Discover the magic of winter on Norway’s Arctic islands, and visit the Arctic capital of Tromso
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Itinerary highlights
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Explore the fjords and fishing villages of the Lofoten Islands by zodiac
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Discover unspoiled beaches, glacier valleys and granite mountains
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Dine on Arctic specialities at one of Tromso's top restaurants
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Look for polar bears in a swonmobiling safari in the Svalbard Islands
What's included
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All accommodation including breakfast (some hotels may include further meals and activities)
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All internal flights
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All private ground transfers
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Material and/or equipment for some of the technical activities
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This trip can take place between February and May
At a glance
Discover the Norwegian Arctic with this enchanting and exhilarating winter tour of the wild Lofoten and Svalbard Islands, punctuated with a stay in the sophisticated ‘Arctic Capital’, Tromso.
Your expedition begins in the Arctic Circle Lofoten Islands where you’ll explore the breathtaking fjords and charming fishing villages by both private sea Zodiac and luxury land vehicle.
Next up is an overnight in sparkling Tromso, the ‘Arctic Capital’, and a private tour of the city’s fascinating Polar museums including Polarium, the world’s most northerly aquarium.
We then bring you further north again for the final destination of this extraordinary tour, the fierce and frozen Svalbard Islands which are situated between Norway and Greenland. You’ll stay a very special hotel during your visit which includes private snowmobiling tours, a polar bear spotting expedition, and an incredible husky dog farm and sledding experience.
Example trip itinerary
The Lofoten Islands
Flight
Flight from Oslo to Bodo
Flight
Flight from Bodo to Svolvaer airport
Transfer
Meet and greet at Svolvaer airport
Transfer
Private transfer from airport to your accommodation on the Lofoten Islands
Accommodation in The Lofoten Islands
- Thirty fishing cabins
- Restaurant
- Loft dining area
- Meeting facilities
- Wireless internet access
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Cultural and historical excursions
Fitted out with entirely modern interiors and facilities, the lodgings fuse quaint historic character with contemporary comforts.
It’s easy to make yourself at home here with each cabin, or rorbus, offering a vast amount of space with two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and dining area spread over two floors.
Fresh, local produce is prepared to create traditional, tasty dishes at the restaurant, while the Auavit Loft offers a cosy spot with superb sea, northern lights or midnight sun views.
Placed in the Nordland's region at 69º latitude and 187 miles to the north of the Arctic Circle, The Lofoten Islands rise dramatically from the sea. Spend your time in these Arctic Circle islands enjoying the distinctive scenery of beaches and mountains, open sea and sheltered bays, untouched lands and picturesque fishing villages, and of course, the pristine Arctic air. Investigate the island's Viking history, explore the world's largest deep-water coral reef and see the largest number of nesting sea birds in Norway. You'll have our top recommendations for making the most of your stay.

You will be collected from your lodge, provided with dry suits and equipment and taken by a private Zodiac towards the north of the archipelago. Skirting the impressive mountains of the Vest Fjord and Raftsundet (Strait of Raft), you will reach the Troll Fjord, one of the most beautiful and emblematic parts of the islands. During the expedition you'll see local wildlife such as white-tailed eagles and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant at the whaling island of Skrova or Henningsvaer. Continue by Zodiac to the arctic fishing village of Henningsvaer where you will have time to walk around and explore one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the archipelago. You will then be returned to your lodge by car.

Your private guide and vehicle will collect you from your hotel for your tour today. Driving through the panoramic roads of the Lofoten Islands along the coast, you will head towards the south, stopping at scenic spots. Enjoy the views of wild unspoiled white sand beaches, glacier valleys, granite mountains and polar fishing villages. Then have lunch in the fishing village of Nusfjord or Stamsund, before continuing to explore the islands towards the west coast of the archipelago. You will then be returned to your lodge.
Transfer
Transfer to Svolvaer airport
Transfer
Flight from Svolvaer to Bodo
Transfer
Flight from Bodo to Tromso
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Tromso
Tromso
Accommodation in Tromso
- 214 guestrooms
- Two restaurants
- Bar
- Conference facilities
- Wi-Fi
Perfectly placed along the waterside, Scandic Ishavshotel enjoys a fantastic setting just two minutes from the city’s shops and restaurants and is surrounded by beautiful mountain and Straits of Tromso views.
