Arctic Silence at the Top of the World

Arrive in Norway's lively city of Tromsø and transfer to your hotel where you will stay for the next three nights. During the evening, head out by custom built 4X4 van with your guide - a professional photographer - to search for the northern lights. Help is provided with your own camera settings, plus you can download your guide's photos from the evening.

Today you have a guided snowshoe hike on Tromsøya, surrounded by beautiful Arctic scenery. There are plenty of opportunities to capture the magnificent scenery with the lens of your camera, plus a stop will be made for hot drinks and lefse - a delicious local sweet delicacy. Return to Tromsø and spend the afternoon exploring at leisure. Perhaps head to Polaria, Tromsø's wild and wonderful museum focussed on all things Arctic. During the evening meet at Tromsø harbour for a northern lights cruise. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board, produced by one of the local restaurants. Don't forget to keep an eye out for those northern lights!

Today, sail in silence aboard the Brim Explorer, a non-polluting catamaran to search for Orcas and Humpback whales feeding in the icy waters. You will arrive in time to enjoy the few hours of polar daylight that the Tromsø winter season gives. On the way to the whale watching area, admire breath-taking views of the Tromsø fjords and frozen landscapes from the hybrid-electric boat.

Spend the morning at leisure in Tromso. Perhaps take a trip on the cable car to experience incredible views of the city. Why not head to the fabulous Fjellstua restaurant where you can take in the breathtaking views while enjoying a delicious local meal, or select a lighter lunch from the cafe. Later transfer to Bellvik and take the ferry to Vengsoy. Check into the beautiful Vengsoy Rorbuer sea lodge for a two-night stay.

This morning, relax and enjoy your surroundings from the comfort of your luxuriously cosy lodge. Perhaps book an optional excursion with hosts Maria and Nils- Jorgen, who offer a wealth of knowledge in the best hiking trails, fishing spots and places to spot spectacular sea life. After dark, be sure to keep a look out for the northern lights swirling overhead from the heated hot tub on the outside deck. 

Enjoy a morning at leisure in the lodge. Later in the afternoon, take the ferry back to Bellvik and transfer back to Tromso airport for your departure plans.