With our good local knowledge, we try to find the areas with the best possibilities for the Northern Lights. We try to stop at private places where we have arranged a deal with local landowner. We focus on finding clear sky and hope for the best! We give advice on how to take photos, but we are not professional photographers. Over the years, we have spotted the lights on 80% of our trips. Tromsø Tourist Information office Included: Hot drink, sweet snack, warm clothes, winter boots, guide, tripod, photos from your trip 7.5 hours NOK 1100 / NOK 550 Radisson Blu Hotel / Scandic Tromsø * Karlsøy Buss Included: Thermal suits, hot chocolate, cake, guide, transportation, tripods for use free of charge, advice about camera settings 5-7 hours NOK 1250 / NOK 850 Tromsø Safari 2 - 15 18:30 EASY/MEDIUM Chasing “The Green Lady” – AuroraPhotoGuide (from Sept 1) The areas we hunt the lights cover islands and fjords around Tromsø and mountains towards the Finnish border. The driver, guide and photographer has long experience in photography and chasing the Aurora. He will take you to the best spots for the Aurora every night. We serve hot chocolate and biscuits and we light a campfire (weather permitting). Tromsø Tourist Information office Included: Hot chocolate, biscuits and thermal suit, pictures of you under the Northern Lights 6-7 hours NOK 1000 2 - 14 The Wonders of Northern Norway – Scan Adventure (from Sept 1) We will take you for an unforgettable tour to chase the Northern Lights in the Tromsø area. During the tour you will also experience the beautiful landscape that Norway has to offer. Our group will be maximum 14 guests in order to give you the best service and experience. Pack your bag, bring your camera and let’s go! Tripods are available. Tromsø Tourist Information Office AuroraPhotoGuide 19:00 Easy Included: Transport, guide, thermal suits, hot drinks, traditional Norwegian snacks/treats and help setting your camera, pictures sent by e-mail 1000 / 6 hours NOK NOK 600 Scan Adventure 1 - 14 18:30 EASY GuideGunnar’s Aurora Chase – GuideGunnar (from Nov 7 - Dec 15) GuideGunnar has a 95% high success rate for clear skies and the Northern Lights! In your chase for the magical Aurora Borealis you should join a guide who will bring you to where the best weather conditions are. Sometimes we will have to drive east of the Lyngen Alps. GuideGunnar’s main priority is that you as a guest have the absolute best possibility to experience what you have come here for; to see the dance of Aurora. Tromsø Cathedral / Emmas Drømmekjøkken Included: Guide, warm suit and thermo boots, locally made pastry (lefse), hot black currant juice and water. Complimentary pictures and a Google Map directions link showing your route will be sent to your email. Return transport to your hotel in the city 6-10 hours NOK 1450 / NOK 850 2 - 16 Northern Lights Chase with North Norwegian Charm Tromsø Friluftsenter (from Sept 15) Join us on a chase with genuine North Norwegian hospitality, warmth and charm to chase the magical Aurora. We will use all our resources to find out where the Aurora is shown at her best. Good advice is given to help you take perfect photos of the Aurora and we will take a picture of you and with the Northern Lights. These can be downloaded from Flickr. A warm and comfortable lavvu will be provided (weather permitting) Scandic Ishavshotel GuideGunnar 19:15 Easy Included: Hot drink, cake, marshmallows, guide, transportation, photo tips, pictures, winter suit and tripods available 6 hours NOK 950 / NOK 475 Tromsø Friluftsenter 2 - 15 18:30 EASY Northern Lights chase when the Sky Becomes Magic – Christmas-New Year Minibus – Green Fox Guiding (26.12. – 02.01.) Christmas and New Year is usually a period of intensive number of visitors! We give you a chance to join Green Fox Guiding on a 15pax minibus! We are dedicated professional guides and photographers. We have years of experience and still find passion for lights, nature, landscape and people. We are here to do our utmost to show you a piece of art and magic painted in the colours of Aurora in the sky. Tromsø Tourist Information Office Green Fox Guiding Included: Overall jacket, toe warmers, tripod, refreshments, snacks, veggie wrap, reindeer sausage, bonfire, photo-guide, reindeer hides 7.5 hours NOK 1250 2 - 14 medium 19:30 The Northern Lights Hunter by minibus – Ishavstoget (from Oct 1) The Northern Lights Hunter has more than 20 years’ experience in the tourism industry and we are ready to bring you to the Aurora. We provide you with professional guide and driver, warm clothes, tripods, photo tips, hot drinks, snacks and homemade cake. We will also take pictures of the Aurora and email them to you free of charge. We drive in minibus (max 14 passengers). We can also arrange private tours. Clarion Hotel the Edge Ishavstoget Included: Guide, transport, warm clothes, tripods, snacks, drinks, pictures 1000 / 5 hours NOK NOK 500 11 12 northern lights chase Book online Book online www.visittromso.no/booking northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking 13 NORTHERN LIGHTS BY MINIVAN 2-8 17:00 MEDIUM The Dancing Lights – Roy Sætre Arctic Trip (from Nov 1) Experience the Northern Lights with Roy Sætre. He has seven years’ experience as a Northern Lights guide. His main goal is to find clear sky and have a good time with the guests. Enjoy the nature around a campfire. Snowshoes and ski poles available. He helps you set your camera. The tour takes you from the coast to the inland regions depending on the weather. Live filming of the Northern Lights on an 8GB USB stick (NOK 250 extra) Tromsø Tourist Information Office Included: Thermal suit, winter boots, grips, hat, mittens, tripod, snack, hot drink, guide and transportation. Remember to bring your passport Up to 9 hours NOK 1080 Roy Sætre Arctic Trip 2-8 EASY 17:00 / 18:00* The Ultimate Northern Lights Chase – Arctic Explorers (from Sept 15) All inclusive trip in a small personalized group. A Northern Lights Trip means an intense and exciting chase – to the coast or deep into the wild, perhaps even to the Finnish border. We do all we can to crown your Northern Lights Trip with a sight to remember forever. The trip includes warm clothes, energy-rich expedition food and, not least, the most dedicated guides you can imagine. Never trust the Northern Lights – but you can trust us. *From 15.9. to 20.10. and 15.3. to 15.4 Clarion Hotel The Edge Included: Thermal suit, winter boots, socks, mittens, hats, hot energy-rich expedition food, hot drink, tripod, head lamp, Jerven extreme bag, transport, guide and pictures sent to your email 8-9 hours NOK 1450 Arctic Explorers 2-7 17:30 EASY Aurora Adventure with Professional Photographer Creative Vacations (from Nov 1) Join us for a night adventure chasing the Aurora and learning how to take the best photos. Our local guide and professional photographer knows the special little places to go to take scenic photos. He speaks fluent Spanish, French, Norwegian and English, and promises to share stories from the area, and will answer any questions you have along the way. Groups of maximum 7, personalized guiding, vegetarian meal, free portrait of you with the Northern Lights. Radisson Blu Hotel Creative Vacations Included: Free portrait, photo workshop, photo