Arctic thrill

Day 1: Arrival in Tromsø

Arrival at Tromsø Airport, transfer (not included) to the centre of Tromsø, the beautiful Arctic capital, and check-in at your hotel. The rich history of this city has earned it two nicknames. The first is the “Paris of the North” due to the numerous trade relations with France during the 19th century and the number of cafes and bars. The second is the “Gateway to the Arctic” because for many decades, this city was the heart of Arctic hunting and the starting point for the most legendary expeditions.

Accommodation in Tromsø 3*.

Day 2: Tromsø & Northern Lights chase

Breakfast at the hotel. During this day, seize the opportunity to ascend by cable car the top of the mountain overlooking the island of Tromsø. In the late evening, you then embark on an unforgettable outing chasing the Northern Lights. Your local guide conducts research before picking you up to determine where to go and optimize your chances of seeing the auroras. You travel in a minivan in search of clear skies and a suitable location for aurora observation.

Accommodation in Tromsø 3*.

Day 3: Tromsø & Cruise to Skjervøy

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy another day in the city! In the late afternoon, you embark on the Norwegian Coastal Express to Skjervøy. Cruising north, you pass Tromsø’s fjords and the majestic Lyngen Alps. Arrival in Skjervøy, a trading post founded in 1622, around 22:10.

Accommodation in Skjervøy 3*.

Optional: We suggest a dogsledding excursion in the morning. Harnessed in pairs per sled (one driver, one passenger), you traverse magnificent landscapes! Warm clothing is provided, and you have the opportunity to visit the kennel and the young puppies. Afterwards, a Sami meal is served with coffee and homemade cake under a Sami tent.

Day 4: Whale safari & Snowshoe hike

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you experience Norwegian wild nature to go on a whale watching safari. Skjervøy is a small town facing out toward the Arctic. Every year, thousands of whales visit the nearby fjords each year to feed on Arctic herring. With orcas, humpback whales, fin whales and even sperm whales in the area, whale watching in Skjervøy is like nowhere else on the planet. Whales can be observed until the end of January. After the season is over, it is possible to replace this tour by a birds and wildlife safari.

In the evening, explore Skervøy’s surroundings with a snowshoe hike. A short distance walk from city centre leads to the shelter from the urbane sights and you get the smooth feeling of the Arctic winter wonderland. If the sky is clear, you might see the Northern Lights.

Accommodation in Skjervøy 3*.

Day 5: Bus trip back to Tromsø

Breakfast at the hotel. Early afternoon, you take the bus from Skjervøy for an amazing scenic experience: the bus takes approximately 4 hours and drives by stunning landscapes and small coastal villages. Arrival in Tromsø in the late afternoon, just in time to enjoy your last evening in Norway.

Accommodation in Tromsø 3*.

Day 6: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your return flight, transfer (not included) to Tromsø airport.