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Absolutely loved every minute of this tour. Oli and Ryan were fantastic hosts and made sure we were all comfortable and looked after all night. Our evening was enjoyed with some of their repeat clients so that says something. We will definitely be repeat clients if we return, cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you Northbound!

Excellent organization and guide. Oli went out of his way to find the ideal spot for watching the Aurora. Of course, he has no influence if the Aurora will show and how strong it would be. We were extremely lucky, not only to have a great display, but also being in a spot that allowed viewing in all directions, including reflection on the water. The bonfire with BBQ sausages and hot Cocoa is also noteworthy. As a plus, we received fantastic photos and videos of "our" Aurora experience free of charge. In reality, you do not even have to bring your own camera. The pictures my wife took with her iPhone were nonetheless a great supplement and experience. Don't hesitate to book with them, you will have a great time!

Awesome...fantastic....Ollie and Ruyan were super great...we would definitely do it again

Prior to writing this I had only written one TripAdvisor review, but after our adventure with Northbound yesterday I felt I had no choice but to change that. Where do I even begin? For starters, Oli and Ryan are the best guides you could possibly imagine. It took less than 5 minutes for everyone in the van to settle in and feel comfortable. Not only did they show genuine interest and care for their guests, but they shared their own personal stories as well as the science behind the lights and how they approach chasing them. The group was small and the adventure felt tailored to everyone there. Despite the lights not cooperating as much as they could have, the night itself was unforgettable. We shared stories around a campfire, still got incredible photos with the lights, and the long drive and time spent in the cold flew by so quick. If you are looking for a massive tour where all anyone cares about is a photo with the lights and being able to post something to your Instagram, this might not be the tour for you. But if you want to hang out with a small group, be driven around Norway (or potentially even Finland) with the coolest guides, share stories around a fire and more than likely still get the best photos possible, you have to go with Northbound. I cannot recommend them any higher, as evidenced by the once in a half-decade review.

Oh boy how should I describe our time with Oli and Ryan?? It was just incredible. From pick up to drop off at our place of stay the entire experience was truly exceptional. We had booked the 8 person small group tour but on that day there were no one else booked, but our family. So it was essentially a private tour!!x It didn’t seem like a commercial tour but time away with friends. Both of them Kept us engaged and entertained with stories and experiences. We were lucky to have one clear day with good weather and Oli and Raysn ensured we had the best possible North lights experience. They drive us around 80 kms away from Tromso to the banks of Balsfjord. We were the only people there. They immediately set up a fire and their two camera setup. They explained to us the science behind the aurora phenomenon and we waited listening to the stories and then by 9:30 Pm the aurora show started and it went on well past midnight. As Oli was talking us through Rayan was working the cameras, taking photographs with us enthusiastically, various angles, and poses to ensure the best outcome. He also created a beautiful time-lapse video which was amazing to see. We were served hot chocolate and Dinner with bred and sausages. They even stocked veggie sausages!! That was so thoughtful. All the photos and videos were mailed to us. We were lucky to see a wonderful spatial phenomenon which was enhanced greatly by the company Oli and Ryan kept us. We were picked up in their comfortable Van and they do provide winter clothing even though we didn’t need them. The whole tour from pick up at 6:30 PM lasted about 7 hours. Look no further for your Aurora tour. Just go with Northbound. Oli and Ryan absolutely know what they are doing and will ensure you come back with great memories. Thank you so much Oli and Ryan.

An incredible trip, when we arrived the spot, it was cloudy first, but one hours later, we the sky turns clear and we saw aurora

Where to start…Oli and Ryan were amazing tour guides. They were so accommodating and patient with our 7 month old throughout our private tour. The van ride was just as enjoyable as the lights themselves. Even having done this for many years, they talk about the lights with the same enthusiasm and excitement as if it were the first trip. I could go on, but it’s best to just book with them and experience it yourself, you won’t regret it. Thanks again Oli and Ryan!

We booked a private tour since we were traveling with our 7 month old and grandparents. Oli and Ryan were so accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience—especially for the baby. We drove out to a secluded spot and Ryan set up his camera to take spectacular photos to remember this trip for years to come. I can’t recommend this tour enough. Both Oli and Ryan have years of experience doing this type of work and will ensure you have a memorable time.

First of all, I want to apologize to Oli and Ryan for only writing this review now. We kept putting it off and, as these things happen, ended up forgetting about it. Our experience with Northbound was as good as it could possibly have been. Even if we had imagined our perfect night, I don't think it could have been as amazing as it actually was. My now-fiancée and I did the tour in March this year. In fact, it was during the tour that I proposed to her — and she said yes! We had originally gone to Tromsø to do a Northern Lights tour the night before, but unfortunately, we couldn't see the aurora because of the bad weather. The next day, I was desperate to find another tour, because I had planned to propose to my girlfriend while we were watching the Northern Lights. It was in that desperate search for a last-minute tour that Oli and Ryan came into our lives. By an incredible stroke of luck, they still had two spots available. From the moment the tour started, it was nothing but happiness. Oli was the one who took us to the spot where we would see the Northern Lights. He was such a great guy and made a point of talking to everyone there, getting to know each person, asking what they did for a living and what they were doing during their trip. Oli really made all of us feel like we were among friends, rather than a group of people who had just met. Absolutely impeccable. On top of that, he explained everything about the Northern Lights, the weather conditions, and our chances of seeing them that night. While we were waiting for the lights to appear, there was plenty of conversation and laughter — this time with Ryan as well. The two of them are the perfect team. There is honestly nothing negative I could say about either of them. And then came the moment I had been thinking about for such a long time. I had spent so much time imagining what the night when I would propose to my girlfriend would be like. And even in my wildest dreams, it was never as beautiful as it actually turned out to be. Oli and Ryan were incredibly special and made one of the most important days of our lives even more unforgettable. I honestly don't have enough words to thank them or explain just how special they are to us. If you want to go on a tour with people who will feel like friends by the end of it, people who make you feel completely at home, there is no better team than these two. They are absolutely fantastic. Oh, and Oli — congratulations on Arsenal winning the Premier League! But the Champions League will have to wait for another time... Maybe Ryan can tell you what it feels like to win one someday! 😂 Thank you, Oli and Ryan, for an unforgettable night. We will never forget it. ❤️ A big hug from João and Maria!

The Northern Lights with Northbound did not disappoint. Olli and Ryan greatly enhanced the experience—the people truly make the trip. The evening was highlighted by simple pleasures: hot dogs over an open fire, shared stories, and a genuinely wonderful atmosphere. Cheers to snow angels, windows vs doors, and unions after hikes! Thank you