Tromso is Small but an urban city

This article will try to give you a nice introduction. Once you are in Tromso you will experience a completely different experience than what you would get in most other countries. The city is small but still urban, surrounded by beautiful nature, like mountains, fjords and Islands.

Private or Open tour

If you have a larger group or group of your family then you must book ahead as availability is limited. If you are travelling on a tight budget then Tromso can offer you several  amazing choices of tours. In that case you might want to visit our other article entitled - Best Tourist Attractions in Northern Norway.

If you are a small group, family, friends or couples and wanted a Private Northern Lights In Tromsø Experience, Arctic Cruise In Norway is a very good alternativer. Click here to see what they can offer.  Northern Lights Tromso alternatives. When doing a small group tour you will learn more from the Skipper or Guide and get closer to local stories.

Exciting nature Experiences in an Urban City.

The place has everything from stunning cities to cozy villages with enchanting mountains and serene lakes. This means your journey to see the magical lights is going to get a lot more fun. You can enjoy a little bit of hiking and experience the Sami culture along the way. Or sail on the beautiful sea on a Luxury Yacht Arctic Queen or on A Luxury Catamaran Arctic Princess, or enjoy the ride on your search for Northern Lights on an Eco-friendly Tesla Model X electric car- a great way to experience the wilderness in the dark from Tromso city.

First off, you will need to get to Tromso. It is like getting into a time warp when you visit this beautiful city, Tromso. You will notice all the other travelers as well as yourself in Tromso city center, because its a small and easy to walk.  It may be the early evening when you arrive in Tromso but the aurora will already be just about to begin, since its always there! But it need to be dark, and you need to be able to see the stars, and of course the Aurora itself needs to be active.  Sometimes you may see the aurora when you are driving in your car in dark areas, but we strongly recommend to go with a trained guide.  

Transport from airport to Tromso city

When you reach Tromso just take in the surroundings. You will go to your hotel by bus, taxi or have your own car transport already when you arrive.It's only 10 minutes driving to the city centerm where more or less all hotels are located.

What should you wear

There are some other things you need to take care of. What are they? Well, you should wear good shoes, warm clothes, gloves and a hat when going on a Northern Lights safari. If you prefer walking over the famous bridge to the catedral You should dress warmly. 

Then you are ready for your trip. Arctic Cruise In Norway has a warm suite for every guest onboard Arctic Princess, luxury catamaran or Arctic Queen, Luxury Yacht. Our Tesla X tour we suggest warm clothes.

If you have any allergies or sensitivities then you should inform them beforehand and know what you need to carry. 

What are the things that you will need to carry? On our overnights sailing, - Well, you need to carry a warm jacket, a scarf, a hat, and a scarf kit. You need to carry a hand sanitizer, deodorant.  Towel, bedding are already aboord. And you also need to carry a small bag for your personal things.

On our day trips, just come as you are. If you like to take your own picture, bring your camera, tripod and 14-24mm lens. We take care of the practical things,

Departure time and location

All our day tours start at 19:00 and last for 3 hours. If you like a private longer tour, just let us know before booking. Meeting point is outside Scandic Ishavshotel in the city center. Our yachts are located at the left side of the hotel, down to the floating jetty, 30m from the entrance door.

Our 3 night sailing we agreed on more details.  

Money

You also need to carry your money in NOK Norwegian krone if you prefer to use cash when shopping in Tromso, but almost all prefer using a credit card. Its not easy to exchange for example EURO or Dollar in Tromso, other currencies are even worse. 

Planning your Northern Lights Tromso tour

It is important to plan your trip to Tromso in advance. Three months ahead is suitable. This is because most popular hotels are booked full whenever there is a northern light forecast.

 Also maintain a close eye with forecasts to keep track of any information concerning the Aurora. This will come in handy while planning your trip. The most reliable service for aurora forecasts is the Aurora Net.

Best period to see Northern Lights in Tromso

Arctic Cruise in Norway offer you the Best of Northern Lights Tromso tour from September to Mars.

See Some pictures and videos from some of our tours

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