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Overland transportation between the two includes the spectacular journey by bus along the oldpack horse route including the ferries across the Lyngen and Ulls fjords. This journey showcases marvelous views of dramatic scenery, much of it coastal country with fjords and plentiful bays with scattered fishing villages. The road follows the cliff edge up and down mountains with wonderful views of the Alps, fjords and red-painted farms below.
A lovely winter combination of contrasting winter destinations.
Day 1
Fly from the UK with SAS, via Oslo, to Alta Airport. Transfer to hotel (not included).
1 night ALTA - Rica Alta Hotel (BB)
Day 2
Transfer at 1700 to the Alta Igloo Hotel. Dinner may be taken in Laksestua Restaurant in Alta Friluftspark, adjacent to the hotel.
1 night ALTA - Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel (BB)
Day 3
Mid-morning departure by express bus for the wonderful journey across the Lyngen Alps on the old pack horse route between Alta and the arctic capital, Tromsø, arriving late afternoon.
2 nights TROMSØ - Rica Ishavshotell (BB)
Day 5
Transfer to Tromsø Airport for return flights to the UK.
By Air: Daily from London Heathrow
Departure Dates: 16 January - 10 April 2013
Duration: 4 nights (additional nights possible)
N.B. Departures are also possible from alternative departure airports subject to flight schedules. Please ask for details and prices.
This is a first-class hotel, located in the centre of Alta, the actual gateway to the Finnmark region. The hotel has a very central location. All the rooms come with cable TV, a film network, radio, telephone and shower/bath. Half of the rooms have a view of the Altadalen valley and some have a view of Haldé, the oldest Northern Lights observatory. Wireless internet connection. The hotel restaurant "Alta" serves an Arctic menu. The hotel also has a café, bar, night-club and pizza pub.
A very seasonal hotel and impossible to give a star rating! The hotel is completely made from snow and ice and boasts its own bar and ice sculpture gallery along with hotel rooms (though not with shower and WC!). A truly unique experience.
Centrally located in the heart of Tromsø. Its unique location in the wharf, looking out across the Tromsøsundet (sound), has a broad view over the harbour, Arctic Cathedral and the Tromsø Bridge. The hotel has two restaurants and two bars and all rooms are equipped with extremely comfortable beds, TV, telephone, mini-bar, trouser-press and hairdryer. Lift to all floors. A fabulous buffet breakfast is served with a made-to-order omelette station, cold cuts of meat to raw fish, a cooked breakfast and fruit and muesli.
Description: Emma's Dream Kitchen restaurant is a beautiful, red painted building offering first class intimate dining. Why not let us pre-book you a table for their 5 course Arctic Global Menu featuring the catch of the day plus other local specialities such as reindeer and Arctic King Crab. A wonderful treat for a special occasion - just ask Suzel or Jo! The meal starts with a local apertif as a welcome drink.
Price: £85 per person.
N.B. Vegetarian food available if given advance notce at time of booking.
Description: Relentless chase by mini-bus to track down the Northern Lights with Kjetil Skogli, who recently chased and found the lights for Joanna Lumley! Departs 1830, pick up from Radisson SAS Hotel.
Duration: 6 - 8 hours or as long as it takes!
Operates: Mon, Thu, Sat and Sun (alternative days may be available on request).
Price: £170 per person (15 Sep - 31 Oct), £199 per person (1 Nov - 1 Apr).
Price includes: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, thermal clothing provided. Very limited availablity!
Description: 200 friendly huskies loudly cheer you upon arrival in excellent dog sledding terrain at Kvaløya. A one hour husky ride with impressive views over the local mountains and sea is followed by a hot meal in a Sami Lavvu. Warm clothes provided.
Duration: 4 hours (approx. 1 hr on the sled and transfer 25 minutes in each direction).
Departures: 0945 - 1400 and 1815 - 2230
Price: 21/10/2012 £177 per adult, 21/01/2013 £188 per adult, 21/03/2012 £166 per adult and children -50%. Price includes: transfers, hot meal, thermal clothing and guide.
Description: Mini-bus transfer to Camp Tomok (Sami tents and timber cabin in the wilderness). Your dog sledding winter adventure starts with learning how to train and groom dogs. You will get detailed instructions on how to drive a dog sledding team then you drive the dogsled into the white, winter landscapes, through the beautiful valley of Vass, a total distance of 16 kms. The area is totally uninhabited. You will drive in pairs, one driver and one passenger on each sled, with the opportunity to switch places half-way. You will receive a hot meal during the excursion.
Duration: 7 hrs (4.5 hrs plus transfer). Departs: 0845 or 1645.
Price: £199 per person. Price includes: transfers (75 minutes each way), a hot meal, thermal clothing, head lamp (evening trip), guide.
Description: Mini-bus transfer to Camp Tamok for thorough safety introduction and driving techniques. Your snowmobile safari adventure travels through the valley of Finn to the lake of Tamok, a distance of 30 kms one-way. At the lake you can try out ice fishing. You will drive in pairs, one driver and one passenger on each snowmobile, with the opportunity to switch places half-way. Due to the dramatic topography reduced speed is held during parts of the tour however on flat land and frozen lakes you can speed up! A hot meal is served during the trip.
