Norway - Huskies and the Northern Lights
Norway - Huskies and the Northern Lights
Norway - Huskies and the Northern Lights
5 Days Starting and ending in Norway
Visiting: Tromso
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FNH
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 30
Physical rating:
Relaxed Touring
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
In winter, Norway transforms into a magical wonderland where the ethereal Northern Lights dance across the skies and landscapes are blanketed in crisp white snow. This carefully-crafted five day Arctic holiday invites you to explore the outdoors on a husky sledding ride, learn more about Sami culture and enjoy a traditional Sami dinner. Your quayside hotel in the heart of Tromsø is surrounded by mountains and perfectly located for you to explore the area - including a cable car ride for the most spectacular view in the city.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Uk - Tromsø
Location: Tromso
Accommodation Name: Scandic Ishavshotel
Meals Included: D
Today, you’ll start your Norwegian adventure with a flight to Tromsø where on arrival, we'll drive to your quayside hotel for a four-night stay.
This vibrant city is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and majestic fjords and is famous for its role as the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’. This evening, over a welcome drink and dinner, you’ll get to know your fellow travellers.
Day 2 Tromsø
Location: Tromso
Accommodation Name: Scandic Ishavshotel
Meals Included: B
In the summer months, Tromsø is famous for its midnight sun, yet it offers an equally incredible ambience in the winter with its dark polar nights. Enjoy some free time this morning before heading to the Polar Museum with your Holiday Director. With it's location far to the north, Tromso has been the starting point for many arctic expeditions and the museum tells the story of the explorers, adventurers and researchers of the polar region. Later your Local Guide will take you to visit some of the city’s highlights. The modern architecture of the Arctic Cathedral possesses a striking iceberg-like design but take a few moments to admire the glass mosaic window on its eastern side which dominates the interior. We’ll round off our sightseeing tour by taking the cable car to the top of Mount Storsteinen for panoramic views of the city below. Tromsø is at the heart of the Northern Lights zone, and this panoramic viewpoint is considered one of the best places in the world to witness this natural phenomenon. If luck smiles upon us, your Local Guide will be on hand to provide tips on how to capture the perfect picture of the lights as the colours dance across the sky.
Day 3 Tromsø
Location: Tromso
Accommodation Name: Scandic Ishavshotel
Meals Included: B, L
This morning we’ll head to Breivikeidet, the gateway to the Lyngen Alps. Here, you will learn the art of dog-sledding before heading out on a ride through tree-lined trails and open terrain. During the ride, you and your fellow travellers will each have the opportunity to musher the sled – it’s not too hard as the dogs are eager to follow the sled in front. Following the adventure, we’ll warm up by the fireplace and enjoy a warm drink and traditional lunch of moose or reindeer stew as our guides share stories about the local wildlife and daily life of the sled-pulling huskies.
This afternoon has been left free for you to enjoy Tromsø at leisure. Take some time to wander through charming streets lined with colourful houses or discover the city’s rich heritage at the Tromsø University Museum which houses exhibits on Sami culture, archaeology and learn about the area’s traditions.
This evening why not join an optional cruise in to the total darkness of the Arctic fjords surrounding the city. The captain will set sail in the direction where the clearest weather conditions have been predicted with the hope of observing the Northern Lights.
Day 4 Tromsø
Location: Tromso
Accommodation Name: Scandic Ishavshotel
Meals Included: B, D
Today has been left free for you to relax and explore at your own pace. You may indulge in a short walk to the Polaria Museum where you can learn about the array of creatures that thrive in the waters of Arctic regions. Or you might like to step into one of the many cafes, bars or restaurants to sample some of the local delicacies and soak up the wintery Norwegian atmosphere.
This evening, we'll journey north of Tromsø to a reindeer camp owned by a local Sami reindeer herding family. Sit back and enjoy a sledding ride around the valley which is in an ideal location to observe the aurora borealis and hopefully the sky will be clear for us tonight. You’ll have the chance to feed the reindeer before warming up around the fire of a Sami hut. After a traditional meal your Sami guide will talk about life as a reindeer herder and perform a traditional Sami song, known as a joik.
Day 5 Tromsø - Uk
Meals Included: B
Today we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 star hotel -
Return flights from London
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4 nights in a 4-star hotel
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7 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners and welcome drink
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All highlights included
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Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
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Overseas transfers and other transportation
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7 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners and welcome drink
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Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
Accommodation
- Thon Hotel Tromso
- The 3-star Thon Hotel in Tromso is located right in the heart of the city, close to its many attractions. Head to the lobby where you will find complimentary coffee.
Hotel facilities include a breakfast room and free wi-fi. Bedrooms have private facilities, TV, hairdryer and mini-bar.
Excursions Included
- Tour of Tromsø
- Visit the Polaria Museum
- Husky sledding in search of the Northern Lights
- Sami cultural experience including reindeer sledding
Optional Excursions
Ice fishing experience
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Travelsphere has been operating escorted touring holidays for 60 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travelsphere, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive Holiday conformation upon booking, and then several documents detailing any adddiotnal information and the optional excursions that you can book before you travel. The final information covering your flights, hotels and itinerary will be sent to you around 14 days before your departure date.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not offer single share options
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, Im afraid not
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accomadate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - and make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Our Travelsphere Cares programmes, in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation, support local projects and social enterprises by helping them earn an income from tourism. We simply donate a portion of the funds from our tours, so it’s great to know that when you travel with us you are helping to change lives and turn travel into real impact.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Like minded travellers
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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