Private Tours

The Original Aurora Chase in Tromsø - since 2006 ! Join the Legendary, Authentic and very local Aurora Guide who have Northern Norwegian heritage. I have excellent knowledge of the local environment and the culture along the coast, such as the Sea Sami traditions that we are a part of.

A group of people around the camp fire by the fjord with Aurora between the clouds

GuideGunnar's Private Aurora Chase

In this premium chase into the Arctic wilderness, your private group will enjoy greater flexibility with excellent service and hospitality from one of Norway's most innovative and experienced tour guides.
This northern lights tour treats you to traditional Norwegian snacks around the campfire and has GuideGunnar's Theatre of Food, a hot meal prepared by GuideGunnar over the open camp fire, as an optional extra for groups up to eight guests.
En route to the lights there is on-screen introduction to the fascinating physics and cultural history behind the Northern Lights. GuideGunnar tours are run in a high-quality, warm and spacious minibus (17 seats).

Tour keys

This tour runs September to mid-April
Start time: 18.00 / 6 pm
Duration: 5-8 hours
Tour grade: medium / easy
Group size: 1 - 12 guests
Age restriction: 1 - 85 years

Prices

NOK 7,500 per group (1 - 4 guests)
NOK 15,600 per group (5 - 8 guests)
Theatre of Food dinner is an optional extra for group up to eight guests at NOK 750 per guest
NOK 21,000 per group (9 - 12 guests)

Theatre of Food menu options

Reindeer stew with onion, mushroom and rice
Norwegian Sea fish with vegetables
Vegetarian option is available too, on request

I am sorry, but a vegan meal is not an available option (yet), but please send me ideas and teach me vegan meals that can be cooked in my wok over open fire.

The Theatre of Food concept originates from my first Aurora season autumn 2006 where I served dinner in a lavvu (sami tent) by the fjord on Kvaløya island. Nowadays Theatre of Food is brought outdoors where I cook your dinner over the open camp fire on Private Aurora Chases in winter and on Midnight Sun Dinner tours in summer.

GuideGunnar's Private Aurora Chase includes

Pick-up from and return to Tromsø airport (TOS), cruise ship terminals, city hotels, or your Airbnb address.
GuideGunnar guide service
Snacks served around the campfire: ’Lefse’ is Arctic Norway's traditional and locally made pastry with cream and sweet goat cheese. Served with hot black currant juice
On-screen introduction to Aurora Borealis en route to the Northern Lights
Warm boots & termal suits are available in the bus (boots from EU36 / suits from XS)
Camera tripods
If we catch a good one, I will share my Aurora photographs from your aurora night with you
A Google Map directions link showing your Aurora Chase tour route

Private Fjords & Sami Experience

Follow me out to the fjords area of Kvaløya island, where we will visit a local and authentic Sami family, where you`ll get an unique Sami Experience incl. reindeer feeding in silence away from the crowds ...

After the Sami visit we will contiune the fjords sightseeing to Sommarøy island where we`ll take an better late lunch / early dinner, and on the return to the city it will be a chance to see the Northern lights, if you`re joining when it`s early dark evening, and early activity from the sun ...

Availability: December 1st - March 30th.

Group price (1 - 3 guests): NOK 9,550
Group price (4 - 8 guests): NOK 16,500
Group price (9 - 12 guests): NOK 21,250

Start time: 09.00 / 9 am
Return time: 18.00 / 6 pm
Age: 15 - 85 years
Pickup / return from / to your accommodation.

Private Arctic Summer

Availability: June to September

Join GuideGunnar on a drive along the coast to see the highlights of Kvaløya island, from fjords and mountains to lovely ocean views. You'll explore the beauty of this island during a comfortable ride in GuideGunnar's comfort 17 seats minibus. You'll have plenty of opportunities to take pictures or just relax and take in the lovely views and scenery at the many stops throughout our journey.

Your choices of what you like to see and explore:

Kvaløya island, incl. Sommarøy and Grøtfjord
Amazing Lyngen Alps, incl. a short & easy coastal hike
The Magic island of Senja for sightseeing only
A hike to the bluest lake in the world, in Lyngen Alps

Price per group (1-2 guests): NOK 5,500
Price per group (3-5 guests): NOK 9,500
Price per group (6-10 guests): NOK 14,500
Price per group (11-16 guests): NOK 19,500

Start time Day tour: 9 am
Duration: 5-9 hours
Pickup from your hotel, AirBnb, airport or/and cruise ship

Included

Sightseeing drive around Kvaløya island, or Lyngen Alps or The Magic island of Senja.
´Lefse´ is Arctic Norway's traditional and locally made pastry with cream and sweet goat cheese. Served with hot black currant juice.
GuideGunnar`s Guide Service & local knowledge stories

Please read ’little about clothing’ - about some GuideGunnar`s tips about ’Don`t freeze - Stay warm’.

If you need warm clothing for your whole Tromsø stay, please rent it at Tromsø Outdoor >

What do you know about the Northern Lights ? Read this one and you’ll know more >

About GuideGunnar’s Service & Quality >

Passports

Please bring your passport (or other ID for EU citizens) for GuideGunnar's Private Aurora Chase, since as weather conditions might cause us to chase the lights across the border into Finland.

Bathrooms

GuideGunnar's Aurora Chases is a wilderness tour with nature's own bathroom facilities. However, there might be bathroom facilities en route during the Aurora Chase. Please don't hesitate to ask.

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