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.
The Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 lasts 5–8 hours from an 18:30 pickup, so a long night can end after midnight. The next morning, skip anything with a 10:00 pickup and be honest about your energy. Our plan is simple: a slow morning, a late lunch in town, and a gentle activity in the afternoon. Book both nights with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for 5% off, and do not stack two early starts after a chase.
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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.
How late can the chase run?
The tour is listed at 5–8 hours. With pickup at 18:30, that means a return between about 23:30 and 02:30. How late depends on where the guides find clear sky, which is why the operator gives a range and not a fixed time. A night spent crossing the border for a clear sky is worth it, but it costs you sleep.
When you plan the next day, assume the long version, not the short one. If you finish early, you have gained sleep.
The mistake to avoid: two 10:00 pickups
Many day tours leave at 10:00: the Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, the Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 and the Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5. A 10:00 pickup means a 08:00 alarm after a chase that ended at 02:00. You can do it, and some people do, but the day passes like a blur. We would rather see the fjords properly rested than half asleep in the vehicle.
Option 1: sleep in, then a short afternoon
The simplest plan is no tour in the morning. Eat a long breakfast, walk along Storgata, visit a cafe, and stay warm. There is plenty to see in town, and you can combine a walk with our all our Tromsø tour guides for ideas. If you want an afternoon activity, the options depend on the season, and we recommend checking the live calendar for departures.
Option 2: the half-day fjord tour on a rested morning
If you want to see the scenery the day after a chase, the shortest daytime tour is the Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5: 3–4 hours, NOK 1,500 per person, pickup at 10:00, ages 7+ recommended. It is shorter than the 5–6 hour Sommarøy day. You will still need to be up at around 08:30, and you will be back in the early afternoon.
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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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By subscribing you agree to receive our partner-deal emails. No spam, unsubscribe in one click. We may earn a commission on bookings — your price never changes.Option 3: put the big day before the chase
The best fix is the order of your bookings. Put the long daytime tour on the day before the chase, when you are fresh, and keep the day after the chase free. In a three-night stay, that looks like: night 1 settle in, day 2 fjord tour, night 2 chase, day 3 late start, night 3 optional second try.
When you land early or leave early
Check your flight time before booking. A chase that ends after 02:00 and a flight at 07:00 is a bad combination. If you leave early the day after the chase, choose an earlier night for the tour. The operator’s cancellation rule is a full refund more than 48 hours before, so you can move plans only until then.
How to book both nights
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. Book the chase first, because it is the one that fills.
Cancellation is shared across the tours: a full refund more than 48 hours before, and the full price charged inside 48 hours.
A simple sleep-and-cold checklist
Eat before pickup, drink water, and take a warm layer for the van. A winter suit is provided, but you should add thermals. On return, hang your damp gloves to dry, and charge your phone. Set the alarm for a late start.
FAQ
How late does the tour end?
It lasts 5–8 hours from 18:30, so the return can be after midnight.
Can I do a 10:00 tour the next morning?
Yes, but we would not stack them after a long chase.
Which tour is the easiest the day after?
The Ersfjord & Grøtfjord tour is 3–4 hours, which is the shortest daytime option.
Do I need to book both tours together?
No. Book each online with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for 5% off.
What if the chase is cancelled?
The operator’s rule is a full refund more than 48 hours before the tour.
Is the chase suitable for children?
Ages 7+ are recommended on the shared tour; the private tour is for all ages.
Our Honest Final Word
Plan the day after a chase as carefully as the chase. The Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is the star of the trip, and the rest should support it. Book it early with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, keep the morning free, and put the long fjord day on another date.
Plan around the chase
Tap a tour to see live dates and prices. Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field at checkout for 5% off.
Small group · 5-8 HoursNorthern Lights TourFrom NOK 2 300 per personBook with 5% off →
Small group · 3-4 HoursErsfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord TourFrom NOK 1 500 per personBook with 5% off →
Small group · 5-6 HoursSommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord TourFrom NOK 2 100 per personBook with 5% off →
Private · 5-8 HoursPrivate Northern Lights 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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