Lofoten Islands & Tromso

Lofoten Island, Tromso Norway7 days

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Combine a visit to the arctic capital of Tromso with the awe-inspiring landscape of Lofoten Islands, and experience intense natural beauty in summer and winter, pure air and daylight around the clock, mountains, beaches and fjords, dramatic cliffs and blue-watered bays, and a host of activities throughout the year.

This tour combines the charm and beauty of the Lofoten Islands with cultural and trendy Tromso, with a taste of the Arctic Circle thrown in. You will experience dramatic wild and beautiful fjords and mountains, tranquil bays and beaches, Northern lights and Sami land, and some of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world.

You should experience it because...

You will see nature at its finest, as well as the Northern Lights - one of the ‘7 natural wonders of the world’. Tromso is the ‘gateway to the arctic’ and a perfect location for trekking, sea-kayaking and fishing trips in the summer and ice-fishing, skiing, and dog sledding in the winter. The beauty of the Lofoten Islands has inspired painters, sculptors, art metalworkers and glass bowers.

Places covered 7 Days

Day 1 Tromso arrival
Day 2 Tromso – reindeer sledding and Northern Lights in winter,
Day 3 Tromso – experience the Sami culture and tradition in the gamme (turf hut) in the winter, or go on a kayaking or canoeing adventure in the sheltered waterways around Tromsoya in the fjords
Day 4 Lofoten Islands arrival
Day 5 Lofoten Islands – go on a spectacular winter nature safari in the winter, or go scuba diving in the Arctic Circle in the waters surrounding Lofoten Islands in the summer
Day 6 Lofoten Islands – take a trip half way to the North Pole to a land of glaciers, monumental mountains and polar bears in the winter, or take a summer boat trip from Reinealong the beautiful Reinefjord
Day 7 Depart

Days Details
1 – 4 Tromso attractions & activities Winters in Tromso feature blue light, northern lights, and white snow. Tromso’s two-month long summer and never ending days give you all the time in the world to explore beautiful landscapes in and around the city as well as experience all kinds of summer activities.In the summer, enjoy a hike through the gentle coastal mountains around the city offering incredible panoramas of the open sea. The Lyngen Alps rise 1800 metres above the fjord.Go sea kayaking in the sheltered waters and fjords, or through the silent woodlands of the inland rivers of Signaldalselva and SkitbotnelvaTake a sea fishing trip, or play golf under the midnight sun at the world’s most northernmost golf course.And Tromso city, the largest town in northern Norway, is lively all year round with cultural events and attractions, including a midnight-sun marathon, a Northern Lights Festival, a cathedral, and a botanic garden, all made even more special made by a climate that is moderated by the Gulf Stream.See the Northern Lights in the winter; they are at their most frequent and spectacular in late autumn and early spring. Northern Lights tours include fishing, dog sledding or a culinary experience in alavvu (a Sami herdsmen’s tent).Between November and January, the sun is below the horizon and this is a special time with the magical blue light. When the sun returns, the snow-covered mountains are illuminated in a tone of pink.There are so many winter activities to choose from including dog sledding throughout Troms, off-piste skiing for the more adventurous, cross country skiing combined with hiking tours, winter fishing trips, and Sami cultural experiences with reindeer sledge rides.
4 – 7 Lofoten Islands attractions & activities Join a nature safari. Every autumn the herring and killer whales swim up the Tysfjord and Vestjord to spend winter here. From mid-October until mid-January, nature safaris set out from Lofoten to look for killer whales, sea eagles and to explore wildlife in Lofoten.See the northern lights. Lofoten is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights due to its mild winter climate and the auroral oval that crosses the region.Try a water activity; after all, water is everywhere here, in the seas, the fjords and the Mountain Rivers. Go kayaking in the deep blue shimmering seas and see the animal kingdom from the surface of the sea, try your luck at sea fishing and enjoy the scenery while you are waiting for fish to bite, or try river rafting down the Jostedalselva River.Visit the living history Lofotr Viking Museum and experience the Viking Age as it really was. A house from the Viking era has been reconstructed with findings, reconstructions, exhibitions and domestic animals.Enjoy hiking and biking through the fjords and mountains, bays and beaches, or play golf all day and all night under the summer’s midnight sun at the Lofoten Golk links course, close to the ocean and with views of the jagged Lofoten Mountains.

€ 1,750 per person	(Prices are in Euros and exclude international flights)
Price Per Person in Twin Sharing Accomodation
(Prices are in Euros and exclude international flights)
All rates mentioned are an approximate price per person on a twin-sharing basis, and are based on a minimum of 2-5 adults travelling together. Rates are subject to change based on the number of passengers and the time of year. (Flights, visas, travel insurance, lunches & dinners, personal expenses not included. There may be some itinerary activities not included also – please ask). Inclusions : -Traditional ,Boutique or Heritage accommodation where possible or Quality accommodation (on a twin-sharing basis) in centrally located 4*Hotels . -Meals – breakfast in all destinations -Daily departures available on all rail tours - Local transport by rail / ship / coach as applicable -Guided sightseeing excursions as per the itinerary as applicable -First arrival and last departure transfers -Entrance and excursion costs as indicated Most Holidays are based on Independent Rail Tour mode of Travel . Holidays could be Customised to your requirements and you could choose to upgrade to Selfdrive or Exclusively Private basis starting from 4 and above we could offer you the whole tour with a Minivan or Coach for the entire period with a dedicated Norwegian guide for all sightseeing and excursions optionally . Just let us know your budget & interests and we will be happy to tailormake the trip for you .

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Spring is from May to mid-June is when the scenery in Norway is at its most spectacular, with trees and flowers waking to life,snow in the mountains .Orchards of flowering fruit trees along the Hardangerfjord in May are images of paradise.

In Late June to Early August Norway experiences warm , bright long days with temperatures between 25 - 30°C .With the sea temperatures around 18 °C it’s a good time to swim . In Autumn the landscape is painted Golden making it a good time to to pick berries and mushrooms .You can experience the midnight sun in the Northern most part of the country above the Artic Circle .

In winter much of Norway is usually transformed into a snow-clad paradise and is the time to witness the amazing Northern Lights

Remember that the weather and temperatures can change quickly, especially in the mountains. So whether summer or winter, autumn or spring –and bring good footwear and warm clothes

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