Soak up these vistas from your room – or balcony if you opt for a suite. Modern facilities are strewn throughout the property, from well appointed rooms to heated bathroom floors to excellent restaurants. Breakfast is an utter feast here, while traditional Norwegian specialties provide tasty meals during the rest of the day.
If you’re after a glimpse of the Northern Lights, ask reception for an Aurora wake-up call to ensure you don’t miss a second of the magical sight.

There are plenty of museums, shops and bars to enjoy and your travel designer will give you our top recommendations for adventures, dining and shopping so that you can make the most of your time here.
This morning head into Tromso to acquaint yourself with the vibrant city and visit some of its best museums. You'll see the Polar museum and Polaria, the world's most northerly aquarium.
This evening, enjoy dinner at one of the best restaurants in the city, where you will taste Arctic specialties and excellent quality fish.
Transfer
Private transfer to Tromso airport
Flight
Flight from Tromso to Longyearbyen on the Svalbard Islands
Transfer
Private transfer to your accommodation in The Svalbard Islands
The Svalbard Islands
Explore the arctic tundra of the Svalbard Islands on exciting kayaking, trekking, snowmobiling and dog sledding tours. Witness astonishing wildlife from polar bears to whales, discover glaciers, fjords and ice caves and marvel at the beauty of the Northern Lights. Your travel designer will give you our top recommendations for icy adventures so that you can make the most of your time here.
You will meet your guide who will provide you with the necessary equipment for your snowmobile ride. During this private safari enjoy the impressive landscapes of this archipelago in the High Arctic and some of the most beautiful mountains of the Arctic. Cross the marine ice toward the East Coast where you may be fortunate enough to see polar bears. Continue through the glaciers, spotting the remains of hunter and trapper cabins, in the middle of this incredibly remote scenery. Have an expedition lunch in the field before arriving back at your lodge.
Today, your guide will bring you on an exhilarating snowmobile ride to the East Coast to spot polar bears. You will be provided with all the necessary equipment and you'll witness the awesome beauty of this High Arctic archipelago with plenty of opportunities to stop for photographs along the way.
Discover the excitement of harnessing your own dogs with the help of experienced sled guides. You will meet the friendly dogs and after preparing the sleds, start a fantastic and unforgettable ride. The only noise you will hear is the sound of the sledge and the dogs' paws on the snow.
This evening enjoy a delicious dinner on your final night in Svalbard.
Transfer
Private transfer to Longyearbyen airport
Flight
Flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo
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Discover the Norwegian Arctic with this enchanting and exhilarating winter tour of the wild Lofoten and Svalbard Islands, punctuated with a stay in the sophisticated ‘Arctic Capital’, Tromso. Your expedition begins in the Arctic Circle Lofoten Islands where you’ll explore the breathtaking fjords and charming fishing villages by both private sea Zodiac and luxury land vehicle. Next up is an overnight in sparkling Tromso, the ‘Arctic Capital’, and a private tour of the city’s fascinating Polar museums including Polarium, the world’s most northerly aquarium. We then bring you further north again for the final destination of this extraordinary tour, the fierce and frozen Svalbard Islands which are situated between Norway and Greenland. You’ll stay a very special hotel during your visit which includes private snowmobiling tours, a polar bear spotting expedition, and an incredible husky dog farm and sledding experience. | Whats included?
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Days 1-4 |
The Lofoten Islands |
Flights & transfers
Flight from Oslo to Bodo |
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Flight from Bodo to Svolvaer airport | |
Meet and greet at Svolvaer airport | |
Private transfer from airport to your accommodation on the Lofoten Islands | |
Accommodation in The Lofoten Islands
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Nyvagar Hotel - $$$$$
Sitting prettily in the Lofoten Sea is Nyvagar and its thirty fishing ‘huts’,...
