After finding the right setting, gather around a campfire, warm up with some soup, and await the spectacular night light show. Im curious if you all can tell me what the probability of seeing the northern lights in tromso during early october would be. Ill likely never see the northern lights again even if i visit my wishlist destinations of greenland and baffin island. In the evening, its time to leave the city lights behind and join a guided small group minibus tour for chance to enjoy some of the brightest northern lights in the world. The forecast is designed to maximize the changes to see the northern lights in the tromso tromso region of norway, with. Combine your northern lights excursion with a wide range of exciting daytime activities such as dog sledding, whale watching, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling, or try for a selfie with the reindeer and huskies in the. Northern lights chase in tromso, norway fjord tours. Wild seas offers exclusive whale research safaris and allows you to get up close and personal with these impressive animals. High activity and heavy clouds means that there is a chance of northern lights in tromso tonight tonight, april 11th go to forecast. Polar adventures is a cosy company that provides local adventures, such as fjord excursions, by boat or by bus, hiking and fishing day tours, northern lights chases, dog and reindeer sledding and so.
Northern norway is one of the best places to see northern lights and whales. Chasing the northern lights in tromso, norway, 350km 217mi north of the arctic circle. Tromso is located 350kms north of arctic circle at 69 degree north. Dec 28, 2016 real time video of northern lights aurora borealis filmed onboard ms leone and ms aurora explorer, boats from arcticexplorer. This guide has answers to 30 questions from when to see the northern lights to how to photograph them. Enjoy a delicious dinner composed of fresh ingredients as you sail. Real time video of northern lights aurora borealis filmed onboard ms leone and ms aurora explorer, boats from arcticexplorer. Chasing the northern lights tromso, norway travel addicts. Taking a northern lights tour from tromso is the best solution if youre traveling to this city in northern norway and want to enjoy a magnificent spectacle.
Benefit from the expertise of a guide who can take you to areas with the best weather conditions for seeing the northern lights. Oct 24, 2019 the best northern lights tours in tromso. Located between fjords, mountain peaks and islands, tromso offers one of the highest probabilities of experiencing the northern lights in northern norway. This has provided our whale watching partners in tromso with a challenge. At the start of this millennium, tromso suddenly realized that the northern lights really are something special to share with the rest of the world, and has since grown to be one of the most important northern lights destinations, with a large range of local operators offering their various northern lights excursions and snow based activities such as dog sledding.
Chasing the northern lights in tromso, norway 2020. Our winter packages range from chasing the northern lights, whale watching, whale research safari to a full arctic experience, dog sledding, and reindeer sledding. Join a small group and a guide in a fun quest to chase down the aurora borealis, traversing the nearby countryside and even into finland to catch a glimpse. Everything you need to know about the northern lights in tromso. Head out from tromso on a northern lights safari with a photographer guide. Tromso makes a good base for northern lights vacations and youll find people from all of the world who have come to partake in the experience. Whale watching and northern lights sailing cruise in norway. Take a light evening buffet supper at the hotel and then soak up your destination in the hotels rooftop outdoor hot tub. Polar adventures is a cosy company that provides local adventures, such as fjord excursions, by boat or by bus, hiking and fishing day tours, northern lights chases, dog and reindeer sledding and so much more. Join in on an authentic sami culture and reindeer sledding experience at camp tamok. With a small group of curious travelers and a guide who knows the territory, strike out into the cold, dark, norwegian night to find and photograph the elusive aurora borealis. My partner and is dream is to see the northern lights in tromso. In the evening keep watch for the aurora or join the evening northern lights watch excursion to camp nikka, just 15 minutes walk away.
