Go north and explore stunning panoramas beyond the arctic circle. In wintry Tromsø, you‘ll enjoy the thrill of chasing the dancing northern lights under the arctic belt, and be captivated by the beautiful polar landscapes. Along your journey you can join existing optional activities, enhancing your time in the north.
Just a few of the majestic sights you’ll take in during your trip.
A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.
Upon arrival at Tromsø Airport, collect your luggage and make your way to your hotel. We recommend taking the airport bus (Flybussen) or a taxi to your hotel. After settling in at your hotel, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the charming city of the "capital of Norway". There are many restaurants in city centre for an early dinner to start the holiday with a taste of a true arctic meal.
In the evening, it’s time to leave the city lights behind and join a guided small group minibus tour for chance to enjoy some of the brightest northern lights in the world.*
Spend the night in Tromsø.
* Please note that the northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Spend the first half of the day at leisure in Tromsø exploring the charming Arctic city and its various attractions, including the Polar Museum, the Arctic Cathedral and Fjellheisen cable car.
Your activities in the afternoon will vary depending on the month of your travel:
1. October – 30.November: Northern Lights Cruise
In the evening, enjoy a northern lights cruise where you will sail away from the city lights, and view the stunning auroras from sea. After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
1 December – 27 March: Dog Sledding & Aurora Borealis
In the late afternoon you will be transferred to the wilderness centre, Camp Tamok where you will join a thrilling dog sledding tour. After the tour you will have another opportunity to look for auroras while enjoying a hearty dinner in a lavvu, a traditional Sami tent, at Camp Tamok, before being transferred back to your hotel. *
*Please note that if this activity is not available on your requested date, you will be offered a similar activity as a replacement.
Spend the night in Tromsø.
Explore Tromsø at your leisure today or join one of our optional activities in the arctic. Notable city attractions include the Art Museum of Northern Norway and Polaria. For a fantastic bird’s eye view over the city, you can take a ride up the Fjellheisen cable car to Mt. Storsteinen (421 m / 1382 ft.).
Another alternative is booking an optional activity such as a northern lights cruise, or returning to Camp Tamok to enjoy a reindeer sledding tour.
Spend the night in Tromsø.
After an incredible time in Norway, it's time to head home today. Your tour will conclude in Tromsø, where you will make your way back home. We recommend taking the Flybussen, an express coach to the airport or a taxi.
Note: If you need assistance with flights to Tromsø or booking additional nights in Oslo before and after your holiday, please contact us for details.
Customise your adventure with these Optional Extras.
We recommend adding your extra activities to the tour now for the best booking experience and to secure your spot, as activities are likely to sell out.
Here’s a map of your travel route, to help put things in perspective.
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We recommend that all our travellers read through the following information about what the tour includes, what to pack for your holiday and useful information about the activities that are included during the tour.
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR NORTHERN NORWAY TOURS
All accommodations and planned activities (as specified in the itinerary) will be pre-booked by Nordic Visitor. This is a self-guided tour, with no dedicated tour guide for the duration of your stay. For each planned activity, you can expect a different tour operator and guide, and you will have free time between activities. Nordic Visitor works with a small group of handpicked suppliers that are highly rated and deliver excellent service that meet our high standards.
FITNESS LEVEL AND ADVENTURE PACKAGES
You should have moderate to good physical fitness to take part comfortably in this tour. This is because packages set in the Arctic are considered adventure travel due to the specific conditions you’ll experience. Arctic travel can sometimes involve extreme weather conditions as well as vigorous activity and animals (like huskies and reindeer) on many excursions.
DOG SLEDDING
The tour starts with a 75-minute bus transfer between the meeting location in Tromsø and Camp Tamok. The dog sledding itself takes about 2 hours, travelling 10-12 km, where you will be driving in pairs, one driver and one passenger, switching places half way. No experience is required, but you should be in fair physical condition to take part. Total duration of the tour is 8 hours. Warm clothing and equipment will be provided on location for the activity.
Please note that this tour is only available to those arriving after the 1st of December.
NORTHERN LIGHTS & WINTER TRAVEL
Travelling in the winter season in Norway is highly recommended and very enjoyable. You will get a chance to see the snow covered landscape, and it‘s not as cold as one would think. For more information about weather conditions, please refer to our Norway travel guide.
In northern Norway, northern lights activity is strongest between mid October to early April. Auroras can only be seen at night if the sky is clear and there is solar activity. Please note that sightings cannot be guaranteed. For more information about northern lights, please refer to the travel guide.
Some of the optional activities are dependent on weather conditions. In the unlikely event that an activity is cancelled due to weather, an alternative will be offered.
WHAT TO PACK
CURRENCY RATE
All bookings are charged in Euros (EUR). Prices displayed in other currencies are indicative only and based on the daily exchange rate. Therefore, conversions from EUR to other currencies will fluctuate from day to day.
AFTER BOOKING WITH NORDIC VISITOR
After booking your package with Nordic Visitor, you will be contacted within two working days by one of our travel consultants, who will serve as your dedicated contact person for all your travel needs before, during and even after your holiday. Your travel consultant will provide you with details about your booking and your remaining payment (if not paid in full). You will also receive more information about what to expect during your holiday.
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