It is an ultimate adventure above the Arctic Circle! Spend a week in Tromso and experience the best of what this fantastic place has to offer:
Dogsledding in the Arctic wilderness with breathtaking views of fjords and mountain valleys;
A Northern Lights chase with professional aurora borealis hunters;
Whale watching – an unforgettable encounter with the world’s largest mammals;
Visit to an endangered community of Sami;
Raiding reindeers;
Learning about local brewing traditions and tasting Arctic beer.
Arrival in Tromso, the largest city in northern Norway. Due to its location far to the north (350 km north of the Arctic Circle), it became a popular starting point to observe the majestic phenomenon of the northern light.
We invite you to a welcome dinner to taste the fresh ingredients of the Arctic local food.
Spend a free evening in the city known for its lively nightlife and international community of more than 100 nationalities.
Overnight: Tromso
Highlight: Arctic Cathedral, view point from a mountain, northern light chase
The morning city tour will introduce you to the history of Tromso. You will see traces of the medieval settlement, explore the vibrant marketplace and hear tales of explorers, sealers and polar bear hunters.
The highlight of the tour is the Arctic Cathedral with glass mosaics that mirror the majestic northern landscape.
Later, get on a cable car that will bring you to the top of the mountain to enjoy a view of Tromso from a hight of 420 m.
In the evening join a non-stop Northern Lights chase with a crew of professional aurora borealis hunters. This crew is on one specific mission: to take you wherever the chances to admire the magnificent aurora are (at that precise moment) the best.
Meals: B
Overnight: Tromso
Highlights: visit of a Husky farm, dogsledding training, husky safari
Today we go to a Husky Farm, situated in the Arctic valley landscape. At the beginning of our Husky safari you will be greeted by 120 happy Alaskan Huskies, waiting for you to run and cuddle! You will have an intimate group of eager huskies just waiting to take you into the wilderness. We will start the adventure with a lesson on how to manage your own husky team. You drive in pairs with a chance to change drivers at the halfway point.
We provide warm thermal suits, winter boots and gloves to keep you warm during the dog sledding adventure.
Dogsledding: 5 hours
Meals: B + L
Overnight: Tromso
Highlights: dogsledding in a breathtaking Arctic landscape
Today your Arctic expedition continues into a different direction. Say good morning to the dogs that have already become your friends on the second day of your adventure and start your journey to Kvaloya, one of Norway’s largest islands. See the great views of the mountains surrounding Tromso and towards the deep valley and scenic fjords. This trail will provide an exciting glimpse of some of Norway’s finest landscapes.
Dogsledding: 5 hours
Meals: B + L
Overnight: Tromso
Highlights: whale safari, beer tour
Today join the Whale safari to see and learn more about the world’s biggest mammals. During the tour you will be taken on a journey through the fjords to bring you close to the humpback whales and the orcas that gather there to feed during the winter months.
When the sun sets, we invite you on a beer tour to learn about local brewing traditions and taste a classic dark lager from the world’s northernmost brewery. Try the best local beers alongside ‘Arctic tapas’ like reindeer Carpaccio or cold-smoked salmon.
Meals: B + L
Overnight: Tromso
Highlights: Sami culture and reindeer experience
Today we will go to the Sami community, the indigenous national minority of the arctic. Immerse yourself in Sami culture: you will learn how to throw a lasso, and meet and feed the Sami’s best friends – several baby and adult reindeer. Then, it’s time for a short reindeer sledding experience where a member of the Sami Oskal family will prepare the reindeer and the sled together with you, and then take you for a short ride on it. After the trip we will all relax together by the bonfire, listening to exciting stories of the herders and hunters.
Meals: B + L
Overnight: Tromso
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure.