The 15 Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Tromso Worth a Cold Night

1.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219Our pick

Travel by bus from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where you can hand-feed about 300 reindeer, take a nighttime sled ride, and eat a three-course meal by the fire. Sami hosts share stories, beliefs, and joik singing. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea have helped make the cultural part especially engaging.

“Brilliant time with our Sami hosts who explained all about Sami life and keeping the reindeer. We had a lot of fun feeding the reindeer. Food was delicious and the Aurora also made an appearance. All in all a five star experience.”

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2.Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,722 reviews · 7 hours · from $241

Meet outside Magic Ice Bar Tromsø for a 6 to 9 hour aurora hunt with a guide such as Max, Harry, or Hermann. You may travel deep into Troms County or across the Finnish border for clearer skies. Thermal suits, boots, hot drinks, sausages, a campfire, tripods, and next-day web-sized photos are included.

“The tour was incredible - our tour guide Max was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make sure we saw the lights (we drove all the way to Finland!) and he was very engaging and informative. Max made sure we had the best spot for our campfire, away from the other tours and by the lake, where we ate the delicious reindeer hotdogs and drank warming tea/hot choc. It was a truly magical experience and we highly recommend it.”

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3.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter for an evening with more than 200 Alaskan huskies and puppies. Guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda share stories about the dogs and aurora while you warm up in a lavvo, eat bacalao, and watch the sky. Thermal suits, boots, coffee, cake, and transport are included.

“This tour was so much fun! The dogs were adorable and the food was delicious and plentiful. The tour guides were friendly and we got to see a very faint showing of the Northern Lights. It was a great night and I highly recommend this experience.”

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4.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100Best value

Sail from central Tromsø at 8pm with Polar Adventures, searching the dark sea and sky for the Aurora Borealis. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric help with camera settings and explain the lights. Warm drinks, cookies, toilets, an indoor cabin, and deck access keep the night comfortable, though the Aurora is never guaranteed.

“Comfortable boat and entertaining crew. we went out on a night-time fjord cruise, with complementary hot drinks and cookies on board. We were shown how to rod fish, and I caught my first ever fish- an Atlantic cod! The chef on board even prepared it for us and some of the other guests to have a taste. Unfortunately the 'green lady' did not smile on us, as it was quite a cloudy night, but this was well worth going on anyway. 5*”

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5.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,318 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

Leave Tromsø by minibus with guides such as Christian, Kristian, Nick, and Spiros, chasing clear skies toward the Finnish border when needed. You’ll stop for aurora viewing, hot drinks, campfire sausages and marshmallows, thermal suits, and free professional photos. The tour lasts 8 to 10 hours and may cross into Finland, so bring your passport.

“Northern Lights were amazing — and they were absolutely right! Our tour guide, Christian, went above and beyond and was even willing to drive all the way to Finland to make sure we saw the Northern Lights. The company made a huge effort to find clear skies, and it really paid off — we saw them and it was incredible. We also toasted marshmallows and had hot dogs, which made the whole experience even more special and cosy. The staff were lovely, friendly, and genuinely passionate about giving us the best possible experience. Highly recommend!”

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6.Aurora Borealis, Campfire, Hot Meal, Arctic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 908 reviews · 7 hours · from $251

Spend 6 to 8 hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Martin, Kirsten, Luis, and Pablo combine weather updates, local stories, photography help, a campfire, hot drinks, and a light meal. The route may reach Finland if that offers clearer skies.

“With the unseasonably warm weather I had little expectation of seeing the lights. However I was taken aback, we saw the lights almost all night and incredibly vividly. It was so beautiful it took your breath away. Our guide was amazing and was almost as excited as we were to see the spectacular light show”

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7.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 4h 30m · from $163

From Tromsø, take a 30 to 35-minute bus ride to a nighttime reindeer camp. Feed a herd of around 300 reindeer, then warm up with hot drinks and a three-course meal of salmon salad, Sámi bidos, and chocolate cake. Guides such as Inga, Ulle, Isat, and Thor share Sámi culture, reindeer life, and joik. Aurora sightings are possible, not promised.

“Well organized activity, good amount of time for each part of it, nice people explaining the Sami culture and good dinner. We have been lucky enough to see the Aurora too.”

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8.Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 727 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Spend three hours cruising Tromsø’s dark fjord waters aboard Brim Explorer’s heated hybrid-electric catamaran. You’ll enjoy a three-course Arctic seafood dinner, with a vegetarian option available by advance request, while an English-speaking guide points out the Arctic Cathedral, snowy mountains, and aurora activity. The boat has warm indoor saloons and 360-degree views.

