Fjord Photo Tour

Guests enjoying the view over the Arctic landscape
View of the sea and the snow covered mountains
Two guests enjoying the view of the fjord
A guest standing on a viewopoint and enjoying the view
Two guests on a bench enjoying the view
Prices from

1500 NOK

per person

We often drive from Tromso to Sommaroy, (also known as the Summer Island). One of the most scenic routes through valleys and fjords, seas and lakes, white sandy beaches and iconic bridges.

General information

A road trip that you will forever remember. We might encounter reindeers as they often wander around this area.

Depending on the time of the year, this trip can become a true safari through Tromso`s best arctic pearls. Add this "Tromso in a nutshell" to your bucket list or book it now!

Included: Small meal or snack (soup or expedition meal, coffee and/or waffles/cookies), pick up/drop off at our shop: Roald Amundsens plass 1A.
Please bring: Warm clothes, even in summer.
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Level of difficulty: Easy
Number of participants: 4-14
Departure time and place: 10:00 from our office at Roald Amundsens plass 1A

Here is a list of the "possible" (not mandatory) stops / experiences. The trips stops normally in only 3-4 of these locations according to the weather and road conditions.
• Crossing the bridge to the Whale Island (Kvaløya)
• Possible stop along the way to the next stop - if we spot reindeers in that area.
• Ersfjord, view point.
• Flexible stop along Kattfjordeidet.
• Stop at one of the turquoise water beaches, (Could be Sandseshamn, Sandviksletta, Sommarøy or other depending on the conditions on site.)
• Alternative stop at Sjøtun's pier, view point to Katfjord.
• Alternative stop at the end of the road in Hillesøy, with a viewpoint to the ocean.
• Lunch (light meal) at the restaurant in Sommarøy Arctic Hotel or at an alternative place.
• Travel back to Tromsø.

In case of an avalanche in the area, or any road closure, or if the guide feels fit, alternative route with other stops could include:
• Tirpitz sunken ship, at Håkøya.
• Tysnes, viewpoint.
• Hella, carvings.
• Straumbukta, idyllic old houses.

In case of severe weather in the region, we may offer you an alternative route or join together with other partners in order to offer you an alternative tour.

Important information:
• This tour requires a minimum of 4 people. If we do not reach the minimum amount of people, we will team up with one of our partners that runs a similar tour.
• In case we still do not get a minimum of 4 people, or we decide to cancel due to bad weather, we will issue you a full refund.
• We aim to travel in groups of 8-15 people on a minibus but in high season, we may take occasionally 2 groups together on comfortable coach.

Prices from

1500 NOK per person

Facilities

  • Short trips
  • English
  • Car or van (up to 8 persons)
  • Vegetarian
  • Easy
  • Light meal included
  • 3-5 hours

About Northern Shots Tours

We are a Tromsø based activity provider specialized in Northern Lights chase and photography. 


We work with FITs and Groups, offering fully customizeable tours both private and not, in addition to our daily guaranteed departures. Our tours are dynamic chases conducted in English, by coach, with departure from the city centre and adaptable itineraries according to weather conditions in the region. Our guides are all professional photographers.



Since 2017 we can accommodate requests for tours all year long.



For the summer season we offer sightseeing tours and midnight sun / nature photographic tours in the city of Tromsø and its surroundings.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
NorthernShots Tours
Phone: +47 986 09 309
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.northernshots.com
Roald Amundsensplass 1A, 9008 Tromsø