Tromso and the Lofoten Islands Northern Lights Tailored Holiday

Combine the Arctic city of Tromsø with the traditional fishing villages of the magical Lofoten islands for your winter getaway. Look to the skies for appearances of the Aurora and join us for some fantastic winter activities tailored to your choices.

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  • Tromso & Lofoten
  • The Lofoten Islands
  • Cross country skiing - one of many activities and excursions to choose from.
  • Stay in a traditional Rorbu cabin in the Lofoten Islands.
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Categories:

This tour is featured in the following categories:

  • Northern Lights
  • Town
  • Mountain
  • Fjord

Countries:

This tour takes place in the following countries:

  • Norway

Itinerary:

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Arrive in Tromsø and transfer to your hotel in the centre of the city. Private transfers are included. 

Enjoy exploring the city with our recommendations for places to visit and eat. In the evening try and catch your first glimpses of the Northern Lights in the dark skies.

DAY 2 & 3:

During the daytime, enjoy one of our excursions departing from the city. Choose from a menu of options below including dog-sledding, snow mobileing, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and much more.
In the evening, search for the Northern Lights on a guided excursion.

DAY 4:

You’ll have the day free before boarding the Southbound Hurtigruten Coastal Express. You’ll have a cabin on board for your overnight journey to the Lofoten Islands.

DAY 5

Today will be spent on board the ship as you draw close to the Lofoten islands skirting around this spectacular Arctic coastline. Enjoy the wintry light and atmosphere during the journey as you arrive in the early evening.
On arrival in Svolvær, settle into your traditional cabin overlooking the coastline.

DAY 6 & 7: 

Today you’ll be able to explore the Lofoten islands by joining one of our guided excursions or relaxing in the village. 

DAY 8: 

Transfer to the Airport and return. Alternatively extend your stay with additional nights.

Please download our PDF (click on the link above) or get in touch to find out more about activities available in each location.

Accommodation in Tromsø
You’ll stay at one of the city’s centrally located 4 star hotels.

4 star hotels include the Rica Ishavshotel – perfectly located on the harbour side with excellent breakfast buffet, or the Radisson Blu with modern stylish rooms close to all the sights of Tromsø. For honeymoon  couples we recommend the superior rooms at the Clarion Bryggen Hotel (supplement of £60 per night).

Rorbu Accommodation in the Lofoten Islands
On the Lofoten Islands, you’ll stay in a traditional fisherman’s cabin (rorbu) which has been renovated to a modern standard with bathroom facilities, kitchenette and living room.

THE PRICE INCLUDES

  • Private Airport Transfer in Tromsø
  • Three night’s four star hotel accommodation in Tromsø including breakfast
  • Overnight voyage on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express to Svolvær  including cabin and breakfast
  • Three night’s cabin accommodation in Svolvær including breakfast

THE PRICE EXCLUDES

  • Flights (we will advise you about these based on your preferred departure location and dates)
  • Meals unless stated in the itinerary
  • Tips and incidental spend
  • Mandatory travel insurance
  • ACTIVITIES – Please download our PDF (click on the link above) or get in touch to find out more about activities available in Tromsø and the Lofoten Islands 

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Dates:

This holiday is available between October and March. Choose your preferred travel dates and get in touch with us to check availability.

Season:

Winter

Number of days:

8

Price:

From £799 per person (excluding flights)

Bespoke trips for groups are available - please enquire for more details.

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Nils Faarlund

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