Arctic Experience AS is a tour company dedicated to providing the most authentic and successful Northern Lights adventures in Tromsø, Northern Norway. Since 2013 they have been specializing in high-precision aurora hunting, and has also built a reputation for its deep local expertise, commitment to safety, and a personalized approach that turns a simple tour into a lifelong memory.

Led by the local native Dan A. Steinbakk, famously known as "Dan the Aurora Man®",  Arctic Experience leverages decades of local knowledge and a profound understanding of Arctic weather patterns. Steinbakk is widely recognized as one of the region's foremost authorities on finding the Aurora Borealis, combining scientific data with an intuitive "sixth sense" for the skies to ensure guests have the best possible chance of witnessing the lights.

Why Arctic Experience Stands Out:

• Expert Navigation: Rather than following fixed routes, they monitors real-time atmospheric conditions and cloud cover to chase the clearest skies across the Arctic landscape.

  The Personal Touch: As a smaller, specialized operation, Arctic Experience focuses on quality over quantity, offering intimate settings that allow for direct interaction. Guests are also treated to a true taste of local hospitality that includes excellent home-baked carrot cake and the famous homemade signature vegetable soup, served warm in the wilderness.

  Passion-Driven Service: Every expedition is fueled by a genuine love for the Norwegian wilderness and a desire to share the magic of the Arctic. To ensure the highest quality experience, tours are conducted every other day, allowing for strategic scheduling based on the weather forecast that maximizes the chances of finding clear skies and optimal viewing conditions (People don’t pay to look at clouds).

Whether you are a professional photographer or a first-time traveler, Arctic Experience offers an unparalleled gateway to the wonders of the North, guided by the man who knows the aurora and the weather patterns better than anyone else.

Terms and Conditions

I use the safe and secure Paypal and Stripe payment system. Payment is done on booking. For cancellation, see terms and conditions. I am official licenced to legally arrange tours and transport people with a vehicle. All guests must have a personal travel insurance. I pick you up on the upper side of the tourist shop (A white, wooden building) at the adress Kirkegata 2 in Tromso city when the tour starts, and will return you to your hotel/accomodation after the tour (Limited to the island of Tromsø, Tromsdalen, Kvaløysletta, Ersfjord and Sommarøy area). Some of the destinations have limited or none bathroom-facilities, so please keep that in mind. Weather is always a factor to consider. I can not control the weather, but I will try to avoid it so that it does not obscure the sights. I have several different spots to drive to, and I always have a back up plan if the first one fails. We might have to go into Finland to find clear skies, so please bring your passport/national ID-card along. Due to the length we might have to drive, and the changing temperatures/weather conditions, guests must be minimum 18 years of age: Children from the age of 10 can join the tour, if they are together with their parents/caretaker. NOTE: I do not support warm suits etc. in childrens sizes: I recommend you to rent winter clothes here: https://tromsooutdoor.shop.mysharefox.com/category/vinterklaer Cancellation: If the client cancels the booking at the latest 21 days before the tour date, the whole amount will be refunded (minus the cost of bank transfer or payment/transaction fees). If the client cancels 8 to 20 days before the tour date, Arctic Experience will refund 50% of the amount paid (minus the cost of bank transfer or payment/transaction fees). If the client cancels 0 to 7 days before the tour date, the entire amount will go to Arctic Experience. Illness/injuries etc. is fortunately not a common issue, but in such cases a medical certificate from a doctor is needed. I must be dated before departure or latest 3 days after the tour should have started, and it must be confirmed that the tour can or could not be done. Having this will entitle you to a full refund minus the cost of payment/transaction fees. If Arctic Experience cancel the tour, due to poor weather, difficult driving conditions, illness or other causes which prevents us from arranging the tour, the entire amount will be refunded, minus the cost of bank transfers or service/booking fees. In such cases, cancellation of the tour may happen shortly before departure. It is therefore important that clients supply us with their contact information, such as mobile (cell) phone number, e-mail adress and name and address to their accommodation. Also check junk mail / spam mail folder in your e-mail account, in case any messages has ended up there. In case of events based on force majeure, closing of borders and/or travel restrictions due to pandemics/epidemics/ and similar, flight/transportation delays/cancellations, natural disasters and similar situations beyond the control of Arctic Experience prevents the guest to participate in the tour, no refund will be given, since the responsibility lays with other companies and/or external factors. It is strongly recommended to have a trip cancellation coverage on your travel insurance; It will cover everything in case of such happenings. If the client(s) does not show up (No-show) before or at the scheduled time when the tour starts, no refund will be given. Moving of tours: If the client wish to move an already booked tour to a later date, the terms accepted on the original booking will apply, and no refund will be given in case the client cancel the tour between the dates. Acceptance of these terms and conditions is made by making a reservation.