Polar Nights in Tromsø & Sommarøy Island
Polar Nights in Tromsø & Sommarøy Island
$1145
Polar Nights in Tromsø & Sommarøy Island
5 Days Starting and ending in Tromsø
Visiting: Tromsø, Sommarøy
Tour operator:
Tour code:
12489
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Located 400km north of the Arctic Circle at 69°N, the small city of Tromsø bills itself as Norway's gateway to the Arctic, where you can find a lot more than just a hint of polar atmosphere. Tromsø is the city of adventures and adventurers. You will experience the Arctic at its best, spending two nights in Tromsø and two nights in Sommarøy Island. Enjoy amazing landscapes and unforgettable activities. Husky safari and Northern Lights tour are already included in your package! Let your Arctic Dream begin!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Tromsø
Location: Tromsø
Accommodation Name: Clarion Collection Aurora
Arrival to Tromsø, the Arctic Capital!
Located at 69 degrees north - Tromsø is 320 km above the Arctic Circle. Visitors are amazed when they discover that this city has hotels with international standard, lively cafes, world class seafood restaurants, an active cultural life, an exciting nightlife, museums and captivating art galleries.
Find your way to your hotel (private transfer can be booked in advance). Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Clarion Collection Aurora or similar
Day 2 : Reindeer Safari & Sommarøy Island
Location: Sommarøy
Accommodation Name: Sommarøy Arctic Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy an exciting 4 hrs guided reindeer safari in scenic surroundings. The reindeer sleigh is the oldest form of transportation in the north and an inherent part of Sami culture. You will be in pairs by sled, with one sled for each reindeer. People of all ages can participate in this easy adventure. This cultural experience will also teach you about lasso throwing, which is always the Sami way of catching their reindeer to herd them together before tagging or slaughter. In addition, you will get to know Sami culture and history, and experience the emotional Lappish ancestral joik song. To conclude this excursion, you will be served a hot meal.
In the afternoon, you will be taken to Sommarøy Island by bus, where pure Arctic atmosphere is waiting for you.
Dinner & overnight at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel or similar
Day 3 : Arctic Lights Campfire Tour
Location: Sommarøy
Accommodation Name: Sommarøy Arctic Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
We recommend starting your day with a short panoramic walk of Sommarøy. With its 300 inhabitants, Sommarøy is one of the busiest fishing villages in the county of Troms region. The views from Sommarøy Island are impressive and you can embrace the history and fishing traditions of the village.
Rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
We offer a 1-hour Sea Eagle Safari by RIB boat as optional activity during your free time. The archipelago of Sommarøy hosts a large colony of sea eagles year-round. On this guided tour we take you out in our RIB or boat depending on group size and search the islands and cliffs for this majestic bird. Alternatively, enjoy complimentary sauna at the hotel. Instead of this option, you can also choose to participate on a guided snowshoe excursion.
After dinner, it will be time for another amazing activity included in your package – the Arctic Lights Campfire Tour. The area around Sommarøy is a great spot to search for the Northern Lights because of the desolate beaches free from light pollution. With the sound of arctic waves crashing ashore, you are guaranteed a spectacular evening, especially if the sky is clear and the auroras show themselves. You will sit around the campfire, while waiting for the phenomenon to appear. During this time, small snack will be prepared over the fire and you can also enjoy a cup of hot drink to warm you up.
Dinner & overnight at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel or similar
Day 4 : Polar Museum & Optional Activities In Tromsø
Location: Tromsø
Accommodation Name: Clarion Collection Aurora
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, transfer back to Tromsø. Upon arrival, we offer a wide selection of optional activities. You can choose to participate on a husky safari - This dog sledding adventure is a real northern experience. You will visit a kennel outside of the city surrounded by mighty mountains. Here you will receive all the equipment and instructions that you need, to handle the dogs and sleds properly. After the sledding, you will return to the camp, where hot soup and drinks will be served.
