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If your child is younger, or you have a baby in the family, you have a decision to make rather than a rule to break. Here is what the operator&#8217;s listings say, what the private tour changes, and how to plan the evening if you pick neither.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"htf-meta-author\">\n<div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> November 2026 <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> 10 min read <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> Updated for winter 2026\u20132027<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img-inner\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Private-Northern-Lights-Experience-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Northern lights over a snowy Arctic landscape near Troms\u00f8, from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s private tour\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<!-- HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 SALE BANNER -->\n<div class=\"htf-sale-banner\" style=\"margin:28px 0 36px;padding:22px 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#d8b970 50%,#C8A45A 100%);border-radius:10px;color:#0d2018;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(200,164,90,0.25);\">\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#0d2018;color:#C8A45A;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:4px;\">Reader perk<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 260px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\">Save 5% on every Troms\u00f8 tour on this page<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;opacity:0.85;\">Enter code <strong style=\"font-size:18px;letter-spacing:1px;background:#0d2018;color:#C8A45A;padding:2px 10px;border-radius:3px;margin:0 4px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/strong> in the promo-code field at checkout. Works on every Legendary Adventure tour booked online.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\"><!-- BODY -->\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>This guide is built from our own winters in the Arctic and from the live Legendary Adventure tour pages in Troms\u00f8 \u2014 prices, pickup times and what is included come straight from the operator, never invented.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n<div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short answer<\/div>\n<p>The shared <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/478723\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Northern Lights Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> is listed as <strong>ages 7+ recommended<\/strong>, lasts 5\u20138 hours and costs NOK 2,300 per person. For a family with a child under 7, the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/477901\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Private Northern Lights Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> is listed for <strong>all ages<\/strong>: NOK 15,000 per group of 2\u20138, pickup at 19:00 from a location you choose at checkout, premium Mercedes-Benz vehicle, winter suit, a warm meal, snacks and hot drinks. Whether a very young child should be out for that long is your decision, not ours, and we are not giving medical advice. If you decide against a night out, the daytime <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/574991\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Private Ersfjord &amp; Gr\u00f8tfjord Scenic Fjord Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> (NOK 12,000 per group, all ages, 3\u20134 hours) is a calmer option. For our 5% reader discount, book online and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field for 5% off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HTF-BOOK-CTA -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Our pick \u00b7 5% off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">Private Northern Lights Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">All ages, NOK 15,000 per group, 2\u20138 guests, pickup chosen at checkout<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/477901\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check dates &amp; book \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ol><li><a href=\"#s1\">What the 7+ Recommendation Really Means<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s2\">The Private Northern Lights Tour: What Changes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s3\">The Maths: Shared Seats or One Private Vehicle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s4\">A Long Night: Duration, Bedtimes and the 19:00 Pickup<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s5\">Questions to Send Legendary Adventure Before You Book<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s6\">If You Choose Neither: A Daytime Alternative<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s7\">What We&#x27;d Book, and How to Book It<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_7_Recommendation_Really_Means\"><\/span>What the 7+ Recommendation Really Means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a tour page says <em>ages 7+ recommended<\/em>, it is guidance from the operator about who the experience suits. It is not our place to read more into it, and we would not try to talk a booking system round it. The shared <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/478723\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Northern Lights Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> mixes you with other travellers, runs for 5\u20138 hours and takes place at night. A group evening has to work for everybody in the vehicle, which is one reason operators set a guideline.<\/p><p>What we can say from our own Arctic winters in Rovaniemi is that young children and long, dark, cold evenings are a demanding combination even without a tour attached. Bedtimes slip, snacks matter, and the usual bundle of layers takes ten minutes to put on. That is not a reason to give up on the idea, but it is a reason to think about it before you pay.