Arctic
Norway by Land
Arctic
Arctic
Discover the beauty of winter in Northern Norway with this unique program. Explore Tromsø, Narvik, and Svolvær, experience Sami culture, visit the Polar Park, and chase the magnificent Northern Lights.
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Starts: Tromsø, Norway
Ends: Tromsø, Norway
Language: English guided tour
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather conditions. The necessary adjustments will be made to ensure the best possible experience.
FROM:
€1,725.-
Confirmed dates for 2027
16 January - €1,854 - Single supplement €725
23 January - €1,854 - Single supplement €725
13 February - €1,854 - Single supplement €725
20 February - €1,854 - Single supplement €725
6 March – €1,854 – Single supplement €725
13 March – €1,854 – Single supplement €725
20 March – €1,725 – Single supplement €650
Additional night in Tromsø in double sharing - €200
Additional night in Tromsø (single supplement) - €163
Coach or Van tours More info about this activity
Coach, Bus or Van excursions with specialized guides or just as a means of transportation from one point to the next.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Boat Excursions More info about this activity
One of the most popular and effective ways to tour around those places that by land are inaccesible, and in the process enjoy the wildlife of the place.
Northern Lights More info about this activity
Debido a la naturaleza del campo magnético terrestre, las auroras solo aparecen en los polos. Por lo general, son visibles por encima de la marca de latitud de 60 ° en el norte y por debajo de la latitud de 60 ° en el sur (estas 'luces del sur' se denominan aurora austral).
Coach or Van tours More info about this activity
Coach, Bus or Van excursions with specialized guides or just as a means of transportation from one point to the next.
Boat Excursions More info about this activity
One of the most popular and effective ways to tour around those places that by land are inaccesible, and in the process enjoy the wildlife of the place.
Northern Lights More info about this activity
Debido a la naturaleza del campo magnético terrestre, las auroras solo aparecen en los polos. Por lo general, son visibles por encima de la marca de latitud de 60 ° en el norte y por debajo de la latitud de 60 ° en el sur (estas 'luces del sur' se denominan aurora austral).
Welcome to an unforgettable land expedition designed solely to offer an authentic winter experience 320 km above the Arctic Circle. The journey starts in Tromsø, a captivating city renowned for its international standard hotels, world-class seafood restaurants, and vibrant culture. Guests will travel comfortably across majestic snow-covered valleys by coach and enjoy premium accommodations at select properties including Quality Grand Tromsø, Scandic Narvik, and Thon Hotel Lofoten.
The program combines spectacular natural wonders with deeply rich traditional encounters. Key activities feature a guided exploration of the world's northernmost Polar Park to observe wild predators, and an authentic Sami culture experience at a reindeer farm in Sortland. Furthermore, you will discover the distinctive magic and iconic fishing villages of the famous Lofoten Islands, join a panoramic walking tour of Tromsø, and embark on a specialized Northern Lights cruise into the polar nights and total darkness of the Arctic fjords.
Highlights:
Exploring the northernmost Polar Park to view Arctic wolves, lynx, and wolverines.
Authentic Sami experience meeting local herders and majestic reindeers in Sortland.
Full scenic exploration of the contrast-rich Lofoten Islands and coastal Svolvær.
Professional escort-led Northern Lights chase and dedicated Arctic fjord aurora cruise.
Scenic three-hour fast boat navigation linking Harstad back to Tromsø.
Day 1: Arrival to Tromsø
Welcome to Tromsø!
Located at 69 degrees north Tromsø is 320 km above the Arctic Circle. Visitors are amazed when they discover that this city has hotels with international standard, lively cafes, world class seafood restaurants, an active cultural life, an exciting nightlife, museums, and captivating art galleries. Transfer to a hotel on your own. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.) Rest of the day at leisure. Meet your tour escort at the hotel reception in the evening. Meeting time to be advised. Overnight in Quality Grand Tromsø or similar.
Private transfer from/to the airport - €100
Day 2: Tromsø - Narvik
Polar Park Visit
Breakfast in the hotel. Explore Tromsø region and discover the different immaculate landscapes and sometimes you will find yourself flowing between walls of snow! Today you will visit the northernmost Polar park in the world, where you can meet the big predators of the Arctic: the lynx, wolf and wolverine; but also more docile animals like elk, reindeer, musk ox or the arctic fox. Note: we can not guarantee all the animals above will come out to play, but if you are lucky you will see them ALL! Continue to Narvik, the famous port city. Narvik is also known for its strategic location during the Second World War. Overnight at the hotel Scandic Narvik or similar.
Day 3: Narvik - Svolvær
Sami Experience
Breakfast in the hotel. Drive towards Sortland for a SAMI experience at a typical reindeer farm. You will have an opportunity to meet these majestic docile animals and meet with a reindeer herder. Afterwards, you will drive towards Svolvær through majestic landscapes and if the weather is right there will be plenty of photo opportunities along the road. Arrival at the hotel and check in. Rest of the evening at leisure in beautiful Svolvær. This city is located between mountains and sea and is the largest town in the Lofoten Islands. You will find a great selection of restaurants, galleries and spectacular natural surroundings. You can book dinner for an extra fee in your hotel. Overnight in Thon Hotel Lofoten or similar.
Day 4: Svolvær - Lofoten - Harstad
Northern Lights Chase
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will get to know the famous Lofoten Islands a place of contrast, a natural wonder with distinctive magic. Along the way you'll see white sandy beaches, mountains and lakes, and iconic little fishing villages that have made the islands so famous. After exploring Lofoten, you will continue your journey towards Harstad. In the evening, you will head out on a Northern Lights chase with your tour escort who will do their best to bring you to the perfect location to witness this fantastic phenomenon. Note: This is a natural occurrence that we are unable to predict - our guides are trained to investigate and search out best location for viewing - which may include long drives out of the city/town, to find location with minimum light pollution. Even then we cannot guarantee this phenomenon. Overnight in Scandic Harstad or similar.
