Nordic Reflections 7 Days (Self-Guided Tour)
7 Days : Tromsø , Svolvær , Lofoten Islands.
Tour overview:
Discover Norway in its winter colors through this unforgettable trip to the Far North! Travel to Northern Norway: during this tour, you will explore Tromsø and its cultural atmosphere, Svolvær and the sublime landscapes of the Lofoten Islands. Indeed, exploring this country in winter will allow you to embrace the richness of pure nature to its fullest, especially through having the best chances to witness the outstanding phenomenon of the Northern Lights dancing on clear skies. Let yourself be carried away through this magical winter adventure.
Day 1 - ARRIVE LOFOTEN ISLANDS
Arrival Svolvær Airport and private transfer to your accommodation.
Lofoten Islands are considered as one of most beautiful islands in the world! In winter, the weather changes rapidly in the Lofoten Islands. These abrupt changes create magnificent lights that have inspired artists, drawn to the region for decades. Discover the archipelago of the Lofoten Islands known for its turquoise waters. The region offers a striking glimpse of rugged mountains, sheer peaks, countless islands and islets, sweeter landscapes at sea level, fast-flowing rivers, and beautiful fjords. For generations, these islands have excited the imagination of travelers who dream of admiring their wild landscapes and aspire to a simple and natural way of life. The influence of the Gulf Stream makes temperatures much milder than they normally are at these latitudes!
Overnight in a fisherman’s rorbu in Svinøya Rorbuer or similar.
Day 2 - DISCOVER LOFOTEN ISLANDS
Breakfast at the hotel.
Through a 5-hour guided tour, you will discover Lofoten Islands and its fishing villages. Inhabited since Viking times, Lofoten offers unique views, majestic nature, rugged mountains, pristine white beaches, and crystal-clear seas. But Lofoten is also rich in history, culture, folklore. Visiting the old fishing villages is a moment of continuous discovery from a historical point of view and a permanent invitation to photography. You will visit locations, such as Kabelvåg, Henningsvær, Laupstad and Gimsøy.
Day 3 - SNOWSHOE EXCURSION
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is at leisure. As an optional activity, you can choose a snowshoe excursion to the most beautiful spots of the archipelago. In a small group, you put on snowshoes and off you go on the small snowy trails of Lofoten. You explore the region's pristine nature and enjoy the silence that surrounds you. A snack break will allow you to warm up along the way before resuming your hike in the countryside! At the end of the day, private transfer to the Hurtigruten dock and boarding to the coastal express towards Tromsø. Be sure to spend some time on the ship deck – maybe you will be able to spot the Northern Lights. At sea, far from any light pollution, the phenomenon is incredible when reflected on the water!
Overnight on board in an interior cabin.
Day 4 - ARRIVE TROMSØ
Breakfast on board.
You spend most of the day sailing along the coast of breathtaking Vesterålen and Senja Islands towards Tromsø. At the end of the 19th century, road connections were non-existent in Northern Norway, and it took no less than 3 weeks in summer and 5 months in winter to send a letter from Trondheim to Hammerfest! A merchant marine captain, Richard With, took up the challenge of the idea of a maritime line between these two cities, on behalf of a young shipping company which signed, in May 1893, a 4-year contract. Everywhere along the way, the ship and the crew were greeted with celebrations: a national institution has just been born and the Coastal Express shipping line, HURTIGRUTEN, immediately became part of the national heritage. Today, the 34 stops (on the full cruise) are connected daily, day and night, summer, and winter, by 11 ships, each making the round trip in 11 days. You will disembark in the afternoon and check-in at your hotel.
Overnight at Quality Saga hotel or similar.
Day 5 - HUSKY SAFARI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Participate on a husky adventure. From Tromsø city center, transfer to Kvaløya. Enjoy the Arctic coastal nature: you will evolve in a magnificent setting surrounded by white mountains and long fjords. If the weather is rough, you will have a different and amazing experience. There is a good chance of spotting wild animals on the way. After about an hour of sledding, you return to the farm where you can meet the puppies and maybe make some four-legged friends. You will enjoy a typical Sami meal (bidos) with coffee and cake for dessert in a Sami tent (lavvo). Return to Tromsø. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Quality Saga hotel or similar.
Day 6 - NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will have an entire day to explore the list of our optional activities and choose according to your preference. In the evening, participate at the Northern Lights Chase program, where you will be accompanied by a northern lights guide giving you the best chances to witness this phenomenon.
Overnight at Quality Saga hotel or similar.
Day 7 - FAREWELL
Breakfast in the hotel.
Morning at leisure. Take a last stroll around the city or hurry to buy some last-minute souvenirs.
Private transfer to Tromsø Airport.
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