10 Days chasing Northern Lights, whales, reindeer & moose by van through Arctic Norway

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A small-group, guide-led road trip through Norway's high Arctic — Tromsø sightseeing, whale-watching safaris, aurora hunting, and wild fjord landscapes, travelling together in a well-equipped van for up to 8 people.

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10
Days / 9 Nights
≤8
Guests per trip
1
Guide, whole trip
Oct–Mar
Best season
The Experience

Everything that makes Arctic Norway unforgettable

One trip, one guide, one van — five signature Arctic experiences woven into a relaxed 10-day loop out of Tromsø.

Whale Watching

Boat safaris in the fjords around Skjervøy / Kvænangen to spot orcas and humpback whales feeding on winter herring — one of the most reliable whale encounters on Earth.

Northern Lights

Multiple dedicated aurora-hunting nights away from city lights, chasing clear skies across Tromsø's islands, Senja and Lyngen — with hot drinks and camera tips included.

Tromsø Sightseeing

Guided walk through the "Paris of the North" — Arctic Cathedral, harbour, Fjellheisen cable car viewpoint, and the old wooden town centre.

Van Road Trip

Travel together in one heated, 4x4-equipped van through fjords, coastal roads and mountain passes — no rental logistics, no driving stress, just the view.

Guided the Whole Way

One dedicated guide with you from day one to day ten — route planning, safety, local knowledge and hands-on outdoor experience, not a rotating cast of drivers.

Small Group, Real Comfort

Capped at 8 guests so everyone gets a window seat, personal attention, and a flexible itinerary that can bend for good weather or a whale sighting.

Reindeer & Moose

Reindeer herds and the occasional moose are a regular sight along the drive — especially at dawn and dusk in the quieter valleys between stops.

Your guide, on deck during icebreaker work in the Arctic
Your Guide

Not a tour company. One guide who actually lives this.

I'll be with you for the full 10 days — planning the route, driving the van, reading the weather for aurora and whale conditions, and keeping the group safe on ice, snow and open water. This isn't a side job: it's built on years spent working and playing in exactly this kind of terrain.

  • "5 years as icebreaker captain — professional experience commanding a vessel through polar ice, reading sea and weather conditions in genuinely harsh Arctic environments."
  • "Skier — comfortable moving on snow and ice in the mountains, and happy to point out (or join) a good off-piste line if conditions allow."
  • "Mountaineer — trained and experienced in mountain travel, terrain assessment and outdoor safety, from glaciers to steep hiking trails."
  • "Paraglider pilot — a genuine feel for wind, weather and the Arctic sky, which comes in handy when we're chasing clear nights for the aurora."

Group size is deliberately capped at 8 so I can actually guide, not just herd — I want everyone on this trip, not just watch it from a bus window.

Day by Day

A 10-day loop from Tromsø through the wild Arctic coast

A sample route — flexible around weather, aurora forecasts and whale activity. Click a day to expand it.

Trip Details

What's included

Included in your trip

  • 9 nights accommodation, twin/double rooms — hotel in Tromsø, self-catering apartments/cabins with a kitchen elsewhere
  • All ground transport in one 4x4 heated van
  • Whale watching boat safari
  • Guided Northern Lights hunting sessions (weather dependent)
  • Guided Tromsø city walking tour
  • Full-time English-speaking guide, days 1–10
  • Winter safety gear briefing & cold-weather equipment loan
  • Breakfast during the Tromsø hotel nights, plus welcome and farewell dinners together

Not included

  • Flights to and from Tromsø (TOS)
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Groceries and self-catering meals outside Tromsø — apartments/cabins have a kitchen, but shopping and cooking is up to the group
  • Personal ski/paragliding add-on sessions (available on request)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Full personal hiking gear — sturdy boots, warm/waterproof jacket, trekking poles (packing list provided after booking)

Difficulty: Moderate — some walking/hiking on snow and ice. No technical climbing experience required.

See It For Yourself

The terrain, in motion

The same read on ice, weather and mountains that shapes how this trip is planned and guided.

Breaking ice, on the job — the icebreaker work behind those 5 years in the Arctic.

A quick look from the trail — watch on YouTube.

Another moment from the trip — watch on YouTube.

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Pricing & Reservation

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Fixed departures, priced per person, for groups of 1–8. Adjust the group size below to see your total.

€2,450/ person

10 days · 9 nights · everything listed in "What's Included"

2
travellers
€2,450 × 2 travellers
Estimated total€4,900

A 20% deposit reserves your spots; balance due 60 days before departure. Max group size: 8. Price is per person in a shared twin/double room — single room available for a supplement, ask when booking.

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