Summary
Short description
Explore the stunning Svalbard Archipelago and Norway's Arctic capital – Tromso
Highlights
- Explore Tromso's Arctic surrounds, bathed in the Midnight Sun
- Enjoy optional tours, from whale watching to tastings at the world's northernmost distillery
- Fly north to experience one of the world's last great wildernesses – Svalbard
- Spend cosy evenings at the super-stylish Funken Lodge
- Fill the long summer days with optional boat tours, kayak paddles and wildlife safaris including Polar Bears
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Recommended for:
Activity adventure | City | History & culture | Natural world | Summer | Wildlife
This twin-centre break is a superb introduction to the sublime landscapes and incredible wildlife of the Norwegian Arctic. It starts in the bustling, fjord-side city of Tromsø, where optional cable car rides and bewery tours will showcase this gateway to the north. Then, travelling on to Svalbard’s tiny capital, Longyearbyen, you’ll have the chance to savour the Midnight Sun and enjoy a scenic cruise to Templefjord and Tunabreen where you’ll learn about the nature, history, hunters and wildlife of Spitsbergen.
Day by day itinerary
Days
1-2
Tromso
Arrive in Tromsø and spend an evening exploring the city under the Midnight Sun or in one of the city's fine restaurants – we recommend Fiskekompaniet and Emma's Dream Kitchen. You might also like to visit Mack Brewery, the world's northernmost brewery, for a beer or two. The next day, take the cable car up Storsteinen Mountain for panoramic views of the city or visit the Polaria Arctic Aquarium, which is home to fish species native to the Barents Sea and a group of bearded seals.
Stay: Clarion Hotel The Edge (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
3
Longyearbyen
From Tromso, fly north to Longyearbyen, the largest settlement in Spitsbergen, where you'll check into the super-stylish Funken Lodge for a three-night stay. With views over the Lars Glacier, interiors furnished in the latest Scandinavian chic and a restaurant reputed to be the best in town, it's a wonderful base from which to explore Spitsbergen's frozen wilderness. And, if you do need to pop into town, you're just a ten-minute walk away.
Stay: Funken Lodge, Spitsbergen (Superior)
Meals: B
Days
4-5
Longyearbyen & catamaran cruise
Spend the next two days discovering Longyearbyen at your own pace, perhaps enjoying an optional hike or wildlife-watching trip. And, to help make the most of your stay, on one day we've included a catamaran boat cruise that will take you away from town and out into the wilderness to explore Svalbard's awe-inspiring landscapes and, with a little luck, catch a glimpse of the wildlife that inhabits this remote Arctic archipelago. Keep an eye out for whales, seals, reindeer and potentially even polar bears. No two trips are the same, as the captain will decide the route based on the latest wind and weather conditions to offer the best possible experience.
Stay: Funken Lodge, Spitsbergen (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
6
Departure
Catch your flight home via Tromso or Oslo.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
6-day tailor-made holiday
from £1,585 pp incl. flights
Standard
LOW SEASON: MAY & SEP
from £1,585 pp. incl. flights
HIGH SEASON: JUN-AUG
from £2,240 pp. incl. flights
Package includes:
- Flights from the UK to Tromso and onwards to Longyearbyen and return to the UK (via Oslo).
- Hold luggage included.
- 2 nights at Clarion Hotel The Edge, Tromso in a standard room on a B&B basis
- 3 nights at Funken Lodge in Longyearbyen on B&B basis
- 4-hr hybrid catamaran tour
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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