Northern Lights in Tromso, Norway

Fly from London Gatwick to Tromso and take an included shuttle transfer to the city centre. You'll then check in to the Clarion Collection Hotel With, located near the city's harbour. It's the perfect base for exploring Norway's 'Arctic capital' a city know not only for its wintery adventure and Northern Lights displays, but also for its outstanding food and nighttime entertainment – Tromso is home to more pubs per capita than any other city in Norway. This evening, you'll enjoy a complimentary light evening meal, served between 6pm and 9pm each day.

Over two days, you'll have the chance to head out of the city on a range of optional excursions, taking you between snow-capped peaks and plunging fjords on everything from snowmobiles and husky sleds to harbour cruises in search of whales. And, on one evening, you'll head out on an aurora safari to one of four base stations to view the Northern Lights. Your guide will select the station based on weather and wind forecasting, based on more than 15 years of Northern Lights-hunting experience. Once there, you’ll hunker down by a roaring fire with hot drinks and snacks as a local host shares stories of the region's unique culture and history.

With an evening flight home, your final day in Tromso is a real highlight, as you join a thrilling husky safari deep into the Troms countryside. With winter clothes and full instruction included, you'll ride two to a sled, swapping half way to take turns mushing your team of eager dogs. It's a wonderfully evocative way to explore Northern Norway's frozen Arctic landscapes. Finally, at the end of a breathless day, it's time  for your shuttle transfer to the airport and your flight home.