Tromsø Northern Lights From Brazil and Mexico: Planning the Bucket-List Trip
For travellers from Latin America, the northern lights are a trip of a lifetime. We give a planning outline for a first visit to Tromsø: timing, how many nights, which tours and how to book.
This guide is built from our own winters in the Arctic and from the live Legendary Adventure tour pages in Tromsø — prices, pickup times and what is included come straight from the operator, never invented.
Plan at least four nights in Tromsø, book the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for night two or three, and add a daytime fjord tour. The chase is NOK 2,300 per person, the fjord tour NOK 2,100. Brazilian school holidays in December and January and Mexican year-end holidays line up with the aurora season. HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 gives 5% off.
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Northern Lights Tour
From NOK 2 300 per person · 5-8 Hours · Tromsø. Live dates and prices open right here — you book directly with Legendary Adventure in Tromsø.
Why This Is a Great Trip From Latin America
For many travellers from Brazil and Mexico, seeing the northern lights is a bucket-list goal. The timing helps: the aurora season runs through the northern winter, which overlaps with the December and January holidays when many people have time off. Brazilian summer school holidays and Mexican year-end vacations fall in the very months Tromsø offers its long dark nights. The contrast between a tropical summer and an Arctic winter is also part of the fun.
The journey is long, so planning matters, and we want you to make the most of it.
How Many Nights Do You Need?
With the cost and length of flights, we would not go for fewer than four nights. Typical itineraries connect through a European hub and then on to Tromsø, so allow for a possible overnight or delay. Arrive, rest, and plan the chase for night two or three. Having four or five nights means you can try the aurora more than once, which is the best way to improve your odds.
Choose Your Tromsø Programme
The anchor is the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5: a small group in a premium Mercedes-Benz, 5 to 8 hours, NOK 2,300 per person, ages 7 and up. Add a daytime tour. The Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (5–6 hours, NOK 2,100, lunch included) is the most scenic. The Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (4 hours, NOK 1,500, ages 10+) is a lively contrast. The Aurora Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 gives a second night outdoors.
A Five-Night Sample Itinerary
| Night | Plan |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive, rest, eat locally |
| 2 | Northern Lights Tour |
| 3 | Sommarøy fjord day, early night |
| 4 | Aurora Snowshoe Hike or second chase |
| 5 | Spare, pack and rest |
This keeps the heaviest evening away from arrival and leaves a spare night if the weather spoils one.
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Northern Lights Tour
From NOK 2 300 per person · 5-8 Hours · small groups of 2-8 guests (larger groups on request).
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If you do not own winter clothing, plan it before you travel. The northern lights tour includes a winter suit, which helps, but you still need warm boots, thermal underwear, wool socks, gloves, a hat and a warm layer. Do not underestimate the cold after midnight. Thermal base layers are available cheaply at home and make a larger difference than a heavy coat.
Visa, Insurance and Practical Checks
We cannot give visa advice, because rules change and depend on your passport. Check the Norwegian and Schengen requirements with the official authorities well before booking flights. Consider travel insurance that covers delays and cold-weather activities. Keep a printed copy of your tour confirmation, with the pickup point: Clarion Hotel The Edge, where you look for a black Mercedes.
Budget: What To Expect
Norway is expensive. Plan for hotel, food and tours at Norwegian prices, and set aside the tour costs early: the chase, a fjord day and a snowshoe hike for two adults come to NOK 11,800 at list price (2×2,300 + 2×2,100 + 2×1,500), and NOK 11,210 with 5% off. We do not convert currencies here because rates move.
How to Book with the Hungrytravelfamily Discount
Booking from abroad works with any card online.
- Open the tour page through one of the links here: Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5.
- Pick your date and party size on the live calendar.
- At checkout, type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 into the promo-code field and press apply. The 5% comes off before you pay.
- Check the confirmation email for the pickup point and time.
The code only works when you book online on Legendary Adventure’s own booking page, which is what the links above open. Full transparency: we are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a commission; it never changes your price. If you are still planning the rest of the trip, our Tromsø activities hub has everything we would book in Tromsø.
FAQ
When is the best time to go from Brazil or Mexico?
December and January suit year-end holidays; check the operator calendar and book early for Christmas and New Year.
How many nights should I stay?
At least four nights, so you can try the aurora more than once.
What does the northern lights tour include?
A local expert guide, a premium Mercedes-Benz, a winter suit, and a warm meal, snacks and hot drinks.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport. Check with Norwegian or Schengen authorities.
Can I cancel?
Yes, with a full refund more than 48 hours before departure.
How do I get the discount?
Book online and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field for 5% off.
Our Honest Final Word
The aurora trip from Latin America is a long way to go for one night, so give yourself four or more nights, book the chase early and keep a spare evening. Do that, and you have given yourself the best realistic chance.
Reserve the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, the Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 or the Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 and use HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout for 5% off.
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Small group · 5-8 HoursNorthern Lights TourFrom NOK 2 300 per personBook with 5% off →
Small group · 5-6 HoursSommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord TourFrom NOK 2 100 per personBook with 5% off →
Small group · 4 HoursArctic Snowshoe HikeFrom NOK 1 500 per personBook with 5% off →
Small group · 4 HoursAurora Snowshoe HikeFrom NOK 1 500 per personBook with 5% off →Code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 works on every Legendary Adventure tour booked online. We are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a small commission — it never changes your price.
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