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IMPRESSIONS OF NORTHERN LIGHTS

 

IN SEARCH OF THE AURORA BOREALIS


4 days / 3 nights, Tromsø - Dog Sled Safari - Sleigh Ride


Departures: Daily,  Nov 2007 - May 2008

Northern Lights Tromso

We have chosen the exotic city of Tromsø as our main Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) destination, as the city is ideally located in the middle of the Northern Lights zone. Spend three days in Tromsø, known as "the Paris of the North", including an escorted dog sledding trip and an evening Northern Lights trip. You can also choose between additional adventurous activities like Snowmobile safari, Snow shoeing, Ice fishing and a Northern Lights flight. 

The Northern Lights; nature's own light show, are solar winds that meet the atmosphere in a zone around the magnetic North Pole, forming arches, waves and curls of light moving across the sky, with sudden rays of light shooting down from space. The Northern Lights activity takes place all year in all types of weather. However, to actually see the lights, the weather has to be dark and clear (no guarantee!). In Tromsø it is dark between August and April, with the main Northern Lights season from November to April. The Northern Lights are visible from the afternoon until the middle of the night.

 

Day 1 ARRIVAL IN TROMSØ
Individual arrival in Tromsø. Self transfer and individual check-in at the Radisson SAS Hotel Tromsø or Rica Ishavshotel.

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Hotel Tromsø or Rica Ishavshotel


Nordlys, Bjorn Jørgensen

Photo credit:

Nordlys, Bjorn Jørgensen / Innovation Norway

 

Day 2 DOG SLEDGE SAFARI (B, D)
After breakfast the day is free for “Optional activities”. Why not try Snow shoeing; Snow mobile safari, Ice fishing, Guided cross country skiing or an Aurora flight!

Picked up at 18.15 hrs. at your hotel and drive to Tromsø Villmarkssenter (1/2 hour drive). We will provide warm clothes and footwear. Embark on your dog sled journey; you may choose to drive the sled or enjoy the pristine nature comfortably wrapped in reindeer fur on one of the guide’s sleds.
Glide over the beautiful island of Kvaløya and enjoy exquisite views of mountains and sea. With some luck we encounter a reindeer herd or see the Aurora Borealis.

Dinner will be served (a traditional Sámi meal) including coffee and cake in our lavvo. Learn more about the dogs and Europe’s longest dog sled race (Finnmarksløpet 1000km), in which we participate each year.
Return to your hotel at app.22.30 hrs, after a memorable night or day at Tromsø Villmarkssenter.
Accommodation: Radisson SAS Hotel Tromsø or Rica Ishavshotel

 

Finnmarksløpet, Casper Tybjerg

Photo credit:

Finnmarksløpet / Casper Tybjerg / Innovation Norway

 

Day 3 HORSE SLEIGH RIDE - IN SEARCH OF

NORTHERN LIGHTS (B, D)
After breakfast day at leisure for more “Optional activities” before your evening program. Pick up at your hotel at 19.15 hours and transfer to Holmeslet Gård. Wrapped in reindeer skin, the horses will take you on a sleigh ride, where you discover the silence of the Norwegian nature. The only sound you hear are the bells and the trot of the horses. Coffee or tea and a homemade traditional flat bannock will be served in a warm lavvu! Duration: 3,5 hours
Accommodation: Radisson SAS Hotel Tromsø or Rica Ishavshotel

 

Sleigh ride in Gudbrandsdalen, Terje Rakke

Photo credit:

Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway

 

Day 4 TROMSØ DEPARTURE (B)
Tour concludes after breakfast at the hotel.

 

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 Departure Dates

 Nov 2007 - May 2008

 Prices in US Dollar

 Radisson SAS Hotel Tromsø  

 Per person in double room

1,285

 Single Supplement

435

 3rd. person in extra bed

825

 Rica Ishavshotell  
 Per person in double room

1,355

 Single Supplement 390
 3rd. person in extra bed

1,095

 Included

  • 3 nights at hotels of your choice

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • Dog sledding tour including a hot meal

  • Horse sleigh tour incl. a light meal

  • Taxes & services 

 Not Included

  • International airfare & Airport taxes

  • Gratuities

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • $ 25 Service fee

 Please note

 This is an Non-escorted tour, no tour guide is provided.

 Travel is independent, transfers are not included.

 Excursions as per program are with guide.

 

 Add-ons: Tour Options

  • Additional nights in Tromsø

  • Flights Oslo - Tromsø

  • Overnight in Oslo

  • Oslo Highlights city tour

 List of Hotels

 Night 1, 2 & 3

 Radisson SAS Hotel Tromsø or Rica Ishavshotel

 Tromsø / Norway

 

 

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