Tromsø Borealis - The Original 5 days

( 5 Star )

Visit: Tromsø – Northern Lights - Dog Sledding - Aurora Borealis - (Winter activities and the Arctic Capital)

Tromsø is known as the Gateway to the Arctic, with the most Northern Lights in the world! It’s located in the middle of the Aurora Borealis (northern lights) zone and is in fact one of the best places in the world to observe this phenomenon.

Arrival at Tromsø Airport, upon arrival at the airport transfer to Tromsø center, the beautiful arctic city, by Flybussen (Airport Shuttle). Check in at the Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora or similar; at 19:15 enjoy an exciting Northern Lights Tour. With good local knowledge, your guides will find the best area for the lights and good scenery for your pictures. During the evening your guide will tell you interesting information about the Northern lights, both the science and the folklore and will show you how to adjust your camera. Return to Tromsø city and overnight at the hotel. Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora or similar (4 nights)

Enjoy a Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure to explore Tromsø city. In the evening you have the opportunity to live a great adventure: dog sledding! Say hello to a bunch of barking huskies that are ready for action (but still very friendly). You will be driven by our professional mushers into the white landscapes, through the beautiful Vass Valley – an uninhabited forest landscape surrounded by mountains and will enjoy a hot meal in the wilderness camp. Do not forget to watch the sky… the Aurora Borealis might appear at any moment!

Enjoy a Scandinavian breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure in Tromsø for a personal discovery of the city. In the evening, you will depart for a new safari to hunt for the Aurora Borealis. To reach the Camp Tamok in Oteren you will drive through the arctic wilderness for about 1 hour and thirty minutes – this is a fantastic opportunity to admire the region of Troms. Upon your arrival at Camp Tamok prepare your cameras; you will take a safari to hunt the Lights. You will be back in Tromsø city at 24:00 – after an unforgettable experience! Warm clothing and meals are included during the excursion, kindly note that alcohol is not served in the camp. Optional: you can spend the whole day at the camp by adding an extra activity such as snowmobile or reindeer safari. Details can be found on our Tromsø activity list.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a whole day at leisure in beautiful Tromsø. Enjoy the visit of Polaria: an adventure centre with themes from the Polar Regions. Watch the panorama film from Spitsbergen, the arctic walk and the aquarium with arctic wildlife and live seals. Open from 12:00 to 17:00.

Breakfast at the hotel, before your transfer to the airport by Flybussen (Airport Shuttle).

Inclusion

4 nights hotel accommodation with shower/WC
4 Scandinavian breakfasts
Meals as mentioned in the program
Excursions and tours as included in the itinerary
Return airport transfers by shuttle bus

Exclusion

International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included

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