This fantastic short break combines the historic and vibrant city of Tromsø with the stunning and remote Malangen Resort, set in peaceful natural surroundings far from city lights to maximise your chances of witnessing the aurora. Malangen’s superb collection of accommodation and a great selection of optional winter activities at both locations are a winning combination.
Tromsø sits 350km above the Arctic Circle and is the largest city in northern Norway. The city centre is an endearing mix of old and new from restored wooden houses to striking modern architecture, the distinctive Arctic Cathedral probably the most famous landmark. Located on the small island of Tromsoya, the city limits spread out onto the mainland, connected by bridge and tunnel.
Pair your city stay with a visit to the remote Malangen Resort, featuring a stylish main hotel with chic, spacious rooms, a welcoming reception area, restaurant and bar. Just a few metres away, you’ll find sea view apartments, along with a selection of deluxe cabins set either on the fjord’s edge or higher up for sweeping views across the water. A short walk from the hotel is the mountainside wilderness centre, Camp Nikka, where guests gather around a campfire to watch for the aurora.
With a good selection of optional activities such as a guided northern lights watch, snowmobiling, husky sledding, nordic skiing, snowshoe walk, Sami Storytelling and the convenient transfers between Malangen and Tromso twice a day – this short break offers a fantastic experience to northern Norway and aurora sightings this far north in such a remote location are often spectacular.
Itinerary
Arrive in Tromsø and make your way from the airport to the city centre by the regular airport Flybus service or by taxi (payable locally) for a 1 night stay in one of the central hotels on breakfast basis.
Transfer from Tromso to Malangen Resort (journey time approx 90 minutes). Your stay will be based on a 3-course half board basis for two nights. Take time to check-in and enjoy your surroundings.
Malangen Resort, near Tromso
Enjoy the idyllic winter scenery or join one of the optional activities such as dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing or Sami storytelling. Overnight at Malangen Resort. In the evening keep watch for the aurora or join the evening northern lights watch excursion to Camp Nikka, just 20 minutes walk away.
Maybe take part in an optional activity before transferring to back to Tromso (depending on transfer time), or extend the stay further with extra nights at Malangen Resort.
Depending on your flight departure, you may have time to see more of the city before making your way back to the airport by taxi or Airport Flybus service (payable locally) for your flight home.
Prices & departures
What's Included
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Accommodation with private bathroom
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Breakfast at Tromsø accommodation
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Half board (3 course set menu) at Malangen
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Return shuttle bus transfer between Tromsø and Malangen Resort
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24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
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Full financial protection
From £958 Excluding Flights
4 Nights
Jan-Mar & Dec
Your Holiday Pricing
Prices are per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Your Travel Specialist will provide a final price tailored to your specific dates and requirements.
What’s Included:
Items listed and all known compulsory taxes and charges.
What’s Not Included:
Variable local costs like ferries or hotel taxes that cannot be calculated in advance. We will provide guidance on these expected costs within your personalised quote.
Our holiday prices also exclude flights. Flight prices and offers change daily, so we’ll provide a bespoke quote based on your preferred airport at the best price available.
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