The 15 Best Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Norway

1.Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219Our pick

From Tromsø, you’ll visit a Sami reindeer camp, feed a herd of about 300 animals, ride a nighttime sled, and eat a three-course dinner in a traditional gamme. Guides such as Anna, Luona, and Thea share Sami stories, beliefs, and joik songs before you step outside to watch for the aurora.

“really great experience, well organised, never any down time between activities, highlight was definitely feeding the reindeer, closely followed by the Sami hosts, very knowledgeable and friendly”

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2.Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,722 reviews · 7 hours · from $241

Meet outside Magic Ice Bar Tromsø for a 6 to 9 hour aurora chase with a small group of up to 15. Your guide may drive into Finland for clearer skies, then provide thermal suits, campfire sausages, hot drinks, tripod help, and portrait photos.

“To be honest I though it was imposible to see auroras last night, but it was incredible. Im absolutely in love (and jelous) with the energy of Max. He was so nice with us, told us a lot of info about the auroras and he found a place magical together with Dominic (our talented driver ✨). I travelled alone and both of them were good not only in auroras, but also talkative and making people feel integrated. It was perfect, thank you so much!!!!”

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3.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter, where you can meet Alaskan huskies and puppies, warm up in a Sami lavvo, eat bacalao, and watch the sky for the Northern Lights. Guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda have led informative, friendly evenings.

“meeting the huskies was amazing!! the food was really good too, we also saw the northern lights at their best!”

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4.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100Best value

Sail from central Tromsø at 8 p.m. with Polar Adventures, searching the fjords and Arctic sea for the Aurora Borealis. Your English-speaking crew, including guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans, helps with camera settings while you warm up with hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, and indoor seating.

“Real 10 out of 10. super friendly guides. The atmosphere was cosy and happy.”

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5.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,318 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

Leave central Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Kristian, Nick, or Spiros and chase clear skies toward Norway or Finland. Expect an 8 to 10-hour night with thermal suits, campfire sausages, marshmallows, hot drinks, and free aurora photos.

“Great Tour. The very nice guides cannot switch on the northern light, but they make all what its possible to drive you to a place where you have clear skys and you can sea the northern lights when they appear. I can highly recommend this tour and would do it again.”

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6.Aurora Borealis, Campfire, Hot Meal, Arctic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 908 reviews · 7 hours · from $251

Join a small group of up to 15 for a 6 to 8 hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Martin, Kirsten, Luis, and David adjust the route for clear skies, then set up a campfire with hot food, drinks, and photos. You may travel as far as Finland.

“Davis was an excellent guide. His passion and enthusiasm was great! We were blessed with an amazing Northern lights show. It was spectacular. The reindeer soup was good. We had plenty of tea and hot chocolate and cookies. This was a highlight of our trip.”

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7.Reindeer Camp Dinner with Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 4h 30m · from $163

Travel by comfortable bus from Tromsø to a candle-lit Sami camp, where you feed a herd of around 300 reindeer, meet herders, and eat salmon, bidos, and chocolate cake. Guides such as Inga, Ulle, Isat, and Thor share Sami stories and perform joik. Aurora sightings are possible but never promised.

“After a busy day, this was the perfect trip to unwind and feed some reindeer. We were welcomed by the Northern Lights and had a brief introduction along with safety tips before seeing the reindeer. It was magical feeding the reindeer until the lights. There were many hot drinks available whilst eating salmon salad, bidos and chocolate cake in a warm hut. We finished the trip with a wonderful talk around a fire where we learnt about Sami people, the reindeer, and joined in on Sami joik. It was an absolutely wonderful time!”

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8.Aurora Dinner Cruise by Hybrid-Electric Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 727 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Settle into a heated, panoramic catamaran for a three-hour evening around Tromsø. You’ll enjoy a three-course Arctic meal, hear local stories in English, and step outside when the sky clears. Seafood is central, with a vegetarian option available if requested at least 24 hours ahead.

“The crew was great and very supportive. They informed us as soon as they noticed some activities in the sky and helped with the camera settings when needed, so that we could see the lights on the way back to Tromsø. One thing, some of the guests were really annoying as they focused on drinking and became louder and louder. Therefore, it was hard to understand eachother or the crew‘s instructuctions or announcements. Nevertheless, great experience !”

