An All-Private 3-Day Tromsø Plan: Day-by-Day Tours for Families and Groups, Priced per Group
Travelling to Tromsø as a family of five or a group of eight friends? Legendary Adventure prices its private tours per vehicle, not per head, which turns three fully private days into a sensible plan rather than a splurge. Here is the day-by-day version we would book, the age rules that shape it, and what it costs per group and per person.
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.
For a family or group of four to eight, book three private days: the Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 on your first evening (NOK 15,000 per group, all ages, pickup from your address), a short morning on day two — the Private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 if anyone is under 10, or the Private Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 if everyone is 10 or older (both NOK 12,000) — and the Private Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 with lunch on day three (NOK 15,000). The plan costs NOK 42,000 per group, or NOK 39,900 with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5: about NOK 6,650 each for six people and under NOK 5,000 each for eight.
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Private Northern Lights Tour
Night one of the plan: your own guide and Mercedes, pickup from the address you choose, all ages welcome. From NOK 15,000 per group of up to 8, 5–8 hours, winter suits and a warm meal included.
- Why an All-Private Plan Works for Families and Groups
- Let the Youngest Traveller Choose the Plan
- Days 1 and 2: Private Lights, Then a Gentle Morning
- Day 3: The Private Sommarøy Day — and an Optional Second Evening
- Upgrade Days: Reindeer, Huskies or Sámi Culture
- What the Private Plan Costs per Group — and per Person
- Practical Notes for Booking as a Group
- Book Your Whole Tromsø Plan
- FAQ
Why an All-Private Plan Works for Families and Groups
Legendary Adventure’s shared tours are priced per person. Its private tours are priced per group, for 2–8 guests with larger groups on request. That single difference decides whether a private itinerary makes sense for you, and the maths is simple: divide the group price by the number of people travelling.
With eight people, the Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 works out at NOK 1,875 each, against NOK 2,300 on the shared chase. With six it is NOK 2,500 each — a small premium. With four it is NOK 3,750 each, and you are paying for flexibility rather than saving money.
That flexibility is real, and for families it often matters more than the price:
- Your own pickup address. The private northern lights and both private fjord tours let you choose your pickup location at checkout — useful if you have rented an apartment outside the centre.
- Your own pace. The guide works around your group, not around strangers who want to stay out until 02:00 while your seven-year-old is asleep on your lap.
- Wider age rules. The private northern lights and Sommarøy tours welcome all ages, where the shared versions are recommended from age 7.
Where we would not go private: couples and groups of two or three adults. For you, the shared tours are the better buy, and our first-timer and active plans make more sense than this one.
Let the Youngest Traveller Choose the Plan
Before you choose dates, check the ages, because they decide which version of day two you book. These are the operator’s recommendations for the private tours:
| Private tour | Ages | Duration | Pickup | Per group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Northern Lights Tour | All ages | 5–8 h | 19:00 | NOK 15,000 |
| Private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour | All ages | 3–4 h | 10:00 | NOK 12,000 |
| Private Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour | All ages | 5–6 h | 10:00 | NOK 15,000 |
| Private Reindeer Farm Visit with Sámi Culture | All ages | 6–7 h | 08:30 | NOK 35,000 |
| Private Snowshoe Hike | 10+ | 4 h | 10:00 | NOK 12,000 |
| Private Aurora Snowshoe Hike | 10+ | 4 h | evening | NOK 12,000 |
| Private Dog Sledding – Husky Experience | 7+ | 5–6 h | 08:45 | NOK 95,000 |
Plan A — anyone under 10: private chase, private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord morning, private Sommarøy day. Every tour is all ages.
Plan B — everyone 10 or older: the same, with the private snowshoe hike in place of the Ersfjord morning. Same price, more movement, and a proper taste of the snow for older children.
For more on what works at each age, see our guide to Tromsø with kids in winter.
Days 1 and 2: Private Lights, Then a Gentle Morning
Day 1 — Arrive, settle in, private northern lights chase
Aim to land by mid-afternoon. Settle the children, have an early snack rather than a big dinner — the Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 includes a warm meal, snacks and hot drinks — and be ready for a 19:00 pickup at the address you chose when booking. Winter suits are included and go over your own layers. The guide follows the evening’s weather forecasts to find clear sky, and the tour lasts 5–8 hours. The private format means the family decides when it is time to head back; nobody is waiting on another group.
