Northern Lights in Tromsø, 11–31 January 2027: Which Week to Book and What to Expect
The back half of January is cold, dark and often clearer than December. We compare the weeks, explain how to pick your night and show how to book the chase with 5% off.
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 11–31 January 2027 we would book the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for two nights if you can, and keep the middle of your stay for rest. It is NOK 2,300 per person, 5–8 hours, ages 7+, with a small group of 2–8 guests. Families and groups can use the Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at NOK 15,000 per group. Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field for 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 late January works
Late January is still deep winter in Tromsø, with long nights and the sun slowly returning. The light begins to come back, so days are brighter than in December, but nights are still long enough for plenty of aurora hours. It is also one of the coldest times, so dress seriously.
Compared with December there are fewer holiday crowds, and tours are easier to find. It is a month many photographers like because snow cover is usually good and the landscape looks its best.
Week by week: 11–17, 18–24 and 25–31 January
The week of 11–17 January is the quiet week after the holiday rush: good availability and winter in full swing. 18–24 January sits in the middle of the season, popular with travellers who booked a winter break. 25–31 January has noticeably more daylight, which makes daytime tours more enjoyable.
None of these weeks is a guaranteed aurora week. Weather decides, so what matters is how many nights you give the chase. Two nights is our recommendation; three if aurora is the main goal.
The shared chase in January
The Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 departs at 18:30, travels in a premium Mercedes-Benz vehicle with a local guide, and includes a winter suit, a warm meal, snacks and hot drinks. NOK 2,300 per person for 5–8 hours.
In January it can be very cold, so use the winter suit and your own base layers. The guides choose the route from forecasts, which in January often means going inland or across the border to find clear sky.
The private chase in January
The Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 costs NOK 15,000 per group for up to 8 guests, with pickup at 19:00 from your chosen location. It is the same format, in your own vehicle. For families with children under 7, who are below the shared tour’s recommended age, it is the way to join.
It also suits groups who want to leave when they choose, or people who feel the cold and want more breaks.
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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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Layering is the secret: a wool base layer, a warm mid-layer, thick socks, a hat that covers your ears, a neck warmer and warm gloves with liners. The tour provides a winter suit, which goes over your own layers.
Bring hand warmers, a power bank and a thermos if you like. Phones lose battery quickly in the cold, so keep yours inside a pocket.
Pairing the chase with daytime tours
With more daylight in late January, the Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is a lovely day: NOK 2,100 per person, 5–6 hours, ages 7+, pickup 10:00. The Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is NOK 1,500, 4 hours, ages 10+.
Keep a rest day between a late chase and an early tour, and avoid double-booking the same day.
When to book
Bookings come in 4–8 weeks ahead for many travellers, but you can book closer to the date. If your dates are fixed and the aurora matters, book as soon as you can, and then keep one night free for a second attempt.
The shared tour terms give a full refund more than 48 hours before departure and a full charge inside 48 hours, so you have some flexibility.
How to book with 5% off
Open the booking page from the links on this page, pick your date and start time, and add your guests. Before paying, find the promo-code field and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for 5% off. The discount works when you book on Legendary Adventure’s own online booking page, so use the tour links on this page rather than a marketplace.
We are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a small commission; it never changes your price. For the wider picture of daytime and evening options, see our full guide to activities in Tromsø.
If a date you want shows as full, look at the day before or after, or switch to the private version of the same tour, which has its own availability. Booking a few weeks ahead is the easiest way to keep your options open, and the cancellation terms are clear: a full refund more than 48 hours before the tour, a full charge inside 48 hours.
FAQ
Is January good for northern lights in Tromsø?
Yes. Long nights give many viewing hours, and clear skies are possible. No sighting is guaranteed.
How much does the tour cost?
NOK 2,300 per person, or NOK 15,000 per private group. Use HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for 5% off when you book online.
How cold is it?
Cold. The tour supplies a winter suit, and you should wear warm layers under it.
What time is pickup?
18:30 for the shared tour outside Clarion Hotel The Edge, 19:00 for the private tour.
How many nights should I book?
Two if you can, three if the aurora is the main purpose of your trip.
Our Honest Final Word
Late January is a calm, beautiful time for the aurora. Give yourself more than one night, dress warmly and choose a tour that suits your group.
Book the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 or the Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for 5% off.
Our January picks
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 →
Private · 5-8 HoursPrivate Northern Lights TourFrom NOK 15 000 per group (private)Book 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 →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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