guide, light hot vegetarian meal, hot drinks, warm winter suit, boots, tripod, transport, crampons, head lamp, and possibility to rent a camera 8-10 hours NOK 1350 Book online 14 northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking 2-8 17:30 EASY/MEDIUM Marianne, a Real Aurora Hunter with a Genuine Passion M.H.O.E.A.C.T (from Sept 15) Included: Full night photography tuition, guide, light meal, transport, warm winter suit, crampons, reflective vest and head torch, tripod, hat, gloves, socks and heat pads (if needed), remote controls or cable release/for most DSLR, guide and transport 6-8 hours 2-4 At your hotel Complete photographic course, professional photographer with a genuine passion. Maximum eight people. Canon DSLR Cameras with 10-22 lens. Night photography tuition for all. Live updates on the current state of the auroral oval and interplanetary magnetic field 24/7. Live chat with weather forecaster. Live contact with guides on Aurora watch. Three-way radio contact with our sister groups. Hot and cold food and drinks, campfire. Vegetarian meals available if pre-ordered. City Centre Post Office 6-10 hours 18:00 EASY Live a life lasting experience. Join a fascinating quest for the Northern Lights. Keep your eyes wide open... Wandering Owl will do the rest. Aurora Hunt is a fun and cosy experience. Enjoy a homemade meal sitting on a reindeer hide, take photos and exchange stories around a bonfire. Forget the everyday rush and get yourself into a holiday mode, relax and enjoy the journey! Included: Transport, guide, a warm homemade meal (vegetarian/vegan or allergy-free options on request), pastry & hot drinks, thermal suit, mittens, hand and shoe warmers, tripod, head torch, reindeer hides, photography tips, pictures of the tour sent to your email 6-8 hours NOK 1400 / NOK 950 Wandering Owl 2-4 18:00 EASY Northern Lights Photography Tour – Enjoy the Arctic (from Sept 10) The Norwegian landscape has very much to offer scenery wise: fishing villages situated along fjords, lots of quays and lighthouses, mountains and amazing coastline with islands. Enjoy the Arctic takes its guests in search of ideal spots for better photography during the Northern Lights chase. The guide is an experienced photographer, so he can teach you how to use your cameras (if you are in the process of learning), or he can help you make the most of your experience (if you are a more experienced photographer). At your hotel Enjoy the Arctic Included: Transport, guide, tripods, hot drinks, snacks and one grilled meal (vegetarian on request) 18:30 EASY We are here to do our utmost to show you a piece of art and magic painted in the colours of Aurora on the sky. With Jacek you will have a chance to connect to Northern lights in a very particular and intimate way. Feel the energy of the lights, allow them to guide you and tell you what you need to hear. By connecting to basic elements of nature you may have an immense experience of the Universe! This tour is especially designed for those who are interested in spiritually. Tromsø Tourist Information Office Included: Overall jacket, toe warmers, tripod, refreshments, snacks, veggie wrap, reindeer sausage, bonfire, photo-guide, reindeer hides 7.5 hours NOK 1400 Green Fox Guiding 2-8 18:30 EASY Northern lights chase when the Sky Becomes Magic – Nature Photography Course – Green Fox Guiding (29.01. – 29.02.) Aurora Hunt, not all those who wander are lost – Wandering Owl (from Oct 1) Tromsø Tourist Information Office 2-8 Northern Lights Chase when the Sky Becomes Magic – Spirituality and Nature – Green Fox Guiding (Oct – Feb) NOK 2000 Marianne’s Heaven on Earth Aurora Chaser Tours (M.H.O.E.A.C.T) 2-8 1100 / 7 hours NOK NOK 550 Enjoy the Arctic Marianne’s Aurora Photographic Complete Package – M.H.O.E.A.C.T (from Sept 15) Included: Full night photography tuition, hot and cold food, drinks, DSLR camera with a wide-angle lens (deposit required), warm suit, crampons, reflective vest, head torch, tilt tripod, memory card, hat, gloves ,socks, and heat pads (if needed), remote controls or cable release for most DSLR, guide and transport Included: Transport, guide, hot drinks, snacks (flatbread and grilled reindeer sausages), bonfire. Vegetarian food on request NOK 1350 17:30 EASY/MEDIUM 18:00 EASY This tour is all about hunting the famous and sometimes elusive Northern Lights. Enjoy the Arctic will take you mainly on off the beaten path routes to locations that are more appealing to the eye. The tour can take you anywhere from the vicinity of the city to deep into the darkness of the wilder places that surround it. Marianne’s Heaven on Earth Aurora Chaser Tours (M.H.O.E.A.C.T) 2-8 northern lights chase Northern Lights Tours - Enjoy the Arctic (from Sept 15) We are real Aurora hunters, professional photographers with a genuine passion, travel in a 200 km radius to the coast, Finland or Sweden. Night photography tuition for all. Live updates on the current state of the auroral oval and interplanetary magnetic field 24/7. Live chat with weather forecaster. Live contact with guides on Aurora watch. Three-way radio contact with our sister groups. Hot and cold food and drinks, campfire. Vegetarian meals available if pre-ordered. City Centre Post Office Book online www.visittromso.no/booking 6-7 hours NOK 1500 / NOK 750 Markus’ main focus is on photography so if you plan to join a tour with strong focus on photography then he is the man! This tour is for beginners who would like to learn more about cameras, night photography and photography in general! Markus is extremely helpful and knowledgeable! The workshop is conducted in nature while waiting or watching the lights! Please bring your camera. We have simple DSLR with Samyang lenses 8mm (extra cost for camera NOK 600 per night incl. SD card that you can take back home). Tromsø Tourist Information Office Included: Overall jacket, toe warmers, tripod, refreshments, snacks, veggie wrap, reindeer sausage, bonfire, photo-guide, reindeer hides 7.5 hours NOK 1400 Green Fox Guiding 2-6 18:30 EASY/MEDIUM The Relentless Aurora Chase – AuroraPhotoGuide AuroraPhotoGuide Geir Ytterstad takes you hunting Aurora every night! The areas we hunt the lights cover islands and fjords around Tromsø and mountains close to the Finnish border. That is a radius of about 150 km. The driver, guide and photographer has more than 20 years’ experience in photography and chasing the Aurora. He will take you to the best spots for the Aurora every night. Tromsø Tourist Information Office AuroraPhotoGuide Included: Hot chocolate, biscuits, expedition food, tripod, some pictures from the tour and thermal suits 7 hours NOK 1800 15 Book online 16 northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking Book online northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking 2-4 MAGICAL MOMENTS IN TROMS NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS SMALL GROUPS • ALL INCLUSIVE • FLEXIBILITY • WARMTH 19:00 EASY Chase the Lights with Francisco Damm – Arctic Guide Service (from Sept 15) Francisco will pick you up and drive you where the chances are highest to find the Aurora. On the way, Francisco will explain how to photograph the Northern Lights and how to be photographed with the Aurora in the background. On arrival at the spots, if the group is lucky enough to find the Aurora, the photo session starts immediately. At your hotel Included: Expedition meal, transport, guide, warm clothes, shoes, tripods, pictures from the tour Up to 8 hours NOK 1900 Arctic Guide Service 2-8 19:00 MEDIUM The Complete Aurora Experience - Arctic Experience (from Sept 1) I go further, to bring you closer! My name is Dan, and I’m a guide and professional photographer, born and raised in Arctic Norway under the Aurora. Having grown up here, I know this region and the weather conditions, and I will take you on a chase for one of nature’s most spectacular views; The Northern Lights! If you like it small, fun and personal, join me for an authentic experience under the Arctic sky! Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Tromsø Tourist Information Office Included: Tripod, bonfire, heated van, hot chocolate/tea/homemade soup, water, snacks, biscuits, crackers, home-baked cake, warm suit, over boots, pictures from the tour on e-mail. Transport to your hotel after the tour (in Tromsø) 5-8 hours NOK 1400 Arctic Experience 2-7 19:00 EASY Your Northern Lights Guide in Tromsø – Aurora Tour (from Sept 1) Northern Lights Trip NOK 1,450 per person (1 day) Northern Lights Tour NOK 2,800 per person (2 days) May the Aurora be with you! Join our 5-7 hour Northern Lights chase. We take you out of the city to find the best aurora conditions. Your guide will help you photograph the lights and will take photos of you and the aurora in the background. Weather permitting, we will have dinner around a campfire, with grilled marshmallows for dessert. Clarion Collection Hotel With Join Arctic Explorers’ world class search for the northern lights to see the most fascinating phenomenon ever seen by man. Our Northern Lights adventures run from Tromsø in Norway and offer an exciting chase. We will search for clear skies, maybe make a campfire, eat traditional Norwegian food and enjoy the great outdoors, while the northern lights are dancing above us. 2-7 EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER. NOK 1300 / NOK 650 19:30 EASY Northern Lights Chase in a small group – Northern Lights Tromsø (from Nov 1) This is the ideal tour for those who want to chase the Northern Lights in a small group. Everyone has close contact with the guide and receives personal training about photographing the Northern Lights. Sometimes we put on snowshoes and head out into the wilderness. We travel in our own vehicle with maximum seven participants. Do you want to have this experience while you are staying in Tromsø? We travel to areas where we very often catch the Northern Lights, such as Sommarøy/Kvaløya and Skibotn, but there is no guarantee. Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora Northern Lights Tromsø Book now! www.arcticexplorers.no post@arcticexplorers.no | +47 486 02 238 5-7 hours Aurora Tour Classic Northern Lights Holiday NOK 4,050 per person (3 days) Included: transport, guide, hot soup and drinks, snacks (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options available on prior request), thermal suits, tripods, head lamp, high visibility vests, pictures from the tour Included: Transport, guide, hot drink, biscuits, 2 tripods, high resolution photos from the trip, snowshoes, warm thermal suit and winter boots 5 hours NOK 1270 17 Book online 18 northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking NORTHERN LIGHTS BY BOAT 4 - 10 18:00 EASY/FAMILY Northern Lights Hunt from Modern Catamaran – Boreal Yachting (from Oct 1) Book online 2 - 12 Included: Dinner, hot drink, soft drink, snack, heated saloon, flotation suit and warm clothes 6 hours NOK 2200 / NOK 1100 Boreal Yachting 4 - 10 19:00 EASY Hunt for Northern Light with our Luxury Catamaran Arctic Cruise in Norway (from Oct 1) The catamaran MB Havcruise is a very comfortable boat with good deck space, toilets and a warm homely lounge. This is a very civilized way to hunt for the lights. Northern Lights from the seaside are spectacular and beautiful. Even the light pollution from the town disappears into the black sea. You also get a fabulous view of the Tromsø area in the beautiful Arctic winter night. Knowledgeable hosts with years of experience will do their utmost to give you a memorable experience. Floating jetty down main square Floating jetty down from the main square Included: Fish soup, hot drink, mineral water, floatation suit, warm clothes, heated saloon, life jacket 3 hours 19:00 EASY 1250 / 3 hours NOK NOK 625 2 - 12 23:30 EASY Northern Light cruise at Midnight – Sørøya Havfiskecruise (27.12. – 30.12. / 0.1.01. – 08.01. / 08.02. – 20.02.) Late arrival to Tromsø? Do not despair! In certain periods, you still have the chance of an Arctic adventure under the Northern Lights. The catamaran MB Havcruise is a very comfortable boat with good deck space, toilets and a warm homely lounge. Northern Lights from the seaside are spectacular and beautiful. You also get a fabulous view of the Tromsø area in the beautiful Arctic winter night. Knowledgeable hosts with years of experience will do their utmost to give you a memorable experience. Included: Hot drinks, chocolate/biscuits and fruit, poncho and tripod available on board, guide, survival suit 2.5 hours NOK 1100 / NOK 550 Sørøya Havfiskecruise NOK 1500 / NOK 950 Arctic Cruise in Norway 4 - 12 Included: Hot drinks, traditional fish meal, poncho and tripod available onboard, guide, survival suit Sørøya Havfiskecruise Floating jetty down main square You can almost feel the Northern Lights when sitting on the sofa outside or the flybridge onboard Arctic Princess. While sitting on the net you are almost in contact with the sea while enjoying the unique natural phenomenon across the sky. Our interior and heated panoramic lounge is a cosy place to enjoy the surrounding nature. 20:00 EASY Northern Light Dinner Cruise – Sørøya Havfiskecruise (from Oct 1) Join us on a modern and comfortable catamaran “Arctic Aurora” for a Northern Lights chase off the coast of Tromsø or the island of Kvaløya (Whale Island). We attempt to get away from the bright city lights to find the strongest outbursts of this spectacular phenomenon. If the weather at sea is too rough for sailing, we will take you on a comfortable journey by minibus instead. Tuesday to Thursday Tromsø Tourist Information Office northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking Northern Lights Cruise – Arctic Explorer (01.11-05.03) Whale Safari / Sami Culture / Reindeer Sledding / Northern Lights / Snowshoeing Seeing the aurora borealis from the sea on a boat is an unforgettable experience. Cruise out from downtown Tromsø in the evening in safe and calm waters with beautiful views of the city, mountains, fjord and the Northern Lights. The different locations we visit on this cruise provide different views of the sky with several possibilities of seeing the Northern Lights. We cruise in a comfortable boat with space inside and outside. Hot tub and hot meal on request. Quayside by Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora Included: hot drinks, warm suits, Wi-Fi 4 hours NOK 1200 / NOK 600 Arctic Explorer 6 - 66 20:00 EASY Fjord Cruise and Fishing in Rystrømmen, Evening Tour MS Lofotfjord (from Oct 1) At its strongest, the current between the islands of