Spend 3 nights exploring Tromso in Northern Norway, known as the Paris of the North, and a great base for aurora adventures.
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The Paris of the North Aurora Break
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Credit Fjellheisen
Come winter, Tromso becomes a winter wonderland nestles 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 £1,400
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 aurora dinner cruise
- Experience the cable car famously seen in the Race Around World TV series
- Chase the northern lights
What’s included
- 3 nights in a Tromso hotel on a breakfast basis
- Private transfer from/to the airport
- Aurora Dinner Cruise
- Aurora Safari Minibus
- Cable car excursion
- Lyngen 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
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
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
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
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
A well organised trip which was tailored to our specific requests. The arrangements all ran perfectly and any queries prior to the holiday were handled very quickly and professionally. The standard of accommodation and organised tours was very high. I would use this company again and recommend them.
Iain Baxter
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
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
Superb holiday to Iceland, well organised, advice regarding trips informative and far exceeded our expectations (Glaciers and ice Cave) run by South Coast. Hotel Ranga is a lovely hotel, perfect to see Northern Lights (which we did see on our 3rd night), very comfortable, food excellent, staff helpful and informative. SouthCoast Adventure tour company were excellent, guides knowledgeable, and clearly very experienced.
Helen Middleton
We had the most fabulous time and everything worked like clockwork. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and extremely competent. The food was excellent and the experiences, especially Husky Homes, were brilliant. We saw the aurora lights at the mountain top in Abisko where the photography tour will be an enduring memory of a wonderful time. I would very much recommend Weekend a la Carte as a proficient tour operator.
Mark Nicholson
Thank you for arranging a fabulous holiday, we had a really enjoyable time and would love to return in the future. Hotel Ranga is a lovely place to stay and the owner greeted guests in the restaurant, which was an unexpected welcoming touch. We didn’t see the Northern Lights due to the weather and the trip to the Eyjafjallajokull glacier and volcano was substituted by an excursion to Thorsmork, also due to the weather, which we thoroughly enjoyed; the brochure description doesn’t do it justice. We found Iceland and the people there really charismatic. Although the wind and snow cut short the amount of travelling we could do, we still covered a reasonable amount of what we wanted to see and our appetites are whetted for a return, perhaps in Spring or Summer. We found a couple of great places to eat near the Hotel in Reykjavik. Messin does tasty fish dishes and the Icelandic Street Food restaurant was excellent, offering simple but hearty soups with refills included in the price – great value.
Nigel Goadsby
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
Fantastic trip with great hosts & made even more special by seeing the Northern Lights twice!!
Wendy Naphine