Arctic Explorers · Tromsø
Arctic Explorers runs a heated bus for up to 55 guests with a restroom and Wi-Fi on board, warm drinks, snacks and free photos. It's the only wheelchair-accessible chase on this site, and one of the cheapest.
The meeting point is on the harbour in front of the Fiskekompaniet fish restaurant, the one with big glass windows, at Killengreens gate 6 next to the Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora. From there a heated bus with a restroom and Wi-Fi heads into the wilderness for 7 to 9 hours, with photographers on hand when the lights show. Photos are sent to you free.
It's the most accessible option here: the listing says the transport and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers too. The trade-off is what you bring yourself. Dinner, warm clothes and a tripod are all excluded, so dress for hours outside in the cold.
With up to 55 guests you won't have a spot to yourself; one guest joked about sharing the lights with five busloads. There's no refund on a dark night: Arctic Explorers' FAQ answers that question with a plain no, because no operator in Tromsø can guarantee a sighting.
On the harbour in front of the fish restaurant at Killengreens gate 6, next to the Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora.
The guides head for the best forecast; one guest reported driving all the way to the border.
Snacks and warm drinks while photographers shoot the sky.
The tour lasts 7 to 9 hours and ends at the meeting point. Photos follow by email.
★★★★★Amazing tour! They will travel to places they know you will have the best experience. Petra was knowledgeable and very patient with all tourists.
★★★★★We weren't lucky enough to see the northern lights but Petra never gave up hope and kept trying. Even though the lights didn't make an appearance the experience was amazing. I will remember for the rest of my life sitting on reindeer skins in the snow around a campfire drinking hot chocolate!
★★★★★Great experience, guides so so nice and helpful and really wanted to give us best night possible.
★★★★★Awesome trip with Iris! She found the right spot at the right time and was always positive and cheerful.
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No refund. Arctic Explorers' FAQ says no operator in Tromsø can guarantee sightings. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
Yes. The listing says the transport and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are fine too. It's the only chase on this site that says so.
On the harbour in front of Fiskekompaniet fish restaurant, Killengreens gate 6, next to the Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora. The tour ends there.
Yes, a restroom on board, plus Wi-Fi.
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A budget bus chase with a restroom on board and free photos.
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