Ryøya and Kvaløya runs like a river. Many species of birds and fish are found in this area. When you drop a fishing line, cod, saithe, wolf fish, and halibut can bite your lure. The catch will be cooked and served with flatbread, butter, salt and pepper. Lofotfjord features three decks from which you can fish, two heated saloons with panoramic views and an open flybridge. We always hope for the chance of observing the Northern Lights in darkness. Floating jetty down from the main square Vulkana Transport Included: Warm suits, fishing tackle, coffee/ tea and meal made from self-caught fish. Other beverages for sale 3 hours NOK 890 / NOK 445 info@tromso-friluftsenter.no +47 907 51 583 www.tromso-friluftsenter.no 19 Book online 20 northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking PRIVATE NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE 2-8 18:00 EASY Pick-up at your hotel. Leave behind the main tourist stream and join us on a cosy and personalized experience. We will light a campfire & lay mats down for you. Weather permitting, we will send a balloon message to the lights or enjoy a small fire performance. You will get a free professional portrait with you and Northern Lights. If we don’t manage to see the Lights, you will be entitled for a free tour on another day of your choice. At your hotel NOK 12000 7 hours per minibus Customized exploring by Maxi-Taxi (1-16 passengers) – Din Taxi (from Sept 1) Choose your own route and chase the magical Northern Lights when it suits you. One of our experienced drivers will take you away from the bright city lights to an area with low light pollution and enhance your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. We decide together where to drive, to fantastic Kvaløya island with many fjords and mountains or away from the coast to the inland where it’s often colder and the sky clearer. You decide! We’ll be ready at short notice. 6 hours NOK 6000 per car 19:30 EASY Northern Lights Chase in Private Car – Up to 7 people – Northern Lights Tromsø (from Nov 1) 1-6 Included: Transport, guide and driver, hot drinks and biscuits, 2 tripods and free pictures NOK 7970 5 hours per minibus Northern Lights Tromsø 1-4 19:30 EASY Northern Lights Chase in Private Car – Up to 4 people – Northern Lights Tromsø (from Nov 1) Northern Lights Tromsø Included: Transport, guide and driver, hot drinks and biscuits, 2 tripods and free pictures On request Northern Lights Chase by taxi when you choose (1-6 passengers) – Din Taxi (from Sept 1) At your hotel Included: Transport, guide 5 hours NOK 3900 per vehicle Din Taxi 1-4 EASY On request Private Aurora Chase with Francisco Damm – Arctic Guide Service (from Sept 15) At your hotel Included: Expedition meal, transport, guide, warm clothes, boots tripods, pictures from the tour 1 - 15 Up to 8 hours NOK 6000 per vehicle 5 hours NOK 5970 per car EASY On request Private Northern Lights Chase – Arctic Guide Service (from Sept 1) We are pleased to offer a private Northern Lights Chase, which departs at the convenience of the guest and focuses on giving superb service to a private group. Together, we will be on a specific mission: To take you to wherever the chances of admiring the magnificent Aurora are best (at that precise moment). The rate will be the same regardless of whether we have one or 15 guests. On request Arctic Guide Service The Northern Lights are both mystical and magical. You don’t know when this natural phenomenon will appear, but when it does it will simply take your breath away. The colours and shapes change and move, like a giant and ever changing work of art in an otherwise dark sky. You have a private car with your private guide/driver. Maximum 4 people in the car. Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora EASY Arctic Guide Service The Northern Lights are both mystical and magical. You don’t know when this natural phenomenon will appear, but when it does it will simply take your breath away. The colours and shapes change and move, like a giant and ever changing work of art in an otherwise dark sky. You have a private car with your private guide/driver. Maximum 7 people in the car. Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora NOK 6900 per vehicle Francisco will pick you up by his 4x4 and drive you where the chances are highest to find the Aurora. On the way, Francisco will explain how to photograph Northern Lights and how to be photographed with the Aurora in the background. On arrival at the spots, if the group is lucky, the photo session starts immediately. Scan Adventure 5-7 5 hours Din Taxi Would you like to experience the Northern Lights alone or only with your family and friends? Your personal guide will take you out of the city to good and dark locations and uses his knowledge and enthusiasm to tell entertaining stories about the Northern Lights and Tromsø. When the magical Northern Lights dance in the sky, you can enjoy the light and the company. We will also take pictures and send them by e-mail. Included: Thermal suit, driver and guide, hot drink, wraps/cakes, reflective vest, tripod, help setting your camera, pictures sent by e-mail. Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation Included: Transport, guide 19:00 EASY Personal Northern Lights Safari – Scan Adventure (from Sept 1) On request On request EASY Choose your own route and chase the magical Northern Lights when it suits you. One of our experienced drivers will take you away from the bright city lights to an area with low light pollution and enhance your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. We decide together where to drive, to fantastic Kvaløya island with many fjords and mountains or away from the coast to the inland where it’s often colder and the sky clearer. You decide! We’ll be ready at short notice. NorthernShots Tours 1-3 northern lights chase 1 - 16 On request Aurora Top Comfort – NorthernShots Tours (from Dec 1) Included: Free tour next day if the lights do not show up (bus excursion), thermal suits & boots, bonfire, tripods, professional portrait of you with the Aurora, photo workshop, hot drinks & biscuits, guide, transport Book online www.visittromso.no/booking Included: driver and guide, hot chocolate, thermal suit, cake, photos posted on our Facebook page and transport NOK 15,000 7 hours per minibus 21 Book online 22 northern lights chase www.visittromso.no/booking 1-6 EASY/MEDIUM On request Private Northern Light Chase – AuroraPhotoGuide (from Sept 1) The AuroraPhotoGuide takes you out chasing the Green Lady. We depart at your convenience and offer superb service to a private group. We take you to wherever the chances to see Aurora are best that evening. The rate will be the same regardless of whether we have 1 or 6 guests. We meet and depart from your hotel or another place convenient for you in downtown Tromsø. Drop-off back at the meeting point. If you have special requests please send us an email. On request Included: Hot chocolate, expedition food, thermal suit, tripod, photos of you under the Northern Lights 6-8 hours NOK 10,000 per vehicle AuroraPhotoGuide 1-6 EASY On request VIP Northern Lights Chase – Arctic Guide Service (from Sept 1) We are pleased to offer a VIP Northern Lights Chase, which departs at the convenience of the guest and