Train to lead professional day and night tours around Tromsø in a compact, hands-on 3-day course. Learn storytelling, safety, campfire practice and night photography, then demonstrate skills in mock tours to earn certification.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A late-afternoon ferry slips into Tromsø's harbor and the salt-sweet air pushes against the quay as participants gather outside a low, wooden guesthouse marked "Boukersen Heim." Trainers move through gear checks and camera settings while the city’s fjords and surrounding peaks stand like patient teachers — the weather and light deciding the lesson for the day.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days (full-day sessions)
Fitness Level
Comfortable walking for several hours and the ability to spend nights outdoors in cold, windy conditions; no advanced fitness required.
Wildlife
History
Tromsø grew as a wintering and trading hub for Arctic expeditions, and Sámi cultural presence predates modern settlements, influencing local place names and seasonal practices.
Conservation
Instructors emphasize Leave No Trace and minimal-impact campfire skills; participants are taught to choose routes and resting spots that avoid fragile vegetation and nesting sites.
Reserve your spot on the Guiding Course with Boukersen Heim today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Layer for Arctic conditions
Temperatures can swing sharply between day and night; use a wicking base, insulating midlayer, and waterproof outer shell.
Practice short storytelling segments
Prepare 10–15 minute narrative modules to rehearse during mock tours for clearer assessments.
Bring a headlamp with red mode
Night photography and field exercises require hands-free light that preserves night vision and guest comfort.
Respect Leave No Trace rules
Campfire practice focuses on low-impact techniques; follow instructors and local restrictions to protect fragile tundra.
Waterproof shell jacket
Keeps you dry during field sessions and changing coastal weather.
Insulated midlayer (fleece/down)
Provides warmth for night exercises and polar nights.
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Sturdy walking boots
Support and traction for varied terrain during guided practice.
Compact travel tripod
Useful for low-light and night photography practiced in the course.