Norway
Under the Northern Lights
7 nights from £3,855 pp
Includes: all inclusive expedition cruise; meals, drinks, all activities and excursions.
Overview
All Inclusive expedition cruise with all activities and excursions included!
Discover the winter wonderland of Northern Norway on this thrilling Arctic expedition cruise. With good chances of witnessing the spectacular celestial phenomenon of the Northern Lights, you will explore coastal regions in the polar winter, operating January to March.
Discover the glacial majesty of the Lyngen Alps, the forested mountains of Vesterålen, the dramatic beauty of the Lofoten Islands and the serenity of Senja, on an itinerary full of charming traditional fishing villages, deep blue fjords and snow-frosted mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore through Northern Norway on a winter expedition surrounded by snow-topped mountains and majestic fjords
- Good chances of witnessing the Northern Lights within the Norwegian fjords wilderness
- Nordic sauna and polar plunge, a beach bonfire and dinner under the stars and an after-hours heritage dinner at the Hurtigruten Museum in Stokmarknes
- All-inclusive package with all excursions and activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing, small boat cruises and hiking included
“This amazing expedition combines the best of Norway’s stunning winter scenery with included activities on land and water – hopefully giving a front row view of the mysterious Northern Lights too!”
On this exciting holiday, you will enjoy a fully all-inclusive experience, with activities such as snowshoeing, hiking and kayaking all included plus enjoy a Nordic sauna and polar plunge, a beach bonfire under the stars and an after-hours heritage dinner at a museum reserved exclusively for your group.
Various departures available. Activities and excursions may not be applicable to all sailings. Please enquire for full dates and rates.
The below itinerary starts and ends in Tromso. Contact me for a quote to include flights and transfers.
- Day 1: Your Arctic Norway Northern Lights expedition begins in historic Tromsø, 250 miles north of the Polar Circle. Board your ship and prepare for adventure!
- Day 2: Explore Lyngen Fjord and Alps. enjoy landings, snowshoe walks, hikes and kayaking here if conditions allow. After an exciting day of adventures, in the evening gather around a bonfire on the beach to enjoy drinks and delicious Norwegian foods.
- Day 3: Arrive into Senja, Norway’s second-largest island with sandy beaches, jagged mountains, deep forests and picturesque fishing villages. Visit a local community to experience the famously warm Scandinavian hospitality and learn about the Sámi culture
- Day 4: Continue towards the Lofoten Islands, with a day of flexible expedition sailing, with your team seeking out the ideal places for landings and adventures. There should hopefully be opportunities for kayaking excursions and small boat explorations around the remote islands.
- Day 5: A snow-capped wonderland of narrow fjords and charming fishing villages hidden between towering mountains. The plan is to land close to Svolvær, and anchor overnight, to enjoy a relaxing day of exploration in this small but special town. Take a fishing trip from here, relax in a traditional Nordic sauna before taking a thrilling polar plunge, or simply enjoy the cosy restaurants and bars of this unique settlement.
- Day 6: Enter the magical snow-capped area of Vesterålen following an unforgettable sail through the narrow Trollfjord and into the Raftsund strait, surrounded by towering cliffs on all sides that appear so close you will feel like you could almost touch them. Vesterålen is an ideal area for expedition activities, and we will hope to be able to enjoy multiple activities here including kayaking, small boat cruising and snowshoe hiking across the icy landscapes. Another memorable treat awaits this evening as we are granted exclusive access to the fantastic Hurtigruten Museum where you can enjoy a walk around followed by dinner served in this special heritage setting.
- Day 7: The last day at sea will be spent sheltered in the deep fjords sailing back towards Tromsø, enjoying some more memorable adventures along the way. You will also want to spend some time on deck soaking up the incredible vistas of the winter sun illuminating the landscapes and mountains and this part of the journey also offers up the best chances of spotting whales in the icy waters below.
- Day 8: Your Norway Northern Lights Expedition Cruise concludes back in Tromsø where it will sadly be time to disembark to make your way homewards or onwards.
This is just one example of an Arctic expedition cruise. Multiple post-cruise programmes are available offering further exploration of this area. We can also offer a range of Antarctic cruises, Northern Lights holidays and include flights and transfers. Contact me for a bespoke quotation.
A few impressions…
“Julie, many, many thanks for the trip you organised for us to Norway for my wife’s surprise birthday present. We had wanted to try cross-country skiing for years & loved it. On our very last night when we were dog-sledding the clouds cleared and we were treated to the Northern Lights displays we had waited for!”
Mr Robertson
Let us begin the journey that will create memories to last a lifetime.
