Overview:
This Northern Lights in Norway holiday gives you the chance to experience the amazing Northern Lights in the North Norwegian nature with guided Northern Lights chases every night. On this authentic Norway winter holiday you will also experience the Norwegian Sami people and their reindeer, Whale Safari, Dog Sledding and hiking in the breathtaking nature of Ådalen. Ådalen is located between Tromsø and Lofoten, north of the Arctic Circle, one of the best locations for seeing the Aurora Borealis. Group sizes of maximum 8 persons.
Holiday price is from £ 1,745 per person based on 4 people sharing 2 standard double/twin room
2018 Departure Dates: TBA
Group sizes of minimum 4 and maximum 8 people.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Vesterålen & Northern Lights Chase
Arrival at Evenes Airport and transfer to Sortland Hotel. In the evening you will go on your first Northern Lights Chase in the Norwegian wilderness. Remember to bring you camera and tripod to capture the Aurora Borealis if they show.
Day 2: Whale Watching, Scenic Andøy & Northern Light Chase
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast you will be transferred to the harbour for your Whale Watching Safari around Andenes. In the afternoon you will make a scenic drive along the west coast of Andøy and along the route make photo stops of the magnificent views of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. You will have the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure to relax and enjoy the cosy atmosphere at the Sortland Hotel. In the eveing you will go on your second Northern Lights Chase.
Day 3: Dog Sledding & Northern Lights Chase
Breakfast at the hotel.After breakfast, get ready to a once in a life time experience, as you will embark on your Dog Sledding Safari in the Norwegian wilderness. Today you will have the afternoon at your own leisure to explore more of the Norwegian wildness, relax at the hotel and re-eergise for your third Northern Lights Chase. In the evening you will go on your Northern Lights Chase with your local guide.
Day 4: Hiking & Northern Lights Chase
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast you will venture out into the wild with your guide on a day time hike. The rest of the afternoon is at your own leisure. In the evening you will depart on your fourth and last Northern Lights Chase in North Norway.
Day 5: Sami Culture, Reindeers & Farewell Vesterålen
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will spend the morning paying a visit to Inga Sami Siida to meet her reindeers and get a first hand experience of the Sami culture in Norway. In the afternoon you will be transferred back to Sortland Hotel to check-out. After check-out you will be transferred to Evenes Airport for your return flight to London Heathrow.
We reserve the right to alter the program due to weather conditions and events outside of our control.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London Heathrow Airport via Oslo to Evenes Airport with Scandinavian Airlines
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- Return airport transfers
- 4 nights' accommodation at Sortland Hotel
- Breakfast daily
- 1 x Whale Safari incl. guide and transfers
- 1 x Dog Sledding incl. guide and transfers
- 1 x Sami Reindeer incl. guide and transfers
- 1 x Daytime Hike incl. guide and transfers
- 4 x Northern Lights Chase incl. guide and transfers
- Local certified English speaking guide
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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Will I see the Northern Lights?
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Iceland:
The Northern Lights are in the Northern sky from September through April but are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. Like many of natures wonders, it’s ephemeral – they may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone. But it’s worth it to be patient. Because they’re a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside, while looking for them. It’s best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else will make you comfortable while you await this truly amazing event. The Northern Lights can be pretty spectacular, and for the best photos we recommend using a tripod. Much of Iceland offers a very a good chance to see the Northern Lights when conditions are right. Remember – the Northern Lights are natural phenomena, not guaranteed, but appreciated all the more for their elusive qualities.
Norway:
Northern Norway is one of the world's best places to experience the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). In Northern Norway, Northern Lights occur in up to 90% of every clear night in the period from late September to late March. Most Northern Lights occur in the time span from 6pm to slightly after midnight, with an absolute peak at around 10-11pm.
In Norway, the area north of the Arctic Circle is prime aurora territory. The various destinations in the High North have a distinct personality, and are well worth exploring. Major places in Northern Norway are Tromsø, Kirkenes, Alta, Bodø, Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands and Svalbard.
Finland:
The best place to see the Northern Lights in Finland is in the Northern Lapland region, which is almost entirely located within the realm of the Arctic Circle. During the dark winter months here, when the sun rarely peaks its head over the horizon, you can expect to see the Finland Northern Lights with regularity, and other peak seasons include February through March and September through October. The most common colours of the Northern Lights are greenish-yellow and red.
The Finnish term for the Northern Lights, Revontulet, meaning fox fire, comes from an old tale where the fox was believed to swish its bushy tail on the snowy fell landscapes, throwing sparks into the air.
As mentioned, Lapland is the best place to see the Finland Aurora Borealis, with the Kilpisjarvi area offering the most abundant opportunities. The best time of the day to see the Finland Northern Lights is between 9 pm and 11:30 pm, though they are certainly not restricted to this time frame.
Sweden:
In Northern Sweden, the Northern Lights usually occur during the winter months through late March or early April, but they can be spotted as early as September in the Northernmost parts. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights, which dilute the effects of these natural phenomena, so head out into the countryside. On clear nights, the Northern Lights can be visible from most locations in Swedish Lapland, occurring between 6 pm to and 2 am, with the strongest shows happening between 10 pm and 11 pm. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations in Swedish Lapland for viewing these phenomena:
Abisko National Park
Abisko National Park, a couple of kilometers north of Kiruna, is a prime location for viewing the Northen Lights. The scientifically proven “blue hole” — a patch of sky over the Torneträsk lake that usually remains clear despite overcast weather in surrounding areas — gives Abisko its own micro-climate, which is suitable for catching the lights.
Jukkasjärvi and the Torne Valley
Not only does the village of Jukkasjärvi (population roughly 541) boast the world’s first ice hotel (rebuilt ever year from Torne River ice), it’s also one of the best regions to view the Northern Lights. ICEHOTEL organizes guided tours for guests which takes the to the Esrange Space Center located 30 minutes from Kiruna. You can dine at a wilderness camp and get the chance to scan the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis.
Other regions in Swedish Lapland
As mentioned earlier, if weather conditions are just right (clear, dark, cold, and cloudless), you might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from any location within subarctic and arctic Sweden — even close to larger towns such as Luleå, Jokkmokk, Arvidsjaur, and Gällivare.
Greenland:
The northern lights - or Aurora Borealis as it is officially known - actually occur all year round, but cannot be seen during the summer months in Greenland due to the midnight sun. The phenomenon is often seen around midnight and is best experienced on a dark, clear night in the period from September to the beginning of April. If you are travelling during this period, you can see the Northern Lights from anywhere in the country, whilst in South Greenland the northern lights can be seen from as early as the end of August.