Today you will arrive in Tromsø, where a taxi will be waiting to take you to your hotel. This is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a vibrant mix of restaurants and shops as well as fascinating attractions such as the Polar Museum to enjoy. We would highly recommend an early arrival (or we can help you arrange an extended stay at the start or end of your holiday) in order to maximise your time here. Our travel experts have spent many a happy day exploring Tromsø and will be happy to make recommendations.

Please note that the order of activities within your itinerary is subject to change and the agenda below should be used as a guide only.

Included Meals:  None

After breakfast at your hotel, you will join your boat tour through the stunning fjords that surround Tromsø and look out for the Arctic wildlife as you set sail through the Arctic waters. 

This five-hour sightseeing tour begins close to your hotel but soon you will be cruising through the beautiful fjords and travelling further out to sea. Your guide will point out any Arctic wildlife such as sea eagles as you admire the views. 

Onboard, you can enjoy Arctic fish, snacks and hot drinks. You will also be provided with an insulated jacket and you can keep warm in the cabins downstairs.

Following the tour, you will return to the city for the remainder of the afternoon. As darkness falls you will embark on your first Aurora hunt. The minibus used provides the mobility required to escape the city lights and to outrun any localised cloud cover. Your guide will use their knowledge along with the latest solar activity and weather forecasts to determine the best route for your search. You will be out searching for approximately six to nine hours.

As a natural phenomenon, the Northern Lights can appear at any time creating a wonderful sense of anticipation (which is all part of the fun). You’ll keep your eyes fixed on the skies as you explore the region with the mountains silhouetted around you. Hopefully, your efforts will be rewarded.

Included Meals:  Breakfast

Following breakfast, you will leave Tromsø and make for the small island of Sommarøy. It is not often that the transfer is part of the highlights but the drive to Sommarøy is breathtaking, showcasing the mountain and fjord landscape which is highlighted with autumn and winter colours. The hotel’s shuttle will leave Tromso at approximately 10:30 this morning. Private transfer upgrades are possible for a supplement.

Sommarøy has strong fishing traditions and the village is often a hive of activity as vessels make their way in and out of the small harbour. The beaches are strangely reminiscent of more tropical climes with white sands and crystal-clear water; it is only the cooler temperatures and the colourful fishermen’s cottages that give their location away (and the thick layer of snow in winter!).

You will be able to make your own way around this small gem of an island and explore at leisure.

This evening you will visit Sommaroy’s Northern Lights Park, also known as Halvar’s place. Halvar is a local legend who has lived on Sommaroy all of his life and he is a unique individual full of knowledge and stories about life in the Arctic.
Halvar built the Northern lights park stone by stone with his own hands and all the materials he used are recycled from the old school building and other structures around Sommaroy. The Northern Lights park provides a warm and cosy base (with toilet facilities) for guests searching for the Lights. It has a unique waterfront location is unique and the building blends in with its surroundings, with almost no light pollution, to ensure perfect photos of the Northern lights. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and biscuits are provided for guests also.

Today you will have the flexibility to set your own agenda and the value of having free time in Sommarøy should not be underestimated; it has the ability to really make you relax and unwind.

There are a number of ways in which to maximise your time here and perhaps one of the most highly recommended options is to simply stroll along the white sandy beaches and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. With only a small number of inhabitants, the pace is slower than you are likely to experience and is something to be savoured.

If you would like to be more active you also have the options of snowshoeing or kayaking to consider. Please refer to the Personalise Tour section for more details on these activities which can be booked subject to availability and for an additional fee.

Dinner will be enjoyed at the hotel restaurant this evening.

Following breakfast will be transferred to the airport* having witnessed a slice of the Norwegian coast and hopefully the Northern Lights. If you still have a thirst for the hunt, then you can extend your stay in Tromsø and we can arrange additional activities for you. Please speak to one of our Travel Experts for a quotation.

 *Please note: the return airport transfer from Sommarøy is scheduled to depart at 9 am. For any departures outside this time, a private transfer supplement will apply.

Included Meals:  Breakfast