Duration: 7 hrs (4.5 hrs plus transfer). Departs: 0845 or 1645.
Price: £199 per person. Price includes: transfers (75 minutes each way), a hot meal, thermal clothing, head lamp (evening trip), guide. NB! Driving licence required.
Description: Mini-bus transfeer to Camp Tamok. Reindeer sledding is the oldest form of transport in the north and an ancient part of Sami culture. This winter adventure will have you driving in pairs with one sledge for each reindeer. The trip is approx. 3 kms long and the adventure includes lasso-throwing, visiting a Sami family Lavvo and learning more about Sami culture, history and handicrafts. You will receive a hot meal during the trip.
Duration: 7 hrs (4.5 hrs plus transfer). Departs: 0845 or 1645.
Price: £179 per person. Price includes: transfers, a hot meal, thermal clothing, head lamp (evening trip), guide.
Description: A guided journey by mini-bus and a snowshoe walk in the mountains to search for the Northern Lights.
Duration: 6-7 hours depending on far you have to drive for the best weather!
Departs: 1830 from Tromsø Domkirke.
Price: £140 per person.
Price includes: Transport, equipment, local snacks and hot drink. Thermal suit and boots rental £25 per person.
Description: A guided journey by mini-bus to search for the Northern Lights. Flexibility of time is required as occasionally the journey may stretch to the Finnish border!
Duration: 6-8 hours.
Departs: 1830 from Tromsø Domkirke (1930 from 15 Mar)
Price: £106 per person 1/9 - 30/11 and £124 per person 1/12 - 10/4. £84 per child under 12 both periods.
Price includes: transport, local snacks and hot drink. Thermal suit and boots included 1/12 - 10/4.
Description: Here is an opportunity to hunt for the Northern Lights far from the light pollution around the town and with a company who know the best viewpoints and the best settings for your camera!
Operates: Daily, 1 Oct - 15 Apr
Duration: 1900 - 2230 (from Mar, 2000 - 2400)
Price: £166 per person, children under 12 £122
Price Includes: return transfer from Alta centre, hot drinks and snacks.
Description: Holmen dog Centre invites you on an adventurous husky safari! Drive your own dog sled or relax and enjoy the scenery as a passenger. You travel through the pine forest following the banks of the Alta River or up through Altadalen valley to the Finnmarksvidda Mountan plain. You are served tea/coffee and cakes in their lavvu or outdoors around an open fire. They explain how the huskies (and themselves) train and prepare for the Finnmarksløpet husky race covering 1000 kms - a huge annual event!
Operates: Daily except Sunday, 15 Dec - 15 Apr
Duration: 1000 - 1230 and 1600 - 1830
Price: £140 per person, children under 12 -50%
Price Includes: Transport from hotel, thermal suit, boots, hat and gloves, tea/coffee and cake.
Description: Are you fascinated by the Arctic nature? Then experience it close up and savour the peace and tranquillity and colours and forms - and perhaps a moose, hare or fox! Key words for this wilderness adventure are pine forest, frozen lake (where you drill a hole and try ice-fishing), snowshoes (in the deep snow) and traditional Sami lavvu heated by an open fire with a hot lunch cooked over it. Food supplies and equipment are pulled on a pulka by a husky dog so remember your camera!
Operates: Mon, Wed & Fri, 1 Nov - 15 Apr
Duration: 1000 - 1500
Price: £187 per adult, children under 12 £140
Price Includes: Transport, thermal suit, snowshoes, fishing gear and lunch
Description: Guided sightseeing tour by bus in search of the Northern Lights with one of the first Northern Lights chasing companies! The trip travels to different parts depending upon weather conditions but rarely further than 120 kms from Tromsø. Hot drink and cake served during the trip.
Duration: 4.5 hours
Departs: 1900
Price: £78 per person
Description: A unique evening in the old centre of Alta including a gourmet meal at Thon Hotel Vica in their famous restaurant Haldde. Here you will be served a tasty 3-course Arctic dinner featuring King Crab, a choice of grilled stockfish or bokna, lightly smoked leg of reindeer and 'A Taste Of Norwegian Lapland' for dessert.
Operates: 15 Dec - 15 Apr
Duration: 3 hours, open 1600-Midnight
Price: £66 per adult, £33 per child under 12. Price excludes transport to and from the Thon Vica Hotel
Description: Tranfer to Camp Tamok, duration 1 hr 15 mins. Skiing is a Norwegian form of transporation and recreation dating back to the Viking ages. The ski school suitable for absolute beginners. Your guide will teach you the essential technique of cross-country skiing, as well as how to slide down small hills, make turns, slow down, instant stops etc. The purpose of ski school is to give you basic introduction to cross-country skiing, and most of all have great fun on skis, even when rolling around in the snow!
Operates: Nov - Apr, daily.
Duration: 7 hours(4 1/2 hrs plus transfer)
Departs: 0845.
Price: £134 per person. Price includes: transfers, hot meal in a lavvu (Sami herdsmen's tent), equipment, guide.
Please view our standard Terms & Conditions f o r t h i s h o l i d a y .
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