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Tromsø Northern Lights Break

Deep within the Arctic Circle 
 
Tromsø offers some of the best chances to see the Northern Lights in mainland Europe. By day, explore the historic city from your waterfront hotel or take your pick of the many winter activities available, and by night search for one of nature’s great miracles with our expert guide.
Tromsø Northern Lights Break. 3 nights
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
Tromsø Northern Lights Break. 3 nights
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
 

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A Northern Lights break in Tromsø

Nothing can quite prepare you for the staggeringly beautiful natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis. Elusive and hard to predict they may be, but witnessing the Northern Lights in all their mesmerising glory is an experience never to be forgotten.

Located deep within the Arctic Circle – on the same latitude as Alaska and Siberia – the historic island city of Tromsø offers some of the best opportunities for seeing the Lights in Northern Europe.
This ‘gateway to the Arctic’ also makes an excellent base for a varied winter break: by day you can explore the city’s iconic cathedral and fascinating museums or take your pick from the variety of thrilling snow-based activities on offer – including dog-sledding and reindeer safaris. And then when darkness falls, it’s time to head out on a hunt for the Lights with our experienced and enthusiastic guide, who will do all he can to ensure you see those surreal swirls of light dance across the inky night skies.


10 things you need...
...to successfully photograph the Northern Lights. Our Northern Lights guide, Dan Steinbakk, is an accomplished nature photographer. He has taken some incredible shots of the Aurora over the years, so we asked him how he does it.
Dan's top ten requirements >
 
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Winter activities

Besides the included Northern Lights excursion, there’s no fixed itinerary, so take your pick of the activities as the mood takes you.
  • Arrival in Tromsø
    Depending on your time of arrival, you may like to take a stroll around town or just settle into the hotel.
  • Hunting the Lights
    While the highlight of your day will undoubtedly be the evening excursion in search of the Lights, you have plenty of time beforehand to explore Tromsø. Occupying the eastern edge of the small island of Tromsøya, this is a fairly compact city and one which is easy to navigate on foot – we provide notes for a self-guided walking tour to help you find your way. There are several small but fascinating museums, including the Polar Museum and the Northern Lights Observatory – both of which are well worth a visit – and not one, but two cathedrals: the Domkirke, with its tall spire; and the 20th-century Arctic Cathedral, an iconic structure which resembles an iceberg. Tromsø is also home to the world’s most northerly university and northernmost brewery.

    As dusk falls, you will be collected by our guide and driven out of Tromsø to begin an atmospheric excursion in search of the Northern Lights. Although they are a completely unpredictable phenomenon, you will be taken to where the prevailing conditions are most promising – often as far as the border with Finland – and, if you are lucky, you will be able to enjoy the ‘show’ with a hot drink around a campfire.
    Hunt the Lights ©Dan Steinbakk
  • Dog-sledding & more
    After a late night, you may decide to take it easy today, although that would mean missing out on the wide range of winter activities available from the city (all of which can be arranged locally). For a real thrill, you could join a dog-sledding trip across the tundra, while more sedate options include the chance to learn about the life of a Sami reindeer herder followed by a reindeer safari into the forest.
    Dog-sledding ©Bård Løken, www.nordnorge.com
    Enjoy a reindeer safari ©Bård Løken, www.nordnorge.com
 

Where you stay

Tromsø is a small and friendly city, set on an island with a beautiful mountain backdrop. Largely saved from damage during World War II, its centre is made up of differently coloured wooden houses, which today jostle for position with the more modern developments. As befits a university city, there is a good choice of restaurants, bars, cafés and shops, all within easy walking distance of the hotel.
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  • 3 nights: 01 November 2023 - 17 December 2023, 02 January 2024 - 31 March 2024, 01 November 2024 - 15 December 2024 & 02 January 2025 - 31 March 2025

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Adults
    01 Nov - 06 Dec 2023 £1020
    07 Dec - 14 Dec 2023 £1070
    02 Jan - 16 Jan 2024 £1020
    17 Jan - 27 Feb 2024 £1070
    28 Feb - 28 Mar 2024 £1020

    Includes all elements of the holiday itself (accommodation, meals and any additional elements as described), plus flights (usually from London) and onward travel as described.

