Northern Norway – A Family Adventure in Tromsø And Sommarøy
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This holiday segues two nights in bustling Tromsø, with two nights on the remote and beautiful island of Sommarøy, creating the prefect mix for a family winter holiday in Norway.
Tromsø is a very family-friendly city, everything is easy to reach and there is a lot to keep the whole family happy. Polaria, for example, is an incredible Arctic aquarium which offers an interactive way to explore the natural world. We include entry to Polaria in the holiday as it is just such a fabulous family destination; no family holiday is complete without getting up close to a bearded seal is it?
From Tromsø you will then be transferred to the island of Sommarøy for two nights, getting you out into the Norwegian countryside for a taste of The Great Outdoors and some amazing wildlife encounters. Sommarøy will give your family the chance to witness the stunning scenery of Norway and even children are impressed by the landscape here.
This holiday has been designed to provide the most memorable experiences for your family and in Norway, animals and nature play a huge role in this. Your holiday includes encounters with huskies on two occasions, as well as the chance for you to go on a wildlife boat trip in search of seals, birds and maybe even whales.
Of course, this region is renowned for its Northern Lights displays, and so we have included some family-friendly Aurora activities. You will visit a husky centre near Tromsø to meet the dogs and puppies, before an Aurora Camp visit. You will take part in an Aurora watch on Sommarøy and, to end the holiday, you will enjoy a visit to a traditional reindeer herder's camp, deep in the Aurora Zone.
Most of these activities also include time for snuggling up around a warming fire with your family and keeping an eye on the skies, hot drink in hand. With any luck, the dazzling Aurora Borealis will light up the night and add some extra magic to your trip. If not, it's still an amazing way to spend time together as a family.
Important Information
The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only. Your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which will be emailed to you around a week prior to departure), or upon arrival.
Itinerary
Once you arrive at Tromsø Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. This is only around a twenty-minute journey, so it won’t be long before you can check into your hotel and start your holiday in earnest.
We get things started straight away and so tonight, you will enjoy an evening of cuddling huskies, a delicious dinner and, hopefully, the spectacular Northern Lights.
You will head to a meeting point in downtown Tromsø (no more than a 5-minute walk away) in order to be picked up for your transfer to the husky yard, which is around 30 minutes away. The pups will be awaiting your arrival and will be more than ready for some time to play after a hard day’s work. After receiving your warm clothes, you will then have time to stroke, cuddle and play with the huskies. This will also be a perfect opportunity to take some family photos with your new furry friends.
Once you have had your fill of the adorable dogs, you will be taken to an Aurora Camp, which is positioned at a perfect Northern Lights viewpoint. Here, you can keep warm around a fire and a hearty dinner will be served as you keep watch on the sky for a potential Aurora display. This is an exceptional way to kick-start your holiday.
This activity will last around four hours in total.
Included Meals: Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you will leave Tromsø behind and take your transfer to the airport in time your flight home. If you would like to extend your stay then please do not hesitate to contact one of our Travel Experts for a quote.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Flights from London to Tromsø (via Oslo). Flight routes subject to change
- Private airport transfer on arrival, shuttle transfer from Tromso to Sommarøy and Sommarøy back to the airport
- 2 nights at Clarion Hotel The Edge in a family room, 2 nights in a lagoon view apartment at the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel
- 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
- Aurora husky visit
- Husky sledding
- Northern Lights Watch
- Wildlife boat trip
- Tromsø city tour
- One entrance to Polaria Arctic Aquarium
- Reindeer Camp Dinner with Northern Lights Watch
- Cold weather clothing during guided activities
- Return airport transfers are included from Tromsø Airport, as well as return transfers to Sommarøy
Our Expert Opinion
After having such a great time in Finland the previous year, my family insisted on repeating the winter holiday experience, but they wanted to visit somewhere a little different. This trip combined everything we could have wanted, as you still get to do the most popular activities like the huskies and the reindeer, but you also get to experience things like the city tour in Tromsø and a wildlife-watching safari in Sommarøy. We were also lucky enough to see the Northern Lights on the last night which was an amazing end to the trip.
Accommodation
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Situated right in the centre of Tromsø, the Clarion Hotel The Edge puts you in a prime location to explore the ‘Paris of the North’ and is an excellent base to transfer to your memorable activities.
Hotel Facilities
- Enjoy great views of the brilliant architecture of the city as it reflects in the waters just outside the hotel or head to the 11th-floor sky bar – the only one of its kind in the city – for a vista like no other (open Thursday to Saturday only)
- The hotel puts great emphasis on being eco-friendly and is built with an environmental classification A.
- Keep up with your fitness in the onsite gym with stunning sea views
- Enjoy refreshments and classic dishes in the Social Bar and Bistro
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| Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, in the traditional fishing community of Sommarøy, this hotel offers a location with breath-taking views across the water. A recent full renovation and extension (which was completed in 2017) also ensures world-class facilities as well as plenty of Nordic charm. The small island of Sommarøy (‘summer island’) is a thriving community with an active fishing industry so you can be sure of a genuine coastal experience and plenty of freshly caught delicacies to enjoy at meal times. The hotel is located around 45 minutes from Tromsø yet its remote location provides a true sense of escape. Despite offering 155 rooms in total (with various room/apartment options) the hotel still has an intimate feel and guests will frequently spend evenings socialising in the bar or keeping watch for the Northern Lights together. Hotel Facilities
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Additional Info
For environmental reasons and to pass on the cost saving benefit to our clients on some of our holidays based within a city, we may also make use of scheduled shared airport shuttle buses. These will stop near your hotel but there may be a short walk (with your luggage) due to traffic restrictions. To check what is standard within your itinerary please check the ‘what’s included’ section. We can arrange private taxi transfers if you prefer (upgrade costs will apply). Our travel experts will be happy to provide more information.
Due to the city location, the group sizes for activities and transfers will be larger than some of our other holidays. We have lot
Key Facts
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