focuses on giving superb service to a private group. Together, we will be on a specific mission: To take you to wherever the chances of admiring the magnificent Aurora are best (at that precise moment). Celebrate the lights with delicious seafood. The rate will be the same regardless of whether we have one or six guests. On request Included: driver, guide, catering of your choice and pictures sent to your e-mail NOK 20,000 7 hours per minibus Arctic Guide Service Northern Light Magic See the lights and take the magic home! Gifts and souvenirs featuring Northern Light designs from the Tromsø area. • magic mugs • candle covers • and much more • mouse pads • iPhone covers magic to preserve • unique jewellery • reflectors memories of magical • silk scarves • balaclavas moments • USB sticks • water bottles All products can be purchased at the Tromsø Tourist Information Office and Polaria. You can also order them from our web shop: www.northernlightshop.nl Ph: + 47 90 07 90 53 susanne@northernlightmagic.no 43 www.northernlightmagic.no Book online www.visittromso.no/booking northern lights chase 23 24 northern lights EXPERIENCES Book online Book online www.visittromso.no/booking northern lights EXPERIENCES www.visittromso.no/booking NORTHERN LIGHTS VISITS 4 - 17 13:30 Easy Wolf Visit – Polar Park (from Nov 1) Join this exciting wolf visit in Polar Park. We pick you up in a comfortable minibus and drive to Polar Park. The park will be closed to other visitors when we arrive. You will have a delicious meal by the open fireplace in our log cabin. Safety briefing and opportunity to change into more suitable clothing. We walk through the park and enter the wolf enclosure. Close and personal contact with the wolves under the Arctic sky. Possibilities to take pictures. Return to Tromsø, looking for Northern Lights en route. Tuesday, Thursday Tromsø Tourist Information Office Included: Wolf Visit inside the enclosure (minimum age 16), hot meal, drink, return transport Tromsø-Polar Park and guide 8 hours NOK 3800 / NOK 2300 Polar Park 2 17:00 Easy Photo: Francisco Damm Exclusive Romantic Northern Lights evening with sauna and dinner for two – Buvik Brygge (from Oct 15) An evocative Northern Lights experience for two combined with wellbeing for body and soul. Enjoy a romantic candlelit sauna with refreshments and finger food, peeling scrub, good scents and footbath. Dinner served beside an open fire in our grill cabin and sitting on a reindeer hide by an open fire on the beach creates a cosy atmosphere. Experience and photograph the Northern Lights without light pollution. Give this romantic Northern Lights evening as a gift for a special occasion! Tromsø Tourist Information Office Included: Transfer, finger food, various hot and cold drinks, peeling scrub, essential oils, foot bath, 2 towels, bathrobe, bathing shoes, hair dryer, two-course fish dinner, open fire, reindeer hide, head lamp, high visibility vest, warm thermal suit, Northern Lights slideshow 7 hours NOK 2350 per person Buvik Brygge Tromsø is situated right in the centre of the Northern Lights zone and is therefore among the best places on earth to observe this phenomenon. • Most of the Northern Lights outbursts visible from Tromsø are green, but large outbursts can also include other colours. • The greatest frequency is between 6pm and 2am. • Patience and dedication will pay off. The Northern Lights might be visible for a couple of minutes or for most of the evening. 25 2-8 17:00 Easy Northern Lights Experience with Sauna and Open Fire – Buvik Brygge (from Oct 15) This Northern Lights excursion will be a pleasant evening with friends or family, combining the Northern Lights experience with wellbeing for body and soul. Enjoy a candlelit sauna with finger food and good scents. Dinner served beside an open fire in our grill cabin and sitting on a reindeer hide by an open fire on the beach creates a cosy atmosphere. Experience and photograph the Northern Lights without light pollution. Book this Northern Lights evening with your friends or family for a memorable experience. Tromsø Tourist Information Office Buvik Brygge Included: Transfer, finger food, hot drink, essential oils, 2 towels, bathing shoes, hair dryer, fish dinner, open fire, reindeer hide, head lamp, high visibility vest, warm thermal suit, Northern Lights slideshow 7 hours NOK 1950 26 northern lights EXPERIENCES 2-8 Book online Book online www.visittromso.no/booking Northern Lights at Ersfjord - Ersfjordbotn Kystferie (from Oct 1) Ersfjord is one of the most popular fjords in the Tromsø region as well as a beautiful Northern Lights spot, since the reflection of the lights on the fjord between steep and narrow mountains makes the Northern Lights extra spectacular. There is a heated cabin located by the fjord where food and drinks are available throughout the evening, making this a comfortable and exciting experience. Warm clothes are available. Tromsø Tourist Information Office Included: Light meal, hot drink, shelter, toilet, facilities, guide and transfer (30 min each way) 5-7 hours NOK 950 / NOK 475 Ersfjordbotn Kystferie 2-4 2-30 18:15 EASY/FAMILY Northern Lights Husky Visit - Tromsø Villmarkssenter (from Nov 1) Come and discover the Northern Lights along with our 350 husky friends. We invite you out to our Aurora Camp where along with our guides we will have a great vantage point of the Aurora. A visit to the dog yard and the puppies is of course included. You’re welcome to take shelter around the fire in our Sami tents at any point if you want to warm up. Radisson Blu Hotel Included: Guiding in the dog yard, transport (25 minutes each way), outdoor clothes and boots 4 hours From NOK 590 / NOK 295 Francisco will pick you up and drive you to his home in the Lyngen Alps. This is the starting point for snowmobile and photographic excursions in the daytime and Northern Lights excursions by car, snowshoes or skis in the evening. At your hotel Included: All meals, activities, accommodation, transport, guiding, warm clothes, boots, pictures from the tour 18:30 Winter Activity Camp - Tromsø Outdoor Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating* and speeding down the hill on a toboggan - try all these types of winter sports on one tour within 5 minutes’ drive of downtown Tromsø. Take a break and rest beside the bonfire prepared by our guide and listen to the stories about Tromsø, the Northern Lights, Arctic nature, local history and everyday life in our city. If lucky, the Northern Lights may dance just above our heads. All necessary equipment and advice provided. Winter clothes may be rented separately at our rental centre. *Skating subject to ice rink availability Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø Included: Guide, maps of the area, hot drink, lefse (sweet snack), bonfire, skis, snowshoes, toboggans and ice skates for each participant of the tour, transfer (5 min each way) 2.5 hours Join our Magic Arctic Winter program from January to March. On the island of Senja, a scenic three-hour drive from Tromsø, you find this seaside idyll and one of Norway’s recommended resorts. Comfortable accommodation & activities in spectacular sceneries. Perfect view to the Northern Lights. Book a face to face meeting with humpbacks and orcas in January, fixed