11-Day Northern Lights and Sami Culture

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Before your 2 hour flight to Tromsø, spend time in the world's best-preserved Viking ships up close. There are three main ships on display in the exhibition hall: the Oseberg Ship, richly decorated, the Gokstad, suitable for high sea voyages; and finally, the Tune ship, built from oak around 910 AD. Arrive in Tromso and take a Northern Lights tour. You won't want to miss this incredible phenomenon. Tromso's historic quarter with its Arctic Cathedral and centuries-old wooden houses.

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Today you will have your cultural family-friendly reindeer sledding adventure combined with an insight into the Sami culture. Try lasso-throwing and reindeer sledding in pairs. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the majestic and magical views of the beautiful mountains. Return to a warm lavvu (Sami tent), and in a cosy environment around the bonfire, enjoy your meal and your guide will tell you more about Sami culture and the people.

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Today you have a free day in Tromsø to explore the city. Take the cable car for an amazing view of Tromso city and it`s beautiful surroundings of mountains and fjords. In the background, you can see Kvaloya, one of Norway’s largest islands. There is a nice cafe/ restaurant at the top where you can buy beer, hot drinks and Norwegian waffles (they are the best!). If you are the sporty type, you can walk up to the top. The walk is great and takes about 30-60 minutes.

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Discover the important sites and most picturesque spots in the city of Tromsø on a 2.5-hour historical walking tour with a local guide. See traces of medieval settlement, and explore the vibrant marketplace and fisherman monument. Hear tales of explorers, sealers and polar bear hunters on a guided trip through the Polar Museum then visit the world’s northernmost cathedrals. Finish your tour at Tromsø’s most authentic pub, before your flight to Bodø.

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Today, you'll take this 5-hour and 30-minute cruise from Bodø across the Vestfjord to the Lofoten Islands with the Hurtigruten cruises. Hurtigruten sails along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes and back again every day, all year. They operate 11 different ships to several different regions. When you arrive in the evening, you'll check into your hotel and enjoy a late dinner if you wish to do so.

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Svolvær is the perfect place to explore Norway's untamed islands, attracting nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers and artists. The archipelago has long been an inspiration for photographers for its natural beauty, unique lighting conditions and idyllic villages with rustic fishermen huts. It is also popular for wildlife viewing with frequent sightings of otters, seals and occasionally orcas. For bird watchers, common bird species seen here include puffins and sea eagles.

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Before your flight to Bergen try a climb up “Svolvær Goat”, a mountain with two characteristic “horns” that is popular among climbers. This pillar of granite has multi-pitch routes for beginners and the advanced. In the afternoon visit the central trading hub in Bergen, the charming fish market, surrounded by fjords and mountains. Once you've had a walk around the market, you can enjoy the fresh produce in one of the neighbouring seafood restaurants.

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After your breakfast in the hotel, you will take the train from Bergen to Voss with the famous Bergen railway. In Voss, you will switch to the bus which takes you to Gudvangen. In Gudvangen you are visiting the Viking village of Njardarheimr. In Njardarheimr, you can experience the vibrant sights and sounds of a Viking Age village. Feel the excitement of archery and axe throwing or learn to play Viking games.

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After your breakfast in Gudvangen, you will take the cruise on the Næroyfjord to Flåm.; it will take about two hours. Upon arrival in Flåm, you will board the Flåmsbana which drives up the valley to Myrdal and passes through wild and beautiful mountain scenery with waterfalls and steep mountain sides up to a height of 900 metres. From Myrdal, you will take the Bergen railway back to Bergen where you will be staying overnight.