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9.Northern Lights Trip with Campfire and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 562 reviews · 6h 30m · from $150

Leave Tromsø with guides such as Alan and Andrei to chase the aurora beyond the city, sometimes as far as Finland. Warm up beside a campfire with tea, coffee, crispbread, and cake, then learn camera settings and receive professional photos. Expect a late, weather-dependent night.

“Andrei, the guide was friendly, well organised and very knowledgeable. Took us to a lovely spot 40 mins away from Tromsø, we were lucky we had a clear sky. The aurora was there already but within an hour it was getting strong and was dancing for a long time. Bitterly cold but so worth it. Wonderful memories. This is an excellent tour”

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10.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 237 reviews · 7 hours · from $157

Leave central Tromsø in a 15-seat minibus with guides such as Nelson or Roberto, then chase clear skies across northern Norway. Warm suits, shoe spikes, hot drinks, snacks, campfire stops, and free Aurora photos are included. The route can reach Sommarøy or Finland and last 6 to 8 hours.

“I would give more than 5/5 stars if I could!! Nelson, Karel and Sergei were absolutely amazing guides - they were sweet, attentive and enthusiastic throughout the experience. We rode in Sergei’s car and he gave us information about the Northern lights and recommendations for things to do during our stay. The trip we had booked in advance with a different group got cancelled and we were VERY fortunate to have found this experience available last minute and I am so so glad we did. Couldn’t recommend it enough - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to any of my friends/family were they to visit Tromsø. Thank you guys for…”

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11.Tromso Aurora Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Cruise around Tromsøya from 19:00 to 22:30 aboard a quiet electric boat. You’ll receive a welcome drink, a three-course dinner, aurora guidance, and access to an outdoor viewing deck. The crew may include Elli, Alberto, Fani, Andrea, Francesca, Yvan, or Connor.

“The Green Lady was very generous. The vessel, the crew and the dinner met our expectations and beyond. A 'must do'.”

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12.Night Reindeer Sledding with Camp Dinner and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Meet up at Tromsø’s bus terminal at 6 p.m. for a short ride to a Sami reindeer camp. Feed the herd, take a 15 to 20-minute sleigh ride, then enjoy dinner in a candlelit gamme with joiking, stories, and Sami culture. Aurora sightings are possible, but never guaranteed.

“We loved it. The Sami were lovely friendly people and the reindeers lovely. Great experience and lots of happy memories”

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13.Northern Lights Tour with Dinner and Native Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 8 hours · from $230Top rated

Join Sami guide Jørgen of Rise Adventures for an eight-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Travel in a small 4x4 group, walk to quiet viewing spots, warm up beside a campfire, eat homemade fish stew, and receive edited aurora photos within 72 hours.

“It was exceptional!! Better than I could have imagined! If I could give him more than 5 stars I would! Wouldn’t change a thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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14.Aurora Hunt with the campfire and professional photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $182

Set out from Tromsø with guides such as Antonio, Kat, Lukas, or Robert, chasing clear skies as far as Finland if needed. Expect a small-group minibus, thermal suit, campfire, soup, hot drinks, marshmallows, and professional aurora photos.

“Antonio was a wonderful, positive, energetic, helpful and creative guide. He took us to a beautiful place to get the best chance to see the northern lights, away from the cloudy Tromso skies. We had a stunning star filled sky and a magical Aurora show. Time didn't seem to matter to him and we only wrapped up for the long drive back when everyone in the group was ready. Amazing evening. Thanks so much Antonio and thanks too to our very skilled and accommodating driver!”

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15.Luxury Northern Lights Cruise with Hot Tub & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 4 hours · from $309

Cruise Tromsø’s Arctic fjords aboard the 32-meter Stella Oceana with up to 12 people. Captain Kenneth and Sachi serve reindeer stew, hot drinks, and cookies, while you search for the aurora from two decks or a warm hot tub.

“The hot tub was amazing and the experience on cruise was relaxing. Felt warm hosting by captain and crew, the reindeer soup dinner was very delicious!”

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