Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway
Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway
Tromsø is situated right in the centre of the Northern Lights zone and is, therefore, among the best places on earth to observe this natural phenomenon. Gateway to the Arctic and the capital of Northern Norway, Tromsø also has many cultural sights and excellent restaurants. This short break gives you a taste of the Arctic with the opportunity to add your own adventures with a choice of optional excursions.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Fly with SAS to Tromso via Oslo. Check in to the Hotel Bryggen, your base for your stay.
Days 2-3: Tromsø
After breakfast you have free time to take optional excursions or just relax. Evening excursions are perfect for Northern Lights spotting as you will be outside when the Northern Lights will hopefully light up the sky. Day time excursions allow you to see the breath-taking scenery of the Troms region.
Day 4: Depart
After breakfast it’s time to say goodbye to Tromsø and fly home via Oslo with SAS.
Hotel Bryggen in Tromso
Boasting a picturesque seaside location, Hotel Bryggen offers beautiful views of the scenic harbour and Tromsø Sound. This Tromsø hotel is just minutes from one of the area’s most famous landmarks, the Arctic Cathedral, as well as the Polar Museum, the Tromsø Bridge, the University of Tromsø and the Tromsø Museum.
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When to view the Northern Lights
Seeing the northern lights is a jaw-dropping and mystical experience. The lights are at their most frequent in late autumn and winter/early spring. November to March is the best time for auroral observations. The highest northern lights frequency is between 6 pm and 2 am. In order to get full value from the show you should avoid the full moon and places with a lot of light as they make the experience considerably paler. Also remember to wrap up warmly!
Optional Excursions - this is just a selection of the tours that we can offer. Please call your travel specialist for more details.
Northern Lights safari with Guide Gunnar
Guide Gunnar is a real Northern Lights enthusiast. Bring your camera and join him in search of the lights at night. Gunnar will take you to where the best conditions are for spotting the lights, even if that means driving all the way to the Finnish border. Duration: five to seven hours.
Operation: Daily Nov to Mar.
Prices from: £115 pp incl. hot drink, snack & transfers.
Husky Safari with lunch
Around 240 friendly huskies loudly cheer you upon arrival and experienced guides drive you safetly through snow-covered landscapes with views to mountains and fjords (30-60 min).
Suitable for all ages and you can drive the dogs yourself if you prefer. Pick-up: Radisson Blu/Scandic at 09:45, duration 4 hours.
Operation: 15 Nov-30 April. Includes: warm clothing, hot meal and transfers (30 mins).
Price: £189 per person
Northern Lights snowmobile safari
Evening snowmobile safari through dark blue landscape combined with dry inland climate and good chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
The tour is 30 km each way. Drive in pairs. Thorough safety briefing before you set off. Pick-up: Rica Ishavshotel at 17:00, return to hotel at midnight.
Operation: January to end of March (dependent on snow). Includes: warm clothes, helmet, hot meal and transfers (80 min).
Price: £210 per person (when 2 on 1 snowmobile)
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