Spend 3 nights exploring Tromso, The Paris of the North in Northern Norway, and a great base for Northern Lights adventures and a short break in this beautiful city.
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The Paris of the North Aurora Break
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Credit Fjellheisen
Come winter, Tromso becomes a winter wonderland nestled amongst the mountains and fjords. It is one of the most favoured cities when it comes to Northern Lights hunting, with people travelling from all over the world to experience what the city has to offer. Our specially curated Paris of the North Aurora Escape allows you to experience some of the best activities the city has to offer.
Location
Norway
Duration
3 Nights
Available dates
Dec - Mar
Price per person (excl. flights)
from £2,000
Overview
Highlights
- 3 nights in a Tromso hotel with breakfast included
- Private transfers to/from the airport
- Explore the Lyngen Alps by snowmobile
- Witness Tromso by sea on an Nothern Lights dinner cruise
- Experience the cable car famously seen in the Race Around World TV series
- Hunting for the Northern Lights
What’s included
- 3 nights in a Tromso hotel on a breakfast basis
- Private transfer from/to the airport
- Northern Lights Dinner Cruise
- Northern Lights Safari Minibus
- Cable car excursion
- Lyngen Alps Snowmobile Safari
A note on flights
While flights are not included in the holiday price, our team will happily provide a quote and arrange them for you. Simply ask one of our Travel Experts for details of the available options.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Tromso
Upon arrival into Tromso you will be transferred to your accommodation and get settled in. After an early dinner you will meet for your evening Aurora Safari trip by minibus where you leave the city to go chasing the Northern Lights for the evening.
Day 2
Arctic Cathedral and Lynden Alps Snowmobiling Adventures
During the day you will head out to the Lyngen Alps to experience snowmobiling. Get the opportunity to drive a snowmobile and witness some of the absolutely stunning scenery that can be seen outside of the city.
This is a great day out to escape the city, see the sights, and enjoy a popular winter activity. In the evening you will get the opportunity to head out on a special silent hybrid catamaran where you will enjoy a peaceful cruise by night around Tromsø island.
The vessel is designed with panoramic windows and comfortable heated lounges which provide a warm and cosy atmosphere. Along the way you will pass the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Tromsø and landmarks like the Arctic Cathedral whilst the knowledgeable crew will share their stories about the interesting sights along the way.
During the cruise you will be served a special Arctic Tapas dinner which is prepared by an award-winning local restaurant – and to add to all of that is the opportunity to see the Northern Lights!
Day 3
Panoramic Views of Tromso from Cable Car
This morning you will explore the city itself before heading off on a trip to the famous cable car, most recently seen in the TV Series Race Across The World. From the cable car you will get an incredible panoramic birds-eye view of Tromso, which is a perfect way to see why this city is referred to as the Paris of the North.
Then in the evening, you will have a final chance to head out searching for the Northern Lights on an aurora safari minibus excursion which will take you to some key points outside of the city, giving you one last chance of witnessing this magical spectacle before you depart in the morning.
Day 4
Returning Home
You will be transferred back to Tromso Airport with your private transfer. However, if you wish to extend your stay then speak to one of our experts who can suggest a variety of different locations you can combine this trip with. You might like to cross over the border to Finland or Sweden, head off to Senja island, or maybe break up your stay with a visit to Oslo.
Where You'll Stay
Scandic Ishavshotel Tromso
The Scandic Ishavshotel is on a picturesque waterside location in Tromsø, which is often referred to as the Paris of the North, and offers stunning views of the harbour and city. It is located only 50 metres from the Hurtigruten ferry and 4 minutes from the Polar Museum. It has easy access to the pier where most boating trips depart from.
Almost all rooms at the Scandic Ishavshotel are located at the very end of the quay and provide panoramic views whilst there are excellent Restaurant and Bar facilities.
For a relaxing drink visit the Roast Bar, located right by the water and offering views of the Tromsø Bridge and a famous architectural landmark, the Arctic Cathedral.
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Reviews
See what our clients say
Dear Abigail, We have safely returned from Iceland and we wanted to say a huge and sincere thank you for all the plans that you put into place to make this one of the most memorable holidays we have ever had. It was simply beautiful each and every day. The cabin was idyllic and so cosy and warm. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and friendly and the scenery was breathtaking. All the arrangements worked so well and we will remember the trip for a long time to come.
Thank you once again.
Gillian Griffiths
Cannot thank this company enough. Our break to Iceland was the second time we’ve let them organise everything for us and once again they didn’t disappoint. Everything ran seamlessly and the organised tours were wonderful. This company knows what they are doing. If you want to experience the geysers, the volcano, the northern lights and all the other exciting things that Iceland has to offer then this is the company to use.
Carol Wrack
We booked with Aurora for a short winter break to celebrate an event. We wanted something special and that’s what we got. Clear information was backed up with straightforward booking detail, and we had a super, holiday with no complications.
The holiday exceeded my expectations and I will use Aurora in the future. Thank you!
David Foley
We enjoyed both the hotels that were arranged by weekend a la Carte Aurora nights. The Porsmork trip was very enjoyable, both guides were fantastic and informative.
The Northern Light hunt trip out of Reykjavik with Superjeep was an adventure and we got to see the lights, worth braving the cold at -6.
David Rogers
A fantastic short break which fulfilled all expectations. Well organised with a polished delivery, we could not have asked for more. The accommodation was perfect for us and the guides knowledgeable and helpful. Every day was packed with adventure, each lasting longer than scheduled but we were never rushed; the guides took pride in showing and explaining their beautiful country. We would certainly use Weekend a la carte again and recommend them to others.
Carol Mumford
Hotel Ranga was perfect, with amazing food. It is in the middle of nowhere, very quiet and with the weather being bad there wasn’t the possibility of leaving the hotel in the evening so mightn’t suit all for that reason. Super Jeep tour we thoroughly enjoyed with 2 lovely guides.
Hotel Borg was in the perfect location. For us, one night in Reykjavik would be ample.
Blue Lagoon was a wonderful experience only heightened by the appearance of the northern lights on our walk home from dinner. All in all we had the best holiday and we plan to return to Iceland hopefully sooner rather than later.
Lisa McAleer
1. Gourmet Cabins was excellent and Johan was a friendly and knowledgeable host. The food, cabins, hot tub and sauna were brilliant.
2. Dog sledge was a fantastic experience and we were given the opportunity to drive our own sledge
3. Snow Mobile – really got off the beaten track and into the spectacular mountains
4. Saw the Northern Lights twice in two days. There is no description that can really do them justice
Nigel Longton
An amazing trip and excellent service provided by all involved. Great value for money too. Food was excellent. Accommodation was wonderful and the trips booked were outstanding. An amazing trip
David Watson-Cammock