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.

Who this evening suits

People find themselves in Tromsø with a free evening more often than you would think: a delayed flight, a cancelled day tour, a tour that did not fit the plan, or simply a late decision. The Aurora Snowshoe Hike is an evening that does not require days of preparation. The tour is recommended for ages 10+, with 2–8 guests per departure. It is gentler than the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, which runs 5–8 hours and travels far for clear sky.

If your priority is the highest chance of seeing the lights, the chase is the better tool, and we say so plainly below. If your priority is a calm evening walking in snow under a dark sky for NOK 1,500, this is the one.

What the tour includes

According to the operator, the tour includes a local expert guide, transport in a Mercedes minivan, snowshoe rental and a snack with a hot drink. The description also mentions snowshoes and poles. The hike is four hours long, and that includes the transfer, so the time actually spent on snowshoes is shorter. Pickup is at 18:30, and the meeting place is outside Clarion Hotel The Edge, where you look for a black Mercedes.

Warm clothes are your job: layers, winter boots, gloves and a hat. The operator’s guidance is to dress in layers and wear good winter shoes that keep you warm and dry. We would add a spare phone battery, because cold drains it fast.

Is it a northern lights chase? No

This is the honest part. The chase tour moves wherever the sky is clear and can cross borders. The snowshoe hike goes to a trail near Tromsø, so you see what the sky gives you there. The operator’s own wording is a snowshoe hike offering the chance to see the northern lights. We love it for what it is, and we would not buy it as a guaranteed aurora ticket. If the sky is solid cloud over Tromsø, you will have a quiet walk in the snow, which is a good evening, but not a light show.

Our rule: if seeing the lights is the main goal of the trip, book the chase first and add the hike as a second evening.

How to check availability today

Open the booking calendar for the tour and look at today and tomorrow. Dates with space show up as bookable, and full ones do not. We cannot see the live calendar from here, so we never promise a seat. If the same-day option is closed, look at the next evening, or book the Private Aurora Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for NOK 12,000 per group, which is useful for a family or a group of friends who want the evening to themselves.

Weather and cold: what to expect

November evenings in Tromsø can be cold, snowy, windy or mild and wet. Because the tour is outdoors, the guides choose the trail and decide what is safe on the night. Dress for standing still as well as walking: you will warm up on snowshoes and cool down quickly during a break. A neck gaiter and spare gloves make a real difference.

Do not wear cotton next to the skin. Wool or synthetic thermals work better. Bring a small bag with water and your phone, and leave valuables at the hotel.

Snowshoe hike or northern lights tour for tonight

Both are in small groups. If you book late, consider which one still has seats and which fits your energy.

How to book

Open the booking link, choose your date and number of guests, and enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field at checkout. Check that the 5% reduction shows in the total before you pay. The code works on tours booked online with Legendary Adventure. We are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a small commission, which never changes your price. See all our Tromsø tour guides for more tours.

Cancellation is shared across the tours: a full refund more than 48 hours before, and the full price charged inside 48 hours.

A practical evening checklist

Eat something before pickup, even though a snack is included. Use the toilet before leaving, charge your phone, wear your boots, and tell your hotel you will be back late. Keep your booking confirmation on your phone, and be at the pickup point five minutes early.

FAQ

Our Honest Final Word

The Aurora Snowshoe Hike is a short, affordable evening with a chance of lights and a certain walk in the snow. It is a very good last-minute option and an average choice if you want the best odds of an aurora. Book the Aurora Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for 5% off, or the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 if the sky is your main goal.

5% off · code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5

Evening options in Tromsø

Tap a tour to see live dates and prices. Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field at checkout for 5% off.

Small group · 4 HoursAurora Snowshoe HikeFrom NOK 1 500 per personBook with 5% off →Private · 4 HoursPrivate Aurora Snowshoe HikeFrom NOK 12 000 per group (private)Book with 5% off →Small group · 5-8 HoursNorthern Lights TourFrom NOK 2 300 per personBook with 5% off →Small group · 4 HoursArctic 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.