: R20720
Tromsø is known as the Gateway to the Arctic. It is located in the middle of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) zone and is therefore one of the best places in the world to observe this phenomenon. Because of the planet's rotation, Tromsø moves into the aurora zone around 6 pm, and moves out again around midnight. However during summer, from late April to mid-August, the Aurora can’t be seen as the sky is simply too bright. This beautiful Arctic city is surrounded by the panorama of the Lyngen Alps, blue fjords and hundreds of islands.
{module Magic Slideshow module for VirtueMart}
| Starting from | R20 720 |
| Package Validity | 01 DEC 2016 - 31 MAR 2017. Departs daily. |
| Duration | 05 days |
| Destination | Aurora Borealis |
| Starts in | Tromsø |
| Ends in | Tromsø |
{tab Description}
- Return shuttle bus transfers from/to city centre in Tromsø
- 4 nights accommodation in Tromsø
- Breakfast daily & selected dinners
- Two different Northern lights hunts
- A husky safari
- Entrance to Polaria Aquarium & Environmental Centre
{tab Day 1}
Tromsø
Arrival at Tromsø Airport, transfer to Tromsø centre by Flybussen (Airport Shuttle). Make your way to your hotel and check-in. In the evening; enjoy your exciting Northern Lights tour (approx. 4 hours). This will be a good opportunity to see the Aurora as you head to the isolated Wilderness Centre on an "Aurora Borealis" visit. Here you can escape the city lights of Tromsø and take magnificent pictures of the Aurora. Should the northern lights not appear this night, you can still enjoy the warmth of a Lavvo (Sami herdsmen’s tent) with hot drinks and a snack to grill over the open fire Norwegian style. Return to your hotel.
Overnight: Tromsø
{tab Day 2}
Tromsø
After breakfast you will have most of the day at leisure to explore Tromsø city. In the evening; a 3.5 hour dog-sledding adventure on Kvaløya Island. See the husky family with almost 300 huskies. The guide will show you how to command the dogs and control the sled. Perhaps the Northern Lights will make an appearance. Return to your hotel.
*Alternatively the tour can also be done at 09h45 or 14h00 (no Northern Lights opportunity)
Overnight: Tromsø (BD)
{tab Day 3}
Tromsø
Morning at leisure to explore Tromso. In the evening join a safari in hunt of the Aurora Borealis. Drive to Camp Tamok which provides an ideal spot to see the Northern Lights. The camp is located in a valley and offers a more stable and dry climate compared to the coast which should mean less atmospheric resistance to seeing the Aurora. Return to Tromsø at midnight.
Overnight: Tromsø (BD)
{tab Day 4}
Tromsø
A final day at leisure in Tromsø. Entrance fee to Polaria Aquarium and Environmental Centre is included. Watch the panorama film and then walk along the “Arctic Walkway” which is a collection of displays highlighting the problems the melting artic ice is causing and research that’s underway to rectify the situation. Polaria is open from 12h00 to 17h00.
Overnight: Tromsø (B)
{tab Day 5}
TromsøMake your way to the city center for your shuttle bus transfer to the airport. (B)
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