Later today you can enter the Polar Museum – entrance is included in the package – an attraction that is dedicated to present the lives of Arctic trappers and explorers.
In the evening, you can choose whether you would like to participate on an optional guided snowmobile tour or a Northern Lights Cruise. This adventure takes you into the total darkness of the Arctic fjords and Polar nights. You depart from Tromsø and set sail for the direction where the clearest weather conditions for the night has been predicted
Overnight in Clarion Collection Aurora or similar
Day 5 : Farewell
Location: Tromsø
Breakfast in the hotel.
Morning at leisure. Take a last stroll around the city or hurry to buy some last-minute souvenirs.
Transfer on your own to the airport (private transfer can be booked in advance).
End of our services
See you again in Scandinavia, Iceland & the Baltics
What's Included
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2 overnights with breakfast at Clarion Collection Aurora or similar
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Transfer Tromsø-Sommarøy Island
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2 overnights with breakfast and dinner at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel incl. sauna access
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Transfer Sommarøy Island-Tromsø
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Reindeer Safari (4-5 hours)
Participate in a 4-5 hour guided reindeer safari.
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English speaking Tour Escort
An English-speaking tour escort will be available throughout the trip.
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Panoramic walk in Sommarøy Village
Enjoy a panoramic walk in the village of Sommarøy.
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Aurora Campfire (2 hours)
Experience a 2-hour Aurora Campfire activity.
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Panoramic walk in Tromsø
Take a panoramic walk in Tromsø.
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Entrance to Polar Museum
What's Not Included
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Flights & Airport transfers
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Drinks & Lunches
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Dinner on Day 1 and Day 4
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Tips & Luggage Handling
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Personal Expenses
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Optional Activities
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Tour Escort
Mode of Transport
Transfers between Tromsø and Sommarøy Island are provided by bus, ensuring a smooth and scenic journey through the Arctic landscape.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays with 2 overnights at Clarion Collection Aurora in Tromsø and 2 overnights at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel, both offering breakfast. The Sommarøy Arctic Hotel also includes dinner and sauna access.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of cultural experiences are included in the reindeer safari?
The reindeer safari includes learning about lasso throwing, which is the Sami way of catching their reindeer. You will also get to know Sami culture and history, and experience the emotional Lappish ancestral joik song. Additionally, a hot meal will be served to conclude the excursion.
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What activities are available on Sommarøy Island?
On Sommarøy Island, you can start your day with a short panoramic walk to explore the fishing village and its impressive views. Optional activities include a 1-hour Sea Eagle Safari by RIB boat, a guided snowshoe excursion, or enjoying the complimentary sauna at the hotel. In the evening, you can participate in the Arctic Lights Campfire Tour to search for the Northern Lights.
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What can I expect during the Arctic Lights Campfire Tour?
During the Arctic Lights Campfire Tour, you will sit around a campfire on the desolate beaches of Sommarøy Island, free from light pollution. You will wait for the Northern Lights to appear while listening to the sound of arctic waves crashing ashore. Small snacks will be prepared over the fire, and you can enjoy a cup of hot drink to warm you up.
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What optional activities are available in Tromsø on Day 4?
In Tromsø, you can choose to participate in a husky safari, where you will visit a kennel, receive equipment and instructions, and enjoy a dog sledding adventure. Afterward, hot soup and drinks will be served. In the evening, you can opt for a guided snowmobile tour or a Northern Lights Cruise, which takes you into the total darkness of the Arctic fjords and Polar nights.
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What is included in the Northern Lights Cruise?
The Northern Lights Cruise departs from Tromsø and sets sail in the direction where the clearest weather conditions for the night have been predicted. This adventure takes you into the total darkness of the Arctic fjords and Polar nights, providing a unique opportunity to witness the Northern Lights.
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What is the significance of the Polar Museum in Tromsø?
The Polar Museum in Tromsø is dedicated to presenting the lives of Arctic trappers and explorers. It offers insights into the history and challenges faced by those who ventured into the Arctic regions.
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