The Aurora Nights Svalbard Adventure

Arrival into Oslo where you will get the train into the city and overnight in a cental Oslo hotel. From here you will get the opportunity to explore the city which has plenty to offer when it comes to food and culture.

Today you head back to Oslo airport to catch your flight up to Svalbard, travelling almost 1500km from the North Pole. Depending on the time of year, you might encounter nothing but darkness for 24 hours. This might not sound a lot of fun but if you want to maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights, then darkness is essential!

You’ll get your transfer (locally) to your property for the next three nights, staying at the boutique hotel Funken Lodge. Spend the evening settling into your new hotel and winter environment.

After breakfast you will meet your guide and then head out for a day of husky sledding with a visit to an ice cave too! Before joining the guide to prep the dogs, you’ll gear up in an exposure suit, boots, and mittens. Amidst the initial chaos of barking and howling, a remarkable shift occurs once the sled starts moving. The once-noisy huskies transform into a quiet, determined team, wholly absorbed in pulling the sled through the snowy terrain. As they pick up speed, the surrounding landscape unveils its enchanting beauty. Your destination: the ice cave at Scott Turner Glacier, promising an otherworldly encounter with a frozen wonderland.

Then in the evening you will head out on a Snow Cat Northern Lights Adventure – a vehicle that you certainly won’t miss as it comes to pick you up from your hotel. From there you will head off into the wilderness leaving the town far behind you as you look out for the Northern Lights.

During the day you will have time to explore a bit of the town and visit the polar musuem. Then get ready for an exciting excursion as your head out hunting for the Northern Lights with snowmobiles. These particular vehicles are very special – they are electric snowmobiles meaning they are better for the environment and much, much quieter when heading out into the peaceful arctic night searching for the Northern Lights!

After breakfast you will transfer back to the airport to fly home – your journey doesn’t have to end here through as you can look at options to extend your stay either in Svalbard or flying to a new destination such as Tromso. Just speak to one of our experts who will be able to assist you in putting together a tailored itinerary to fit your requirements.