Tromso and Ice Domes Aurora Break
Overview
Tromso is the perfect location for a winter short break with the possibility to venture out in search for the northern lights. Together with many winter activities to choose from and a chance to sleep at the magical Ice Domes hotel, this 3 night holiday gives you a taste of the Arctic.
Highlights
- Charming Arctic city Tromso
- Fantastic choice of restaurants
- Northern Lights excursions
- Overnight at Tromso Ice Domes
- Thrilling winter activities
What's Included
- Return flights from London Gatwick to Tromso
- Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom (except at Ice Domes)
- All breakfasts, 1 wilderness dinner
- Northern Lights Chase and Aurora Camp
- Guided snowshoe trip
Full description
With a wealth of excellent restaurants, cafes and bars, a good selection of hotels, plenty of shopping opportunities and city attractions, a host of thrilling winter activities and plenty of options to chase the northern lights, Tromso has everything for a complete arctic break. The newest addition to this winter wonderland is Tromso Ice Domes, situated in the Tamok valley just over an hour away from the city, offering just seven ice suites for an exclusive overnight experience.
Prices & Dates
Prices from per person based on two sharing, unless stated otherwise
| Departures | Duration | Twin price | Single price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 - Mar 2019 | 3 nights | £1,130 | £1,792 |
What's Included
- Return flights with Norwegian air between London Gatwick and Tromso
- 2 nights at The Clarion Edge hotel on breakfast basis with private bathroom
- Northern Lights chase and Aurora camp
- All breakfasts
- Return transfers between Tromso and Ice Domes
- 1 night at Tromso Ice Domes on breakfast basis with shared bathroom
- Welcome drink and guided tour of Ice Domes
- Evening snowshoe walk with wilderness dinner
Itinerary & Accommodation
Itinerary & Accommodation
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 20 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 Norwegian breakfast, then 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
Direct flights from London Gatwick to Tromso operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
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