Fjord Road Trip
Set out on a five-hour Arctic nature tour from Tromsø, circling Kvaløya island with its fjords, mountains, beaches, and colourful fishing villages. Your guide knows the best viewpoints and stories, making sure you see and learn as much as possible while capturing the spirit of Northern Norway. With a small group and plenty of scenic stops, the tour feels like an easy-going road trip where every turn brings a new Arctic panorama.
Comfort, Stories & Professional Photos
Thermal suits and boots are available if you need them, so you can enjoy the landscapes in any conditions. Midway, we pause for hot drinks and local pastries in the fresh Arctic air, with fjords and peaks as the backdrop. There’s always a chance of glimpsing wildlife, though nature decides if they appear. Your guide shares stories, passion, and professional photos—making it a journey of good company, striking scenery, and lasting memories.
Key Tour Information
Here’s everything you need to know before joining the tour – the essentials that will help you feel prepared and make the most of your experience.
5 h / Pickup 10:00 AM
Up to 15 participants
1 Oct – 31 Mar
Pickup & drop-off at Magic Ice Bar Tromsø
10:00 AM
Warm clothes (≥ 2 layers), gloves & hat, good winter boots
Pickup & drop-off at Magic Ice Bar Tromsø • Local pastries • Knowledgeable guide • Thermal suits, boots & tripods • Hot drinks: tea, coffee & hot chocolate • Professional photos sent the next day
Check your email before the tour for any updates about timing or conditions.
Explore fjords, mountains, beaches, and fishing villages on a five-hour Arctic journey with plenty of photo stops.
Enjoy stories of local culture and nature while your guide captures professional photos of you and the landscapes.
Travel in a group of max 15, with thermal suits, boots, and a heated minibus making every stop enjoyable.
Pause mid-tour for local pastries and hot drinks in the fresh Arctic air, surrounded by dramatic scenery.
Arctic Nature Tour Itinerary
Follow our five-hour circuit of Kvaløya Island to uncover snow-cloaked peaks, glassy fjords and Arctic wildlife—every stop crafted for stunning photos and authentic Tromsø nature moments.
Meet at 10:00 AM outside the Magic Ice Bar in Tromsø. Step into the warm minibus, meet your fellow travelers, and hear your guide introduce the plan for the day’s Arctic adventure.
Soon after leaving Tromsø, cross bridges into Kvaløya, an island of striking mountains, calm fjords, and colourful fishing villages. The first scenic stop arrives quickly, setting the tone for the day.
Your guide knows the best viewpoints and will capture professional photos of you and the landscapes. We’ll make several unhurried stops to enjoy the scenery and hear local stories. Wildlife may sometimes appear, but the highlight is always the Arctic views.
Midway, we pause for hot drinks and local pastries, enjoyed against a backdrop of fjords and peaks. Thermal suits and boots are provided, so you can relax and savour the moment outdoors in comfort.
After five hours of fjords, mountains, and stories, settle into the warm minibus for the ride back to Tromsø. We’ll return you to the Magic Ice Bar, where the tour began—camera full of photos, heart full of Arctic memories.
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FAQ & Booking Terms
Your one-stop guide to weather, clothing, cancellations and more—everything you need before setting off on our Arctic Nature Tour around Kvaløya’s fjords and mountains.
1. How should I be dressed for the tour?
We highly recommend to dress in 3-4 layers including long-sleeved and long-leg thermal underwear, 2 pairs of socks preferably woolen ones, fleece jumper and trousers, woolen jumper, windproof trousers, winter jacket, gloves, hat, and most important winter shoes. We will provide you with thermal suits and boots to make sure you stay warm and cosy during the tour.
2. What about toilet breaks?
During most of our tours, it is possible to use a public toilet at a petrol station or another area that we pass during the car ride. However, there are also trips when we must go into the wilderness with no access the public toilets. In that case, you will have multiple natural options to pick from!
3. Would I get a refund due to bad/dangerous weather conditions?
Yes, you will. When the weather is too harsh and it is too risky to drive, we cancel the tour. Your safety is our priority. In this case, you will receive a full refund.
4. What is the Cancellation Policy?
Cancellation by Northern Horizon
We reserve the right to cancel the trip if:
- external influences like weather conditions make it impossible for us to guarantee the safe conduction of the programs,
- there is less than the minimum number of participants joining,
- for weather-related reasons,
- other unexpected events that will force us to cancel the tour (such a problem with the vehicle or sickness of the guide).
In this cases, you can either chose to reschedule the tour (if it is possible) or opt for a full refund. Also, we are doing our best to ensure correct availability, however overbooking and technical errors with our booking software may occur. In such cases, we will notify you as soon as possible. At the same time, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and refund the cost. In such a case we will do everything in our power to help you find a similar tour with a different supplier or reschedule your booking.
Cancellation by guests:
- Bookings are only eligible for a full refund if cancelled up until 24 hours prior to tour start.
- Bookings that are cancelled after this time will not be refunded.
- In order to cancel the tour please send us an email at contact@northernhorizon.no. Time of the cancellation will be taken from the time when we receive the email.
- If you book a tour and do not show up at the arranged meeting point, there will be no refund either.
- There is no refund given if for whatever season you will not be able to be on time for the tour (for example delayed flights).
Reserve Your Fjord Adventure
Secure your seat now and prepare to explore Kvaløya’s stunning fjords, wildlife and Arctic panoramas with Northern Horizon.