Arctic Experience

My name is Dan, and I am a North-Norwegian native of Saami heritage, born & raised under the dancing Aurora Borealis AKA the Northern Lights. Ever since I was a small kid, I have been fascinated by the ever changing lights we often get up here on those dark nights. And I guess that`s why people call me "Dan the Aurora Man" :) My tours are small & personal: No more than max 8 guests on each tour, to provide the best comfort and service possible for you. Mix that with a lifetime of local knowledge and experience in guiding tours, and you will be in the best hands on your authentic Northern Lights Experience :)

Included in the tour:
* Warm suits
* Warm overboots
* A warm bonfire
* Tripod for each guest (cell phone mounts for tripods are also available)
* Hot homemade vegetable soup, homebaked cake, snacks (different cookies etc), hot chocolate, tea.

(PS: It is important to stay hydrated, so I recommend that you bring a bottle of water in case you get thirsty)
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* If you have a camera that is suited for taking northern light pictures, I will teach you how to take photos of the lights
* You will also get hi-res pictures for free on e-mail after the tour
* I will teach you the science behind the Aurora, together with local myths and folklore surrounding the Northern lights.
* I have a transport licence and permit from the Department of transportation and the police, to be a legal tour operator and transport passengers on Northern Lights and other tours (License number TF-120).
* I will do anything in my power to find the lights; Even drive long distances to find clear skies if necessary. We might have to drive into Finland, so in that case: take your passport/ID-card with you.

The price is just 2100 NOK pr.Person, everything included. The tour can last from 5-9 hours, but usually i keep going until i find clear skies. I drop you off at your hotel/accommodation after the tour (Limited to the island of Tromsø, Tromsdalen, Kvaløysletta, Ersfjord and Sommarøy area). For private tours pick up and drop off can be arranged according to your preferences.
I can not guarantee that we will see the aurora: Mother nature is always in control, and giving guarantees on behalf of nature would be a stupid move. But, I will do my best to find clear skies; The rest is up to her :)

I use the safe and secure Paypal payment system. Payment is done on booking. For cancellation, see terms and conditions.

I am official licenced to 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 PayPal 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 PayPal fees), 
due to lost income and administration cost.
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 not be done. Having this will entitle you to a full refund.

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 PayPal 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.