Lofoten and Svalbard

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your early morning transfer to the airport for a flight to Evenes, heading towards the renowned Lofoten Islands. Lofoten, celebrated for its wild and spectacular nature, is one of Norway’s most sought-after tourist destinations.

Today you will set off on a panoramic tour of the breath-taking Lofoten Islands. Located 300 km above the Arctic Circle, these islands are renowned for their fishing and picturesque, secluded villages. Your tour will include stops at Henningsvaer, Ramberg, Reine, and Å each offering stunning landscapes and unique charm.

Today you will set off on a panoramic tour of the breath-taking Lofoten Islands. Located 300 km above the Arctic Circle, these islands are renowned for their fishing and picturesque, secluded villages. Your tour will include stops at Henningsvaer, Ramberg, Reine, and Å each offering stunning landscapes and unique charm.

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Board the coach for your journey to Vesteralen. As you drive along the coast, you’ll pass by historic fishing villages with colourful huts (known as rorbuer), where fishermen and traders have lived for centuries. In the afternoon, you can opt to join a Whale Safari in Andenes (additional charge). This 4-hour adventure offers the opportunity to observe whales and orcas up close.

Board the coach for your journey to Vesteralen. As you drive along the coast, you’ll pass by historic fishing villages with colourful huts (known as rorbuer), where fishermen and traders have lived for centuries. In the afternoon, you can opt to join a Whale Safari in Andenes (additional charge). This 4-hour adventure offers the opportunity to observe whales and orcas up close.

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In the morning, take the 2 hour ferry from Andenes to Senja. As you continue, you’ll travel through dramatic landscapes along a winding road, passing numerous small fishing villages. You’ll arrive in Tromsø known for its vibrant atmosphere, museums, exhibitions, cafes, and restaurants. Be sure to visit the iconic Arctic Cathedral.

In the morning, take the 2 hour ferry from Andenes to Senja. As you continue, you’ll travel through dramatic landscapes along a winding road, passing numerous small fishing villages. You’ll arrive in Tromsø known for its vibrant atmosphere, museums, exhibitions, cafes, and restaurants. Be sure to visit the iconic Arctic Cathedral.

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Head to Tromso Airport for your flight to Longyearbyen. Upon arrival and hotel check-in, join a guided hike lasting two hours through Longyearbyen, the main city of the archipelago. You will learn about the local history and understand why this city holds such significance for Svalbard. Explore notable sites such as the Longyear Valley, the Hotellneset peninsula, the charming city streets, the Adventalen Valley and Mine 7.

Head out on an eco-friendly adventure aboard a silent electric catamaran through Svalbard’s breath-taking landscapes. The journey takes you to Nordenskioldbreen glacier, offering lots of wildlife spotting opportunities. Catch a glimpse of Pyramiden’s ghost town and enjoy onboard amenities including a café and bar.

Head out on an eco-friendly adventure aboard a silent electric catamaran through Svalbard’s breath-taking landscapes. The journey takes you to Nordenskioldbreen glacier, offering lots of wildlife spotting opportunities. Catch a glimpse of Pyramiden’s ghost town and enjoy onboard amenities including a café and bar.

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Today, you’ll explore the importance of coal mining in the region and learn about the history of the archipelago and the lives of miners. You’ll take a 3-hour guided tour of Mine 3, active from 1971 to 1996, where everything remains almost as it was since its closure. This afternoon, enjoy some free time. You can opt (at an additional fee) for an activity to sail to Borebukta Bay to search for walruses, commonly seen in summer on beaches and islets, though sightings cannot be guaranteed. Tonight, have dinner at Camp Barentz in a traditional wooden hut. The camp is often visited by Arctic wildlife that your hosts will be on the lookout for. Enjoy drinks, a homemade dinner, campfire coffee and dessert.

Today, you’ll explore the importance of coal mining in the region and learn about the history of the archipelago and the lives of miners. You’ll take a 3-hour guided tour of Mine 3, active from 1971 to 1996, where everything remains almost as it was since its closure.

This afternoon, enjoy some free time. You can opt (at an additional fee) for an activity to sail to Borebukta Bay to search for walruses, commonly seen in summer on beaches and islets, though sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Tonight, have dinner at Camp Barentz in a traditional wooden hut. The camp is often visited by Arctic wildlife that your hosts will be on the lookout for. Enjoy drinks, a homemade dinner, campfire coffee and dessert.

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Take some time for one last look at the stunning Svalbard scenery, breathe in the crisp air and relax before your midday flight back to Oslo.

Time to explore the city further before making your own way to the airport for your flight home.