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Tromso Ice Domes & Northern Lights Chase
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Tromso Ice Domes & Northern Lights Chase
Witness the extraordinary phenomena of the ‘Northern Lights’ from Tromsø – the self-styled ‘capital of the Arctic’. Situated in the heart of the Aurora Zone this destination offers city comforts and plenty of wilderness excursions. Join the search for the Northern Lights, steer your own husky sled, go reindeer spotting or cross mountain landscapes on a snowmobile safari.The city’s attraction’s also includes museums, award winning restaurants, the Arctic Cathedral and Fjellheisen – a cable car journey offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Day 1 To Tromso
Fly direct to Tromso from London Gatwick and take the airport shuttle bus transfer from the airport to your hotel, the Clarion Collection Hotel With and home for the next 3 nights.
Day 2 Ice Dome and Northern Lights Hunt
Enjoy a Scandinavian buffet style breakfast at the Clarion Collection Hotel With, before heading to the pick-up point (just a short walk from the hotel) for your trip into the Arctic Wilderness. The transfer departs for the 75 minute scenic journey through fjord and fjell and into the heart of the Tamok Valley. On arrival you will be greeted by your guide, who welcomes you with a complimetary drink in the Ice Bar (non-alcoholic. Other drinks are available for purchase.) and tells you how the Ice Domes were made. You then have time to take in the surrounds before a delicious Bacalao lunch is served in the Ice Restaurant. After lunch you return to Tromso approx 14.00. The afternoon is free for you to further explore Tromso before the evening Northern Lights chase.
This evening set off by coach from Tromso city centre in search of the northern lights. The experienced guides will have checked the lastest aurora forecast and head where the prediction is strongest. Stops are made along the way and the guides (who are also professional photographers) will help you to capture the magical landscape. Hot drinks are served at an exclusive Aurora Camp along with the opportunity to grill sausages over an open fire, before heading back to Tromso with this 6-hour excursion having maximised your chances of capturing the magical northern lights.
Day 3 Day at Leisure
Breakfast before enjoying a day at leisure. The city has much to offer in terms of museum's and restaurants and you may wish to head up Sukkertoppen on the cable car from some dramatic panoramic views of the surrounds. Alternatively book one of the many excursions on offer including whale watching (seasonal), snowmobiling, a husky safari or reindeer encounter.
Day 4 Return to the UK
Your return flight to the UK does not depart until early evening, so you have almost a full day to further enjoy the Capital of the Northern Lights, before taking the airport shuttle bus transfer back to the airport in time for your return flight to London Gatwick at 1930.
Clarion Collection Hotel With
The Clarion Collection Hotel With has a waterfront location near the Polar Museum, Mack’s Pub and Brewery and the Arctic Cathedral. Warm Scandinavian décor and friendly staff add to the charm of this property. Upgrade to harbour view rooms for fantastic views. Complimentary afternoon waffles and light evening buffet supper included.
• Waterfront location • 76 rooms • Bar & Restaurant
Tromsø Northern Lights Search
This trip offers the best chance you can get to spot the Aurora. Your local guide picks you up from the centre of Tromsø and, depending on the level of cloud cover, heads north to a spot where the Atlantic is on one side of you and the Lyngen Alps on the other, or East as far as the Finnish border. The emphasis is firmly on hunting Aurora and where they are most likely to occur, so the trip can last for anything up to 8 hours. During the evening you move location two or three times to provide different backdrop settings and to avoid any light pollution. All levels of photographers are welcome and your guide is on hand to help you produce some memorable shots.
Tour Available: Daily October - March
Tour Departs: 18:30
Duration: 6-8 hours
Pick-Up Point: Magic Ice Bar
£145 pp
Tromsø Northern Lights Spotting
Escape the city’s urban lights and travel out to the Tromsø Villmarkssenter where, in between spells lying on reindeer skins staring skywards for the Northern Lights, you can enjoy the warmth of a Sami lavvo’s open fire over which you can grill sausages and sip hot berry juice. In between Aurora sightings you can also visit the centre’s husky kennels and a traditional supper of bidos stewed reindeer will be served.
Tour Available: Daily November - March
Tour Departs: 18:15
Duration: 4 hours
Pick-Up Point: Radisson Blu Hotel
£150 pp
Tromsø Silent Whale Watching
Experience the giants of the seas with one of the world’s most environmentally friendly whale watching vessels, the two-mast schooner ‘Opal’. Spacious inside and out, the skilled crew take this adapted hybrid electric traditional boat and sail into Kaldfjorden, through the feeding grounds of humpbacks, orca’s and sea eagles. The silent propulsion also enables the captain to capture the surrounding whale songs on the hydrophone. Hot soup and drinks are included on this adventure as are professional guides with an extensive knowledge of the whales and Arctic sea-life.
Available: 23 October - 31 January
Departs: Daily at 08:00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Food and drink may be purchased on board
£165 pp
Tromsø Snow Shoe Trek
Join a guided snow shoe trek. Mastering the art is easy. Just choose the tour most suited to your circumstances. The ‘novice’ grade is ideal for families including children aged 8 and up. The ‘intermediate’ grade is best for children aged 12 and up as well as people used to hiking in hilly terrain. In each case you will enjoy trekking through a variety landscapes fortified by a hot drink and ‘Lefse’, a traditional Norwegian cake. There are plenty of photo opportunities along the way
Tour Available: Daily November- March
Tour Departs: 09:45
Duration: 2 or 4 hours
Pick-Up Point: Radisson Blu Hotel
£75/120 pp
Tromsø Visit The Ice Domes
Located a scenic 75-minute drive from the city and in the heart of the Tamok Valley lies Tromso’s latest attraction – the Ice Domes. Rising out of the Arctic wilderness are two exquisite ice bars and a restaurant, featuring intricately carved ice sculptures that pay homage to the local Sami culture and the mystery of the northern lights. A welcome (non-alcoholic) drink will be waiting for you as you hear how the domes were constructed, before enjoying a delicious meal of bacalaos served in the ice restaurant.
Available: 20 December - 31 March
Departs: Daily at 10:45
Duration: 4 hours
Includes: Transfers, guided tour, complimentary non-alcoholic drink and bacalao lunch/dinner.
£110 pp
What's Included
- Return flights from London Gatwick to Tromso.
- 3 nights' accommodation in a moderate double room at the Clarion Collection Hotel With.
- Breakfast, afternoon waffles and light buffet supper served from 1800-2100 daily.
- Return airport/hotel shuttle bus transfer.
- 1 x Tromso Ice Dome visit including lunch.
- 1 x Northern Lights Chase and Aurora Camp.
Departure Dates
December - March
Accommodation
Clarion Collection Hotel With
Price per Adult
£995 Prices are 'from' & are subject to availability