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Northern Lights on the Edge of the Arctic
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Holiday Duration
7 nights
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Best Time To Go
December - March
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Price From
£2985 per person
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Wild Rating
3 out of 5
Holiday Idea
Explore Tromso, home to a bustling city culture and surrounded by mountain-lined fjords, before heading deep into the northern Norwegian wilds to experience remote living like no other. Spend time in your very own luxury lodge looking out onto the Varangerfjord and zip through the rugged wilderness on dogsledding and king crab adventures. Thaw out in your private sauna and enjoy beautifully prepared meals under the northern lights.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Northern Norway
Arrive in Tromsø for a three-night stay. Why not head out for dinner in the evening and enjoy the city at twilight? Ask us about our favourite restaurants in the city.
Day 2 | City Sightseeing & Cable Car
Take in the sights of Tromso. Perhaps head to Fjellheisen, Tromso's cable car offering panoramic views of the city. Visit the iconic Arctic Cathedral church before dining at Mathallen, one of the best restaurants Tromso has to offer, where local arctic ingredients are used to create seasonal delights.
Photo: Brim Explorer
Day 3 | Silent Whale Watching
Today, embark on a silent whale-watching trip across glassy fjords. Hop aboard silent and emissions free catamaran, the Brim Explorer. Learn about wildlife in the area and keep a look out for humpbacks and orcas. Enjoy the heated panoramic lounge where it is possible to view underwater drone footage of the whales.
Day 4 | Journey to Varanger Lodge
Journey to Varanger Lodge. Perched on the shores of a remote fjord in the village of Nesseby, Varanger Lodge is a chance to experience an arctic retreat like no other. Enjoy dinner this evening and thaw out in the sauna with expansive views out over the fjord.
Day 5 | Reindeer Sanctuary & Ice-fishing
Enjoy a beautifully prepared fisherman's breakfast overlooking the snow-cloaked wilderness. Today visit a reindeer sanctuary and learn about their importance in Sami culture. Later, embark on an exhilarating ice-fishing adventure. Stop for lunch at the Varanger wilderness cabin before dinner and another relaxing sauna session.
Day 6 | Dogsledding
Meet a team of eager huskies. Born to run, the dogs thrive in the arctic wilderness. Learn how to guide the sled and zip across the snow-blanketed landscape. Stop for some coffee and snacks before returning to the lodge for dinner. Keep a lookout for the northern lights swirling overhead.
Day 7| King Crab Safari
Today enjoy a king crab safari. Help skipper Edgar catch the crabs out on the tranquil fjord. Sail back to the lodge where Edgar will prepare the catch for lunch. In the afternoon, try out an optional activity such as snowshoeing before preparing for a festive dinner in the evening.
Day 8 | Departure day
Today transfer to the airport for your departure plans.
Where will I rest my head?
What's included
- Private transfers throughout
- Three nights accommodation at Clarion Hotel the Edge
- Four nights accommodation at Varanger Lodge including all meals
- Sauna access at Varanger Lodge
- A visit to a reindeer sanctuary to learn about the animals and local Sami culture
- A wilderness and ice-fishing experience with lunch at a wilderness cabin
- A two-hour dogsledding experience with hot drinks and snacks included
- A two-hour king crab safari on the Varanger Fjord with lodge host and skipper, Edgar Olsen
The price of this suggestion is based on two people sharing a double or a twin room at Clarion Hotel the Edge and a private lodge at Varanger Lodge. Get in touch to find out about more Tromso hotels.
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Our Norway team would love to start planning your Northern Lights on the Edge of the Arctic Adventure
