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 shared Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is recommended for ages 7 and up, so teenagers are well within it, and at NOK 2,300 per person it is the sensible default. A family of four or more may prefer the Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at NOK 15,000 per group, where the pace is yours. Let them photograph it with their phones, feed them before pickup, and use HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for 5% off.
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Private Northern Lights Tour
From NOK 15 000 per group (private) · 5-8 Hours · Tromsø. Live dates and prices open right here — you book directly with Legendary Adventure in Tromsø.
Why Teenagers Often Love This Evening
A northern lights chase is not a museum visit. It is a night drive in a premium minibus, a campfire in the snow, hot food outdoors and a sky that does something unpredictable. It has the ingredients teenagers usually like: being out late, being outside, a little adventure, and something to photograph and share. The 5 to 8 hour length is long, but it is full of different moments.
The things that go wrong are usually boring ones: cold hands, a dead phone, hunger, and unclear expectations. All are fixable in advance.
Age Rules and Which Tour Fits
The shared Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is recommended for ages 7 and up with 2 to 8 guests, so teenagers are comfortably in the age range. The Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is listed for all ages. If you are four people in a family, the shared tour costs NOK 9,200 before the discount against NOK 15,000 for private. If you are five or six, the gap narrows. Our break-even for private is seven people on price alone.
What the private tour gives you is control. If a teenager gets tired, you head back. If you all want more time at the fire, you stay. For a family with a mix of ages, that matters.
Phones: Let Them Win the Photo Game
Teenagers will photograph everything, so help them do it well. The guides on the chase help with camera and phone settings, and the campfire stops are the right time to try night mode, a steady surface or a small tripod. Remind them to keep the phone warm in an inner pocket between shots, because the cold drains batteries fast, and carry a power bank. Ask them not to use flash, since it ruins everyone’s night vision and the pictures.
Do not turn the evening into screen-free enforcement. A teenager who takes a good picture will remember the night differently from one who was forbidden to look at a phone.
The Practical Side: Food, Cold, Sleep
The tour includes a winter suit, a warm meal, snacks and hot drinks, so most of the cold and food problems are solved. Still, teenagers eat a lot. Give them a proper meal at about 17:00 before the 18:30 pickup, and have a bar or fruit in a pocket. Wear thermal layers, wool socks, gloves and a hat under the suit. The van has warm seats, and many teenagers sleep on the drive back.
The return depends on how far the clear sky is. Plan for midnight to 02:00 and let them sleep in the next morning. Do not book a morning departure the day after.
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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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Tell teenagers the truth: the aurora is a natural phenomenon, nobody can order it, and the best chance is by driving to clear sky, which is the point of the tour. A strong display can be spectacular, with moving curtains. A weak one can look like a pale arc. Cameras will show more colour than eyes. If they expect a film-like display every time, they will be disappointed, whereas a teenager who has been told that the evening is a hunt tends to enjoy the process.
More Active Options for Restless Teens
If your teenagers would rather move than sit, the Aurora Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is 4 hours, NOK 1,500 per person, recommended for ages 10 and up, with a local guide, transport, snowshoes and poles, snacks and a hot drink. It is quieter and more physical. The Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 (10:00, also ages 10+) suits a daytime plan. For older teens, the Arctic Snowshoe Adventure (Advanced)5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is 6 hours for ages 16+.
A Good Three-Night Plan for a Family
Night one: arrive, rest, eat locally. Day two: the Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, which includes a local lunch, at NOK 2,100 per person for ages 7+. Night two: the northern lights chase. Day three: a snowshoe hike. Night three: a spare evening for a second try. This sequence matches how teenagers cope best, with one big day and a rest day around it.
How to Book with the Hungrytravelfamily Discount
Booking for a family is quick, but a few details are worth getting right.
- Open the tour page through one of the links here: Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, Private Northern Lights Tour5% 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
Is the northern lights tour suitable for teenagers?
Yes. It is recommended for ages 7 and up, so teenagers fit easily. The private tour is for all ages.
How long will the evening last?
5 to 8 hours, depending on how far the guides need to drive to find clear sky. Plan for a return between roughly midnight and 02:00.
What is included for the price?
A local expert guide, transport in a premium Mercedes-Benz, a winter suit, and a warm meal with snacks and hot drinks.
Can teenagers take their own photos?
Yes. The guides help with camera and phone settings at the stops.
How much does it cost for a family of four?
NOK 9,200 on the shared tour at list price, or NOK 8,740 with 5% off using HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5. The private tour is NOK 15,000 per group.
What if a teenager gets too cold?
The winter suit helps, and the van is warm. A private tour lets you decide when to head back.
Our Honest Final Word
Teenagers are a good fit for the chase, as long as you handle the boring parts: food, phones, warm layers and a late finish. The shared tour is the sensible choice for most families; the private tour is worth considering from five or six people, or when you want your own pace.
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