We Love —
- Chase nature's amazing light show, the 'Northern Lights' on this 4 or 5-night trip to Norway.
- You'll be based in the charming city of Tromsø and the rural town of Malangen, inside the Arctic Circle - stay in unique properties with spectacular scenery and ideal locations.
- This magical tour includes a Northern Lights Watch in Malangen, dog sledding through the While Silence, and the option to choose a 1-night stay in Oslo before and after the tour!
Your Destination —
Gateway to the Arctic and the capital of northern Norway, Tromsø also has many cultural sights and excellent restaurants guaranteeing you an exciting stay. Visitors to Tromsø are often surprised to find such a vibrant and cosmopolitan city so far north – here you are a staggering 320 km inside the Arctic Circle!
Tromsø is the home to the world’s northernmost University, Beer brewery, Cathedral, Glassblowing hut, Botanical Garden and Electronic Music Festival. The city is surrounded by snow-topped peaks and glass-like lakes, providing spectacular scenery and great skiing, with evenings often bathed in the glow of the Northern Lights.
In wintertime, rides in reindeer-driven sleighs, dog sledding, ice fishing and snowmobile trips followed by a traditional Sami meal in a lavvu or Sami tent will provide life-long memories.
Our Offers —
Offer 1: Magic of the North Tour
4 nights
1-night stay at Quality Saga Hotel 3* or similar in Tromsø
3-night stay at Malangen Resort 4* in Malangen
5 Nights
1-night stay at Quality Saga Hotel 3* or similar in Tromsø
3-night stay at Malangen Resort 4* in Malangen
1-night stay at Quality Saga Hotel 3* or similar in Tromsø
Offer 2: Magic of the North Tour & Oslo Stay
6 Nights
1-night stay at Thon Opera 4* or similar in Oslo
1-night stay at Quality Saga Hotel 3* or similar in Tromsø
3-night stay at Malangen Resort 4* in Malangen
1-night stay at Thon Opera 4* or similar in Oslo
7 Nights
1-night stay at Thon Opera 4* or similar in Oslo
1-night stay at Quality Saga Hotel 3* or similar in Tromsø
3-night stay at Malangen Resort 4* in Malangen
1-night stay at Quality Saga Hotel 3* or similar in Tromsø
1-night stay at Thon Opera 4* or similar in Oslo
Your Itinerary In Brief —
4 Nights
Day 1: Arrival into Tromsø
Day 2: Tromsø to Malangen
Day 3: Malangen
Day 4: Malangen
Day 5: Depart Tromsø
5 Nights
Day 1: Arrival into Tromsø
Day 2: Tromsø
Day 3: Tromsø to Malangen
Day 4: Malangen
Day 5: Malangen - Tromsø
Day 6: Depart Tromsø
6 Nights
Day 1: Oslo
Day 2: Arrival into Tromsø - begin 4-night tour
Day 3: Tromsø to Malangen
Day 4: Malangen
Day 5: Malangen
Day 6: Malangen - Oslo
Day 7: Oslo - Departure
7 Nights
Day 1: Oslo
Day 2: Arrival into Tromsø - begin 5-night tour
Day 3: Tromsø to Malangen
Day 4: Malangen
Day 5: Malangen
Day 6: Malangen to Tromsø
Day 7: Tromsø - Oslo
Day 8: Oslo - Departure
Your Magic of the North Itinerary —
Upon arrival, you will take a shuttle transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours at leisure to explore the city.
Situated 69 degrees north, Tromsø is 320 km above the Arctic Circle. Visitors are amazed when they learn that this city offers international luxury hotels, lively cafes, world-class seafood restaurants, an active cultural life, a very lively nightlife and interesting museums and art galleries. Tromsø is home to the world's northernmost University, a brewery, a cathedral, glass blowing studios, a botanical garden ... all in a beautiful setting surrounded by spectacular mountains and crystal-clear water.
In winter, the area offers a great variety of activities, such as reindeer or husky rides, ice fishing and snowmobile safaris followed by a traditional Sami meal in a Lavvu (tent)… these experiences will remain etched in your mind forever! From Tromsø city centre, you are only a few hundred meters from the nearest cross-country ski slopes. The beautiful mountain regions nearby are the perfect settings where to go skiing through the sparkling snow. Overnight in the Quality Saga Hotel or similar.
After breakfast in the hotel, you will have some free time until you get your shuttle bus transfer at approx 10:15 am which will take you from Tromsø towards Malangen Resort.
Check in to your cabin and enjoy your evening at leisure. Hopefully tonight you will have a front seat view for some dancing Northern Lights. This evening you may have the chance to enjoy an optional Sami storytelling and reindeer feeding. This evening, embark on a Northern Lights Watch. Overnight at the Malangen Resort in a standard 2nd row cabin or similar.
Evening Activity: Northern Lights Watch (21:30 – 02:00).
“The Watch” enhances the guests’ opportunity of seeing themystical Northern Lights. A magical journey starts with a briefingabout this natural phenomenon and the weather conditionsbefore departing to the basecamp, Camp Nikka, located 20 minfrom the resort. The camp is located behind the resort with lesscloud activity. Please note that not chasing is included, one willrather relax in a camp around a fire, in cosy lavvu. A light mealand hot drinks by an open fire are included.
Day 3: Malangen
After breakfast at the hotel, head out on a 3 hours dog sledding ride through the White Silence. You may also upgrade this to a dog sledding experience in the evening at the next stage of the booking process. After your trip, you will return to Malangen and hopefully you can witness another show of dancing lights from the comfort of you second row seaside cabins. Overnight at the Malangen Resort in a standard 2nd row cabin or similar.
