What is the Midnight Sun? The Midnight Sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs north of the Arctic Circle at 66º33′N during the summer months: beyond this latitude, the sun never completely sets below the horizon. Why is that? As the Earth rotates on a tilted axis relative to the sun, the North Pole is […]
We are proud to announce that we rebranded to Best Arctic and have launched a new website. April 1, 2022 We are still the same team behind, but have expanded to new exciting destinations, with new tours in Lofoten, Senja, Lyngen and more to come! Best Arctic is founded based upon the long and successful […]
Finally, we had the chance to go on a trip to Tromsø and it wouldn’t be the same without Best Arctic! They helped us plan all of our “bucket list” experiences in the snow and we couldn’t have been more happy. Northern Lights with Best Arctic Our first tour with Best Arctic had to be […]
Joshua Nueva is an adventure photographer and videographer based in Ireland. He visited us in Tromsø and tried our Aurora Safari Camp tour. Read his review here. March 28, 2022 “One of the only things I wanted to see on my trip to Tromsø was the Northern Lights. Tromsø is a fantastic city, but it was […]
1. Go on a professional northern lights tour! Tromsø is one of the best places on the whole planet to observe this phenomenon due to being placed in the middle of the constant aurora oval and benefiting from the microclimates created by the fjords and mountains. You can check all the different northern lights trips […]
Best Arctic offers several Reindeer & Sami culture perfect tourism experiences to try if you visit Tromsø, and especially if you are a family with kids. You can do it daytime or, even better, in the evening and have a chance to see the northern lights with the reindeers! The tour starts with a pick-up […]
“The most impressive shows can last a few minutes to a few hours! When I was searching for the best place with the highest chances of seeing the Northern Lights, one thing became clear, and that was that I needed to go to Tromsø, Norway!” “My name is Linnea, and I’m a U.S. based travel […]
We spoke with Gudmund, our former Operations Manager and guide (until 2023). He is a native Norwegian who worked in our company from 2018 until 2023. Get inspired by his Arctic experiences! How did you start working for Best Arctic? I was living in Ireland, where I had started my own company, bringing Scandinavians to […]
Besides being an exciting, thrilling and unforgettable activity, it is one of the best ways to experience the Arctic winter landscape! The tour starts with a pick-up at Prostneset Bus Terminal (in the city center) at 08:45 am or 11:45 am, with approximately one-hour transfer to the husky camp. Once there, you dress warm in […]
Located 350 km above the Arctic Circle and 70 degrees north, Tromsø is the northernmost student city in the world and is known among travellers for its winter activities and as a northern lights hot spot! Why is Tromsø one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights? Due to its […]
What kind of whales can you see on a whale watching tour in Tromsø? You can spot mainly humpback whales and orcas (killer whales), together with many seagulls around, all waiting for their opportunity to get their catch of the day. Other maritime animals such as harbour porpoises or fin whales, white-tailed eagles, seals or […]
The lavvu served for centuries as portable housing for reindeer herders. This design has a documented history that reaches back at least 2,000 years. This traditional Sámi dwelling is similar to the Tipis of the North American Indians but is built lower to the ground to give the best protection possible against the arctic climate. […]