departures. Fabulous top tour/ ski to sea landscape. Try body rafting in a maelstrom, Christmas dinner weekend in December or celebrate New Years Eve. Relaxing atmosphere. Express boat from Tromsø to Finnsnes. Pick up service. + 47 77 85 98 80 10:45 EASY Francisco will pick you up and drive you to his home in the Lyngen Alps. This is the starting point for snowmobile and photographic excursions on day one, and dog sledding and photographic tours on day two as well as Northern Lights excursions by car, snowshoes and/or skis both evenings. At your hotel Included: All meals, activities, accommodation, transport, guiding, warm clothes, boots, pictures from the tour 48 hours NOK 5800 Green Gold of Norway 2-4 19:15 EASY Northern Lights Stay in Lavvu - Tromsø Friluftsenter (from Sept 15) Hamn in Senja Ph: NOK 2900 Share two days of Activities with Aurora Chaser Francisco Damm – Green Gold of Norway (from Sept 15) NOK 595 / NOK 395 Tromsø Outdoor 24 hours Green Gold of Norway 2-4 EASY/FAMILY 10:45 EASY Join the active life of Aurora Chaser Francisco Damm – Green Gold of Norway (from Sept 15) Tromsø Villmarkssenter 2-15 booking@hamnisenja.no 27 NORTHERN LIGHTS OVERNIGHT PACKAGES 18:00 EASY/FAMILY northern lights EXPERIENCES www.visittromso.no/booking Stay overnight in a wooden lavvu beneath the Northern Lights. Ideal if you want to explore nature, surround yourself with a beautiful landscape and, most importantly, increase the chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Stay up as long as you like and go to sleep in a warm sleeping bag on reindeer hides. A light meal consisting of reindeer meat and vegetable soup is served in the evening followed by a Norwegian breakfast in the morning. Portable toilet facilities but no showers. No guide, no electricity. Scandic Ishavshotel Included: Equipment, two meals, toboggans, transfer (40 min each way) 18 hours NOK 1950 / NOK 975 Tromsø Friluftsenter Mefjord Brygge Whale Safari, Northern Lights, Snowshoeing and Fishermen Village. www.hamnisenja.no We are a year-round holiday resort located between mountains and fjords on Senja island. Our focus is active tourism and nature-based experiences. Thanks to magnificent clear sky and being far away from any light pollution, we offer guided trips to see northern lights. You can see humpback whales and killer whales that visit our fjord from November to February. The idyllic fishermen village Mefjordvær is beautiful during winter and summer seasons. Where the road ends, the adventure begins! Ph: +47 77 85 89 80 firmapost@mefjordbrygge.no www.mefjordbrygge.no Book online 28 northern lights EXPERIENCES DOG SLEDDING & NORTHERN LIGHTS 2 - 11 Experience a real Arctic adventure when you run your own dog team in the Lyngen Alps. You can now do this trip in the evenings while you experience the magical light here in the north. It gets even more exciting when you turn on the headlights and set off into the wilderness, where there is total darkness. Perhaps a starry sky or the moon will give you enough light to see some of the wonderful Alpine scenery. Sunday to Friday Included: Transport (90 min each way), warm clothing, guide and a hot meal 7.5 hours NOK 1795 / NOK 898 Tour in Lyngenalps 2 - 10 16:45 MEDIUM One Night of Active Aurora Dog sledding - Active Tromsø Experience the most beautiful adventure in the fairytale Arctic wilderness. Be a musher on your own sled pulled by happy and experienced Alaskan huskies and discover the breathtaking Aurora Borealis in the darkness of the night. Our trails are excellent for both fit beginners and advanced expedition seekers. Your guide has more than 30 years’ experience in extreme challenges and long distance sled dog races. Remember to bring a lunch bag with something cold to drink, woollen underwear and warm socks. A medium level of fitness is required. Tuesday to Sunday Radisson Blu Hotel Included: Guide, mushing instructions, warm Arctic-proof boots and clothing, hot drink, light snack, rustic shelter and transfer (35 min each way) 6 hours NOK 1300 Active Tromsø 2 - 14 18:00 easy A Husky Ride under the Northern Lights - Arctic Adventure Tours The Northern Lights are magical and fascinating. To see the flickering lights dance over the Arctic sky while driving your own dog sled is indescribable. Come and share the experience with us. We can’t guarantee the Aurora show is playing on all our trips, but we can guarantee you amazing scenery, great dogs and a memory for life. We provide all necessary equipment and 90 min of dog sledding. After the trip we relax by the camp fire with homemade cake, tea and coffee. Scandic Ishavshotel Included: Guide, warm Arctic suits, boots, hat and mittens, mushing instructions, homemade cake and tea/coffee, transfer (30 min each way) 4 hours NOK 1350 / NOK 650 2-8 Do you dream about sleeping on a reindeer skin under the Aurora Borealis? Would you like to experience a night in the Arctic wilderness? If you are feeling adventurous, this is the trip for you. You will learn dog handling skills and feel the excitement of running your own dog team and sled through unique winter landscape in both daylight and in the dark. You will spend the night in a Sami tent. After a delicious meal you can put on snowshoes and take a hike in the mountains while hunting the Northern Lights. Scandic Ishavshotel 18:15 EASY / FAMILY 18:00 MEDIUM Overnight Expedition under the Magnificent Northern Lights – Arctic Adventure Tours Arctic Adventure Tours 2 - 15 Included: Guide, warm Arctic suit, winter boots, hat, mittens, two meals, mushing instructions, sleeping bag, equipment and transfer (35 min each way) 19 hours NOK 3680 Arctic Adventure Tours Dog Sledding with Sami dinner, Evening – Tromsø Villmarkssenter Dog sledding in the winter night can be a magical experience whether the moon or the Aurora lights the mountains. Guided by headlamps and the dog’s nose, we safely take you up into the mountains where hopefully the Northern Lights will dance for us. After one hour of dog sledding you get to meet our 350 four-legged friends and spend time with the puppies. After the trip, we serve a hearty meal of Bidos, prepared with reindeer meat, broth and vegetables. *Nov 1 – Dec 20 NOK 1490; Dec 21- Jan 20 NOK 1595; Jan 21 –Mar 20 NOK 1690; Mar 21- Apr 30 NOK 1490 Radisson Blu Hotel Included: Guiding in the dog yard, transport (25 min each way), dog sledding (1 hour), dinner, outdoor clothes and boots 4 hours From *NOK 1490/ NOK 745 29 DOG SLEDDING EXP. & NORTHERN LIGHTS 16:30 MEDIUM Hunting the Northern Lights from a Dog sled in the Lyngen Alps – Tour in Lyngenalps Scandic Ishavshotel northern lights EXPERIENCES www.visittromso.no/booking 2 - 10 18:15 EASY / FAMILY Aurora Camp & Dog sledding– Tromsø Villmarkssenter Combine the best of both worlds with an overnight stay at our Aurora Camp and join Dog sledding Daytime the next day! The lavvu in the camp is heated by wood fire and we provide Arctic grade sleeping bags to keep you comfortable at night. The sleeping tent is communal but you can rent the private tent if you prefer to sleep alone. The next day we’ll rise early to go dog sledding. Three meals (dinner, breakfast and lunch) are included. *Nov 1 – Dec 20 NOK 2490; Dec 21- Jan 20 NOK 2595; Jan 21 - Mar 20 NOK 2690; Mar 21- Apr 30 NOK 2490 Tromsø Villmarkssenter Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø Villmarkssenter Included: Guiding in the dog yard, overnight stay, transport (25 min each way), dog sledding (1 hour), three meals, warm clothes and boots 18-20 hours From NOK 2490*/ NOK 1245 30 northern lights EXPERIENCES Book online Book online www.visittromso.no/booking northern lights EXPERIENCES www.visittromso.no/booking REINDEER & NORTHERN LIGHTS 2-8 18:00 Easy Overnight Reindeer Sledding and Northern Lights – Tromsø Lapland Try reindeer sledding (approx. 