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href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/nordic\/northern-lights-three-ways-tromso-small-group-private-or-snowshoe\/#The_Small-Group_Chase_The_Classic\" >The Small-Group Chase: The Classic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/nordic\/northern-lights-three-ways-tromso-small-group-private-or-snowshoe\/#The_Private_Chase_The_Same_Evening_Your_Way\" >The Private Chase: The Same Evening, Your Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/nordic\/northern-lights-three-ways-tromso-small-group-private-or-snowshoe\/#The_Snowshoe_Hike_Under_the_Sky_on_Foot\" >The Snowshoe Hike: Under the Sky on Foot<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/nordic\/northern-lights-three-ways-tromso-small-group-private-or-snowshoe\/#Get_Tromsos_best_tour_offers_in_your_inbox\" >Get Troms\u00f8&#x27;s best tour offers in your inbox<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/nordic\/northern-lights-three-ways-tromso-small-group-private-or-snowshoe\/#Which_One_for_Which_Group\" >Which One for Which Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/nordic\/northern-lights-three-ways-tromso-small-group-private-or-snowshoe\/#Questions_We_Would_Ask_Ourselves_Before_Choosing\" >Questions We Would Ask Ourselves Before Choosing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" 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href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/nordic\/northern-lights-three-ways-tromso-small-group-private-or-snowshoe\/#Get_our_best_travel_tips_in_your_inbox\" >Get our best travel tips in your inbox<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/nordic\/northern-lights-three-ways-tromso-small-group-private-or-snowshoe\/#Get_Tromsos_best_tour_offers_in_your_inbox-2\" >Get Troms\u00f8&#x27;s best tour offers in your inbox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/nordic\/northern-lights-three-ways-tromso-small-group-private-or-snowshoe\/#AI-assisted_content_for_travel_brands\" >AI-assisted content for travel brands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Ways_to_Chase_the_Northern_Lights_From_Tromso_Small_Group_Private_or_Snowshoe\"><\/span>Three Ways to Chase the Northern Lights From Troms\u00f8: <em>Small Group, Private or Snowshoe?<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">Legendary Adventure offers three quite different evenings for the aurora: a small-group chase, a private chase and a snowshoe hike under the night sky. We compare price, length, age and style so you can pick the one that matches your group.<\/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-Northern-Lights-Chase-image-1-e1764580760615.jpg\" alt=\"Northern lights tour vehicle in a winter landscape near Troms\u00f8\" width=\"1600\" height=\"816\" 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>Book 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> (NOK 2,300 per person, 5\u20138 hours, ages 7+) if you want the classic chase and are a couple or a small group. Choose 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> (NOK 15,000 per group, all ages) for families, large groups or your own schedule. Pick the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/574879\/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;\">Aurora Snowshoe Hike<\/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 1,500 per person, 4 hours, ages 10+) if you want to be on foot with a chance of lights. Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 at checkout for 5% off online bookings.<\/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\">Northern Lights Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">From NOK 2 300 per person \u00b7 5-8 Hours \u00b7 Troms\u00f8. Live dates and prices open right here \u2014 you book directly with Legendary Adventure in Troms\u00f8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/478723\/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\">The Three Options in One Table<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s2\">The Small-Group Chase: The Classic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s3\">The Private Chase: The Same Evening, Your Way<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s4\">The Snowshoe Hike: Under the Sky on Foot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s5\">Which One for Which Group<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s5b\">Questions We Would Ask Ourselves Before Choosing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s5c\">What the Prices Mean per Evening<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s6\">Doing Two of Them<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s7\">How to Book With Our 5% Discount<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Three_Options_in_One_Table\"><\/span>The Three Options in One Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Northern Lights Tour<\/th><th>Private Northern Lights Tour<\/th><th>Aurora Snowshoe Hike<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Price<\/td><td>NOK 2,300 per person<\/td><td>NOK 15,000 per group<\/td><td>NOK 1,500 per person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>5\u20138 hours<\/td><td>5\u20138 hours<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pickup<\/td><td>18:30, Clarion Hotel The Edge<\/td><td>19:00, location chosen at checkout<\/td><td>18:30, Clarion Hotel The Edge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Group<\/td><td>2\u20138 guests, shared<\/td><td>2\u20138 guests, private<\/td><td>2\u20138 guests, shared<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ages<\/td><td>7+ recommended<\/td><td>All ages<\/td><td>10+ recommended<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Included<\/td><td>Guide, Mercedes, winter suit, warm meal, snacks, hot drinks<\/td><td>Guide, Mercedes, winter suit, warm meal, snacks, hot drinks<\/td><td>Guide, minivan, snowshoe rental, snacks, hot drink<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>All of these details come from the operator&#8217;s listings. We keep them side by side because most people choose by price and age first and by style second.