Day 1: Arrival in Tromsø

Day 2: Dog-sledding and Northern Lights Hunt

Day 3: Discovery of Arctic Landscapes and Wildlife by Catamaran

Day 4: Snowmobiling Adventure 

Arrive at Tromsø airport and transfer by your own means to the city centre. To get from the airport to the hotel, we recommend using low CO2 emission transport such as airport buses/shuttles.

7:30 pm - Meet at the hotel reception with your tour leader who will be with you for the duration of the trip. Welcome meeting and information on the course of your stay. Your guide has lived in Norway for many years and will guide you in a discovery of the North of Norway and inform you about life in this fascinating and beautiful country. Tromsø is the capital of the Arctic and the 8th largest city in Norway. It is the northernmost student city in the world and is often referred to as the "Paris of the North". Tromsø is also a strategic location for viewing the Northern Lights.

8pm - Light buffet dinner at your hotel restaurant.

Overnight at Clarion Aurora Hotel 4*.

Begin a thrilling day of adventure with a hearty breakfast and sample tasty Scandinavian treats at the hotel buffet.

Today is your dog-sledding excursion! Depart by bus (25 minutes) with a guide towards Villmarkssenter. Upon arrival, you will be given cold weather suits, boots, gloves, hoods and glasses. Meet the gang! The huskies are ready to show you the beautiful landscapes surrounding their kennel. You will be in teams of two per sled and will have the opportunity to alternate between driving and sitting during the excursion, which will last about 1 hour. If the trail is frozen, you will automatically be seated in pairs in a sled driven by a professional musher for safety reasons.

Please note: for safety reasons, children under 16 years old will be seated with an adult in a sled driven by a musher (2 people per sled).

A typical hot meal in the form of meat and vegetable stew is served for lunch, followed by a good home-made chocolate cake with coffee and tea, will be served in a traditional Sami "lavvu" tent. You will return to Tromsø in the early afternoon to spend some time at your leisure exploring the city. We recommend a stop at Mack's Brewery, which is one of the northernmost breweries in the world, or the Polaria Museum, where you can watch the feeding of the seals at 3:30 pm.

6pm - Light buffet dinner at your hotel restaurant.

7:30 pm - After dinner at the hotel, meet your coach and guide for a Northern Lights hunt! You will go in search of the best spot to see the Northern Lights. Once you find the place, you will explore the surrounding area. Your guide will be there to give you tips on how to get the best shots with your own camera (tripods can be borrowed). The tour lasts approximately 6 hours.

Please note: This tour may be cancelled in case of bad weather. Not suitable for children under 10 years old due to low temperatures.

Overnight at Clarion Aurora Hotel 4*.

Take an early breakfast at your hotel and be ready to begin a morning of discovery at 8am!

8am - 2pm: depart on a hybrid and silent catamaran off the coast of Tromsø to discover the majestic Arctic landscape. You may have the chance to observe seals, orcas and sea eagles. A guide on board will tell you about the history and culture of this region. The ship offers hot food, drinks and pastries (additional cost) in a panoramic lounge that allows you to enjoy the snow-covered landscapes of the Northern Alps and see the small fishing villages along the coast.

Please note: we do not guarantee to see orcas or whales and the program can be modified for weather reasons.

Today, lunch is at your own leisure. In the afternoon, your guide will take you to the top of Mount Storsteinen in Fløya, which rises 421 meters above the sea. You will take the line 26 bus to the foot of the mountain. The climb takes 4 minutes by cable car. From there you will have a breathtaking view of the city and the surrounding mountains.

8pm: Light buffet dinner at your hotel restaurant.

Overnight at Clarion Aurora Hotel 4*.

Fuel up with your Scandinavian buffet breakfast at the hotel before meeting at 9am for your included snowmobile excursion!

9:00 am - departure by bus to Camp Tamok, travel time approximately 75 minutes. You will start with a thorough presentation of the safety precautions. The trail covers a distance of 15 km in each direction, 30 km in total. The starting point is 250 m above sea level, and the guide will take you up to 875 m altitude. You will drive in pairs, a driver and a passenger on each snowmobile, with the possibility of changing places during the trip. At the end, you will be served a hot meal in a traditional "Lavvo" (Sami tent). Return to Tromsø around 4 pm.

7 pm: Light buffet dinner at your hotel restaurant.

Overnight at Clarion Aurora Hotel 4*.

Take your last breakfast at the hotel. You will need to arrange, at your own cost, your transport to Tromsø airport in time for your flight back home. To get from the hotel to the airport, we recommend you to use low CO2 emission transport such as airport buses/shuttles.

You will stay in a Standard Room at Clarion Collection® Hotel Aurora Tromsø (or similar).

Please note, in the case that hotel accommodation at Clarion Collection® Hotel Aurora Tromsø is unavailable, an alternative hotel of a similar standard will be arranged for you. 

Tromsø is situated in the centre of the Northern Lights zone and is, therefore, among the best places on earth to observe this natural phenomenon that has been drawing visitors for decades. The 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, a beer brewery, a Cathedral, a Glassblowing hut, a Botanical Garden and an 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 traditional Sami meals in lavvus or Sami tents will provide life-long memories. Book today to discover the land of Midnight Sun and Polar Nights.