NORTHERN LIGHTS AND WHALE WATCHING

Upon arrival at Tromsø Airport, collect your luggage and make your way into the city centre. We recommend taking the airport bus (“Flybussen”) or a taxi directly to your accommodation. After settling in, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the charming city of Tromsø, also known as the "Capital of Northern Norway". There are many restaurants in the city centre to start your trip with a taste of the Arctic. You have the evening at your leisure. If you don’t mind staying up late, you might be interested in adding a northern lights* tour to your evening. There is a variety of tours you could pick from, including a snowmobile excursion, a small bus tour and a cruise.

Spend the night in Tromsø.

* Please note that the northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed

Start the morning early as you’ll be joining a whale-watching tour in the Arctic Circle. At this time of year, humpback and killer whales migrate to feed on the Atlantic herring in this part of the country. And if you’re lucky, you might even spot some orcas. The duration of the tour is flexible and it could take as long as 8 hours to search for the whales off the coast of Tromsø. Once you return to the city, you have the rest of the day at your leisure. We recommend going for a hearty meal to warm up and celebrate your whale-watching tour.

Spend another night in Tromsø.

Take the full day to enjoy the cultural highlights of Tromsø. We recommend a stroll along Storgata, the main shopping street of the city. Then stop to visit the Polar Museum nearby. Or travel across the water to take in the striking Arctic Cathedral. Other highlights include Polaria and the Northern Norway Art Museum (“Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum”). For views of the city and some more outdoor adventures, take the cable car Fjellheisen up Storsteinen mountain. If you’re looking for an action-packed getaway, you could also book optional activities. Tonight, you leave the city lights behind on a guided tour. This time you’ll be hunting the magical aurora borealis.

Spend another night in Tromsø.

After an incredible winter getaway, it's time to say goodbye to Norway. Your tour will conclude in Tromsø, from where you will make your way back home.