4 km), the oldest means of transportation in the north, with Tromsø Lapland on the island of Kvaløya. The location has little artificial lighting and excellent conditions to look for the Northern Lights. Instead of heading back to the city centre where you might miss a late night dance from the Aurora, stay at this good location in a traditional Sami lavvu sleeping on reindeer skins in winter-insulated sleeping bags. Radisson Blu Hotel Included: Guide, warm clothes, hot meal, breakfast, hot drinks, winter sleeping bag and transfer (30 min. each way) 15.5 hours NOK 2490 / NOK 1245 Tromsø Lapland 2 - 15 18:00 EASY/FAMILY Photo: Tromsø Villmarkssenter Reindeer Sledding and Northern Lights – Tromsø Lapland Try reindeer sledding (approx. 4 km), the oldest means of transportation in the north, with Tromsø Lapland on the island of Kvaløya. The location has little artificial lighting and excellent conditions to look for the Northern Lights. After the sledding adventure, you can enjoy a traditional hot Sami meal, storytelling, display of cultural artifacts and joik (traditional Sami song). The camp is run by an authentic Sami guide, who comes from a family with long reindeer herding traditions. Radisson Blu Hotel Included: Guide, warm clothes, hot meal, hot drink and transfer (30 min. each way) 1400 / 4 hours NOK NOK 700 Tromsø Lapland 2 - 15 20:00 EASY Reindeer sledding under the Northern Lights - Tromsø Friluftsenter (from Jan 10) Join our experienced provider of Sami culture on a trip to the island of Kvaløya for some exotic reindeer sledding (25-30 min), lasso throwing, cultural knowledge and joik as part of your introduction to Sami culture. This is an intimate and personalized experience with stories about Sami and Tromsø culture combined with a good setting for the Northern Lights. With our camera we will take a picture of you and the reindeer under the Northern Lights. Friday – Monday What does it feel like to see the Northern Lights? «It is magical, simply magical. You think you must be dreaming. This is nature’s own silent movie show, aweinspiring, majestic and ethereal that leaves you feeling stunned, reminded once again of the incredible beauty of nature. And somewhat grateful that you’ve had the opportunity to see it.» Zillah Bugeja, Malta 31 Scandic Ishavshotel Included: guide, reindeer sledding, hot drink, marshmallow and transfer (40 min each way) 1400 / 4 hours NOK NOK 700 Tromsø Friluftsenter 2 - 16 20:00 EASY Sami People and Reindeer under the Northern Lights Tromsø Friluftsenter (from Jan 10) Sit back and relax while your guide gives you interesting information and funny facts about Tromsø. Upon arrival, you will meet our Sami friends and their reindeer that might eat from your hands. In addition, you will sit in the authentic Sami tent and enjoy the joik, and coffee brewed on the fire. This is in an area known for good Northern Lights and less light pollution. We will take pictures of you and the reindeer. Friday – Monday Scandic Ishavshotel Tromsø Friluftsenter Included: Coffee, biscuits, marshmallows, guide and transfer by bus (40 min. each way) 4 hours NOK 950 / NOK 475 32 northern lights EXPERIENCES Book online SNOWMOBILE & NORTHERN LIGHTS 2 - 11 7.5 hours NOK 1795 / NOK 898 Tour in Lyngenalps 1-8 17:00 MEDIUM Join GuideGunnar on a bus tour to his base camp at Ringvassøya, 40 km north of Tromsø. You will receive warm suits and good boots before he takes you on a snowshoe trek up in the mountains in his own backyard. Depending on the group’s strength, we will climb small hills for a wonderful view over the fjord. After the walk, we relax around the fire outdoors or inside the tent. Possibility to enjoy Aurora’s dance if the sky is partly clear and if she’s awake. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Tromsø Cathedral / Emmas Drømmekjøkken Included: Guided bus tour 40 km north, warm suits and thermo boots, hot drinks and sweet locally made snacks, tripod 5 hours NOK 1450 GuideGunnar HORSE & NORTHERN LIGHTS 2-6 19:00 Medium 2 - 20 The area around Tromsø Villmarkssenter offers a wide range of hiking possibilities by snowshoes. On this trip, we’ll take you out to our camp and provide the snowshoes so you can find your own best route for the evening. We’ll also provide warm clothes and boots. At night, you can move by headlamp to find your very own secret spot to watch the Northern Lights, well away from the bright city lights. Radisson Blu Hotel Included: Transport (25 min each way), snowshoes and poles, outdoor clothes and boots 3.5 hours From NOK 790 / NOK 395 Lyngsfjord Adventure Welcome to Lyngsfjord Adventure and Camp Tamok in the Northern Lights heartland. We offer activities departing from the city of Tromsø both day and evening. For the more adventurous guests we offer a full day of activities or an overnight stay, which provides the optimal conditions for experiencing the Aurora. The wilderness centre of Camp Tamok is situated in Norwegian Lapland. Enjoy the modern comforts of the Arctic capital of Tromsø, and the thrill from activities in the surrounding wilderness. NOK 1295 Tromsø Lyngshest Ph: 2-6 4 hours Tromsø Villmarkssenter You are welcome to visit the renowned and most experienced breeder of the Lyngen Horse in Tromsø. We have breeding mares, foals, virile stallions and playful youngsters who are a living proof of Northern Norwegian culture and history. Weather permitting, it will be possible to go for a short ride. Hopefully the Northern Lights will dance above us and provide a life-long memory. Included: Transport, hot drink, lefse and guide 18:15 EASY / FAMILY Aurora Snowshoe Trip - Tromsø Villmarkssenter Visit Tromsø Lyngen Horse under the Northern Lights – Tromsø Lyngshest (from Oct 1) Tromsø Tourist Information Office +47 77 71 55 88 post@lyngsfjord.com www.lyngsfjord.com 19:00 EASY Northern Lights Experience with Photo Guide – Tromsø Lyngshest (from Oct 1) You are welcome to visit the renowned and most experienced breeder of the Lyngen Horse in Tromsø. We have breeding mares, foals, virile stallions and playful youngsters who are a living proof of Northern Norwegian culture and history Weather permitting, it will be possible to go for a short ride. Hopefully the Northern Lights will dance above us. Our knowledgeable photo guide will help you set your camera and provide some photo tips. Tromsø Tourist Information Office Tromsø Lyngshest Included: Transport, hot drink, lefse and guide 4 hours NOK 1795 33 SNOWSHOEING & NORTHERN LIGHTS Snowshoe Night Walk – GuideGunnar (from Jan 17) This snowmobile tour takes you from fjord to mountain in the Lyngen Alps - a great opportunity to experience the wonderful and varied landscape that exists here. You can do this trip in the evening while experiencing the magical Northern Lights. We