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.

Three Windows, Three Trips

Most UK visitors choose between Christmas and New Year, a long weekend in the weeks around them, or February half-term 2027. They give very different holidays. Christmas week means polar night, festive lights in town and peak prices. New Year is similar, with fireworks over the harbour. February half-term has returning daylight, deep snow and a more comfortable day for children.

For aurora, all three are in the season. The darkest period gives the longest viewing windows; February gives better daylight activities. If your children are school age, February is the easiest.

Getting There From the UK

Flights from British airports typically connect via Oslo or another Nordic hub, and there can be seasonal routes, so check current schedules. Arrival in the afternoon means you can still book a tour that evening, but we advise not planning the chase for night one if you are arriving late; jet lag is not an issue from the UK, but delays are. A flexible plan is to book the chase for your second night.

Tromsø airport is close to the city, and many hotels are within walking distance of the pickup point outside Clarion Hotel The Edge.

Christmas and New Year: What to Book First

If your dates include 24–26 December or New Year’s Eve, treat tours as the thing to secure before the hotel is finalised. The operator’s groups are 2–8 guests, so each departure holds a few parties. Book the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 first, then a daytime tour. The polar-night light on the fjord tour is a highlight of this period.

February Half-Term: Light, Snow and Families

February is a strong family choice. Days are longer, the snow is deep and a daytime tour does not require a head torch. The Arctic Snowshoe Hike5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 is for ages 10+ recommended and the Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for ages 7+. For families with younger children, the private tours list all ages.

The chase is the long evening: 5–8 hours. Plan a nap and keep the next morning free. Older children and teenagers often rate it as the highlight.

A Four-Night UK Itinerary

This keeps the day before the chase calm and the chase on the night where you have the most flexibility.

Prices in Pounds? Use the Booking Page

The operator prices in Norwegian kroner. Check the exchange rate on the day, since we do not quote rates. The booking page shows the total, and the 5% code is applied there.

Budgeting Honestly for a UK Family or Couple

Tromsø is expensive, and a trip budget should include flights, hotel, food and tours. Tours are a big part of the cost, so decide early which ones matter. For a couple, the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at NOK 2,300 per person and the Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at NOK 2,100 per person come to NOK 8,800 for two. Take 5% off with the code and you save a few hundred kroner, enough for a decent dinner.

Families of four should compare the shared price with the private tours. A private northern lights tour is NOK 15,000 per group; for four, that is NOK 3,750 each, against NOK 2,300 on the shared tour. The private option costs more, but you control the timing and pickup, and it works for all ages.

Packing: What UK Travellers Underestimate

The common mistake is to pack for British winter. Tromsø is milder than its latitude suggests thanks to the Gulf Stream, but wind, damp and standing still at night make it feel colder. The northern lights tours include a winter suit; for daytime tours bring thermal layers, windproof outerwear, waterproof boots, a hat and gloves. Hand warmers are cheap and worth packing.

Do not forget a power bank. Cold drains batteries, and you will want to keep a phone alive for photos.

Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Specifics

Some businesses in town close for parts of Christmas, so book restaurants early. For tours, check the booking calendar for availability on the exact dates you need; the operator’s calendar is the authority. If your trip falls on New Year’s Eve, think about whether you want a late night on the chase before a night of celebrations.

How to Book With the Hungrytravelfamily Discount

Booking is simple and always direct with Legendary Adventure (Legendary Group AS, Tromsø). Open the booking link for your tour, pick the date on the live calendar, add your guests, and in the promo-code field at FareHarbor checkout type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5. The price drops by 5% before you pay; if the field does not accept it, check that you opened the operator’s own booking page and not another site. The code is for tours booked online and does not stack with other offers.

We are Legendary Adventure’s partner and may earn a commission on bookings made with our code; it never changes the price you pay. For the full list of what the operator runs in winter, see our Tromsø activities guide. Our current picks for this question: the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 and the Sommarøy & Kvaløya Scenic Fjord Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5.

Cancellation is the same on the shared tours: a full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours before departure, and the full price is charged inside 48 hours. Book early enough to keep that flexibility, then adjust once you can see a forecast.

FAQ

Our Honest Final Word

Pick the window that suits your family, book the chase for the second night and leave a spare. Everything else follows.

Start with the Northern Lights Tour5% off · HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, and use HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 for 5% off.

5% off · code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5

Our UK-friendly Tromsø 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 →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 →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.