<\/p><p>So the first step is to separate two questions. Is it permitted to book? That is for Legendary Adventure to answer, and the listing says what it says. Is it a good idea for your child? Only you know that, perhaps with your own doctor if there is a health question, and we will not pretend to answer it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Private_Northern_Lights_Tour_What_Changes\"><\/span>The Private Northern Lights Tour: What Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/477901\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Private Northern Lights Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> is listed for <strong>all ages<\/strong>. Here are the listed facts: 5\u20138 hours, pickup at 19:00, 2\u20138 guests (larger groups on request), NOK 15,000 per group. The pickup location is selected during checkout rather than fixed outside Clarion Hotel The Edge, which matters when you are carrying a sleepy child and a bag of layers. Included are a local expert guide, transportation in a premium Mercedes-Benz vehicle, a winter suit, a warm meal, snacks and hot drinks.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Aurora-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s private northern lights tour.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s private northern lights tour. <span>Photo: Legendary Adventure<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The practical difference is that the vehicle is yours. No other families, no waiting for strangers to finish a photo, and, we would hope, room to talk to the guide about the pace. We say \u201cwe would hope\u201d because the listing does not spell out how flexible the evening is. That is something to ask in writing: can we head back early if the children are done, what happens to the schedule if we do, and what does the operator advise for the youngest member of the group?<\/p><p>One thing a private booking cannot change is the sky. The lights depend on solar activity and clear cloud, which the guides follow on the forecast; no operator can promise a sighting, and neither can we.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Maths_Shared_Seats_or_One_Private_Vehicle\"><\/span>The Maths: Shared Seats or One Private Vehicle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Families often assume private means a luxury price. With a full vehicle it is closer than you would think. These are the numbers, before any discount:<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Group size<\/th><th>Shared tour (NOK 2,300 per person)<\/th><th>Private tour (NOK 15,000 per group)<\/th><th>Private, per person<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2<\/td><td>NOK 4,600<\/td><td>NOK 15,000<\/td><td>NOK 7,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>NOK 9,200<\/td><td>NOK 15,000<\/td><td>NOK 3,750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>NOK 13,800<\/td><td>NOK 15,000<\/td><td>NOK 2,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>NOK 16,100<\/td><td>NOK 15,000<\/td><td>about NOK 2,143<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>NOK 18,400<\/td><td>NOK 15,000<\/td><td>NOK 1,875<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>So for a family of four the private tour costs NOK 5,800 more than the shared one, and the private tour only becomes cheaper from seven guests. A grandparent generation joining a family of four, say, makes seven. Whether a young child is counted as a guest for pricing is a question for the operator: the price is stated per group, but check how a baby or toddler is handled on the booking calendar or by message.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\" style=\"margin-top:36px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Book it \u00b7 5% off with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">Private Northern Lights Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">From NOK 15 000 per group (private) \u00b7 5-8 Hours \u00b7 small groups of 2-8 guests (larger groups on request).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/477901\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See live availability \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HTF-PARTNER-NEWSLETTER-TROMSO-V1 --><style>\n.htf-pnl{margin:44px 0;padding:36px 32px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:10px;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.14);font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;}\n.htf-pnl-eyebrow{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C8A45A;margin:0 0 12px;}\n.htf-pnl h3{font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px;}\n.htf-pnl p.htf-pnl-sub{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin:0 0 20px;max-width:560px;}\n.htf-pnl form{display:flex;gap:8px;max-width:520px;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.htf-pnl input[type=email]{flex:1 1 240px;height:46px;padding:0 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);border-radius:4px;color:#fff;font-size:14px;outline:none;}\n.htf-pnl input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);}\n.htf-pnl button{height:46px;padding:0 22px;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;border:1px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:4px;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;}\n.htf-pnl button:hover{background:#E8D5A0;border-color:#E8D5A0;}\n.htf-pnl .htf-pnl-msg{margin:12px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#E8D5A0;min-height:18px;}\n.htf-pnl small{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);}\n.htf-sb-pnl{background:#2D5A3D !important;color:#fff;}\n.htf-sb-pnl .htf-sb-label{color:#C8A45A !important;}\n.htf-sb-pnl h4{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:17px;color:#fff;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;}\n.htf-sb-pnl p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px;}\n.htf-sb-pnl form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}\n.htf-sb-pnl input[type=email]{height:40px;padding:0 12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);border-radius:4px;color:#fff;font-size:13px;outline:none;}\n.htf-sb-pnl input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);}\n.htf-sb-pnl button{height:40px;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;border:none;border-radius:4px;cursor:pointer;}\n.htf-sb-pnl .htf-pnl-msg{font-size:12px;color:#E8D5A0;margin:8px 0 0;}\n@media(max-width:520px){.htf-pnl{padding:28px 20px;}.htf-pnl h3{font-size:23px;}.htf-pnl form{flex-direction:column;}.htf-pnl button{width:100%;}}\n<\/style><div class=\"htf-pnl\"><div class=\"htf-pnl-eyebrow\">Troms\u00f8 deals newsletter<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Tromsos_best_tour_offers_in_your_inbox\"><\/span>Get Troms\u00f8&#x27;s best tour offers in your inbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"htf-pnl-sub\">Legendary Adventure&#x27;s northern lights, fjord and snowshoe tours \u2014 new dates, seasonal picks and our 5% reader code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5, straight from Joona &amp; Alla. 