Lofoten Islands and Svalbard

Upon arrival, transfer from the airport to a hotel on your own. (Private transfer can be pre-booked in advance).

Depending on your arrival time, you can start exploring Norway already today. Walk along the streets and explore the city of the royal family, and the main Karl Johan’s Street, with many shops, bars, and cafes.

17:00 Meet your Tour Leader at the reception of our hotel for an informative meeting about your tour.

Overnight at Thon Opera Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning transfer to the airport. Flight to Evenes and to the famous Lofoten Islands.

Consisting of around 80 islands, Lofoten is one of the most desirable tourist destinations in Norway. Archipelagos of Lofoten and Vesterålen are a tourist hotspot of Northern Norway, known worldwide for their wild and spectacular nature. Separated from the mainland by the Vestfjord, they form a chain about 150 km long from South-West to North-East, consisting of more than eighty mountain ranges erected above the sea, often vertically; The most impressive of them reach 1300 meters above sea level. The archipelago is a jagged universe, made up of a myriad of islets, dominated by high jagged peaks that plunge directly into the sea.

Dinner and overnight at Thon Lofoten (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is the day to enjoy Lofoten during panoramic tour of the Lofoten Islands. Discover Norway’s untamed islands, which are draped across the turbulent waters of the Norwegian Sea, 300 km above the Arctic Circle. The islands are famous for the fishing, nature attractions such as midnight sun and northern lights, small villages off the beaten track and incredible landscapes you will visit Henningsvær, Ramberg, Reine and Å located at the end of peninsula.

Dinner and overnight at Thon Lofoten (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will drive to Vesterålen.

Due to the generally mild climate, typical arctic plants can be found in Vesterålen. Along the coast you will see old fishing villages with colourful huts (‘rorbuer’) where fishermen and traders have lived for centuries.

Overnight at Thon Andrikken (B)

Breakfast in the hotel.

In the morning you will take the ferry from Andenes to Senja (2 hours).

The journey continues through dramatic scenery on a sometimes narrow, winding road full of small fishing villages and houses.

Arrives in Tromsø, the northernmost student city in the world. It is lively, houses many museums, exhibitions, cafes, restaurants ... Do not miss a passage by its Arctic cathedral. Tromsø has been for centuries (and still today) the starting point for Arctic explorers, fishermen, trappers and other adventurers.

Overnight at Scandic Grand Tromsø (B)

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Tromsø Airport and flight to Longyearbyen.

After check in in your hotel hiking in Longyearbyen with a local guide. Discover Longyearbyen, the main city of the archipelago (duration 2h). A visit through its history that will allow you to understand its importance even today. From the Longyear Valley to the Hotellneset peninsula, the picturesque streets of the city, the Adventalen Valley and Mine 7, these arctic landscapes will give you the opportunity to soak up the local culture like never before.

Dinner and overnight at Radisson BLU Polar Spitsbergen (B, D)

Breakfast in the hotel. Today's highlight - Close to nature in an eco-friendly way!
The journey takes you through beautiful landscapes to the Billefjorden and the glacier front of the Nordenskiöldbreen. Regardless of the season, you can expect unique experiences in the beautiful nature of Svalbard. Using the pure electric motor, we then silently follow the edge of the ice where there is a chance to spot wildlife!
In addition, we see the ghost town of Pyramiden from afar and drive past Skansbukta Bay.
The catamaran's hybrid electric motor and specially designed propellers minimize noise and vibration. This not only brings you closer to nature; more importantly, the surrounding wildlife is less disturbed by our presence. You can roam freely on multiple outdoor decks or enjoy the view from inside through huge picture windows. Comfortable lounges are available both outdoors and indoors. On board you will find a café and a bar with a diverse selection of snacks and drinks (incl. light meal, vegetarian lentil soup).

Please note: Currently this trip is mainly focused on nature experiences on the way to Pyramiden and in the surrounding area. The boat does not dock.

Overnight at Radisson BLU Polar Spitsbergen (B)

Breakfast in the hotel. Exciting discovery of a coal mine and immerse yourself in the history of the archipelago, miners and their life in the mountains. The mining history is important for the existence of Longyearbyen because this town would not exist without the coal mines. You will have the opportunity to discover Mine 3, active from 1971 to 1996. It is an authentic mine, where everything has been left almost as it is since the closure. So the second you enter the building, the walls are steeped in history and give the impression that there is still life. You will experience the life of a miner during a guided tour of about 3 hours. You will receive a minor's suit, headlamp and helmet before starting your tour.

Free time for optional activities:
Walruses Safari Travel to Borebukta Bay to visit these strange animals with long teeth, walruses! During the summer, you can see walrus colonies lounging on beaches and small islets. As with all wild animals, we can't guarantee we'll see them, but the odds are good.
Dinner: In the evening experience the magic of being in the wilderness at 78 degrees north latitude! Our wilderness evening at Camp Barentz is a very special experience. When we leave the city and drive to the Advent Valley, your anticipation will increase. The mountains on either side of the valley tower above us like giants, lit by the midnight sun. At Camp Barentz we often see Svalbard reindeer and with a bit of luck even capercaillie and foxes. Our knowledgeable hosts are also on the lookout should a polar bear appear.

After arriving in the cozy wooden huts, we will be welcomed by the host of the evening. Good drinks and a delicious homemade reindeer bidos await you, along with campfire coffee and dessert. Welcome to a real Svalbard experience.

Overnight at Radisson BLU Polar Spitsbergen (B)

Breakfast in the hotel. You have time to catch one last glimpse of the glorious Svalbard, breathe in the fresh icy air, enjoy the views and the tranquility before catching the midday flight back to Oslo. What a memory this will be!

Overnight at Thon Opera (B)

Transfer from the hotel to Gardermoen Airport on your own. (Private transfer can be pre-booked in advance). We wish you a nice journey home! (B)