Tromso s got nature, culture, art, and nightlife all wrapped up in one pretty literally package. Where to see whales in northern norway tromso this winter. So far so good, here are the spots, where we took our pictures, where the setting was great. I hadnt expected the lights to move so quickly and so wildly. Whether joining a northern lights chase around tromso. Wild seas adventures give travellers a onceinalifetime whale watching experience while simultaneously supporting conservation efforts in norway. The daytime departure gives you a wonderful ride through white fairytale landscape while the evening tour offer excellent opportunities to experience the majestic northern lights. Chasing lights tromso 2020 all you need to know before. I am also desperate to see some whales and have heard senja is good for this. With maximum 15 participants, everyone has close contact with the guide, all your questions answered and you escape the crowd, free to experience the fantastic northern lights in private. Two natural wonders await the intrepid traveller joining the 8day whale and aurora sailing adventure. Tromso senja january 2019 northern lights and whale. Tromso for both northern lights and whale watching. Northern lights at kattfjordvatnet on kvaloya whale island just outside.
Tromso and malangen resort northern lights holiday in norway. Your northern lights tour begins with a pickup from the radisson blu in tromso. With our adventures to norway, you can expect the perfect blend of city lights, arctic adventures and northern lights. Our high speed, highclass catamaran is ready to take you on a northern lights cruise. That is not what i expected the northern lights to look like. Some nights theyre out, and other nights theyre nowhere to be found. Trip to tromso, norway to see the northern lights, and to go whale watching. It can be tricky to know the best viewing spots to see the northern lights, so boost your chances by going on a northern lights chase by bus. Chase the northern lights in tromso and finish the evening with roasted marshmallows around the bonfire. With roundtrip transportation provided, theres no need for you to navigate the dark snowy territory yourself. My partner and i want to spend a week in either feb or march hopefully these are good times to mainly see the northern lights, but also go whale watching. Tromso norway northern lights whale safari arctic cruise. Tromso norway northern lights whale safari 4k youtube. The whale watching during the itinerary will be conducted from a rib rigid inflatable boat, enabling us to get closer to the whales themselves.
I spent 4 days in norway to see the northern lights. Fly to tromso via oslo from the uk before taking the world famous huntigruten coastal ferry to finnsnes and transferring to your accommodation. There is no faster way leaving the city centre, than by boat. The city is a popular place to observe the majestic phenomenon of the northern lights, or auroras. Best way to see norways most famous fjords 9 replies. We visited tromso for the first time at the end of august, and were wowed not only by the natural attractions in the region but also by the city itself. The polar nights are here and the grey halflight of midmorning blends with the white and ice of the surrounding landscape and the deep grey of the water. Whales and northern lights, from nkr11900 5 days ex flights.
The pictures will be available in original size for free download from our flickr account. Jan 09, 2017 find out the best time of year to visit tromso to see the northern lights and discover the many different ways you can see them. This quintessential arctic experience combines glamping in our lavish teepees under an aurorafilled sky, whales and spectacular nature, chasing the northern lights and seeing the striking lygnen alps day 1. Tripadvisor from tromso small group northern lights. One of the best vacation days ever, signed up for fishing but had orca watching thrown in.
On our first night in tromso we went on a 15 person northern lights chase. Northern lights tour with kjetil skogli 19 replies. The best chance of seeing the northern lights in areas free from light pollution. Head outside of the city, past stunning mountains and fjords to find the lights. Its the perfect base for exploring norways arctic capital a city know not only for its wintery adventure and northern lights displays, but also for its outstanding food and nighttime entertainment tromso is home to more pubs per capita than any other city in norway. Witnessing the northern lights from the sea is a magical moment you will never forget. Northern lights in tromso aurora oval gateway to the arctic. For the most unexceptional chances to see the northern lights, or aurora borealis, head to northern norway or svalbard between late autumn and early spring. Whether you are watching the northern lights, dog sledding or whale watching, booking with us is the most sustainable option. You can indeed see the northern lights on your own, but if you dont know how to forecast northern lights, taking a tour is very convenient the leaders of the different northern lights tours in tromso i am going to recommend. We are very passionate about the northern lights and will do everything we can do to provide you with the most memorable experience while waiting for the sky to start dancing in the sky above you. Jan 19, 2016 the fjord landscapes in tromso are one of the most beautiful in the world and there are many tour companies in the city that offer trips and cruises to see them. On the north coast of norway whale watching season is at its height through the winter, making it a fantastic time to explore the seas, while the remote location and long nights make it the perfect destination for hunting the aurora borealis.