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Four days in The Lofoten Islands Placed in the Nordland's region at 69º latitude and 187 miles to the north of the Arctic Circle, The Lofoten Islands rise dramatically from the sea. Spend your time in these Arctic Circle islands enjoying the distinctive scenery of beaches and mountains, open sea and sheltered bays, untouched lands and picturesque fishing villages, and of course, the pristine Arctic air. Investigate the island's Viking history, explore the world's largest deep-water coral reef and see the largest number of nesting sea birds in Norway. You'll have our top recommendations for making the most of your stay. |
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Private Zodiac tour of the Lofoten Islands' fjords and fishing villages You will be collected from your lodge, provided with dry suits and equipment and taken by a private Zodiac towards the north of the archipelago. Skirting the impressive mountains of the Vest Fjord and Raftsundet (Strait of Raft), you will reach the Troll Fjord, one of the most beautiful and emblematic parts of the islands. During the expedition you'll see local wildlife such as white-tailed eagles and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant at the whaling island of Skrova or Henningsvaer. Continue by Zodiac to the arctic fishing village of Henningsvaer where you will have time to walk around and explore one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the archipelago. You will then be returned to your lodge by car. |
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Private car tour of the Lofoten Islands' fjords Your private guide and vehicle will collect you from your hotel for your tour today. Driving through the panoramic roads of the Lofoten Islands along the coast, you will head towards the south, stopping at scenic spots. Enjoy the views of wild unspoiled white sand beaches, glacier valleys, granite mountains and polar fishing villages. Then have lunch in the fishing village of Nusfjord or Stamsund, before continuing to explore the islands towards the west coast of the archipelago. You will then be returned to your lodge. |
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Flights & transfers
Transfer to Svolvaer airport |
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Flight from Svolvaer to Bodo | |
Flight from Bodo to Tromso | |
Private transfer to your hotel in Tromso | |
Days 4-5 |
Tromso |
Accommodation in Tromso
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Scandic Ishavshotel - $$$$$
Perfectly placed along the waterside, Scandic Ishavshotel enjoys a fantastic setting just two...
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Day in Tromso There are plenty of museums, shops and bars to enjoy and your travel designer will give you our top recommendations for adventures, dining and shopping so that you can make the most of your time here. |
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Tromso museums This morning head into Tromso to acquaint yourself with the vibrant city and visit some of its best museums. You'll see the Polar museum and Polaria, the world's most northerly aquarium. |
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Dinner at a top Tromso restaurant This evening, enjoy dinner at one of the best restaurants in the city, where you will taste Arctic specialties and excellent quality fish. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Tromso airport |
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Flight from Tromso to Longyearbyen on the Svalbard Islands | |
Private transfer to your accommodation in The Svalbard Islands | |
Days 5-8 |
The Svalbard Islands |
Three days exploring the Svalbard Islands Explore the arctic tundra of the Svalbard Islands on exciting kayaking, trekking, snowmobiling and dog sledding tours. Witness astonishing wildlife from polar bears to whales, discover glaciers, fjords and ice caves and marvel at the beauty of the Northern Lights. Your travel designer will give you our top recommendations for icy adventures so that you can make the most of your time here. |
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Private snowmobiling tour You will meet your guide who will provide you with the necessary equipment for your snowmobile ride. During this private safari enjoy the impressive landscapes of this archipelago in the High Arctic and some of the most beautiful mountains of the Arctic. Cross the marine ice toward the East Coast where you may be fortunate enough to see polar bears. Continue through the glaciers, spotting the remains of hunter and trapper cabins, in the middle of this incredibly remote scenery. Have an expedition lunch in the field before arriving back at your lodge. |
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Polar bear snowmobiling expedition Today, your guide will bring you on an exhilarating snowmobile ride to the East Coast to spot polar bears. You will be provided with all the necessary equipment and you'll witness the awesome beauty of this High Arctic archipelago with plenty of opportunities to stop for photographs along the way. |
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Husky sledding Discover the excitement of harnessing your own dogs with the help of experienced sled guides. You will meet the friendly dogs and after preparing the sleds, start a fantastic and unforgettable ride. The only noise you will hear is the sound of the sledge and the dogs' paws on the snow. |
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Farewell dinner on the Svalbard Islands This evening enjoy a delicious dinner on your final night in Svalbard. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Longyearbyen airport |
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Flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo |