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Where can I book a Northern Lights Tour in Tromsø?

5 November 2025

If you’re dreaming of witnessing the magical Northern Lights in Tromsø, Tromsø is known as one of the best places in the world to hunt the Aurora Borealis, thanks to its ideal location above the Arctic Circle, clean coastal skies, and accessible wilderness. Because of its growing popularity, many visitors want to know where to book a Northern Lights tour in Tromsø in an flexible, safe way and with expert guidance.

At Best Arctic, whether you prefer to secure your spot online in advance or book once you’ve arrived in the city, we’ve made the whole process easy and reliable with this article. Learn more below about where and how to book your experience below.

 

Where can I book a Northern Lights Tour in Tromsø?

The easiest, best and most secure way to reserve a Northern Lights tour in Tromsø is through our official website https://bestarctic.com.

Booking online allows you to:

  • Guarantee availability during high season on your bucket-list tour
  • Review itineraries, inclusions, and departure times
  • Receive instant confirmation
  • Chat with our AI assistant Maria if you have questions about Tromsø or your tours
  • Access real-time updates and recommendations

Because winter is extremely busy in Northern Norway (especially from mid-November to beginning of March), tours often sell out days (sometimes weeks) in advance. Reserving online ensures you won’t miss this opportunity, giving you peace of mind.

 

How to book your tour physically in Tromsø

For visitors already exploring Tromsø, we also offer several convenient, centrally located booking points. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can help you choose the tour that best fits your schedule, interests, and weather conditions.

You’ll find us at:

✔ Best Arctic Booking Point – Sjøgata 7, in the city center

Where our main office is located, right in the city center next to the Radisson Blu Hotel. Easy to find, walkable from most downtown hotels, and staffed daily.

✔ Best Arctic Hospitality Desk – Sjøgata 7, inside Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø

Inside the Radisson Blu Hotel lobby, perfect for guests staying nearby. You can book tours, ask for advice, and get live updates on conditions.

✔ Best Arctic Meeting Point – Prostneset Bus Terminal, in the city center

Just a short walk from the harbor and city attractions. This is also where many of our tours depart from, making it ideal for last-minute bookings and guidance.

Our city-center locations mean you’re never far from expert help, printed information, and local advice.

Expert customer service team to support your Arctic journey

Booking a Northern Lights tour should feel exciting, not stressful. That’s why our dedicated Best Arctic customer service team is here to support you before, during, and after your visit.

Our staff are:
✅ Highly knowledgeable about local weather patterns, helping forecasting Aurora;
✅ Trained to provide personal recommendations
✅ Speaking different languages: English, Norwegian, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Greek, French, among others
✅ Passionate about responsible tourism in Northern Norway

Whether you need help choosing the right tour, understanding what to wear, or planning your travel route, we’re always ready to assist you. We want every guest to have the best time possible in Tromsø and the surrounding Arctic region.

 

Meet Maria – Your AI Customer Service assistant

We’re proud to combine local expertise with innovative technology. On bestarctic.com, you’ll see our AI customer service pop-out chat, where Maria, our digital support agent, is always ready to help.

Maria can:

  • Suggest tours based on your preferences
  • Provide real-time availability
  • Answer common questions instantly
  • Guide you through the booking process
  • She is able to reply to your questions in your language, just give it a try!

And if you ever prefer to talk to a real person, no problem! Just ask. Your request will be forwarded immediately to our human support team.

 

Why book with Best Arctic?

  • High Aurora success rates
    Our guides are experts at reading weather forecasts and chasing clear skies across the region.
  • Safe, comfortable transportation
    Our vehicles are modern, warm, and equipped for Arctic driving, with local professional bus drivers who are familiar with the area since they were born.
  • Warm drinks, food and local stories
    Enjoy a cozy atmosphere under the Arctic sky, with hot chocolate, tea or coffee, a light warm meal and some delicious traditional Norwegian sweet snacks.
  • Photos of you under the Aurora
    Our guides will take incredible Northern Lights photos of you under the Northern Lights (standard resolution), which you can later download for free on our website (high resolution for sale).

Sustainable tourism commitment

We respect nature and follow the highest environmental standards. You can read more about our sustainability report of 2025 here.

When should I book my tour in Tromsø?

To make the most of your Tromsø adventure, we strongly recommend booking as early as possible, especially during:

  • Christmas & New Year holidays
  • February winter school breaks
  • Weekends with high Aurora forecasts

Online booking guarantees you won’t miss your preferred dates and it guarantees your spot on the wished tour.

 

Book your Northern Lights tour today

Ready to experience the magic of the Northern Lights in Tromsø?

At Best Arctic, we’re here to make your Aurora dream come true, whether you’re planning months in advance or looking for a last-minute adventure.

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