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Norway – Tromso – Spitsbergen
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Your winter adventure starts today in Tromso, the largest city beyond the Arctic Circle and dominated by the Lyngen Alps. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your modern hotel situated right on the harbour. Once you’ve settled into your base for the next two nights, why not head down to the restaurant for a bite to eat? Known for its reinvented Norwegian cuisine, enjoy your first taste of the nation’s flavours this evening.
To kickstart your adventure today, we’ve booked you tickets for the Polar Museum. Located in a former customs warehouse, the museum tells the story of trappers and explorers' expeditions to the Arctic. Traps, skis, survival kits and models of ships bring the epic adventure back to life – there’s also an entire room dedicated to Roald Amundsen and his polar expeditions.
After your visit, enjoy a ride in the Fjellheisen cable car, which climbs to 1,378ft. From the observation deck to the upper station, soak up spectacular panoramic views of Tromso and its surrounding islands.
Finish up your day of exploring by visiting the Arctic Cathedral, wandering through the downtown cafés or heading to the harbour for a spot of whale watching. Feeling the cold? You could even book into an outdoor sauna to warm up.
This morning, wave goodbye to Tromso and take a private transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Longyearbyen, the tiny capital of the Svalbard archipelago on Spitsbergen Island.
Upon arrival, another private transfer will take you to your cosy hotel in the heart of the village. For the rest of the day, soak up your rustic surroundings and settle into a comfy sofa with a book in hand. If you fancy exploring, take a stroll through town and admire the colourful Nordic homes – testament to its rich mining legacy. Longyearbyen might be small, but it has no shortage of excellent eateries. Come dinner, ask your local Concierge for their recommendations.
Despite its dinky size, Longyearbyen is full of life. Experiencing the fascinating extremes of the Polar Night in winter and the Midnight Sun in summer, there are only around 2,000 inhabitants that live alongside resident reindeer and polar bears. It’s safe to say that Longyearbyen is a destination like no other, and you have today to explore...
The capital’s few streets house a tapestry of shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and bars, all ready to welcome visitors who have just disembarked their plane or cruise ship (the only ways to reach the city). Longyearbyen locals are proud to be a part of the world's most northerly community, located only 621 miles from the North Pole, embedded in a valley surrounded by sea ice and windswept frozen mountains.
While exploring, don’t miss the beautifully designed Svalbard Museum, which documents the history of the archipelago and the men who conquered the North Pole, as well as flora and fauna, mining and whaling.
Today, your itinerary includes a half-day private guided snowmobile trek. Embark on a thrilling 19-mile ride through the Arctic wilderness, travelling first into Adventdalen (Advent Valley), then towards ‘Jernsenga’ (the ‘Iron Bed’). Along the way, learn about the surrounding landscape from your guide, and keep your eyes peeled for resident wildlife including Svalbard reindeer, ptarmigans and Arctic foxes. When the excursion is over, zoom back to your cosy base in Longyearbyen for a hearty meal by the fire.
Today is your second chance to experience life as a local – this time on a guided dog-sledding safari. Take this opportunity to plunge right back into Spitsbergen's spectacular scenery and put your mushing skills to the test as you glide through the magical landscape. Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way, and savour the silence except for the sliding of skates and the stride of the dogs in the snow. Your tour will end with a hot drink and tasty snack, before you’re driven back to your accommodation. It’s the final night of your trip, so celebrate in style at one of the town’s top-tier restaurants.
Sadly, it’s time to wave goodbye to Longyearbyen’s winter wonderland. Pack your bags and take a private transfer to the airport, where you’ll catch your flight back to the UK, travelling via Oslo, arriving back on home turf around six-and-a-half hours later.
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Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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