HUNTING THE LIGHTS
TRAVEL PERIOD: DECEMBER – MARCH
HUNTING THE LIGHTS
Welcome to an Arctic adventure! Despite being at the same latitude as Siberia and Alaska, the influence of the Gulf Stream creates the longest ice-free passage on the polar coast. This entire tour takes place beyond the Arctic Circle, enhancing your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights. During your stay, you can choose from a variety of activities, such as dog sledding, experiencing Sami life, or embarking on a hunt for the Northern Lights.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Tromsø
Arrival at Tromsø airport. On arrival, you will go to the city center (transfers not included). After checking into your hotel room, you will be free to explore the beautiful city of Tromsø. Don’t miss the Polar Museum, the Northern Lights Planetarium and the University Museum.
Accommodation at Thon Hotel Tromsø or similar.
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Day 2: Cable car & dog sledding safari under the Northern Lights
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you’ll begin your journey by taking the Fjellheisen cable car to the top of Mount Storsteinen. The view over the island of Tromsø and the surrounding mountains is spectacular! In the afternoon, you’ll be on the way to Camp Tamok for a husky safari, with the chance of seeing some magnificent Northern Lights. Instructions will be given and then it’s time for adventure! 2 people are allowed per sled, a driver and a passenger, with the possibility of changing drivers halfway through. At the end of this excursion, you will return to Camp Tamok and a hot meal, (vegetarian option possible), will be served in a lavvo (Sami tent). Return to Tromsø to your hotel late at night.
Accommodation at Thon Hotel Tromsø or similar.
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Day 3: Tromsø and cruise on the Coastal Express
Breakfast at the hotel. A day entirely at your disposal to try a new adventure – for example a visit to a reindeer farm, or a guided tour of the Arctic capital – before boarding for your next adventure aboard the Hurtigruten Coastal Express, for a beautiful cruise along the spectacular Norwegian coast. In order to respect the Kirkenes coastline, the Hurtigruten ship will remain at a distance from it, while maintaining contact with the rest of the Norwegian coastline. Departure from Tromsø at 18:30.
Dinner and overnight aboard the Coastal Express in an outside cabin (not specified).
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Day 4: To the North Cape
05:15 – Arrival at Hammerfest, which was the first town in Norway to be equipped with electric street lighting. After a short stop, your journey continues towards Honningsvåg, further north. Breakfast on board the Coastal Express.
11:45 – Arrive in Honningsvåg and departure for an excursion to the North Cape. This wilderness is windswept and the cliffs rise spectacularly to 300 metres above sea level. The cruise continues to Kirkenes, 10km from the Russian border.
Dinner and overnight aboard the Coastal Express in an outside cabin (not specified).
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Day 5: King crab fishing safari and ice hotel
Breakfast on board the Coastal Express. During the night, the ship continues sailing eastwards along the Varanger Peninsula, passing Båtsfjord and Vardø. Arrival in Kirkenes in the morning. This fascinating little town offers a taste of life in this remote part of Norway. Transfer (included) to your hotel.
In the afternoon, welcome by a local fisherman. You’ll be equipped with warm clothes, boots and mittens, before setting off to catch king crabs for your meal. After the activity, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at Snowhotel 365 in Kirkenes.
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Day 6: Departure from Norway
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Kirkenes according to your own flight itinerary (transfer not included)*.
*To get from the airport to the city centre or vice versa, we recommend that you use low CO2 emission transport such as private transport in an electric car.
Services included:
Accommodation
• 2 nights in a centrally located hotel in Tromsø with breakfast
• 2 nights in an outside cabin with shower/WC on board Hurtigruten. Half-board included
• 1 night in Snowhotel 365. Half-board included
Transport & Transfers
• Transfers to and from Camp Tamok
• Transfer from Kirkenes quay to Snowhotel 365
• Transfers to and from the King crab activity
Excursions & Activities
• Admission ticket to the Fjellheisen cable car
• 1 dog sledding excursion (2 people per sled) including a simple dinner
• 1 Hurtigruten excursion to the North Cape
• 1 King crab fishing including lunch
This program has special booking and cancellation conditions
