In search of the Northern Lights

Flight from your hometown to Tromso-Lagnes Airport. *

Arrival at Tromso Airport. After leaving the airport, go to the Flybussen bus stop (regular airport express service). Please present your voucher to the driver. This voucher will be used for the transfer on the same service. The Flybussen will take you to Tromso city centre (5 km). Hotels are located at a maximum distance of 200 metres. From 15:00 hrs you can check in at the hotel, at which time you should ask for the welcome letter that we will have left for you, with information about the meeting time with your accompanying guide the next day. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

* The client may choose to take the flight included in the package or buy and book it on their own.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a panoramic tour of the city, lasting approximately three hours. We will begin this orientation tour of Tromso, visiting the northernmost botanical gardens in the world, where you can enjoy the views of the mountains to the east and south. Tromso enjoys a subarctic climate as its location corresponds to the northern coast of Alaska. During the tour you will be provided with information about the indigenous Sami people, their traditional culture and recent history. We continue around the island passing Lake Prestvatn, where the Meteorological Institute is located. We will cross the bridge to the Arctic Cathedral to visit this masterpiece by Norwegian architect Jan Inge Hovig, built in 1965 and which reflects the nature, culture and faith of northern Norway with a monumental stained glass window. The tour ends in Polaria, so those who wish to do so can extend the excursion with a visit to the museum (entrance not included), returning to the hotel on their own as it is located within walking distance. In the afternoon, around 6:30 p.m., our representative will be waiting for you at the entrance of your hotel to take you by bus to the "Aurora Husky Camp", where you will be provided with thermal clothing and boots so that you can enjoy the night in a more comfortable, warm and dry way during the excursion. 300 Alaskan huskies will be waiting at the farm, and you can also visit the puppies' pen. Once this first meeting with your new friends is over, we will go to enjoy a traditional Norwegian dinner in a cozy cabin. You will be served Norwegian cod, prepared with cod and tomato sauce, and for dessert a tasty chocolate cake. As it is impossible to predict the appearance of the Aurora Borealis dance, your guide will be very attentive looking at the sky and the program will be adjusted to the possible appearance of this natural phenomenon. And for those who wish, they can stay and observe the beautiful views of nature, with the possibility of sitting comfortably by a bonfire to stay warm and relaxed. Return to the hotel in Tromso and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at your disposal. Accommodation.

For this day we suggest an optional excursion to watch orcas and humpback whales in the Arctic fjords, or an optional excursion to visit a Sami reindeer camp with a sleigh ride.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure by road to Alta. During the journey you will be able to appreciate the lush and magnificent nature, ensuring that it will be an experience that will remain in your memory for a long time. The distance between Tromsø and Alta is approximately 300 km, the journey takes around 8 hours and includes two ferry sections. We will make a stop en route for lunch (included). Arrival in Alta, check in at the hotel. Free afternoon to explore the city. Don't miss Alta Cathedral, known as the Cathedral of the Northern Lights, the result of an architectural competition organised in 2001. A very modern and elegant cathedral, it was designed by architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen in collaboration with Kolbjorn Jenssen of Link Arkitektur. This impressive monument was built from concrete and wood; its exterior is clad with titanium plates; the central part of the cathedral is its spiral tower with a bell tower and inside there is a work by Danish artist Peter Brandes. If you have time, don't miss the incredible Museum, the largest and most impressive site of rock art in Northern Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can walk along the paths in the area of the rock paintings (between 2,000 and 6,200 years old), and admire the fantastic views of the Alta Fjord. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. As an optional activity for this free day, we recommend you join the famous King Crab Safari, a unique experience in Alta (not included). In the afternoon, around 7:30 pm, you will meet your guide in the hotel lobby to set off on your excursion to the camp where your Northern Lights hunting experience awaits you. Sorrisniva's family-owned adventure facility is perfectly located to maximise your chances of seeing the magnificent Northern Lights between September and March. You will face the chase for the Aurora in the company of an expert guide and along the way you will have an excellent opportunity to learn more about this natural phenomenon as well as the local history of Alta. Your guide will also be happy to help you capture some beautiful images with your own camera. The excursion includes a sweet snack and a soft drink. Return to the hotel in Alta and overnight.