Tromso and Ice Domes Aurora Break

Day 1: Arrive in Tromso

Fly direct from London Gatwick to Tromso and on arrival make your way by the airport coach to the city centre hotel (payable locally). Enjoy the nightlife with excellent restaurants and bars to choose from before staying at The Clarion Edge Hotel, your base for two nights on breakfast basis.

Day 2: City sights and northern lights

Free time to visit Tromso’s many attractions such as the Arctic Cathedral; Polaria Arctic aquarium; Polar Museum; cable car to Fjellstua for spectacular views; Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum and even its own brewery. In the evening head out on a Northern Lights chase with experienced guides who seek the best spots depending on weather forecasts, and ending the trip at one of the exclusive Aurora Camps where you warm up and cook your own meal over a camp fire before finally driving back to Tromso.

Day 3: Winter adventures and Ice Domes

Head into the wilderness for an optional winter activity and decide between snowmobiling, dog sledding, reindeer sledding and Sami culture, whale watching, snow shoeing and Nordic skiing. For a full list of the options available please speak to one of our Sales team. In the late afternoon you meet the transfer in Tromso centre taking you to the Tamok valley (journey time 1 hour 30 minutes), home of the amazing Ice Domes. On arrival you are greeted by your guide for a welcome drink in the ice bar, and after a short introduction to the facilities you get ready to embark on a guided snowshoe walk into the mountains, away from artificial light in search for the majestic aurora. During the trip the guide makes a fire and prepares a delicious dinner in the wilderness. Once back at the Ice Domes relax in the warm lounge area before sleeping in one of the hand crafted ice rooms.

Day 4: Depart Tromso

In the morning you are served a traditional Norwegian breakfast, followed by a dog sledding excursion. In the afternoon depart by transfer back to Tromso where you may have some free time before making your way by the airport coach service which operates from four locations in the city to the airport (payable locally) or you can extend your stay further in this arctic city.

Notes

Enhance your holiday by pre-booking a selection of excursions and activities. View or download the pdf below and then talk to our Travel Specialists about how best to fit these into your holiday.