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Midnight Sun events

Activities and tours available

Participate in the unique pre-tour for Midnight Sun Marathon for runners, family & friends, on the island of Senja, from Thursday 20 to Friday 21 of June 2024.

Limited spots available – sign up before 31 March 2024.

Sami Week - February

Recommended activities during this event

All activities depart from Tromsø centre and when needed, transport from Tromsø centre is included. All activities are open for runners and their friends & families.

From NOK 1990 / pp

Aurora Safari Minibus

Small-group adventure with an English-speaking guide and driver, with the goal of finding the stunning Northern Lights dancing for you. Pictures, hot drinks and light meal, tripods, and warm winter suits included.

From NOK 1590 / pp

Aurora Safari Camp

A local, sustainable and social Northern Lights Safari to our Aurora Base Camps. This concept is unique to Best Arctic. We check the weather ahead of each tour and select the best private aurora camp, with the higher chances of northern lights.

From NOK 2690 / pp

Northern Cuisine & Aurora Chase

Experience Northern Norway at its best: taste the Arctic cuisine and chase the beautiful Northern Lights on this small-group tour departing from Tromsø! 

From NOK 1690 / pp

Aurora Dinner Cruise

Join our Northern Lights Dinner Cruise: go around Tromsø fjord, enjoy a delicious dinner from a local restaurant in Tromsø and, if you are lucky, you might even see the Northern Lights!

From NOK 1290 / pp

Day trip to Polar Park from Tromsø

This tour takes you to Polar Park, an Arctic wildlife centre, and includes the entrance ticket to Polar Park and a comfortable bus transfer from Tromsø and back on the same day.

From NOK 125 / pp

Airport Express

How to get from tromsø airport to the city centre? Nothing is easier than taking our Airport Express bus.

From NOK 345 / pp

Cable Car - Fjellheisen - Up & Down

Travel with the mountain lift up and down to Tromsø’s finest viewpoint.

You decide for yourself how long you want to be on the mountain within our opening hours.

From NOK 275 / pp

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

The Midnight Concerts have been one of Tromsøs most popular events for more than two decades and features psalms, folk tunes, songs, traditional Norwegian music and indigenous Sami music performed by the region’s leading musicians.

From NOK 2290 / pp

Husky Safari Tamokdalen - Afternoon tour

Join us for an exciting dog sledding adventure in scenic surroundings!

From NOK 1390 / pp

Silent Whale Watching

Get a unique perspective on the magnificent humpback and killer whales as they feed in the herring-rich fjords of the Arctic. Our silent hybrid-electric boat means we minimise disturbance to nature and whales.

From NOK 1890 / pp

Sami Reindeer Camp Dinner & Sledding

Spend an evening at a reindeer camp departing from Tromsø. This trip is a full Sami and reindeer experience including reindeer feeding and sledding, Sami stories, a traditional dinner and a chance to see the Northern Lights.

From NOK 1390 / pp

Sami Reindeer Feeding

Join an unforgettable Arctic reindeer experience: feed some of the 300 reindeer at the reindeer camp and learn more about Sami reindeer herders.

From NOK 2490 / pp

Snowmobile Safari in Finnish Lapland, from Tromsø

Visit Finland for a day: Join us on a trip to Finland, only 2,5 hours away from Tromsø, to a magical place: the three border point, where Finland, Sweden and Norway come together. How? By snowmobile! Including transport from Tromsø.

From NOK 1390 / pp

Fjord tour

Experience fresh air and the beauty of the fjords and coastal landscape around Tromsø during this 5-hour daytime tour, leaving from Tromsø center. Discover Norway’s stunning nature while learning about local culture, including tastes of regional products and photos, taken during our many photo stops.

From NOK 1190 / pp

Fjord & History Cruise

Join our Tromsø Fjord & History Cruise aboard the old, restored boat Hermes II. This is the perfect sightseeing tour for locals and tourists alike, whether you want to experience Tromsø from the sea or are passionate about old boats.

From NOK 490 / pp

Full Steam museum guided tour with tasting

Visit Full Steam Museum in downtown Tromsø: learn about the importance of cod and stockfish in Northern Norway while tasting cod delicacies.

Midnight Sun Marathon - June

Recommended activities in and around Tromsø

All activities depart from Tromsø centre and when needed, transport from Tromsø centre is included. All activities are open for runners and their friends & families.

From NOK 275 / pp

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

The Midnight Concerts have been one of Tromsøs most popular events for more than two decades and features psalms, folk tunes, songs, traditional Norwegian music and indigenous Sami music performed by the region’s leading musicians.

From NOK 960 / pp

Self-guided day trip to Senja for hikers, from Tromsø

Combine a sightseeing trip, including bus and ferry, with a hike at the wonderful hidden gem of Northern Norway: the island of Senja.

From NOK 1950 / pp

Fjord Tour to Senja, from Tromsø, with Arctic Route

Join this self-guided trip, starting from Tromsø city to the mesmerizing island of Senja, including 1 scenic ferry trip and several photo stops as well as a delicious-tasting lunch platter in the idyllic Hamn resort. 

From NOK 2290 / pp

Kayak trip with lunch and sauna at Sommarøy, from Tromsø, with Arctic Route

Visit the summer island, Sommarøy, only 1 hour away from Tromsø, and kayak in Caribbean-like scenery, all transport from Tromsø, lunch and sauna included.

From NOK 1770 / pp

Half-day guided kayaking tour in Sommarøy

Meet us in Sommarøy, the world’s first time-free zone, only an hour away from Tromsø. Kayak around the wild Arctic landscape and get close to the marine wildlife. 

From NOK 1390 / pp

Arctic Light Evening Cruise

Join us for an Arctic Light Adventure – summer as winter. A wonderful evening tour on the sea, in one of Tromsø’s most iconic wooden boats.

From NOK 125 / pp

Airport Express

How to get from tromsø airport to the city centre? Nothing is easier than taking our Airport Express bus.

From NOK 1295 / pp

Explore Tromsø by E-bike

Let us show you our favourite sites and city features on our easy to ride electric bicycles. Experience the fun and freedom of riding an electric bike! Visit many of Tromsø’s must-see highlights in just a few hours.

From NOK 790 / pp

1-Hour Photo & History Cruise

Join a Tromsø fjord photography and history cruise: enjoy a peaceful cruise in Arctic waters combined with the fascinating history of the unique boat Hermes II. This short yet exciting sightseeing tour offers a great way to discover Tromsø from the sea. 

From NOK 1590 / pp

Fishing & Fjord Cruise - Hermes II

The Fishing and Fjord Cruise is a great trip for locals and visiting guests who want to try one of Norway’s beloved sports! Or simply join the adventure at sea on board the authentic wooden boat, Hermes II.

From NOK 1850 / pp

Sea eagle safari at Sommarøy

Join a local skipper on a tour in the archipelago of Sommarøy, in search of the majestic white-tailed eagles.

Stay longer in the Arctic: Explore Northern Norway

All activities are open for runners and their friends & families.

From NOK 1490 / pp

Best of Lofoten, in 1 day

Hop on the Arctic Route Sightseeing bus, and visit the Best of Lofoten, in one day, from Svolvær.

Travel by bus between Tromsø - Senja - Vesterålen - Lofoten

In summer 2024, travel by bus and ferry between the Capital of the Arctic Tromsø, Senja, Andøya, Vesterålen and the towns of Svolvær and Kabelvåg in Lofoten.

Travel by bus within Lofoten: Between Svolvær -Å i Lofoten

In summer 2024, travel by bus between Svolvær and Å in Lofoten, visiting the best of Lofoten in one ticket!

Airport Transfer between Svolvær and Evenes Airport

Airport Transfer / Connection Narvik – Svolvær – During summer of 2024, travel by bus between Svolvær, Evenes Airport and Narvik  – good connection with arrivals and departures at the airport and at Narvik train station.

From NOK 3490 / pp

Whale-Watching at Andenes from Svolvær with Arctic Route

Join us on an Arctic Whale Watching Safari, in Andenes, with bus transport from Svolvær, and watch the majestic orcas and sperm whales, above the Arctic Circle, in Norway.

From NOK 1950 / pp

Explore Nusfjord, from Svolvær, with Arctic Route

In summer 2024, travel by bus and ferry between the Capital of the Arctic Tromsø, Senja, Andøya, Vesterålen and the towns of Svolvær and Kabelvåg in Lofoten.

From NOK 2990 / pp

Fishing trip in Nusfjord, from Svolvær, with Arctic Route

Visit Henningsvær and Nusfjord by bus on a day trip. In Nusfjord, a 3-hour fishing trip awaits you. Lunch included. Daily departures from Svolvær.

From NOK 1250 / pp

Silent Trollfjord Cruise

A modern twist on a classic Lofoten adventure. Experience Lofoten’s majestic Trollfjord and its white-tailed eagles in complete silence and comfort on board our purpose-built hybrid-electric boat.

Discover Northern Norway with us

Hop on/ off the Arctic Route buses and discover the Norwegian Arctic and all its activities

Polarnight marathon - JANUARY 2025

Recommended activities during this event

All activities depart from Tromsø centre and when needed, transport from Tromsø centre is included. All activities are open for runners and their friends & families.

From NOK 1390 / pp

Fjord tour

Experience fresh air and the beauty of the fjords and coastal landscape around Tromsø during this 5-hour daytime tour, leaving from Tromsø center. Discover Norway’s stunning nature while learning about local culture, including tastes of regional products and photos, taken during our many photo stops.

From NOK 1990 / pp

Aurora Safari Minibus

Small-group adventure with an English-speaking guide and driver, with the goal of finding the stunning Northern Lights dancing for you. Pictures, hot drinks and light meal, tripods, and warm winter suits included.

From NOK 1590 / pp

Aurora Safari Camp

A local, sustainable and social Northern Lights Safari to our Aurora Base Camps. This concept is unique to Best Arctic. We check the weather ahead of each tour and select the best private aurora camp, with the higher chances of northern lights.

From NOK 1690 / pp

Aurora Dinner Cruise

Join our Northern Lights Dinner Cruise: go around Tromsø fjord, enjoy a delicious dinner from a local restaurant in Tromsø and, if you are lucky, you might even see the Northern Lights!

From NOK 2290 / pp

Husky Safari Tamokdalen - Afternoon tour

Join us for an exciting dog sledding adventure in scenic surroundings!

From NOK 125 / pp

Airport Express

How to get from tromsø airport to the city centre? Nothing is easier than taking our Airport Express bus.

From NOK 1790 / pp

Silent Whale Watching

Get a unique perspective on the magnificent humpback and killer whales as they feed in the herring-rich fjords of the Arctic. Our silent hybrid-electric boat means we minimise disturbance to nature and whales.