Scandinavia Itineraries: SC11
Fascinating Polar Night of Arctic (Winter)
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Day 01: Arrive Tromsø • Senja
Arrive at Tromsø Airport, transfer to the hotel and check-in. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise from Tromsø to Finnsnes/Lysnes (depending on the day of the week), followed by a pickup and driving across Senja to Mefjord Brygge. After dinner, meet with the guides and get information about the program. Time to get to know the area or relax in your cabin. It is possible to book sauna or go for a short walk around the village to see some interesting spots. Overnight in Senja.
Day 02: Senja
Early breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy a Husky Safari or visit the Sami camp for lunch. Relax in the jacuzzi and possibly jump into the cold ocean right out of the hot water and/or enjoy the sauna. After dinner take up the lecture about Northern Lights and Arctic wildlife followed by the Northern Lights Safari – driving to Senja’s most iconic locations and scenic viewpoints to see the Arctic nature. Overnight in Senja.
Day 03: Senja
Early breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy the Arctic Boat Safari – exploring the coastal nature to see wildlife and marine landscape by boat with comfortable seating area inside and for the outside we will provide warm flotation suits. After lunch relax in the jacuzzi and possibly jump into the cold ocean right out of the hot water and/or enjoy the sauna. After dinner take a guided night walk (or hike) in snowshoes in search of the Northern Lights. Our guides will surprise you by telling some old local stories, showing interesting places and introducing us to traditions linked with the North-Norwegian culture. Depending on other details, the tour can be done as a daytime or nighttime combined with bonfire and/or Northern Lights spotting. In case of no snow in the early season, we can go for a hike instead. Overnight in Senja.
Day 04: Senja • Tromsø
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Board the Fjord Cruise with Hurtigruten from Finnsnes to Tromsø and enjoy lunch onboard. The rest of the day is kept free for you to explore Tromsø on your own. Overnight in Tromsø.
Day 05: Tromsø • Homeward Bound
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Depart for the airport and board your flight for your hometown with happy memories!