Arctic Guide Service
Arctic Guide Service
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We are a travel company based in Tromso and provide guiding services in the Arctic Region. We offer tours in a wide range of languages and help you arrange customized tours according to your wishes and preferences. Get a taste of the Arctic city life or join us for a chase after the northern lights in the beautiful Norwegian landscapes.
Tromso, Norway

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Wanchos
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
We cannot see nothern lights, it's no problem because it is due to weather, not company's fault. But, when I asked about how to take pic for nothern lights to one of the staffs, his attitude was really bad. I enjoyed trip in Norway so far because people were very nice, but due to his attitude, I felt so sad.
Written 17 March 2024
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Rachel C
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2.0 of 5 bubbles
We knew from our own research that it was very unlikely that we would see the northern lights due to both weather and KP index. But on these tours there are other aspects to look forward to such as the views of the night sky, hot drinks and extra information about the lights.
However none of this was provided. We were given minimal information about the progress of the chase. No drinks were provided during the tour and no photographs were sent afterwards.
When we got to a bit of clear sky, the tour guide seemed to wait for each person to give up after 30 minutes and gradually make their way back to the bus before getting back on themselves and silently driving back to Tromso. We had another unsuccessful tour the next day. But the experience was made special by the location, enthusiasm from the tour guide and photographs provided.
Written 29 February 2024
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Kristian K
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
A difficult night with clouds almost everywhere, but the guides Sara and Yago did their best to find the right spot. We stopped 4 times before finding a place where the sky started to clear up. We ended up driving all the way to the border with Finland.

A bit reluctant to go on tour when the weather forecast reported rain in Tromsø for that night, but these people seem to be very experienced and know what to do.
Written 29 February 2024
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Johnson City, TN3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
The guide was very knowledgeable and kept is informed about the status of the activity and weather. She was very strategic in maximizing our chances for success. We got lucky and saw a prominent lights display, but even if we hadn't I would have known that our guide had given us the best opportunity.
Written 19 February 2024
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Libby B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Guides were very knowledgeable- Gabrielle was fantastic and made sure she got some great photos, even on a cloudy evening. She got us the best spots, was the perfect evening to finish my birthday. Defo recommend
Written 16 February 2024
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othman d
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2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
The view was not awsome after enduring the cold but its force of nature. Dont blame the operator..just not our luck.
Will come again
Written 15 February 2024
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Thanks for sharing your experience. If you never decide to come back to Tromsø, we will be more than happy to have you again in our tour with a discount of 50% of the regular price.
Written 29 February 2024
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Safari18836906081
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Not bad, but would rather recommend other tours. Reindeer sledding and seeing the fjords is way more memorable. The bus was warm and comfortable though. Although very friendly, I would have appreciated more commentary and fun facts from the guide while driving around
Written 15 February 2024
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Armin
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We set off in a very comfortable bus with 2 very experienced and friendly guides and an excellent driver in search of the Northern Lights. The sky was clear but the solar activity was almost non-existent. The Apps indicated less than 5% chance of seeing auroras. Nevertheless, the guides did everything they could to find a suitable spot to see something.
During the trip we learned many interesting things about the northern lights and Tromso
We had already given up hope of seeing the Northern Lights, but thanks to the tireless efforts of the experienced team, we still managed to see something. It was awesome!
They gave us lots of advice on how to take the best photos.
The photos they took of us are wonderful. Although the light was so weak, you can clearly see aurora in the background.
Many thanks for your effort!
Written 12 February 2024
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Ally P
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
We had Sarah as our guide and she was amazing at explaining where we were driving to and why we might get the best views at that location plus the science behind how we see the aurora.
Her predictions were right and we got an amazing view the moment we stepped off the bus and for the rest of the night.
As promised we got our photos in 3 days and have lovely memories to treasure. A very magical evening!
Written 25 January 2024
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Murcia83 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
We went on the Northern Lights Chase of Jan 6, 2024 and were treated a very good display in 2 places, 1-1.5 hours away from Tromso. The choice of place to visit cannot be easy for the guides (and it was a week with variable, often poor weather), so I was satisfied. Comfortable coach. The price was lower than with some other companies, and included hot chocolate and a biscuit.
Written 15 January 2024
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