From  £1800
per person
Tour Highlights
  • Spot whales outside your cabin
  • explore Tromso, capital of the Arctic
  • Indulge in Norwegian cuisine
  • search for the Aurora Borealis
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Aurora & Whales Expedition onboard MV Quest

5 Day Tour, from £1800 per person

Experience the raw beauty of Northern Norway onboard this Arctic Fjord & Northern Lights 24-hour Expedition on the MV Quest, which departs from the Arctic Capital, Tromsø. Be part of a small group sailing beyond the fjord for prime Northern Lights viewing. While here, find warmth and comfort in your heated cabin, the cosy panoramic lounge, or brave the crisp Arctic air on the spacious deck for a clearer view of the auroras. Then wake up with the possibility of spotting whales right outside your cabin.

Combine this unique mini expedition with a stay in Tromsø to truly experience this magical region of Norway with its unparalleled beauty. Tromsø is a lively, cultural city surrounded by snow-capped mountains, sprawling forests, deep fjords and picturesque islands. 

Please note this mini expedition operates every day from 1 November 2024 to 30 January 2025

 

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1
FLY TO TROMSO
Tromso

Fly from the UK to Tromsø and transfer to the city centre where you'll spend the first two night of your Norwegian adventure. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation
Thon Hotel Tromso
DAY 2
DAY AT LEISURE
Tromso

Spend a free day discovering Tromsø’s natural wonders or head out on an optional excursion. Perhaps marvel at the icy wilderness whilst being pulled through fields by a herd of reindeer or join a cross-country skiing and snowshoeing excursion. (B)

Accommodation
Thon Hotel Tromso
DAY 3
EBMARK MV QUEST
EBMARK MV QUEST

After a free day in Tromsø, meet at the Norwegian Travel Sales office in the evening from where you will travel by bus to the MV Quest boat. After settling in, enjoy an exquisite three-course dinner at the Arctic restaurant on board while sailing into the night, away from light pollution and optimising your chances of catching the northern lights. Watch from the warm and comfortable panorama lounge. (B,D)

Accommodation
MV Quest expedition
DAY 4
ONBOARD MV QUEST
ONBOARD MV QUEST

Wake up to the possibility of spotting whales right outside your cabin. After a sumptuous breakfast, you continue the day with a thrilling whale watching experience, offering a unique opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, all whilst on board the boat. At midday, you will be served a nourishing lunch on board while the boat sails back to Tromsø. Arriving back in the afternoon, you will be transferred back to the city by bus. (B,L)

Accommodation
Thon Hotel Tromso
DAY 5
FLY TO THE UK
FLY  TO THE UK

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back to London. (B)

Accommodation
Thon Hotel Tromso

Pricing Information

5 day tour, from £1800 per person
(Single person supplement + £275)

Price Includes

  • Return international flights from the UK to Norway
  • All airport taxes & security charges
  • 4 nights accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Meals as specified by B,L,D (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Arrival and departure airport shuttle bus transfers

Price Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional excursions

Price Includes

Price Excludes

  • Travel Insurance
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional excursions

Price Notes

  • Price is based on two people sharing
  • International flights from the UK are based out of London in economy class. Regional flights are available (supplements may apply)

Tour Route Map


  1. Norway, Tromsø

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