    Included travel: SAS Heathrow-Tromsø via Oslo (6h50) (out dep 1020, home arr 1830; hold luggage included)

    Prices are subject to availability and flight supplements may apply. Book early for Christmas, New Year and school holidays. We can also book different flight routes (see flight section below). Please contact us to discuss any pricing implications.

  • Room upgrades (supplement in £ per room per night)

    Hotel With, Tromsø
    Deluxe with harbour view (no twins): 01 Nov - 17 Dec 2023 £68
    Deluxe with harbour view (no twins): 02 Jan - 31 Mar 2024 £68
    Single room: 01 Nov - 17 Dec 2023 £92
    Single room: 02 Jan - 31 Mar 2024 £92
    Superior with harbour view (no twins): 01 Nov - 17 Dec 2023 £42
    Superior with harbour view (no twins): 02 Jan - 31 Mar 2024 £42

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel With, Tromsø (B&B) Double room Single room
    01 Nov - 17 Dec 2023 £106 £198
    02 Jan - 31 Mar 2024 £106 £198
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Tromsø (latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time both flexible)

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly via an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book onward flights and connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Aberdeen - Tromsø (via Bergen) Wideroe 
    Aberdeen - Tromsø (via Stavanger & Oslo) SAS 
    Aberdeen - Tromsø, (via Oslo (Gardermoen) ) SAS 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Tromsø (via Copenhagen & Oslo) SAS 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Tromsø (via Bergen) Loganair 
    Edinburgh - Tromsø (via Oslo (Gardermoen) SAS 
    Edinburgh - Tromsø (via Oslo (Gardermoen) ) Norwegian 
    Edinburgh - Tromsø (via Stockholm & Oslo (Gardermoen)) SAS 
    Edinburgh - Tromsø (via Stockholm) SAS 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Tromsø Norwegian 
    Gatwick - Tromsø (via Bergen) Norwegian 
    Gatwick - Tromsø (via Oslo (Gardermoen) ) Norwegian 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Tromsø (via Bergen) Wideroe 
    Heathrow - Tromsø (via Copenhagen) SAS 
    Heathrow - Tromsø (via Oslo (Gardermoen) ) SAS 
    Heathrow - Tromsø (via Stockholm) SAS 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Tromsø Wizz Air 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Tromsø (via Oslo (Gardermoen) ) Norwegian 
    Manchester - Tromsø (Stockholm) SAS 
    Manchester - Tromsø (via Copenhagen & Oslo) SAS 
    Manchester - Tromsø (via Helsinki) Finnair 
    Manchester - Tromsø (via Oslo (Gardermoen) ) SAS 
    Outward route Airline
    Norwich - Tromsø (via Amsterdam Schiphol and Bergen) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly via an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of alternative flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated above, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice if you would prefer to fly via a different route to the one included in our standard arrangements. A supplement may be payable for other flights.

What is included
  • 3 nights
  • 3 breakfasts
  • Northern Lights guided excursion
  • detailed information about the area
  • notes for self-guided city walking tour
  • flights from Heathrow (regional flights available)
 
Reviews

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All 11 reviews
  • B Shimmens
    12 March 2023

    Managed to propose to my girlfriend (now fiancé!) whilst hunting for the Northern Lights, so it was a trip to remember! Would highly recommend the Hunting the Lights excursion with Dan - he was super friendly and very knowledgeable. We also did a Reindeer feeding and Sami culture experience as well as a husky dog sledding experience - both of which would highly recommend. Thanks to Inntravel for making the experience as smooth as possible!

  • Mrs P Hughes
    Guildford
    02 March 2023

    Beautiful country

  • Mr J Goodman
    Etchingham
    02 March 2023

    Dan, the chap you use for the Northern Lights trip was great. Kvaloya Huskies would be our recommended outfit for that activity and I really would highlight the half day trip around the fjords, islands and coastline with Northern Soul. I think both they and the husky people would be good to feature in your literature.