start with instructions then drive in easy terrain on good snowmobile trails. We stop along the way for photos and to rest. Sunday – Friday Included: Transport (90 min each way), warm clothing, guide and hot meal northern lights EXPERIENCES www.visittromso.no/booking 16:30 MEDIUM Hunting the light from a Snowmobile in the Lyngen Alps – Tour in Lyngenalps Scandic Ishavshotel Book online www.visittromso.no/booking Northern Lights Concerts February 11–March 13 2016 At 23:00 Thursday–Sunday NOK 150/50,www.ishavskatedralen.no 34 Book online www.visittromso.no/booking Book online www.visittromso.no/booking Non-stop Northern Lights Chase With us you don’t need to book in advance. Just come to our Arctic Guide Service offices right behind the reception of Radisson Blu hotel (Bankgata 1, 9008 Tromsø), and we will show you the last updated weather and Aurora forecasts so that you can decide whether to join this or next evening; we are open every single day. Our excursion lasts from six to seven hours and includes one professional driver, one or two authorized guides, hot chocolate, chocolate chips, and free pictures of the excursion posted on our Facebook page. Price adult NOK 950, Price child NOK 475. 35 Book online 36 www.visittromso.no/booking Free ”professional selfies” of you and Aurora by e-mail or mms. For vikings: Winterswimming in the Arctic Ocean. PROVIDERS 69NORD +47 993 62 570 www.69nord.com olivier@69nord.com ACTIVE TROMSØ +47 481 37 133 www.activetromso.no post@activetromso.no ARCTIC ADVENTURE TOURS +47 456 35 288 www.arcticadventuretours.no per-thore@arcticadventuretours.no ARCTIC CRUISE IN NORWAY +47 905 49 997 www.acinorway.no kal@acinorway.com ARCTIC EXPERIENCE +47 971 85 890 www.arcticx.no post@arcticx.no ARCTIC EXPLORERS +47 486 02 238 www.arcticexplorers.no post@arcticexplorers.no ARCTIC EXPLORER +47 954 78 500 www.arcticexplorer.no booking@arcticexplorer.no If Aurora is around, we’ll find her, due to more than 20 years of guiding experience in the area. INCLUDED: Transport in modern minivan, max 14 pax. Guiding in English. Warm clothes. Hot and cold beverages. Local snacks. Homemade cake. PICK-UP: Clarion Hotel The Edge daily at 19.30 (7.30 pm). October through March. Duration approx. 5 hours. PRICES: NOK 1000 / NOK 500. Ask for family rates. BOOKING: VISIT TROMSØ www.visittromso.no/booking INFORMATION: Furnes, mob: +47 908 81 675, e-mail: tefurnes@online.no ARCTIC GUIDE & VISIT +47 900 80 957 www.arcticguideandvisit.com post@arcticguideandvisit.no ARCTIC GUIDE SERVICE +47 922 07 901 www.arcticguideservice.com tromso@arcticguideservice.com ARCTIC TRIP +47 476 63 447 arctictrip.no roy@arctictrip.no AURORA PHOTO GUIDE +47 900 18 900 www.auroraphotoguide.no geir@ytterstad.as AURORA TOUR +47 451 25 173 www.auroratour.no auroratourtromso@gmail.com BASECAMP SENJA +47 917 09 618 www.basecampsenja.no post@basecampsenja.no BOREAL YACHTING +47 993 81 360 www.boreal-yachting.com post@boreal-yachting.com BUVIK BRYGGE +47 952 70 450 www.buvikbrygge.no buvik-br@frisurf.no CREATIVE VACATIONS +47 988 09 283 www.creativevacations.no info@creativevacations.no DIN TAXI 02045/+47 401 02 045 www.dintaxi.no post@dintaxi.no ENJOY THE ARCTIC +47 978 35 778 www.enjoythearctic.no contact@enjoythearctic.no ERSFJORDBOTN KYSTFERIE +47 908 74 190 www.ersfjordbotn.no post@ersfjordbotn.no EXPLORE THE ARCTIC +47 948 60 941 www.explorethearctic.no post@explorethearctic.no FLY TAXI NORD +47 905 20 660 www.flytaxinord.no post@flytaxinord.no Kirkegata 2 | Pb. 311, 9253 Tromsø Tel +47 77 61 00 00 | Fax +47 77 61 00 10 info@visittromso.no | www.visittromso.no Kirkegata 2 | Pb. 311, 9253 Tromsø Tel +47 77 61 00 00 | Fax +47 77 61 00 10 info@visittromso.no | www.visittromso.no 24 1 Ø M E R KE T ILJ GREEN FOX GUDING +47 948 00 188 www.greenfoxguiding.no info@greenfoxguding.no POLARIA +47 77 75 01 00 www.polaria.no booking@polaria.no GREEN GOLD OF NORWAY +47 928 09 057 www.greengoldofnorway.com francisco@greengoldofnorway.com POLAR PARK +47 77 18 66 30 www.polarpark.no post@polarpark.no GUIDE GUNNAR +47 934 43 443 www.guide-gunnar.no info@guide-gunnar.no RUNDHAUG GJESTEGÅRD +47 77 83 05 70 www.rundhauggjestegard.no post@rundhauggjestegard.no HAMN I SENJA +47 77 85 98 80 www.hamnisenja.no booking@hamnisenja.no SCAN ADVENTURE +47 993 41 814 www.scanadventure.no karina@scanadventure.no ISHAVSTOGET/THE ARCTIC TRAIN +47 908 81 675 www.ishavstoget.no tefurnes@online.no SPACESHIP AURORA +47 76 14 46 00 www.spaceshipaurora.no contact@spaceshipaurora.no KARL-IVAR INGEBRIGTSEN +47 477 57 730 www.auroraborealistours.no post@auroraborealistours.no SØRØYA HAVFISKECRUISE +47 948 47 500 www.havcruise.no post@havcruise.no KARLSØY BUSS +47 930 00 728 www.karlsoybuss.no aurora@karlsoybuss.no THE ARCTIC CATHREDAL +47 476 80 668 www.ishavskatedralen.no booking@ishavskatedralen.no KJETIL SKOGLI +47 907 37 552 www.kjetilskogli.no tours@kskogli.no THE SCIENCE CENTRE OF NORTHERN NORWAY +47 77 62 09 45 www.nordnorsk.vitensenter.no post@nordnorsk.vitensenter.no LYNGSFJORD ADVENTURE +47 77 71 55 88 www.lyngsfjord.com post@lyngsfjord.com TOUR IN LYNGENALPS +47 917 35 497 www.tourinlyngenalps.no post@tourinlyngenalps.no LUDWIG MACK BRYGGHUS + 77 62 45 80 www.olhallen.no ludwigmackbrygghus@mack.no TROMSØ ADVENTURE +47 400 71 370 www.tromsoadventure.no info@tromsoadventure.no MARIANNE’S HEAVEN ON EARTH AURORA CAHSER TOURS +47 971 73 074 www.chasethelightstours.co.uk aurora.chaser.bergli@gmail.com TROMSØ BÅTCHARTER +47 932 27 939 www.tromsobatcharter.no skipperpettersen@gmail.com MEFJORD BRYGGE +47 77 85 89 80 www.mefjordbrygge.no firmapost@mefjordbrygge.no TROMSØ FRILUFTSENTER +47 907 51 583 www.tromso-friluftsenter.no info@tromso-friluftsenter.no MIDNIGHT SUN MARATHON +47 77 67 33 63 www.msm.no info@msm.no TROMSØ INDIVIDUELL +47 981 29 461 www.tromsoindividuell.com guideedel@gmail.com MÅLSELV FJELLANDSBY +47 941 40 000 www.malselvfjellandsby.no booking@malselvfjellandsby.no TROMSØ LAPLAND +47 918 57 635 www.tromsolapland.no post@tromsolapland.no NILSEN NORTHERN LIGHTS HUNTER +47 916 64 873 www.northernlightshunter.no post@northernlightshunter.no TROMSØ LYNGSHEST +47 971 65 505 www.tromsolyngshest.no insofi@online.no NORDRE HESTNES GÅRD +47 952 10 540 www.nordre-hestnes-gaard.no baard@nordre-hestnes-gaard.no TROMSØ OUTDOOR +47 975 75 875 www.tromsooutdoor.no post@tromsooutdoor.no NORTH EXPERIENCE +47 900 33 609 www.northexperience.no booking@northexperience.no TROMSØ SAFARI +47 975 17 583 www.tromsosafari.no info@tromsosafari.no NORTHERN LIGHT DOG ADVENTURE www.northernlightdogadventure.com post@northernlightdogadventure.com +47 930 23 819 TROMSØ UNIVERSITY MUSEUM +47 77 64 50 01 http://uit.no/tmu booking@tmu.uit.no NORTHERN LIGHTS MAGIC +47 900 79 053 www.northernlightmagic.no susanne@northernlightmagic.no TROMSØ VILLMARKSSENTER +47 77 69 60 02 www.villmarkssenter.no mail@villmarkssenter.no NORTHERN LIGHTS TROMSØ +47 911 95 518 www.northernlightstromso.no info@northernlightstromso.no VULKANA TRANSPORT +47 928 66 206 post@tromsfjordcruise.no NORTHERNSHOTS TOURS +47 986 09 309 www.northernshots.com info@northernshots.com WANDERING OWL +47 484 60 081 www.wanderingowl.com info@wanderingowl.com POLAR CHARTER +47 975 23 250 www.polarcharter.no pcharter@online.no Kirkegata 2 | Pb. 311, 9253 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