We didn't get to see the aurora during this trip, which was mentioned at the beginning as a real possibility since the weather conditions were not the best. The 3 star review is mostly due to the bus being really big (even with the 'small bus') and slow, the food provided on the small fire pit not being sufficient (hot chocolate was water based and it was not possible to make smores) for such a long trip. The good parts were the guide who was really experienced (Socrates, the great guide), the equipment that was provided and the ride back to the hotel. The guide didn't send the picture he took from my girlfriend, she was really upset since we stopped at a cliff for 1 hour waiting, with nothing to do but take these long exposure pictures drawing in the air with our phone flashlights. They mentioned all pictures would be shared but we couldn't find hers and there was no real support on their end. As a suggestion, they should implement a new free trip if you don't see the aurora, as some other operators do and its really reassuring.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Workshop fotografico per imparare a catturare l'Aurora con la tua macchina fotografica.
- Zuppa calda fatta in casa con pane, biscotti, e cioccolata calda/caffé/tè. Nulla conterrà prodotti animali. Senza glutine su richiesta.
- Tuta termica per affrontare il freddo artico.
- Foto professionali scattate da me per un ricordo indimenticabile.
- Treppiedi professionali per scattare foto stabili e perfette.
- Falò per un’esperienza autentica e accogliente nella natura artica.
Excludes
- Vestiti invernali basici (sciarpa, berretto, guanti, stivali da neve, etc.)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Davanti l'Ice Bar.
Return
- Davanti l'Ice Bar.
Itinerary
Per ammirare al meglio l'Aurora Boreale, dobbiamo lasciare l’inquinamento luminoso di Tromsø e immergerci nella natura selvaggia dell’Artico. La direzione che prenderemo dipenderà dal meteo della serata: le nuvole possono nascondere l'Aurora, quindi la nostra priorità sarà trovare un cielo terso. Quando necessario, potremmo persino attraversare il confine con la Finlandia! Importante: Le previsioni meteo per Tromsø non sono un motivo per cancellare il tour: il cielo sopra la città non riflette le condizioni nei luoghi in cui cerchiamo l’aurora. Il nostro obiettivo è infatti uscire da Tromsø e trovare zone con cielo sereno. In caso di dubbi sul meteo, vi invito a contattarmi prima di annullare la prenotazione.
Una volta trovato il posto ideale, sceglieremo una location intima, lontana da altri tour e luci artificiali. L’attesa è parte dell’esperienza: l’Aurora può apparire dopo pochi minuti o dopo un paio d’ore. Per rendere l’attesa piacevole, accenderemo un falò, ci godremo una zuppa, biscotti e cioccolata calda, e vi racconterò tutti i segreti di questo spettacolo naturale. Le temperature in inverno possono variare tra +5°C e -30°C, quindi metterò a disposizione tute termiche per tutti i partecipanti. Se avete una macchina fotografica, vi insegnerò a impostarla per catturare al meglio l'Aurora. Inoltre, scatterò io stesso delle foto professionali per voi, così potrete conservare un ricordo indelebile di questa notte magica.
È importante ricordare che la natura è imprevedibile: raramente, il cielo potrebbe rimanere coperto o l’attività solare essere debole. Tuttavia, anche nelle serate più incerte, basta un'apertura di 20 minuti tra le nuvole per assistere a uno spettacolo mozzafiato. Grazie alla mia conoscenza del meteo locale e all'uso di strumenti avanzati, massimizzeremo le probabilità di essere nel posto giusto al momento giusto. Le notti senza l'aurora sono rare, ma accadono. Per queste ragioni, è importante ricordare che l'Aurora non può mai essere garantita al 100%. La durata del tour dipenderà dal tempo necessario per trovare le condizioni ideali. A volte bastano 30 minuti di viaggio da Tromsø, altre volte sarà necessaria una vera e propria caccia all'Aurora, esplorando un’area più vasta per trovare il cielo stellato. Qualunque sia la notte, vi assicuro un’avventura indimenticabile!
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Reviews
Thank you Mirko you were a careful and prepared guide. We saw a fantastic Northern Lights and enchanting fjord landscapes. Thanks to your photos we will have the memory of that magical evening.
We had the pleasure of taking the Northern Lights tour with Mirko and we can only highly recommend it. He really did everything to allow us to see the aurora, showing great commitment, professionalism and passion. Thanks to his determination we were able to live this unique show, and it was an unforgettable experience. Always attentive, helpful and prepared, Mirko proved to be a very good guide in every respect. A special moment was when, around a fire, we drank hot chocolate and ate delicious cookies, while Mirko explained with enthusiasm and competence what we had just seen in the sky. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to enjoy the Northern Lights experience in Tromsø!
We had a great time with Mirko-Your Tromso Guide! On an evening when it kept raining in Tromso, he took us to the border with Finland where we admired an incredible Northern Lights for three hours. Mirko is a helpful and prepared guide, with everything you need to make the experience unforgettable (photographs included, thermal suits, a delicious soup, hot chocolate, tea, cookies and stories around the campfire). Absolutely recommended!
Beautiful experience. We arrived in Tromsø hoping to see the Northern Lights, but the cloudy weather seemed to make the experience impossible. Mirco, our guide, can really be called a true Northern Lights hunter: he took us to a quiet place and away from the crowds. Despite a few clouds, right above us the sky was clear and full of stars, creating the perfect conditions to admire the show. In front of a bonfire in the snow, with a soup and hot chocolate that in the middle of that cold were really appreciated, he explained to us both from a scientific and historical point of view what the Northern Lights are. Then, suddenly, she appeared over our heads: Mirco immediately proved ready to take pictures of us and make us fully enjoy this truly unique experience. Highly recommended.
I went on a minibus tour with 5 other French nationals and it was a lovely evening. Our guide, Mirko, an experienced, kind and friendly driver, as well as a true polyglot, did everything possible to create a nice atmosphere and make us appreciate this experience. After a patient wait around the fire, where we enjoyed an excellent soup, the clear and starry sky gave us a magical and very intense aurora. Afterwards we received the beautiful photos taken by the guide which are included in the tour price. Thank you!
An experience that we will carry in our hearts. It was not only a tour to see the aurora, but a real journey led by a competent, helpful and passionate person! Mirko told us about the dawn, sharing knowledge and doing the impossible to allow us to admire it. You can feel the love for his work in every gesture, away from the usual tourist circuits. If you want something genuine, nice and special, this experience in Tromsø is truly unique.
Una guida esperta e attenta alle persone e alla scelta della location più adatta in base al meteo. Esperto in fotografia e prodigo di informazioni riguardo cosa è questo fenomeno che avviene anche mentre il nostro occhio non lo percepisce del tutto in quel frangente. Non ci ha regalato solo l’aurora ma una esperienza immersi a in un ambiente incredibile ma potenzialmente ostile.
We lived the experience of hunting the Northern Lights and it was really a great experience! Thanks Infinite to Mirco who with his organization and passion made us live something unforgettable! Highly recommended!
the experience was great. we left at 6pm to search for the aurora, but unfortunately it was very cloudy and raining, so near the city you could not see. despite this, our guide Mirko took us across the border to Finland and did everything to find the perfect place to admire it. the result was great because we found an area away from the lights and surrounded by nature, where we lit the bonfire while eating and admiring the aurora. all this under a beautiful starry sky!! also the guide explained us how the aurora works and showed us the different constellations. Thank you again for this experience!
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