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Small-Group_Chase_The_Classic\"><\/span>The Small-Group Chase: The Classic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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 the one we would suggest to most couples and solo travellers. The operator describes a route prepared from the latest weather forecasts and the guides&#8217; knowledge of the area, inland or along the coast, with stories along the way, including S\u00e1mi folklore about the lights. The vehicle is a premium Mercedes, the group is small, and the price includes 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=\"Evening on a northern lights tour. Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s private northern lights tour.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Evening on a northern lights tour. Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s private northern lights tour. <span>Photo: Legendary Adventure<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It is the most flexible way to look for clear sky, because you are in a vehicle that can move. It is also the longest evening, 5\u20138 hours, so expect a late return. You do not need any skill; you need warm clothes underneath the suit and patience.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Private_Chase_The_Same_Evening_Your_Way\"><\/span>The Private Chase: The Same Evening, Your Way<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> has the same inclusions and the same length, but the vehicle and the guide are yours alone, with 2\u20138 guests, and pickup is from the location you choose at checkout. The listing says all ages, which makes it the natural choice for families with children under 7, and for anyone who has trouble keeping to a shared schedule.<\/p><p>The price is NOK 15,000 per group, so the sum is simple: divide by the number of people. With six guests it is about NOK 2,500 each, with seven about NOK 2,143 and with eight NOK 1,875. At that point it is cheaper than the shared tour at NOK 2,300. For two people it is far more expensive, and we would not suggest it unless you want the privacy for a proposal, an anniversary or a similar occasion.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Snowshoe_Hike_Under_the_Sky_on_Foot\"><\/span>The Snowshoe Hike: Under the Sky on Foot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/574879\/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;\">Aurora Snowshoe Hike<\/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 a different kind of evening. You walk in snowshoes through the night landscape, with a guide, with the chance of northern lights. The operator describes the lights as green, purple and pink bands and the trails as transformed after dark. It lasts 4 hours with an 18:30 pickup, costs NOK 1,500 per person and includes snowshoe rental, snacks and a hot drink.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Aurora-Snowshoe-Hike-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Snowshoe hikers at night. Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s Aurora Snowshoe Hike.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1023\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Snowshoe hikers at night. Photo from Legendary Adventure&#x27;s Aurora Snowshoe Hike. <span>Photo: Legendary Adventure<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It is cheaper and shorter than the chase, and you are active, which is good in the cold. The honest difference is that you stay closer to one area rather than driving to find clear sky, so cloud matters more. If your trip is short and the forecast is poor, the chase is the better bet. 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Add the hike on another evening if you have time.<\/li><li><strong>Families with children 7\u20139:<\/strong> the shared chase is listed for ages 7 and up, so it is possible, but the late return is long. The private tour gives you flexibility.<\/li><li><strong>Families with children under 7:<\/strong> only the private tour is listed for all ages.<\/li><li><strong>Teenagers 10 and up:<\/strong> the hike works well, and it is shorter than the chase.<\/li><li><strong>Groups of 6\u20138:<\/strong> do the private sum; it may be cheaper.<\/li><li><strong>Solo travellers:<\/strong> the shared chase or the hike, both of which put you in a small group.<\/li><\/ul><p>For more things to book around the evening, see <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/activities-in-tromso\/\">our Troms\u00f8 activities guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s5b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_We_Would_Ask_Ourselves_Before_Choosing\"><\/span>Questions We Would Ask Ourselves Before Choosing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whenever friends ask us which one to book, we run through a few questions. How much will you mind a late night? The chase can return after midnight, so a sleep-in must follow. How cold do you cope with? The hike keeps you moving but outdoors for most of the evening, while the chase lets you warm up in the vehicle between stops. How many nights do you have? One night calls for the flexibility of a vehicle, and several nights leave room for both. And how many of you are there? Divide NOK 15,000 by your group size before you rule out the private tour.