Optional Activities
Aurora Husky visit - €206
Day 5: Tromsø
Panoramic Walk & Cruise
Early breakfast and on departure by fast boat to Tromsø. Departure from Harstad at 07:00, arrival to Tromsø at 10:00. Short walk to your hotel. Participate on a panoramic walk around the city with your tour escort. After this, you will have the entire afternoon and evening to choose from one of the optional activities that we offer. You can choose whether you would like to do a guided Aurora Husky visit, a guided snowmobile tour or a Northern Lights Cruise. This adventure takes you into the total darkness of the Arctic fjords and Polar nights. You depart from Tromsø and set sail for the direction where the clearest weather conditions for the night have been predicted. Overnight in Quality Grand Tromsø or similar.
Optional Activities
Northern Lights Cruise - €131
Daytime Snowmobile safari - €269
Evening snowmobile safari - €300
Day 6: Farewell
Departure Day
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your last moments in Tromsø. Transfer on your own to the airport. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.) End of our services. See you again soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics.
Day 1: Arrival to Tromsø
Welcome to Tromsø!
Located at 69 degrees north Tromsø is 320 km above the Arctic Circle. Visitors are amazed when they discover that this city has hotels with international standard, lively cafes, world class seafood restaurants, an active cultural life, an exciting nightlife, museums, and captivating art galleries. Transfer to a hotel on your own. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.) Rest of the day at leisure. Meet your tour escort at the hotel reception in the evening. Meeting time to be advised. Overnight in Quality Grand Tromsø or similar.
Private transfer from/to the airport - €100
Day 2: Tromsø - Narvik
Polar Park Visit
Breakfast in the hotel. Explore Tromsø region and discover the different immaculate landscapes and sometimes you will find yourself flowing between walls of snow! Today you will visit the northernmost Polar park in the world, where you can meet the big predators of the Arctic: the lynx, wolf and wolverine; but also more docile animals like elk, reindeer, musk ox or the arctic fox. Note: we can not guarantee all the animals above will come out to play, but if you are lucky you will see them ALL! Continue to Narvik, the famous port city. Narvik is also known for its strategic location during the Second World War. Overnight at the hotel Scandic Narvik or similar.
Day 3: Narvik - Svolvær
Sami Experience
Breakfast in the hotel. Drive towards Sortland for a SAMI experience at a typical reindeer farm. You will have an opportunity to meet these majestic docile animals and meet with a reindeer herder. Afterwards, you will drive towards Svolvær through majestic landscapes and if the weather is right there will be plenty of photo opportunities along the road. Arrival at the hotel and check in. Rest of the evening at leisure in beautiful Svolvær. This city is located between mountains and sea and is the largest town in the Lofoten Islands. You will find a great selection of restaurants, galleries and spectacular natural surroundings. You can book dinner for an extra fee in your hotel. Overnight in Thon Hotel Lofoten or similar.
Day 4: Svolvær - Lofoten - Harstad
Northern Lights Chase
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will get to know the famous Lofoten Islands a place of contrast, a natural wonder with distinctive magic. Along the way you'll see white sandy beaches, mountains and lakes, and iconic little fishing villages that have made the islands so famous. After exploring Lofoten, you will continue your journey towards Harstad. In the evening, you will head out on a Northern Lights chase with your tour escort who will do their best to bring you to the perfect location to witness this fantastic phenomenon. Note: This is a natural occurrence that we are unable to predict - our guides are trained to investigate and search out best location for viewing - which may include long drives out of the city/town, to find location with minimum light pollution. Even then we cannot guarantee this phenomenon. Overnight in Scandic Harstad or similar.
Optional Activities
Aurora Husky visit - €206
Day 5: Tromsø
Panoramic Walk & Cruise
Early breakfast and on departure by fast boat to Tromsø. Departure from Harstad at 07:00, arrival to Tromsø at 10:00. Short walk to your hotel. Participate on a panoramic walk around the city with your tour escort. After this, you will have the entire afternoon and evening to choose from one of the optional activities that we offer. You can choose whether you would like to do a guided Aurora Husky visit, a guided snowmobile tour or a Northern Lights Cruise. This adventure takes you into the total darkness of the Arctic fjords and Polar nights. You depart from Tromsø and set sail for the direction where the clearest weather conditions for the night have been predicted. Overnight in Quality Grand Tromsø or similar.
Optional Activities
Northern Lights Cruise - €131
Daytime Snowmobile safari - €269
Evening snowmobile safari - €300
Day 6: Farewell
Departure Day
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your last moments in Tromsø. Transfer on your own to the airport. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.) End of our services. See you again soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics.
INCLUSIONS
Accommodation & Meals: 5 x overnight in the mentioned hotels or similar (Day 1-5) and 5 x breakfast (Day 2-6).
Transportation: Coach transfer Tromsø - Harstad (Day 2 - Day 4) and Fast boat from Harstad to Tromsø (ca. 3 hours) (Day 5).
Entrances & Activities: Entrance to Polar Park (Day 2), Reindeer Experience & Sami Culture (Day 3), Northern Lights chase with tour escort (Day 4), and Panoramic walk in Tromsø with tour escort (Day 5).
Guide: English speaking tour escort (Day 1-6).
EXCLUSIONS
Flights, Airport transfers.
Luggage Handling.
Tips & Personal Expenses.
Drinks, Lunch & Dinners not mentioned above.
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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