Tromsø Borealis
5 days / 4 nights
Tromsø is known as the Gateway to the Arctic, with the most Northern Lights in the world! It’s located in the middle of the Aurora Borealis (northern lights) zone and is in fact one of the best places in the world to observe this phenomenon. Because of the planet’s rotation, Tromsø moves into the aurora zone around 6 pm and moves out again around midnight. Due to the light, no aurora is visible between late April and mid-August. This beautiful Arctic city is surrounded by the drama of the Lyngen Alps, blue fjords and hundreds of island is a surprise a mere 2000 km from the North Pole.
Day 01: Tromsø – Northern Lights
Arrival at Tromsø Airport. Transfer by Flybussen (Airport Shuttle) to Tromsø centre, the beautiful arctic city. Check-in at the hotel. Haven’t seen the Aurora yet? Around 19:00 starts an exciting 4-5 hours northern lights tour. By minibus, you will be transported to a Lavvo (Sami herdsmen’s tent) around 30 min from Tromsø. Your guide will explain to you everything about the northern light. Here you can escape the city lights of Tromsø and take magnificent pictures of the Aurora Borealis. You will be served hot drinks and a snack to grill over the open fire Norwegian style. If there no northern light around, you will take the minibus and go to some places where they are. Return to Tromsø city.
Accommodation: Thon hotel Polar
ⓘ To get from the airport to the city center or vice versa, we recommend that you use low-CO2 transport such as trains, trams, airport coaches, shuttles or private transport by electric car.
Day 02: Tromsø – Dog Sledding
Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure to explore Tromsø City. In the evening you have the opportunity to live a great adventure: dog sledding! Experience dog sledding (3060 min) on the Kvaløya island. Around 300 friendly huskies will loudly cheer you upon arrival! A hot meal is included during the tour. Pick up in front of Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø at 18:15*; the duration of the tour is approximately 3, 5 hours. Warm clothes and a warm meal are included. (*if you prefer you can do this tour starting at 09:45 or 14:00). The guide will show you how to conduct the sled or if there were no safety conditions (Icy snow or similar) the expert guide will drive the sleigh & take care of you while you can. Relax and enjoy the fantastic arctic nature. Do not forget to watch the sky, the Aurora Borealis might appear at any moment! Return to Tromsø city.
Accommodation: Thon hotel Polar
Day 03: Oteren – A new Aurora Borealis
Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel. Optional: at 09:00 departure for a new adventure…an adrenaline Snowmobile tour is waiting for you and much more! Meeting point in front of Rica Ishavshotel, kindly be there 15 minutes before departure. To reach Camp Tamok in Oteren you drive through the arctic wilderness for about 1 hour and thirty minutes – a fantastic opportunity to admire the beautiful panorama of the region of Troms in mild arctic light. The snowmobile safari passes through the Finn Valley to Lake Tamok, you will drive along a distance of 15 km. You will be two on each snowmobile, a driver and a passenger, with the ability to change at any moment. Before departure, you will be given instructions about safety. Because of the topography, the speed will be reduced at some points, but you can accelerate on flat land and on frozen lakes. Warm clothing and a hot meal are included. Upon your return to Camp Tamok warm up inside a lavvo and enjoy your time. Spend your beautiful afternoon surrounded by nature and far away from civilization. You can walk freely in the Camp and into the surrounding countryside and meet so many new little friends … Husky puppies are waiting for you! From 14:30 to 18:00 you will be on your own, without a guide.
Morning at leisure in Tromsø for a personal discovery of the city. At 17:00 departure for a new Safari to search for the Aurora Borealis, meet your guide in front of the Scandic Ishavshotel, please be there 15 minutes before. To reach Camp Tamok in Oteren you will drive through the arctic wilderness for about 1 hour and thirty minutes – this is a fantastic opportunity to admire the region of Troms. Upon your arrival at Camp Tamok prepare your cameras; you will take a safari to hunt the Lights. Due to its geographical position, the Tamok Camp provides an ideal setting for spotting the amazing phenomenon of the northern lights dancing in the sky. The Camp is in fact is in a valley with a more stable and dry climate compared to the coast. You will be back in Tromsø city only at 24:00 – after an unforgettable experience! Warm clothing and meals included during the excursion, kindly note at the Camp alcohol is not served. Return to Tromsø city.
Accommodation: Thon hotel Polar
Day 04: Tromsø
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a whole day at leisure in the beautiful Tromsø. Enjoy the visit of Polaria: adventure centre with themes from the Polar Regions. Watch the panorama film from Spitsbergen, the arctic walk, and the aquarium with arctic wildlife and live seals. Open from 12:00 to 17:00.
Accommodation: Thon hotel Polar
Day 05: Tromsø – Departure
Scandinavian breakfast buffet. Check out and transfer to the airport by Flybussen (Airport Shuttle) for your onward flight/s.
ⓘ To get from the airport to the city center or vice versa, we recommend that you use low-CO2 transport such as trains, trams, airport coaches, shuttles or private transport by electric car.
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