7 Tromso Safaris Tours Worth Booking

1.Northern Lights Safari with Expert Guides and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,654 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $61Our pick

Spend six to seven hours chasing the Aurora from Tromsø with guides such as David, Claudia, Koren, and Elo. You may drive toward the fjords or Finland border, then warm up beside a fire with hot drinks while your guide explains the science and takes a professional photo.

“Petter our guide was amazing, he did everything he could for us to be able to see the northern lights. He was also very kind and accommodating. The northern lights are amazing; Petter gave very interesting information given about the background of them. The team really work hard for you to see them and don’t give up. Would recommend.”

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2.Tromsø Whale Safari with MS Gabriele

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,937 reviews · 6 hours · from $207

Cruise from Tromsø toward Skjervøy aboard the heated catamaran MS Gabriele, searching for orcas and humpback whales with guides including Lorenzo and Raul. Watch from large windows or open decks, enjoy the Arctic scenery, and receive a fjord cruise or refund if whale activity has ended.

“Great trip! The fjords were amazing, seen the whales also, but not very close. Great experience!”

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3.All-Inclusive Whale & Orca Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,221 reviews · from $186

Set out from Tromsø at 8 AM with Polar Adventures for an eight-hour cruise to Skjervøy. Search for orcas, humpbacks, and fin whales with guides such as Juan, Raul, Pedro, or Huayupe, while enjoying heated cabins, outdoor decks, thermal suits, snacks, hot drinks, and lunch.

“We made such nice friends while witnessing one of this earth’s wonders.”

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4.Snowmobile Safari in the Lyngen Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,021 reviews · 8 hours · from $272Top rated

You’ll travel from Tromsø by bus and ferry to Camp Troll, where guides such as Jono, Yani, Tom, and Suzy lead a snowmobile ride through the Lyngen Alps. Expect shared snowmobiles, warm outerwear, several driver changes, mountain photo stops, hot drinks, and soup by the fire.

“The whole trip was very professionally run, from communication about my booking, transport arrangements and the instructors and staff on the tour. Brilliant day”

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5.Fishing Sea Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 3h 30m · from $223

Join guides such as Pepe, Alvaro, or Jeremías for a 210-minute sea-fishing trip from central Tromsø. You’ll use shared rods, learn simple fishing skills, watch the fishfinder, and enjoy soup made from the catch. Warm suits, hot drinks, fjord views, and wildlife sightings round out the trip.

“the food and information was brilliant! and the boat was amazing 🤩”

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6.Scenic Arctic snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 377 reviews · 8 hours · from $335

Travel from Tromsø by red Arctic Route bus and ferry to Lyngen, where guides including Stefan and Elina provide warm gear, safety training, and a 1.5-hour snowmobile ride. Stop for mountain views and photos, then enjoy fish soup, hot drinks, and dessert at Bøteriet.

“We had a fantastic time! The experience was incredible from start to finish, and the scenery was unforgettable. A special thank you to our guide, he was extremely friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. We really appreciated his patience and how he made everyone feel safe and comfortable during the tour.”

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7.Aurora Safari Chase with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 7 hours · from $124

Spend seven hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a comfortable coach, stopping at private camps for soup, hot drinks, toilets, and warm overalls. English-speaking guides such as Paulo and Juan help with photos and camera settings, while weather decides how far the chase goes.

“An amazing trip- even if we didn’t see the northern lights, which we did, we said the trip was definitely worth the money. The guides were exceptional, the food amazing, location epic- just so much fun and effort from the team- highly recommended”

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