“Managed to see aurora 3 times. Food is delicious. Crew members are friendly”

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9.Northern Lights Trip with Campfire and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 562 reviews · 6h 30m · from $150

Meet at Magic Ice Bar Tromsø for a 6.5-hour aurora chase with guides such as Alan and Andrei. Travel beyond the city, sometimes toward Finland, while your guide tracks the clearest skies. Warm up by a campfire with hot drinks, crispbread, and cake, then use tripods and camera tips to capture the lights.

“Andrej our Guide did his best to Share with us the Perfect nothern light experience. He provided us with a lot of background Information. Quite interesting. An absolute highlight”

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10.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 237 reviews · 7 hours · from $157

Join El Gigante Tour Aurora for a 6 to 8-hour Northern Lights chase from central Tromsø. Guides such as Nelson and Roberto use weather reports to choose viewing areas, sometimes driving toward Sommarøy or Finland. You ride in a 15-seat minibus, borrow warm gear, enjoy hot drinks and cookies, and receive free Aurora photos.

“Nelson took very good care of us and was very earnest and excited in helping us capture the northern lights! highly recommend”

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11.Tromso Aurora Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Brim Explorer’s three-hour evening cruise circles Tromsøya aboard a quiet electric boat. You’ll receive a welcome drink, a three-course dinner, northern-lights commentary, and chances to step onto the viewing deck. The cruise leaves at 19:00 and returns at 22:30. Crew members including Elli, Alberto, Fani, Andrea, and Francesca have been praised for friendly service.

“Very well organized and a pleasant adventure into the arctic bay. Food was perfectly prepared and enjoyable.”

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12.Night Reindeer Sledding with Camp Dinner and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Meet up in central Tromsø at 6 pm for a short ride to a Sámi reindeer camp. Feed up to 300 reindeer, take a 15 to 20-minute sleigh ride, then eat a three-course dinner in a candlelit gamme. Sámi hosts share stories, joik, and cultural traditions. Warm clothing is essential, and the Northern Lights are never guaranteed.

“I gave this outing 4 points only because in the description additional info it stated what’s included it mentioned warm overalls and boots if required. Well that evening it was a very wet snow at our 6pm tour. Even though my husband and I were properly dressed, it was never mentioned nor was asked if anyone needed the items mentioned above. Other wise I would have given this tour a 5 star. Lecture, food was great.”

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13.Northern Lights Tour with Dinner and Native Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 8 hours · from $230Top rated

Join Sami guide Jørgen of Rise Adventures for an eight-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. In a small group of up to seven, you’ll ride a 4x4, walk to quiet viewing spots, warm up beside a campfire, eat homemade fish stew, learn about Sami culture, and receive edited Northern Lights photos within 72 hours.

“It was alot more than ‚just‘ the hunt for the Northern lights! Jørgen took us (a group of 7) to a beautiful place away from the street with a great view where we got to enjoy the lights as he set up the most picturesque fireplace where he served his tasty, selfmade fish stew ,bacalau‘. After a while, clouds were moving in and we quickly packed up the camp to drive to a second spot with clear skies where we enjoyed hot drinks on a frozen lake! Absolutely wonderful experience, despite the Northern lights activity not being too high but we could observe the light version throughout the entire evening…”

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14.Aurora Hunt with the campfire and professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $182

Set out from central Tromsø in a small group of up to 15 with guides such as Antonio, Kat, or Lukas. Your team follows the weather, sometimes driving toward Finland, then pauses for a wilderness fire, hot drinks, soup, marshmallows, and aurora photography. A thermal suit and hotel-center drop-off are included.

“Antonio was our guide for the evening and he was absolutely fantastic — very knowledgable, enthusiastic, and determined to get us to a spot where we’d see the aurora, even on a very cloudy night where we were racing against the weather. Antonio knew exactly where to go and we headed about an hour and a half south onto the mainland and then as far north as we could go there to a little clearing in a forest that he knew about. Lovely to be part of a small group in a minibus too, rather than a big coach, and the soup, hot chocolate, and marshmallows added a lush little…”

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15.Luxury Northern Lights Cruise with Hot Tub & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 4 hours · from $309

Join Captain Kenneth and Sachi aboard Stella Oceana, a 32-meter yacht limited to 12 people. Over four hours, you’ll cruise the Arctic fjords, enjoy reindeer stew, hot drinks, and cookies, then take a 30 to 45 minute hot tub session while searching for the aurora. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“The sailboat is operated by a lovely couple, and it is beautifully and warmly decorated, reflecting their great care for the vessel. Captain Kenneth is very welcoming and engaging, and he navigates the boat with remarkable stability—you hardly feel any movement at all. His wife, Sachi, makes delicious soup that adds to the experience. Although we didn’t see the northern lights due to the heavy snowfall, and we couldn’t enjoy the hot tub because we forgot to bring my swimsuit, it was still an incredibly enjoyable experience.”

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