On a positive note, the city lies within aurora belt which makes it one of the most favorable locations for those who wish to see northern lights aurora borealis. Tromso is a hub of arctic activities, however one of the big draws is the northern lights. Chase the aurora borealis, aka, the northern lights, through norways arctic skies on this smallgroup adventure from tromso. Air ticket to tromso, norway can be arranged with us. Northern norway whale and aurora cruise sailing holiday. Smallgroup aurora hunt northern lights tour from tromso. Northern lights and whale watching tromso friluftsenter. Rising above the tree tops is an aurora, white and sphereshaped, tinged pink with green flares the aurora rises over our heads, swirling, twisting, morphing, and then disappears as quickly as it arrived. Top activity in tromso, norway this was a very well thought and executed event.
Best spot for whale watching and northern lights for your. Set out from tromso on a hunting tour of the northern lights. Find out where to go and the best time to see the aurora borealis. Hello, we are planning on visiting tromso for approx 5 nights and are flexible re. With a guide who has expertise in finding the lights and photographing them, travel into the arctic countryside to find a prime viewing area. Please note that the northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Tromso safari 2020 all you need to know before you go. Youll be chauffeured to the best spots to catch the light show and youll learn how to capture the ideal images from your photographer guide. Tromso safari 2020 all you need to know before you go with. You can, for instance, go dog sledding, kayaking, visit museums, mountain hikes, skiing, reindeer sledding, fishing, sailing, and whale safari. Polar adventures northern lights and day tours in tromso.
We want to visit around 14th january for 4 or 5 days. If you are as excited as we are to see orcas and humpback this winter, you are most welcome to join our tromso norway northern lights whale safari. This winter join us in senja, one of many stunning islands that have been carved from. Spotting majestic whales combined with seeing the phenomenal northern lights can only be described as aweinspiring. Ten days of winter whale watching, 350 kilometers north of the arctic circle. Northern norway is among the most comfortable and interesting places to see the northern lights and to experience the unbelievable colours move across the arctic sky. Northern lights in norway best places to see the aurora. Your tour comes with included family and friends photos to take home. The onceinalifetime trip sails the seas in northern norway during the winter months. The view from tromso center looking out over the ocean. In order to maximise our chances of seeing both the whales and northern lights we know there are no guarantees, when would be the best time to. Northern norway is one of the best places in the world to see northern lights and whales.
The ultimate guide to chasing the northern lights in tromso, norway. Perhaps tromso is the worlds best place for a northern lights holiday especially if you also enjoy city life. Our northern lights adventures to tromso combine not only this fantastic city but also stunning rural destinations of northern norway such as sommaroy, the lyngen peninsula, malangen and senja. Accessible travel guide to tromso, norway travel breathe repeat. Home to the northern lights and the midnight sun, tromso, norway is the gateway to the arctic.
You can rent a car and drive to skjervoy, or you can do the transfer by boat or bus. Small ship cruise norway whales and northern lights cruise 12. Chas maneuvered the boat instinctively to get the boat where he think the orcas would surface next, and he was correct 90 percent of the time. But tromso also has other activities to enjoy, including dog sledding, nordic or crosscountry skiing called simply skiing here, and snowmobiling. Exclusive three day northern lights expedition on spectacular senja including whale watching from tromso. Maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights on this tour from tromso in a minibus. I saw them once on a february visit to tromso, and they were magnificent. This is the ideal tour for those who want to chase the northern lights in a small group. Mar 14, 2020 maximize your chances to see the northern lightsnotoriously difficult to find and photographin this guided tour from tromso. Join this guided northern lights tour in tromso and see the natural phenomenon tint the night sky with an array of colors. Northern lights in tromso norway experiencing the allnatural sensation of aurora borealis aka northern lights belongs on every vacationers pail list. This winter join us in senja, one of many stunning islands that have been carved from the norwegian coastline near tromso for an actionpacked holiday of whale watching and northern lights. Northern lights cruise in tromso with dinner, tromso tours. I thank to marek and sam for all their fine touches, about the location, the nature of lights, and personalised touches.
