Tromsø Northern Lights for Travellers From Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China: December and Chinese New Year 2027 Plan
Chinese New Year falls on 6 February 2027, and December school holidays are close behind. If you are flying to Tromsø from Asia, the flight is long and the winter is cold, so a clear plan helps. Here is how we would build a four-to-five-night trip around the northern lights, with the tours to book first.
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 December or Chinese New Year trip from Asia, plan at least four nights in Tromsø, book the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for your second night, add one daytime tour and keep a spare evening in case of cloud. The shared chase starts from NOK 2,300 per person; the Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is NOK 15,000 per group. Book directly with Legendary Adventure and 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 Tromsø Works for Asian Winter Holidays
For many travellers from Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China, the northern lights are a bucket-list item, and a winter holiday is the natural time to do it. Tromsø is a good base because it is a real town with hotels, restaurants and an airport, and because tours depart daily from the centre.
The December school holidays and the Chinese New Year break in February are both busy, so book flights, hotels and tours early. Legendary Adventure’s tour calendars are live, and popular dates can fill, particularly in holiday weeks. We would book the chase as soon as you know your dates.
How Many Nights to Plan
Because of the long journey, we recommend at least four nights. Arrive, rest on the first evening, chase on the second, and use the third and fourth for daytime tours and a spare chase. The northern lights depend on clear sky, so one attempt is a gamble.
If you can stay five nights, even better. A sample plan looks like this:
- Night 1: Arrive, hotel, easy dinner, early sleep.
- Day 2: Morning rest or the town. Evening: Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at 19:00 (18:30 from 25 October).
- Day 3: Late start. Afternoon free. Evening: spare chase or dinner.
- Day 4: 10:00 Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 with lunch.
- Day 5: Departure.
Flights and Jet Lag
Flights from Asia to Tromsø normally involve a connection in a European hub such as Oslo or another city, and the total travel time is long. We cannot quote schedules, so check with your airline. The point is that you will arrive tired, and the time difference with Asia is large.
This is why we suggest booking the chase for night two rather than night one. You will be more alert and more able to enjoy the evening. If you are on a very tight schedule, our guide on first night or second night covers the choice in detail.
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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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Many Asian travellers come as couples, as families with children or as multigenerational groups. The shared Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 takes 2–8 guests, is recommended for ages 7+ and costs from NOK 2,300 per person. It includes a winter suit, a warm meal, snacks and hot drinks.
The Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is NOK 15,000 per group for up to 8 guests and is listed for all ages. You select your pickup location at checkout. For a family of five or six, the price per person becomes NOK 2,500 to NOK 3,000, and you control the pace of the evening. We explain the maths in our private tour cost breakdown.
Add a Daytime Tour
The Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is a 5–6 hour day with lunch included from NOK 2,100 per person, with a 10:00 pickup. The Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is 4 hours from NOK 1,500 per person, for ages 10+. The Ersfjord & Grøtfjord Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is shorter, at 3–4 hours.
Do not stack too many activities. A comfortable pattern is one morning tour per day and a chase in the evening, with at least one free half-day.
What to Wear
Tromsø in winter is cold and often windy. Pack thermal base layers, a warm mid-layer, thick socks, gloves and a hat. The chase includes a winter suit, but you still need warm boots and layers. Our what to wear in Tromsø guide covers everything. If you are coming from a warm climate, buy or rent items early rather than leaving it until you arrive.
How to Book With 5% Off
Use the booking calendar on Legendary Adventure’s own page, choose your date and enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field at checkout. Tours are fully refundable if cancelled more than 48 hours before the start; inside 48 hours the full price is charged. We are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a commission, which never changes your price. For more ideas, see our guide to activities in Tromsø.
FAQ
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
It falls on 6 February 2027. Book flights, hotels and tours early for that week.
How many nights do I need in Tromsø?
We suggest at least four, so you have more than one chance at clear sky.
How much is the northern lights tour?
From NOK 2,300 per person for the shared tour, or NOK 15,000 per group for the private tour. Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout for 5% off.
Is it suitable for children?
The shared tour recommends ages 7+, and the private tour is listed for all ages.
What time is pickup?
The shared tour picks up at 19:00 (18:30 from 25 October) outside Clarion Hotel The Edge.
Is a winter suit provided?
Yes, a winter suit is included on both the shared and private northern lights tours.
Our Honest Final Word
A long-haul winter trip deserves more than one attempt at the sky. Give yourself four or five nights, book the chase for night two, add a daytime tour and keep an evening spare. That is the plan we would follow, and it works for a December holiday or the Chinese New Year week.
Book the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 or the Private Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 and use HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout.
Our Tromsø holiday picks
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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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