Night one is deliberate. If the sky is cloudy, you still have two evenings left to try again.
Day 2 — A short private morning, then rest
After a late night, keep day two short. Plan A: the Private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 picks up at 10:00 for 3–4 hours, with transport in a Mercedes minivan, a local guide and coffee or tea with a cinnamon bun. Ersfjord and Grøtfjord are on Kvaløya, close to the city, so the driving is short and the stops come quickly — ideal for small children. Plan B: the Private Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 also picks up at 10:00 for 4 hours including transfers, with snowshoes and poles provided, for a group where everyone is 10 or older.
You are back by early afternoon. Leave the rest of the day empty: a nap, a walk along the harbour, the cable car if the weather is clear. If night one was clouded out, this is the evening for a second attempt.
Day 3: The Private Sommarøy Day — and an Optional Second Evening
Day 3 — Sommarøy and Kvaløya at your own pace
The Private Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is the longest day of the plan and the one most families photograph. Pickup is at 10:00 from your chosen address, and over 5–6 hours you cross Kvaløya to the island of Sommarøy along coastal roads with fjords, snow-covered mountains and white-sand Arctic beaches. A local lunch is included; mention any dietary needs when you book (the shared version of this tour offers vegan and vegetarian options).
The guide watches for reindeer and moose near the road and white-tailed sea eagles over the water. Nothing about wildlife is guaranteed, and children cope better with that if you say so before you set off. The private format pays off on this tour in particular: more stops when the children are engaged, fewer when they are not.
Evening option — a second night out
If you have not yet had a good aurora night, book a second Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for this evening. If you have, and everyone is 10 or older, the Private Aurora Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (NOK 12,000 per group, 4 hours, snowshoe rental, snacks and a hot drink included) is a quieter way to spend a last night: walking out of the city glow on snowshoes rather than driving to clear sky. With younger children, an early night is the honest recommendation.
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Private Northern Lights Tour
From NOK 15 000 per group (private) · 5-8 Hours · small groups of 2-8 guests (larger groups on request).
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If your group has room in the budget for one big day, swap it in for the Sommarøy day — or add it as a fourth day. All of these start earlier, so never put them the morning after a chase.
The Private Reindeer Farm Visit with Reindeer Feeding & Sámi Culture5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 — NOK 35,000 per group, 6–7 hours, all ages, pickup 08:30. Transport, snowshoe rental, Sámi lunch and coffee are included. For a multi-generation family it is the obvious upgrade: grandparents and toddlers can both take part, and the day has a slower, more personal rhythm than the fjord drive. Divided by eight, it is NOK 4,375 each.
The Private Dog Sledding – Husky Experience5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 — NOK 95,000 per group, 5–6 hours, ages 7+, pickup 08:45, with a guide and musher, transport, winter suits, snow boots and hot drinks included. It is the priciest winter day you can book online with Legendary Adventure, so it really only makes sense for a full group of eight splitting the cost, or for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
The Spiritual Sámi Culture Experience5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 — NOK 17,500 per group, 4 hours, ages 7+, pickup 10:00 from your chosen address, year-round. This fits into the day-two slot instead of the Ersfjord morning, and suits families who would rather listen and learn than hike. Coming from Finnish Lapland, we value that it is small and unhurried — a conversation rather than a show.
What the Private Plan Costs per Group — and per Person
Private prices are per group, for up to eight guests. The final columns divide the discounted total by the size of your group.
| Plan | Tours | Per group | With 5% code | Each, 4 people | Each, 6 people | Each, 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan A (all ages) | Private Northern Lights + Private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord + Private Sommarøy | NOK 42,000 | NOK 39,900 | NOK 9,975 | NOK 6,650 | NOK 4,988 |
| Plan B (10+) | Private Northern Lights + Private Snowshoe + Private Sommarøy | NOK 42,000 | NOK 39,900 | NOK 9,975 | NOK 6,650 | NOK 4,988 |
| Reindeer upgrade | Private Northern Lights + Private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord + Reindeer Farm Visit | NOK 62,000 | NOK 58,900 | NOK 14,725 | NOK 9,817 | NOK 7,363 |
| Add a second evening | Private Northern Lights or Private Aurora Snowshoe | NOK 15,000 / 12,000 | NOK 14,250 / 11,400 | — | — | — |
For comparison, the same three days on the shared tours (chase, Ersfjord & Grøtfjord and Sommarøy) cost NOK 5,900 per person at from-prices. So the private Plan A is cheaper per head for a group of eight, roughly equal for seven, and a premium below that. For a family with a child under seven, the comparison does not really apply: the shared chase is not recommended for them, so private is the way to do it.
