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Combine the Arctic city of Tromso¸ with the traditional fishing villages of the magical Lofoten islands for your winter getaway. Look to the skies for appearances of the Aurora and join us for some fantastic winter activities.

Price:

From £799, based on two people travelling (excluding transport)

Duration: 8 days
Departures:
Start point: Tromso
End point: Svolvaer
 

DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Arrive in Tromso¸ and transfer to your hotel in the centre of the city.

Enjoy exploring the city with our recommendations for places to visit and eat. In the evening try and catch your first glimpses of the Northern Lights in the dark skies.

DAY 2 & 3:
During the daytime, enjoy one of our excursions departing from the city. Choose from a menu of options below including dog-sledding, snow mobileing, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and much more.
In the evening, search for the Northern Lights on a guided excursion.

DAY 4:
You'll have the day free before boarding the Southbound Hurtigruten Coastal Express. You'll have a cabin on board for your overnight journey to the Lofoten Islands.

DAY 5
Today will be spent on board the ship as you draw close to the Lofoten islands skirting around this spectacular Arctic coastline. Enjoy the wintry light and atmosphere during the journey as you arrive in the early evening.
On arrival in Svolvaer, settle into your traditional cabin overlooking the coastline.

DAY 6 & 7:
Today you'll be able to explore the Lofoten islands by joining one of our guided excursions or relaxing in the village.

DAY 8:
Return day. Alternatively extend your stay with additional nights.

What price includes

 
  • Three night's four star hotel accommodation in Tromso
  • Breakfasts at the hotel in Tromso and cabin in Svolvaer
  • Overnight voyage on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express
  • Cabin stay on the Hurtigruten, including breakfast
  • Three night's cabin accommodation in Svolvaer
 

Location

 

Plan your journey by train

Meeting point:
Hotel in Tromso

Nearest train station to meeting point:
Tromso Port

Transfer to meeting point:
Operator collects guests from station

How to get there:
Ferry from Newcastle to Bergen, then ferry to Tromso.

 
 

Plan your journey by train

Finish point:
Svolvaer

Nearest train station to finish point:
Svolvaer Port

Transfer to finish point:
Operator drops guests off at station

How to get back:
Ferry from Svolvaer to Bergen, then ferry to Newcastle.