<\/p><p>None of the three is the wrong answer. The mistake is to choose on price alone, because the cheapest option is not always the best fit for a family or a tired traveller. Spend two minutes with the table at the top of this page and the choice is usually clear.<\/p><p>It is also worth remembering that nature sets the odds, not the product. Clear sky, aurora activity and the time of year matter more than the tour you pick, and no booking can change that. What you can control is how many evenings you give yourself.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s5c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Prices_Mean_per_Evening\"><\/span>What the Prices Mean per Evening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Price per head is only half the story, so here is what you get for each. On the shared chase you pay NOK 2,300 per person for 5\u20138 hours that include a meal, a suit and hot drinks, which works out at roughly NOK 290\u2013460 per hour. The hike is NOK 1,500 per person for 4 hours, about NOK 375 per hour, and includes snowshoe rental, snacks and a hot drink. The private chase divides by your group, so the more people you bring, the lower the cost per hour becomes.<\/p><p>Hourly price is not a fair way to choose between experiences, but it shows why the long chase is better value than it first looks. You are not paying NOK 2,300 for a glimpse of the sky; you are paying for a long evening, a vehicle, a meal and a guide who spends the whole night reading the weather for your group. If the sky is clear for only a short window, you are still well looked after for the rest of it.<\/p><p>For a couple, the three evenings cost NOK 4,600, NOK 3,000 and NOK 30,000 respectively, using the shared prices for the first two and the group price for the private tour. That comparison makes it clear why the private tour is a decision about group size and not about couples.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doing_Two_of_Them\"><\/span>Doing Two of Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have three or more evenings, combine styles. A chase on the first free night and a hike on another gives you two different experiences and two chances at clear sky. If you can only afford one, put your money on the chase. If you want a low-cost second chance, the hike is the best value.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tromso-Private-Aurora-Snowshoe-Hike-image-1-e1764580180400.jpg\" alt=\"Private aurora snowshoe hike. Photo from Legendary Adventure.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"993\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Private aurora snowshoe hike. Photo from Legendary Adventure. <span>Photo: Legendary Adventure<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Do not book two evenings in a row if you will be tired. The chase can finish after midnight, and the hike starts at 18:30 the next day, which is fine, but the following day&#8217;s early tour may not be.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Book_With_Our_5_Discount\"><\/span>How to Book With Our 5% Discount<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choose a tour link on this page, pick your date and group size and continue to checkout on Legendary Adventure&#8217;s own booking page. Enter HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 in the promo-code field before paying. The code gives 5% off tours booked online there.<\/p><p>Hungrytravelfamily is a partner of Legendary Adventure and may earn a small commission on bookings made with the code. It never changes your price. On the shared tours, a full refund applies if you cancel more than 48 hours before departure.<\/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>Which northern lights tour is best?<\/summary><p>For most couples, 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>. For families and groups, check 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>.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is the snowshoe hike as good as the chase?<\/summary><p>They are different. The hike is cheaper, shorter and on foot, but you stay in one area, so cloud matters more.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How old do children need to be?<\/summary><p>The shared chase is recommended for ages 7 and up, the hike for 10 and up, and the private tour is listed for all ages.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>When is the pickup?<\/summary><p>18:30 for the shared chase and the hike, 19:00 for the private tour, according to the listings.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is the northern lights guaranteed?<\/summary><p>No. No honest operator can guarantee them, and the listings do not.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is there a discount code?<\/summary><p>Yes. HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 gives 5% off tours booked online on the operator&#8217;s booking page.<\/p><\/details><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Honest_Final_Word\"><\/span>Our Honest Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>If you only remember one thing, remember this: choose by age and group size first, and by style second. The chase is the classic, the private tour is the family answer, and the hike is the budget second chance.<\/p><p>Book 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>, 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> or the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/legendaryadventure\/items\/574879\/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;\">Aurora Snowshoe Hike<\/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> with HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY5 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=\"Our_northern_lights_picks\"><\/span>Our northern lights 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. 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