  • Ms N King
    Nottingham
    13 February 2023

    We really liked Tromso. It was good to have the local info and walking tour and we did explore well. The cable car up to the peak was great to do and we walked on up the snowy hill for a great view of Tromso. We enjoyed the Polar museum and learning all about the Fram expedition. We added on Oslo, and so it was great to visit the Fram museum once we were there and to see and explore the Fram itself. The 24 hour city pass is a fantastic way of exploring all Oslo has to offer with free public transport - just board the trams and buses and be ready to show the pass - and free access to many venues including the Munch museum and the National Museum.

  • Ms J Wood
    London
    10 February 2023

    The harbour view was well worth paying extra for.  The free evening meal at the hotel was also an unusually good extra.  A highlight of our trip was a Reindeer Feeding excursion we organized ourselves with Tromso Lapland.  It included a talk my a Saami guide that was very, very interesting.  We also had a lovely meal at Mathallen.  The guide (Dan) for the northern lights was an incredibly positive person, and an excellent guide.  Travellers should be aware that the northern lights tour can mean a very long drive in both directions (for us it was 3-3.5 hours in each direction) and no toilets except the great outdoors.

  • Mrs V Franks
    London
    05 February 2023

    This was a seamless travel experience, the flights were on time and well planned. We loved the hotel, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The best was the Northern Lights trip, which was magical and well organised.

  • Anon
    21 January 2023

    What a fantastic holiday - we were especially lucky to see the lights. We were glad we booked the extra day in Tromso as we had time to go dog sledding.

  • Mrs Davies, London
    05 December 2022

    We really enjoyed our trip to Tromso. The hotel was great, and we hadn't expected the complimentary "light supper" to be quite so good. The highlight was the trip out to see the Northern Lights with Dan. He's so friendly, a mine of local information and seeing the aurora was an amazing experience. We also took a boat trip to Skervøy and saw orca and humpback whales. Would highly recommend Tromso for a fantastic short break.

  • Anon
    25 March 2022

    We thoroughly enjoyed the Northern Lights tour. The other excursions we booked were excellent too (Snowmobile, Snow shoe walk and Dog Sledding). The snack/lunches provided on the excursions and the complimentary evening buffet at the hotel, really helped us with our budget. As did the Oslo visit card. The weather was good for us, sunny, but still bitterly cold. We saw others, despite the information saying to dress warmly, a little under dressed. I can only think that being cold, takes away from the enjoyment. The accommodation was excellent in both Tromso and Oslo.

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our Tromsø - Northern Lights Break with our Oslo City add-on at Hotel Bristol

  • Jane Monaghan
    15 February 2022

    We were expecting the trip to be good but it abundantly exceeded all our expectations both for myself, my husband and our 15 year old son. Tromso is a lively, scenic, interesting and exciting city in the most dramatically beautiful setting. The hotel was warm, comfortable, friendly and in a great location at the harbour. The included supper was good and filling with hot drinks freely available. The airport is very close, so with three of us, we took a taxi instead of the bus. The Northern Lights tour with Dan was outstanding and I don’t know if we would have seen as much of the lights as we did, had we taken a tour with anyone else. Dan is passionate and very knowledgeable about the northern lights. We even spotted moose on the way home from the tour. We benefited from staying an additional night and enjoyed husky sledding and a scenic day tour to beautiful Sommeroy (Pukka Travels) where we spotted sea eagles and saw reindeer. We also enjoyed taking the cable car to the mountain above the city and my son hiked to the top and took lots of photos of the mountain ranges beyond. The polar museum near the hotel is also well worth a visit.

  • Miss K Irwin
    Westcliff-on-sea
    19 January 2022

    I can't recommend Inntravel enough for a trip to Norway to see the northern lights. We had a trip fail due to unforeseen circumstances and it was sorted before we woke up the following day. 

    Trip of a lifetime and made easy by booking with you. Thank you.
 

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