from $236 Whale and orca safari, all-inclusive
A full-day winter trip to the feeding grounds near Skjervøy on a boat limited to around 50 guests, with warm suits and food included.
Tromsø: tours & tickets
The Arctic’s biggest choice of day trips — aurora, whales, reindeer, huskies and fjords, all with hotel-area pick-up.
Our picks
Tromsø: top tours & tickets
Tromsø has by far the largest GetYourGuide inventory of any Arctic gateway, with hundreds of trips and thousands of reviews, so you can compare properly. The essentials are a northern-lights chase (book for your first night so you can try again), a whale safari in season, and one snow activity. Small groups cost more but go further and stop longer; big-bus tours are cheaper and often offer a free repeat if no lights are seen.
from $236 
from $139 Small-group northern lights chase with photos
A minibus chase to wherever the sky is clear, with tripods, a campfire, snacks and portraits under the aurora.
from $198 Reindeer sledding and feeding with a Sami guide
Visit a reindeer camp outside town, feed the herd, ride a sled and hear about Sami life over a hot meal in a lavvu.
from $188 Arctic floating with snacks and drinks
Float in the fjord in a sealed survival suit — a surprisingly warm and very highly rated way to see the winter sky or midnight sun.
from $126 Arctic fjord cruise with fishing
A relaxed cruise through the fjords around Tromsø on a comfortable boat, with a chance to fish and taste the catch.
from $303 Fun and easy dog sledding adventure
Drive your own team of Alaskan huskies in pairs across the snow, then meet the dogs and warm up with a meal. Winter only.
from $70 Sommarøy fjord tour with salmon picnic
An affordable minibus tour across Kvaløya to the beaches and islets of Sommarøy, with photo stops and a simple picnic.
from $334 Snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps
A full day including a ferry or road transfer to the Lyngen peninsula and a guided drive beneath its glaciated peaks. Driving licence required.
Prices are indicative “from” prices in US dollars and ratings are as shown on GetYourGuide when we last checked; both change often.
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Booking tips
- Book the aurora chase for your first evening and keep the others flexible. Guides may drive two hours or more — sometimes into Finland — to find clear sky.
- Whale safaris run only from about November to late January, and most now sail from Skjervøy, a long transfer north. Expect a day of 8–12 hours and bring seasickness tablets.
- Thermal suits and boots are provided on most winter trips; wear wool underneath and bring spare gloves.
- From mid-December to early January daylight is only a few hours of blue twilight — scenic trips are best around midday.
- Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year and February school holidays sell out weeks ahead.
Destinations
Combine it with
Norway & Svalbard Svalbard
Norway’s high-Arctic archipelago, halfway between the mainland and the North Pole: glaciers, polar bears, walrus and the world’s northernmost town.
Norway & Svalbard Alta & Hammerfest
Finnmark’s two western towns: Alta for stable aurora weather, rock art and an ice hotel; Hammerfest for a harbour on the edge of the Barents Sea.
Norway & Svalbard North Cape
A 307-metre cliff at 71° north where Europe’s road network ends and the Barents Sea begins — reached from the fishing port of Honningsvåg.
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Compare real-time prices and availability on GetYourGuide. Most tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours ahead.