Polar Nights in Tromso & Sommaroy Island
05 Days

ITINERARY

Tour Overview:

Tromso is Norway’s gateway to the Arctic, where you find a lot more than just a hint of polar atmosphere. Tromso is the city of adventures. Experience the Arctic at its best, spending two nights in Tromsø and two nights in Sommarøy Island. Enjoy amazing landscapes and unforgettable activities such as a Husky safari and Northern Lights tour. Let your Arctic Dream begin!


Day 1: Welcome To Tromso

Arrival to Tromsø, the Arctic Capital!

Located at 69 degrees north – Tromsø is 320 km above the Arctic Circle. Visitors are amazed when they discover that this city has hotels with international standard, lively cafes, world class seafood restaurants, an active cultural life, an exciting nightlife, museums and captivating art galleries.

Meet and greet in the hotel lobby with your tour escort (meeting time, depending on the time of your arrival at 18:00 or next day at the breakfast at 08:00).

Overnight in Clarion Collection Aurora or similar


Day 2: Reindeer Safari & Sommaroy Island

Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy an exciting 4 hrs reindeer safari in scenic surroundings. The reindeer sleigh is the oldest form of transportation in the north and an inherent part of Sami culture. You will be in pairs by sled, with one sled for each reindeer. People of all ages can participate in this easy adventure. This cultural experience will also teach you about lasso throwing, which is always the Sami way of catching their reindeer to herd them together before tagging or slaughter. In addition, you will get to know Sami culture and history, and experience the emotional Lappish ancestral joik song. To conclude this excursion, you will be served a hot meal.

In the afternoon, you will drive to Sommarøy Island, where pure Arctic atmosphere is waiting for you.

Dinner & overnight at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel or similar


Day 3: Sommaroy Village Panoramic Tour & Arctic Lights Campfire

Breakfast at the hotel.

You start the day with a short panoramic walk of Sommarøy. With its 300 inhabitants, Sommarøy is one of the busiest fishing villages in the county of Troms region. The views from Sommarøy Island are impressive and together with your tour leader you will get to know more about the history and fishing traditions of the village.

Rest of the morning and afternoon is at leisure.

We offer a 1-hour Sea Eagle Safari by RIB boat as optional activity during your free time. The archipelago of Sommarøy hosts a large colony of sea eagles year-round. On this guided tour we take you out in our RIB or boat depending on group size and search the islands and cliffs for this majestic bird. Alternatively, enjoy complimentary sauna at the hotel.

After dinner, it will be time for another amazing activity included in your package – the Arctic Lights Campfire Tour. The area around Sommarøy is a great spot to search for the Northern Lights because of the desolate beaches free from light pollution. With the sound of arctic waves crashing ashore, you are guaranteed a spectacular evening, especially if the sky is clear and the auroras show themselves. You will sit around the campfire, while waiting for the phenomenon to appear. During this time, small snack will be prepared over the fire and you can also enjoy a cup of hot drink to warm you up.

Dinner & overnight at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel or similar


Day 4: Polar Museum & Northern Light Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, transfer back to Tromsø. Upon arrival, we offer husky safari as optional activity. This dog sledding adventure is a real northern experience. You will visit a kennel outside of the city surrounded by mighty mountains. Here you will receive all the equipment and instructions that you need, to handle the dogs and sleds properly. After the sledding, you will return to the camp, where hot soup and drinks will be served.

In the afternoon, you will participate on a walking tour with the tour leader through which you will visit the key sight of the city. During this tour, you will enter the Polar Museum – an attraction that is dedicated to present the lives of Arctic trappers and explorers.

In the evening, participate on an unforgettable Northern Lights Cruise. This adventure takes you into the total darkness of the Arctic fjords and Polar nights. You depart from Tromsø and set sail for the direction where the clearest weather conditions for the night has been predicted. This can be north towards the areas of Kvaløyvågen or south to Ramfjorden or west along the southern part of Kvaløya Island. The captain and crew will work together and keep their eyes out for clear skies or a gap in the cloud layer. While you wait for the Northern Lights to appear, you can stay warm and comfortable in our heated lounges. Grab a beverage from the cafe and a snack.

Overnight in Clarion Collection Aurora or similar


Day 5: Farewell

Breakfast in the hotel.
Morning at leisure. Take a last stroll around the city or hurry to buy some last-minute souvenirs.
Transfer to the airport on private basis.

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DATES/PRICING/ACCOMMODATIONS

Max Group 35 Pax
2024
Departure Dbl Occ Sgl Occ
Jan 25 - Jan 29 CAD 2,195 CAD 2,650
Feb 01 - Feb 05 CAD 2,195 CAD 2,650
Feb 08 - Feb 12 CAD 2,195 CAD 2,650
Feb 29 - Mar 04 CAD 2,195 CAD 2,650
Mar 21 - Mar 25 CAD 2,195 CAD 2,650
Optional Activities:
Sea Eagle Safari by RIB or boat in Sommarøy approx. 1h CAD 245 Per Person
Husky safari in Tromsø approx. 7h-whole tour CAD 460 Per Person
Post-night in Tromsø in double sharing CAD 230 Per Person
Post-night in Tromsø (single supplement) CAD 375 Per Person
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INCLUSIONS

Inclusions:

  • Arrive and departure transfer
  • 2 overnights with breakfast at Clarion Collection Aurora or similar
  • 2 overnights with breakfast and dinner at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel incl. sauna access
  • Transfer Tromsø-Sommarøy Island
  • Transfer Sommarøy Island-Tromsø
  • English speaking Tour Escort
  • Reindeer Safari (4-5 hours)
  • Panoramic walk in Sommarøy Village
  • Aurora Campfire (2 hours)
  • Panoramic walk in Tromsø
  • Entrance to Polar Museum
  • Northern Lights Cruise

Exclusions:

  • Flights 
  • Drinks & Lunches
  • Dinner on Day 1 and Day 4
  • Personal Expenses, Tips & Luggage Handling
  • Optional Activities

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