Top Tromso Spring Break

Taste your way through Tromso’s best brews with a 3-hour beer tour in the Gateway to the Arctic. Explore the city on foot as you trace a route to three atmospheric pubs and bars. Sample locally produced beer, learn about Norway’s brewing traditions, and taste a classic dark lager from the world’s northernmost brewery. Try ten beers alongside ‘Arctic tapas’ like reindeer carpaccio or cold-smoked salmon, and get an insider’s perspective on the best places to eat and drink in Norway’s far north.

Traveling by dog sled is the quintessential way to see the Arctic wilderness, but it takes some practice. This small-group tour from Tromsø teaches you how to control your sled and mush your own team of huskies. Afterward, enjoy cake and a warm drink in the lavvu (traditional Sámi tent).

Spotting the dazzling northern lights can be tricky, but this night cruise from Tromsø maximizes your chances. Set sail along the coast of Tromsøya island and enjoy a 3-course dinner prepared by a local restaurant while your expert northern light-hunter guides keep watch for the magical aurora borealis overhead.

Northern Norway is steeped in the culture of the Indigenous Sámi people and this tour provides a glimpse of their traditional culture that most travelers miss. Visit a Sámi camp in the Lyngen Alps, sit down to a hot meal in a traditional lavvu, and meet and feed dozens of reindeer. Bonus: If the skies stay clear, be sure to look up for the glowing, flowing northern lights.

Travel into the wilds outside Tromso hunting for the Northern Lights on this small-group evening tour of the Arctic wilderness. Once you find the aurora, your guide will craft a cozy campfire so you can enjoy a warm meal under the stars. Relax in your warm thermals while enjoying hot tea beneath the dancing lights.

Get the chance to observe humpback whales and orcas while causing minimal disturbance to their environment during a whale-watching cruise on a boat with a silent hybrid-electric engine. The boat features two indoor saloons with panoramic windows and three outdoor decks to increase your chances of spotting the majestic mammals.

Increase your chances of seeing the elusive Northern Lights with this small-group excursion from Tromsø. Head out of the city to find the best vantage point, then gather around a campfire and warm up with warm meal while you wait for the light show to begin. Your guide not only offers tips for capturing the Northern Lights, but will also take photos of you to download after your tour.

This tour takes you to an arctic fjord and spectacular unspoiled scenery that you wouldn’t be able to see from the mainland. Set off on a hybrid-electric boat and enjoy learning about the local landscape, as well as history, wildlife, culture, and coastal villages through onboard guide commentary. Weather permitting, the tour includes a stop at a fishing facility and exploration of ocean ecosystems using an underwater drone.

Traveling into the countryside beyond Tromso on your own can prove tricky, but this guided experience makes an evening under the Arctic sky simple. Try your hand at traditional reindeer sledding, then help to feed them. Warm up inside a traditional lavvu (cone-shaped tent) with stew and a hot drink while listening to stories about Saami (indigenous) life. Your guide keeps an eye out for the northern lights and will help you view them, should they appear.

Travel through the fjords of Tromso when you book this arctic cruise aboard a luxury catamaran. Join a small group and climb aboard your vessel for the journey through the fjords where you can spot wildlife, like sea birds and dolphins. You also have the opportunity to try fishing while you sail, perhaps snagging some Norwegian cod.

Maximize your chances of seeing humpback whales and orcas on a boat safari from Tromsø to Skjervøy. Cruise along a rugged landscape toward the best places to see the mighty mammals, as well as the region's thriving populations of sea birds, while the expert crew fills you in on the unique ecosystem and the fascinating lives of northern Norway’s marine life.

Chase the night sky in search of the northern lights during this small-group tour from Tromso. Sit down in front of a crackling campfire and enjoy a bowl of warm soup before heading out on your evening adventure. Drive away from city light pollution and discover one or more spots to enjoy the nature show. Sit back and relax while your guide takes photos that are emailed after the tour.

Get acquainted with traditional Sami culture and reindeer on a half-day tour from Tromsø. Alongside your guide, experience the joy of reindeer sledding through Tromsø's picturesque, and snow-shrouded landscape. After feeding a herd of 300 reindeer, take a comfortable seat inside a "lavuu" (Sami tent) to listen to stories about Sami culture around a campfire. Revitalize with delicious Sami dishes while listening to your guide perform a "joik"(traditional Sami song).

Driving your own team of huskies is an out of the ordinary experience and a must-do for anyone visiting Northern Norway. The dog sled has been used for centuries throughout the Arctic region, mainly for travel, hunting and transportation. Even if outdoor winter adventures are not your thing, this tour offers you a chance to check this traditional experience off your list and take lots of photos. Two people will share one sled: one as a driver and the other one as a passenger. You will get a chance to swap places halfway through the tour, so that everyone gets to experience the life of a dog musher, but also have time to take all the photographs they want. When you change back to your normal clothes from the polar suits and wave one last goodbye to the huskies, you’ll be driven back to the city with an experience of a lifetime behind you and spectacular photos to show for it!