Arctic Experience
6 Days
This program offers many opportunities to discover the beauty of winter in Northern Norway. A program with unique activities, created solely to offer you an unforgettable experience!
from USD $1812pp
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Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrival to Tromsø
- Day 2: Tromsø - Narvik
- Day 3: Narvik - Svolvær
- Day 4: Svolvær - Lofoten - Harstad
- Day 5: Tromsø
- Day 6: Farewell
Day 1: Arrival to Tromsø
Welcome to Tromsø!
Located at 69 degrees north - Tromsø is 320 km above the Arctic Circle. Visitors are amazed when they discover that this city has hotels with international standard, lively cafes, world class seafood restaurants, an active cultural life, an exciting nightlife, museums, and captivating art galleries.
Transfer to a hotel on your own. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.) Rest of the day at leisure. Meet your tour escort at the hotel reception in the evening. Meeting time to be advised.
Overnight in Clarion The Edge or similar
Day 2: Tromsø - Narvik
Breakfast in the hotel.
Explore Tromsø region and discover the different immaculate landscapes and sometimes you will find yourself flowing between walls of snow!
Today you will visit the northernmost Polar park in the world, where you can meet the big predators of the Arctic: the lynx, wolf and wolverine; but also more docile animals like elk, reindeer, musk ox or the arctic fox.
Note : we can not guarantee all the animals above will come out to play, but if you are lucky you will see them ALL!
Continue to Narvik, the famous port city. Narvik is also known for its strategic location during the Second World War.
Overnight at the hotel Scandic Narvik or similar
Day 3: Narvik - Svolvær
Breakfast in the hotel.
Drive towards Sortland for a SAMI experience at a typical reindeer farm. You will have an opportunity to meet these majestic docile animals and meet with a reindeer herder. After lunch you will drive towards Svolvær through majestic landscapes and if the weather is right there will be plenty of photo opportunities along the road.
Arrival at the hotel and check in.
Rest of the evening at leisure in beautiful Svolvær. This city is located between mountains and sea and is the largest town in the Lofoten Islands. You will find a great selection of restaurants, galleries and spectacular natural surroundings.
You can book dinner for an extra fee in your hotel.
Overnight in Thon Hotel Lofoten or similar
Day 4: Svolvær - Lofoten - Harstad
Breakfast in the hotel.
Today you will get to know the famous Lofoten Islands – a place of contrast, a natural wonder with distinctive magic. Along the way you'll see white sandy beaches, mountains and lakes, and iconic little fishing villages that have made the islands so famous.
After exploring Lofoten, you will continue your journey towards Harstad. In the evening, you will head out on a Northern Lights chase with your tour escort who will do their best to bring you to the perfect location to witness this fantastic phenomenon.
Note: This is a natural occurrence that we are unable to predict – our guides are trained to investigate and search out best location for viewing – which may include long drives out of the city/town, to find location with minimum light pollution. Even then we cannot guarantee this phenomenon.
Overnight in Scandic Harstad or similar
Day 5: Tromsø
Early breakfast and on departure by fast boat to Tromsø. Departure from Harstad at 07:00, arrival to Tromsø at 10:00.
Short walk to your hotel.
Participate on a panoramic walk around the city with your tour escort. After this, you will have the entire afternoon and evening to choose from one of the optional activities that we offer.
You can choose whether you would like to do a guided Aurora Husky visit, a guided snowmobile tour or a Northern Lights Cruise. This adventure takes you into the total darkness of the Arctic fjords and Polar nights. You depart from Tromsø and set sail for the direction where the clearest weather conditions for the night has been predicted
Overnight in Clarion The Edge or similar
Day 6: Farewell
Breakfast at the hotel
Enjoy your last moments in Tromsø.
Transfer on your own to the airport. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.)
End of our services
See you again soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics
Dates | From | Special Offer |
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18 Jan 2025 - 23 Jan 2025 | USD $1812pp | Contact us |
25 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 | USD $1812pp | Contact us |
15 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 2025 | USD $1812pp | Contact us |
22 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 | USD $1812pp | Contact us |
08 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2025 | USD $1812pp | Contact us |
15 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2025 | USD $1812pp | Contact us |
22 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2025 | USD $1812pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Suggested Accommodation
City | Accommodation |
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Tromso | Clarion Hotel The Edge or similar |
Narvik | Scandic Narvik or similar |
Svolvær | Thon Hotel Lofoten or similar |
Harstad | Scandic Harstad or similar |
Whats included?
Accommodation & Meals:
- 5 x overnight in the mentioned hotels or similar (Day 1 - 5)
- 5 x breakfast (Day 2 - 6)
- 1 x lunch - Day 3
Transportation:
- Coach transfer Tromsø – Harstad (Day 2 - Day 4)
- Fast boat from Harstad to Tromsø (ca. 3 hours) - Day 5
Entrances & Activities:
- Entrance to Polar Park - Day 2
- Reindeer Experience & Sami Culture - Day 3
- Northern Lights chase with tour escort - Day 4
- Panoramic walk in Tromsø with tour escort - Day 5
Guide:
- English speaking tour escort (Day 1 - 6)
What’s not included?
- Flights, Airport transfers
- Luggage Handling
- Tips & Personal Expenses
- Drinks, Lunch & Dinners not mentioned above