Practical Notes for Booking as a Group
- One booking covers the vehicle. You book each private tour once for the group, not per person, and enter your group size at checkout.
- Pickup. The private northern lights, Sommarøy, Ersfjord & Grøtfjord, reindeer and husky tours let you choose your pickup location during checkout. Have your exact address ready.
- More than eight? Each private tour lists 2–8 guests with larger groups on request. For ten or more, contact the operator before booking — our note on Tromsø groups of ten or more explains the options.
- Order of booking. Lock in the night-one chase first, then the day-three tour, then day two. That way the tour with the most at stake gets the date you want.
- Terms. On the shared tours the rule is a full refund more than 48 hours before departure and a full charge inside 48 hours. Check the terms shown at checkout for each private tour before you pay.
- What to wear. Winter suits are included on the private chase and the husky day. For the fjord days and the snowshoe hike, bring proper layers, insulated waterproof boots, hats and mittens for everyone.
Book Your Whole Tromsø Plan
Each tour is booked directly with Legendary Adventure on its own live calendar; we never handle your payment. For Plan A or Plan B, book these:
- Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 — day 1, evening
- Private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (Plan A) or Private Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (Plan B) — day 2, morning
- Private Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 — day 3
- Optional: Private Reindeer Farm Visit with Reindeer Feeding & Sámi Culture5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 as an upgrade day, or Private Aurora Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for a second evening
Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field at checkout — it works on every Legendary Adventure tour you book. On a NOK 42,000 plan that is NOK 2,100 back in the group kitty.
Full transparency: we are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a commission when you book with our code. It never changes your price. More plans and single-tour guides are on our Tromsø activities hub.
FAQ
How much does a fully private 3-day trip in Tromsø cost?
Our all-private plan — private northern lights chase, a private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord or snowshoe morning, and the private Sommarøy day — costs NOK 42,000 per group of up to eight at from-prices, or NOK 39,900 with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5. That is about NOK 6,650 each for six people and NOK 4,988 each for eight.
Are private tours in Tromsø cheaper than shared tours for groups?
For seven or eight people, usually yes or roughly equal. The Private Northern Lights Tour is NOK 15,000 per group, which is NOK 1,875 each for eight against NOK 2,300 per person on the shared chase. For four people, private costs noticeably more per head.
Which private tours in Tromsø are suitable for babies and toddlers?
The Private Northern Lights Tour, the Private Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour, the Private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour and the private reindeer farm visit are all listed for all ages. The private snowshoe hikes are recommended from age 10 and the husky day from age 7.
Can the private tours pick us up from our apartment?
The private northern lights, fjord, reindeer and husky tours let you select your preferred pickup location during checkout, so you can use your hotel or rental address.
What if our group is larger than eight people?
The private tours are listed for 2–8 guests with larger groups on request. Contact Legendary Adventure before booking so they can plan vehicles and guides for your group.
Does the discount code work on private tours?
Yes. Code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 gives 5% off every Legendary Adventure tour booked online, shared or private. Enter it in the promo-code field at checkout for each tour.
Our Honest Final Word
For a family of six or a group of eight friends, going fully private in Tromsø is not the luxury it sounds like. Per-group pricing makes three private days cost about the same per head as the shared tours, and you get your own pickup, your own pace and tours that welcome every age. For four people it is a premium you pay for comfort — still worth it with young children, less so with adults. Keep the chase on night one, keep day two short, and save the big Sommarøy day for last.
Book the Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, the Private Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 or Private Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, and the Private Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, and enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout for 5% off each one.
The private tours in this 3-day plan
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Private · 5-8 HoursPrivate Northern Lights TourFrom NOK 15 000 per group (private)Book with 5% off →
Private · 3-4 HoursPrivate Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord TourFrom NOK 12 000 per group (private)Book with 5% off →
Private · 4 HoursPrivate Snowshoe HikeFrom NOK 12 000 per group (private)Book with 5% off →
Private · 5-6 HoursPrivate Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord TourFrom NOK 15 000 per group (private)Book 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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