Following breakfast in the hotel, you will have the day free at leisure to explore more of the area for yourself. We hope on this last night the Aurora Borealis comes out for one last show so you can come home with a full camera and an experience of a lifetime. Overnight in the Malangen Resort in a standard 2nd row cabin or similar.
Day 5: Depart Tromsø
After breakfast at the hotel, depart to Tromsø Airport. Two departures are available from Malangen to Tromsø: 09:00 and 16:15. (Please note, that in case you wish to have a private transfer at a different time, a supplement cost will apply.)
If you opt for the 5 night tour, your additional day will be spent exploring Tromsø and the surrounding area.
Your Oslo Itinerary —
When choosing offer 2, members will begin and end their trip in Oslo.
Arrive into Oslo and enjoy free time to explore the city.
Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera or similar.
Day 2-5 or 6: Magic of the North Tour as above
Day 6 or 7: Tromsø - Oslo
After breakfast, take the shuttle back to the airport for your flight to Oslo.
Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera or similar.
Day 7 or 8: Oslo - Departure
From Oslo, depart home to the UK.
Your Tour Accommodation —
Our members will stay at the following accommodation (or similar) with rooms and meals included as per itinerary.
Quality Hotel Saga 3* or similar
Settle into the modetn and welcoming Quality Hotel Saga 3*, located in the middle of Tromsø next to the harbour. Each room at the Quality Hotel Saga offers a fantastic view to the Ice Sea Cathedral, Tromsdals-peaks and Tromsø city centre, whilst boasting a well-equipped space inclusive of free Wi-Fi, modern stylings, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities.
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Malangen Resort 4* or similar
Malangen Resort provides an exceptional setting within the northern Norwegian nature. Surrounded by fjords and mountains at the water's edge, your accommodation not only provides idyllic cabins, for you to spend your nights but also, fantastic facilities including a glass-fronted sauna, open-air hot tub and authentic cuisine served in the restaurant. Spend your days exploring on a variety of excursions, then return to your home-away-from-home, and relax overlooking spectacular views!
Your Second Row Standard Cabin at the Malangen Resort boasts modern decor meets traditional structure. Based on the waterfront, look over tranquil scenes and listen to the gentle sound of the waves, lapping just metres from your bed. The cabins are equipped with a self-contained kitchen and large balconies, ideal for families on a hunt for the Northern Lights.
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Thon Hotel Opera 4* or similar (For Offer 2 with Oslo only)
With an ideal central location, the Thon Hotel Opera 4* is the ideal destination for visiting the cultural centre of Oslo. Enter a world of modern design, contemporary interiors with bright colours and intriguing patterns - this is the 4* Thon Hotel Opera. With modern design, classic character, and ideal location, the Thon Hotel Oslo your next stop in exploring outstanding Oslo.
After a day pounding the pavements and exploring the cultural centre of Oslo, return back to the Thon Hotel Opera and find some much-needed respite in your Standard Room. A cheerfully decorated abode, this comfortable room is comprised of a spacious double bed (ideal for two people), a private bathroom with shower and/or bathtub, a hairdryer, toiletries, a mini-bar, and a TV with a variety of channels.
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Please note: the bed for the 3rd/4th guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Included Excursions —
Our members have the following excursions included in their stay.
Northern Lights in Malangen
Duration: 21:30-02:00. Inclusion: The activity includes complete outdoor winter clothing with thermal suits, gloves, hats and boots, additionally headtorches, free photographs of the tour and Instructions for photographing the Northern Lights. A light meal is served. Please note: this is not a full meal but a light snack during the activity (i.e. sausages, pancakes, bidos soup) -Vegetarian food will be provided if advanced notice is given.
Dog Sledding through the While Silence
Duration: 3 hours. This excursion includes a light snack with coffee or tea, insulated body suit, boots, gloves and headwear, an English-speaking guide, and instructions to drive your own sledge. It is recommended to wear warm under garments. Vegetarian food will be provided if advance notice is given.
Please note: members have the opportunity to upgrade to evening dog sledding through the white silence under the Northern Lights (19:00-22:30) at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
Your Optional Excursions —
Our members can choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee - subject to availability.
Please note: these excursions are all for the Malangen resort section of the trip.
Sami Storytelling and Reindeer Feeding
Duration: 12:30-16:00 or 19:00-22:30. Inclusion: The activity includes complete outdoor winter clothing with thermal suits, gloves, hats and boots and authentic Sami food will be cooked on the fire. Please note: this is not a full meal but a light snack during the activity ( i.e. sausages, pancakes, bidos soup).
Northern Lights Snowshoeing
Duration: 19:00-23:00. Inclusion: The activity includes complete outdoor winter clothing with thermal suits, gloves, hats, boots and snowshoes. A light meal is served. Please note: this is not a full meal but a light snack during the activity ( i.e. sausages, pancakes, bidos soup)
Fat Bike Rental
Duration: 09:00 – 12:30 / 13:00-16:00 / 16:30-19:30. Inclusion: The activity includes complete outdoor winter clothing with thermal suits, gloves, hats. You will be given a detailed map of the area and the your fat bike. A light meal is served. Please note: this is not a full meal but a light snack during the activity ( i.e. sausages, pancakes, bidos soup)
Your Journey in Norway —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Return shuttle transfers are included throughout your tour.
These are broken down as:
Shuttle transfer Tromsø Airport – Tromsø
Shuttle transfer Tromsø - Malangen Resort
Shuttle transfer Malangen Resort – Tromsø Airport
Please note: airport transfers are not included in Oslo with offer 2.
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.