Can I see the Northern Lights in Autumn?
If you don’t fancy the sub-zero temperatures associated with Northern Scandinavia in winter, consider an autumn tour.
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6 days - Tromsø and Coastal Norwegian Northern Lights tour
Experience the incredible wilderness of Norway and take in the amazing beauty of Norwegian coast. Considered the best season by locals for visiting Scandinavia, autumn delivers up the first Auroras of the new season. Without snow on the ground, you can enjoy this quieter, milder season for kayaking, berry picking & beach foraging and in the evening, wait patiently for the streaks of Northern Lights against the pale blue, not quite dark, Arctic sky.
Spend time in the high Arctic Norwegian town of Tromsø before heading out of town to a small traditional Norwegian fishing village. Fingers crossed, you can watch the Northern lights in a new custom-built glass pavilion on the water's edge. This is an independent tour, that can be modified to suit your requirements.
Highlights include
- Guided day tour in Tromsø and in the evening, a guided Aurora Chase by minibus, led by an experienced local guide.
- Instruction on camera settings and use of a tripod during the Aurora Chase plus a link to download guide images.
- Stay in a remote fishing village away from artificial light
- Beach comb during the day along pristine white beaches, enjoyed included dinners and meeting the locals in this small village
- Day 1
- Welcome to Tromsø, the capital of Arctic
- Day 2
- Tromsø & Northern Lights
- Day 3
- Transfer from Tromsø to Sommarøy with Husky Farm Visit
- Day 4
- Sea Kayaking around Sommarøy, a world class destination
- Day 5
- Sea Eagle Boat Tour
- Day 6
- Transfer back to Tromsø
- Start/End Place
- Tromsø, Norway
- Country Visited
- Norway
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Start Date
- Flexible
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Suitability
- Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
- Code
- 50DN0095
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Details
Transportation
Return transfer from Tromsø - Sommarøy
Included
- All accommodation in a shared double/twin room, single supplement available
- Daily breakfast
- Private guided Tromsø city walk
- Aurora Chase
- Guided Sea Kayaking Tour
- Sea Eagle Safari
- Husky Wagon Ride
- Return transfer from Tromsø - Sommarøy
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Not Included
International flight tickets, meals other than described, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.
Lunch can be organised through the hotel, otherwise head to the local restaurant and supermarket.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Tromsø, the capital of Arctic
Day 2 - Tromsø & Northern Lights
Day 3 - Transfer from Tromsø to Sommarøy with Husky Farm Visit
Day 4 - Sea Kayaking around Sommarøy, a world class destination
Day 5 - Sea Eagle Boat Tour
Day 6 - Transfer back to Tromsø
Dates & Prices
All prices listed are per person sharing a room.
Dates
Valid From
Valid To
From Price
Status
Accommodation
1 Sep 2025
31 Oct 2025
31 Oct 2025
1 Sep 2025
31 Oct 2025
USD 2,385
On request
Standard
1 Sep 2025
31 Oct 2025
31 Oct 2025
1 Sep 2025
31 Oct 2025
USD 900
On request
Extra for Single
Important Information
Read about the weather and the Northern Lights viewing in Autumn in Northern Norway.
Activities included will change according to the weather and availability.
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Travel Safe
Travel Insurance and Safety
Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours with 50 Degrees North. The safety of our travellers, staff and operators is a major priority of 50 Degrees North. With an operational office in Norway, 50 Degrees North has access to an up-to-the-minute flow of information regarding the countries we work in. We are also in regular contact with the various operators we use. Their in-depth knowledge and understanding of their various areas is vital.
Practical information about Scandinavian Hotels
Practical information about Scandinavian Hotels
- Hotel rooms in Scandinavia are normally furnished with twin beds, which can be moved together to form a double bed or placed separately. Please note that single rooms are generally smaller than doubles, and are often equipped with a shower instead of a bath. Purpose-built triple or family rooms are likewise unusual in Scandinavian hotels. Whilst it is possible for 3 persons to share a room, this will normally be a double room with an extra bed, with correspondingly less space to move about in.
- It is also unusual to have a porter at hotels to carry your luggage.
- There is free wi-fi in many hotels in Scandinavia.
- Unexpectedly, all forms of Scandinavian accommodation rarely provide tea and coffee facilities in their rooms. If you are lucky, a kettle will be supplied but nothing else. Please ask at reception for some provisions when you arrive or just carry a small selection from home.
- Please also note that in Scandinavia - in particular, during winter - the included lunch will often be a hearty warm soup with bread.
- More remote hotels in Lapland will offer dinner at an additional cost. In some spots, there will be limited choices else where. Generally, you get a very nice home-cooked Scandinavian dinner. However, you may sometimes find only one or two choices only for your main course.
- In Scandinavia, it is normal for washing and laundry facilities to be in the basement. If you are staying in apartment type accommodation, check downstairs or ask for assistance.
Practical budgeting information before your departure to Norway
Practical budgeting information before your departure to Norway:
Budget surprises:
Norway has a few items that typically surprise travellers when visiting Norway for the first time. Alcohol and luxury items are heavily taxed and therefore prices are higher than you would expect. On the other hand, necessities such as bread and milk, are taxed low and therefore are great value.
Alcohol import allowance into Norway:
We recommend that you bring all the alcohol you’re allowed to bring into the country when you arrive. There are many lovely parks and balconies where you can enjoy your duty free. However, be sure not to bring more than you’re allowed!
As of May 2014, the allowances according to Visit Norway are:
Alcoholic beverages:
Minimum age: 18/ 20*
1 litre of beverages with more than 22% up to and including 60% alcohol per volume as well as 1½ litre with more than 2.5% up to and including 22% alcohol per volume or three litres with more than 2.5% up to and including 22% alcohol per volume
and
2 litres of beer with more than 2.5 % or other beverages with more than 2.5% up to and including 4.7% alcohol per volume.
This means that you may for example bring with you five litres of beer provided you do not have any other alcoholic beverages with you.
*For importing alcoholic beverages with more than 22% alcohol per volume the minimum age is 20.
It’s illegal to bring extra alcohol into Norway and can end up costing you. Another thing you should bring and not buy in Norway is razor blades. Good razor blades in Norway are expensive.