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Do the sum on a typical evening: seven hours from 19:00 puts you back after 02:00, and eight hours is past 03:00. The length varies because the guides follow the sky, and the operator describes a route chosen from the latest weather forecasts, heading inland or along the coast.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Aurora-11.jpg\" alt=\"Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s private northern lights tour.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s private northern lights tour. <span>Photo: Legendary Adventure<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>For a child who is normally asleep by 19:30, that is a big shift, and the next morning is not free either. A few things we would plan around if we booked it for friends with a younger child:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Nap and sleep before pickup.<\/strong> Protect an afternoon rest, and feed everyone before the vehicle arrives even though a warm meal is included.<\/li><li><strong>The day after.<\/strong> Do not book anything early. Keep the morning empty.<\/li><li><strong>Comfort items.<\/strong> A familiar blanket, a small snack, a change of base layer, a spare hat. Ask the operator what the winter suit covers in children&#8217;s sizes, because the listing does not say.<\/li><li><strong>A plan B for the child.<\/strong> Ask whether a parent can return with the child while the rest of the group continues, and whether the driver can arrange that. It may not be possible.<\/li><\/ul><p>None of this is medical advice. If your child has a health condition, or you are travelling with a baby, talk to your doctor about long exposure to cold before you decide.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_to_Send_Legendary_Adventure_Before_You_Book\"><\/span>Questions to Send Legendary Adventure Before You Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The operator can answer what we cannot. We would send one short message, with your travel dates, your children&#8217;s ages and these points:<\/p><ol><li>Is the private tour suitable for a child of this age, and does the operator have a view on babies?<\/li><li>What sizes of winter suit are available for small children, and are child seats or booster seats provided or allowed in the vehicle?<\/li><li>If we want to finish early, how does that work and does it affect the price?<\/li><li>Where does the tour stop, and how far is the walk from the vehicle at each stop?<\/li><li>What happens if the weather is poor on our date and the lights are unlikely?<\/li><li>Can the pickup be at our apartment, and how is the exact time confirmed?<\/li><\/ol><p>Get the answers in writing, and read the cancellation terms before you pay: you get a full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours before departure, and a 100% charge inside 48 hours. With small children, illness is the usual reason plans change, so consider travel insurance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Choose_Neither_A_Daytime_Alternative\"><\/span>If You Choose Neither: A Daytime Alternative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plenty of parents decide that the night is too long for now, and that is a reasonable outcome, not a failure. The sky does not lock you out of Troms\u00f8: it is a good city for a winter trip with children, and the daytime options are easier on bedtimes.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Ersfjord-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s private fjord excursion.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s private fjord excursion. <span>Photo: Legendary Adventure<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/574991\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Private Ersfjord &amp; Gr\u00f8tfjord Scenic Fjord Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> is the one we would look at first. It is listed for all ages, 3\u20134 hours, with pickup at 10:00 at a location chosen at checkout. The listing mentions transport in a Mercedes minivan, a local guide, and coffee or tea with a cinnamon bun. It costs NOK 12,000 per group of 2\u20138. The longer <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/531583\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Private Sommar\u00f8y &amp; Kval\u00f8ya Scenic Fjord Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> is NOK 15,000 per group, also for all ages, 5\u20136 hours, with a local lunch included. Both are scenic drives with stops rather than outdoor activities, which is just what many families with a toddler want.<\/p><p>A sensible evening for the rest of the trip: dinner early, a short walk in the streets of the city centre while it is dark, and bed on time. You may still see a glow in the sky from a window or a dark corner of town on a good night, though we would not plan around it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Wed_Book_and_How_to_Book_It\"><\/span>What We&#x27;d Book, and How to Book It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our advice for friends with an under-seven: for a child just under the guideline who sleeps well in cars and loves snow, we would price the private northern lights tour for a night in the middle of the trip, not the first or last, and keep the next day free. For a baby or a very young toddler, we would choose the daytime private fjord tour and a calm evening. You can see the rest of the options in our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/activities-in-tromso\/\">all Troms\u00f8 activities<\/a>.<\/p><p>Tours are booked directly with Legendary Adventure. To get our 5% reader discount, book online and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field for 5% off on Legendary Adventure&#8217;s own booking page. We are Legendary Adventure&#8217;s partner and may earn a commission, which never changes your price.<\/p><p>If you would like a shared tour for older children or adults in the group, the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/478723\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Northern Lights Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> is NOK 2,300 per person, 7+ recommended.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"htf-faq\"><details><summary>Is the shared Northern Lights Tour suitable for a child under 7?<\/summary><p>The listing says ages 7+ recommended. For younger children, the operator&#8217;s Private Northern Lights Tour is listed for all ages. Contact Legendary Adventure if you want advice for a specific age.