Jan 29, 20 forecasts indicate, if the northern lights are intensive or not, it didnt work for us. The best time to see the northern lights is between september and april. I knew exactly how he felt which was why, a day later, i boarded a flight to tromso, norway in search of a proper white winter, dog sledding, and, of course, the northern lights. Northern lights please help, i dont know where to begin. Best northern lights tours from tromso norway capture. Explore the beautiful, snowcovered landscapes surrounding tromso during the. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, and boat trips and northern lights excursions are inevitably subject to weather conditions. If the entire goal is a northern lights trip, you might be disappointed, especially if the weather doesnt cooperate.
They have returned to northern norway but instead of gracing the fjords near to tromso, they are further north in the fjords of the skjervoy area which is around 2. Tromsosenja january 2019 northern lights and whale. From the warmth and comfort of a private base station, savor a local snack, and snap highquality photos of the lights display. We begin our journey by chasing the magical northern lights by minibus. Combined this with a stay at the aurora borealis observatory andor a. Chasing the northern lights in tromso, norway 2020 nerd. Tromso is perfect to go to for chasing northern lights, as it is a big city biggest in northern norway at least with 70 000 inhabitants, with plenty of things to do besides seeing northern lights. The city is situated in the middle of the auroral oval, the area with the highest probability of seeing the northern lights. Transfer back to tromso airport on the transfer shuttle, operating twice per day for your flight home or extend the stay further with extra nights in malangen resort or tromso. The northern lights in norway, also known as aurora borealis in the northern latitudes, is named after the roman goddess of dawn, aurora, and the greek name for north wind, boreas. In the peak period, the biggest factors for enjoying the lights are the weather conditions and being able to escape light pollution. Hop aboard an electric catamaran at the pier and travel to the finest viewing spots on this northern lights tour in tromso island. But as everyone in tromso will tell you, the northern lights are fickle.
Im planning on spending three nights in tromso between october 47th and my primary purpose is taking some northern light photos so would like to know my chances. Tromso, an arctic gateway at 69 degrees north country. Dogsledding under the northern lights in tromso, or even joining a northern lights photographic tour in tromso there are plenty of options available. Even with prior to our trip with emails and information they were absolutely helpful. Youll have an opportunity to see the immaculate winter spectacle, indulge in whale watching and even go off the beaten path for some unforgettable experiences. Especially if you are in tromso only a few days and are short on time, if the weather is not that good with a cloudy sky, or you don. Speeding through the fjords off the coast of tromso in northern norway, decked out in thermal seafaring gear arctic onesies and goggles, the icy wind rushes past my wellmuffled ears. Northern lights in tromso, norway holidays 20202021. The best way to experience the magical northern lights, aurora borealis, is away from the lights of the city. Ten days of winter whale watching in tromso, far beyond the. The northern lights in lapland the northern lights in norway, also known as aurora borealis in the northern latitudes, is named after the roman goddess of. With whale watching and northern lights in the mix, im sure itll be another wonderful experience from this part of the world. I was so lucky on second day i took a guide and drive around 2 hours to find a clear sky to see the northern lights.
The lights are actually present all year but its too bright to see them during the warmer months. Escape the cluttered city lights for a clear view of the magical aurora borealis. Northern lights small group northern lights tromso. Northern lights forecast that you can download to your phone. Once youve met your guide and group, youll head far away from the city lights into the arctic countryside to some of the best places for seeing aurora borealis.
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