DAY 1 UK – Tromsø
Fly to Tromsø in the heart of the Aurora zone. Transfer with the ‘Flybuss’ to the Clarion Collection Hotel With for 1 night. A light buffet supper is served until 9pm.
DAY 2 Huskies and Hurtigruten
Take time to explore the Arctic capital. The Polar Museum, Polaria and Arctic Cathedral lead the cultural charge. Try a Macks Brewery tour, lunch in one of the myriad of fish restaurants or indulge in an afternoon tea of hot waffles and brown cheese.
At 17.00, head off on a husky adventure. A 90 minute transfer transports you through the surrounding snow-covered wilderness for a husky safari and a chance to see the Northern Lights. A light snack is served in a traditional Lavvu.
Returning to Tromsø, there is just enough time for a late night drink before heading to the Hurtigruten terminal in time for the 01.30 southbound Hurtigruten ship. Overnight on board.
DAY 3 Lofoten
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board. Hurtigruten has traversed the Norwegian coast for over 120 years, passing sheltered bays and glorious mountain landscapes, all visible through the panoramic windows of the ship.
There is a short stop at Stokmarknes, before continuing through the Raftsund, a picturesque and narrow channel between the Vesterålen and Lofoten islands. Arrival in Svolaer is scheduled for 18.00. Disembark and it is just a short transfer to Svinoya Rorbuer. Overnight in a converted fisherman’s cabin on the shores edge. Enjoy a welcome dinner in the atmospheric ‘Børsen Spiseri’, a quayside warehouse dating back to 1828.
DAY 4-5 Lofoten
After breakfast, the day is free for you to choose from the optional additional excursions on offer.
Each evening we have included a guided Northern Lights search, where you will be taken to the best locations in order to spot this amazing natural phenomenon.
DAY 6 UK
A final leisurely breakfast before departing for your return flight to the UK (via Bodø & Oslo)