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How much is the private northern lights tour?<\/summary><p>NOK 15,000 per group of 2\u20138 guests, 5\u20138 hours, pickup at 19:00 from a location you choose at checkout. It includes a guide, premium Mercedes-Benz transport, a winter suit, a warm meal, snacks and hot drinks. To get 5% off, book online and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field for 5% off.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How late will we be back?<\/summary><p>The tour is listed at 5\u20138 hours with a 19:00 pickup, so expect to return anywhere from midnight to after 03:00. The exact length depends on the sky and the forecast.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can we leave early if our child is tired?<\/summary><p>The listing does not say. Ask Legendary Adventure before booking how an early return works and whether it changes the price.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What can we do in the daytime instead?<\/summary><p>The Private Ersfjord &#038; Gr\u00f8tfjord Scenic Fjord Tour is NOK 12,000 per group, all ages, 3\u20134 hours, pickup at 10:00. The Private Sommar\u00f8y &#038; Kval\u00f8ya Scenic Fjord Tour is NOK 15,000 per group, 5\u20136 hours, with lunch.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What is the cancellation policy?<\/summary><p>A full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours before the tour; a 100% charge inside 48 hours.<\/p><\/details><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Honest_Final_Word\"><\/span>Our Honest Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>There is no wrong answer here. The age guideline exists, the private tour exists for exactly the family with a younger child, and a calm daytime fjord drive exists for the family that decides a night is too much. We have not done these tours ourselves, so we send friends back to the listings and to the operator&#8217;s own advice on the youngest traveller. Choose the plan your child can actually enjoy, not the one that looks best on the itinerary.<\/p><p>Compare the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/477901\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Private Northern Lights Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span>, the shared <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/478723\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Northern Lights Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span> and the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/574991\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Private Ersfjord &amp; Gr\u00f8tfjord Scenic Fjord Tour<\/a><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#C8A45A;color:#0d2018;padding:2px 6px;border-radius:3px;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:2px;\">5% off \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/span>, and book online and type HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field for 5% off.<\/p>\n<!-- LEGENDARY ADVENTURE TOUR CARDS \u00b7 HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cards\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-code\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\">5% off \u00b7 code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family-friendly_Tromso_picks\"><\/span>Family-friendly Troms\u00f8 picks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#d8e8d0;margin:0 auto;max-width:580px;\">Tap a tour to see live dates and prices. Enter <strong style=\"color:#C8A45A;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);padding:1px 8px;border-radius:3px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/strong> in the promo-code field at checkout for 5% off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-la-grid\"><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/477901\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"htf-la-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Private-Northern-Lights-Experience-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Private Northern Lights Tour\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Private \u00b7 5-8 Hours<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Private Northern Lights Tour<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">From NOK 15 000 per group (private)<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Book with 5% off \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/478723\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"htf-la-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Northern-Lights-Chase-image-1-e1764580760615.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights Tour\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Small group \u00b7 5-8 Hours<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Northern Lights Tour<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">From NOK 2 300 per person<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Book with 5% off \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/574991\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"htf-la-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Ersfjord-1.jpg\" alt=\"Private Ersfjord &amp; Gr\u00f8tfjord Scenic Fjord Tour\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Private \u00b7 3-4 Hours<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Private Ersfjord &amp; Gr\u00f8tfjord Scenic Fjord Tour<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">From NOK 12 000 per group (private)<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Book with 5% off \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/531583\/calendar\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"htf-la-card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Bilde-7.jpg\" alt=\"Private Sommar\u00f8y &amp; Kval\u00f8ya Scenic Fjord Tour\" loading=\"lazy\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Private \u00b7 5-6 Hours<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Private Sommar\u00f8y &amp; Kval\u00f8ya Scenic Fjord Tour<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">From NOK 15 000 per group (private)<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Book with 5% off \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);margin:22px 0 0;text-align:center;\">Code <strong style=\"color:#C8A45A;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5<\/strong> works on every Legendary Adventure tour booked online. 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