Norway Fjords & Northern Lights | From November 2025
Norway Fjords & Northern Lights | From November 2025
$2549
Norway Fjords & Northern Lights | From November 2025
7 Days Starting and ending in Tromso
Visiting: Tromso
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WWNWA20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Experience Arctic adventures in a beautiful country steeped in rich culture. Expect fresh air, fairytale forests, fresh seafood, jaw-dropping fjords and enough natural beauty to take your breath away. Fly north from the chilled Norwegian capital all the way to the Arctic Circle to discover ancient Sami culture and adrenaline-rich activities. Then set sail aboard a Norwegian cruise and marvel as you float gently past mountains, valleys, glaciers and dramatic coastal landscapes in search of the Northern Lights. What could be more magical?
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Tromso
Location: Tromso
Accommodation Name: Thon Hotel Tromso (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
God dag! That’s good day in Norwegian and it’s definitely a good day for an Arctic adventure. We'll meet our Trip Manager and Contiki crew to say ‘Hei’ here in the Norwegian capital, Tromso (AKA the Gateway of the Arctic). Expect stunning arctic scenery, a vibrant cultural scene. Plus a chance to see the Northern Lights!
Day 2: Tromso
Location: Tromso
Accommodation Name: Thon Hotel Tromso (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Even though the sun doesn’t rise, you’ll need to be ready to rise and shine for some Arctic action this morning. Glide through the Arctic fjords (on a super cool hybrid-electric boat). Panoramic views. Playful seals. And if you're lucky, once-in-a-lifetime sightings of humpback whales! Yep. Norway is a feast for the eyes. There's also a chance to immerse yourself in local culture with an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ Sámi Experience. Visit a Sámi camp, be welcomed into a lavvo-hut (Sámi tent) to warm up with a hot drink, get up close to the herd of reindeer at feeding time, and discover how the indigenous people of the Arctic live, with proceeds from the experience going back into the local community.
Day 3: Tromso To Overnight Cruise
Location: Tromso
Accommodation Name: Hurtigruten Overnight Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to fresh Arctic air and a free morning. For panoramic views of the city, we'll ride the cable car up to Mount Storsteinen or, for the more adventurous, reach the top by climbing the 1200 stone steps of the Sherpa staircase. If you energetic this morning you could even try your hand at snowshoeing or snowmobiling for a true Arctic experience. It'll be hard to contain our excitement as we board the Hurtigruten ship in the late afternoon and set sail for the next couple of days, following the wild coastline towards Skjervøy in search of the beguiling Northern Lights. Dinner is up to you this evening but you’ll be able to choose from the onboard restaurants serving authentic produce, fresh from local communities.
What's Included
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Meals
6 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners are included.
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Accommodation
Accommodation at Thon Hotel Tromso (or similar) and Hurtigruten Overnight Cruise.
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Activities
Cable car ride up to Mount Storsteinen, Arctic fjords cruise, and potential sightings of the Northern Lights.
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Transportation
Flight from Kirkenes to Tromso.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ Sámi Experience and other optional excursions.
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Meals
Dinner on Day 3 is not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel through the Arctic fjords on a hybrid-electric boat, enjoy a scenic cable car ride, and experience an overnight cruise on the Hurtigruten ship. Fly back to Tromso for the final leg of the journey.
Accommodation
Stay at the Thon Hotel Tromso or similar in Tromso, and enjoy a comfortable overnight cruise on the Hurtigruten ship. In Kirkenes, relax at the Thon Hotel Kirkenes or similar.
Dining Summary
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Included Experience
- Tromso: Watch the blue and white cityscape from a cable car up to Mount Storsteinen. Keep your cameras at the ready to capture the breathtaking view of the Tromsdalstinden mountain. Four minutes of pure Norwegian gorgeousness.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife might I see during the tour?
During the tour, you might see playful seals and, if you're lucky, once-in-a-lifetime sightings of humpback whales while gliding through the Arctic fjords on a hybrid-electric boat.
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What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour offers an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ Sámi Experience where you can visit a Sámi camp, be welcomed into a lavvo-hut (Sámi tent) to warm up with a hot drink, get up close to the herd of reindeer at feeding time, and learn about the indigenous people of the Arctic.
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What activities are available on Day 3 in Tromso?
On Day 3 in Tromso, you can ride the cable car up to Mount Storsteinen for panoramic views, climb the 1200 stone steps of the Sherpa staircase, or try snowshoeing or snowmobiling for a true Arctic experience.
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What can I expect during the overnight cruise?
During the overnight cruise, you will sail through the Magerøysund sound, stop in Hammerfest, and arrive in Honningsvåg. You can join an excursion to the North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe, and pass by the Finnkjerka rock formation. Keep an eye out for the Northern Lights, which are most likely to show between 5pm and 2am.
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What is special about Kirkenes?
Kirkenes is located further east than Istanbul and close to the Russian border, with signs written in both Norwegian and Russian. Here, you have the unique opportunity to go fishing for King Crab in the North Sea and visit the town that brought the very first snow hotel, made completely of snow and ice.
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What is the final activity of the tour?
The final activity of the tour is a flight back to Tromso from Kirkenes, where you will spend the night in a cosy bed at the Thon Hotel Tromso (or similar) before saying your goodbyes after breakfast the next morning.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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