Tromsø ,The Arctic Circle, Northern Lights Trip, Reindeer Sledding & Sami Tribe

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Join Travel Buddies on this fantastic once in a lifetime adventure adventure as we set off to see incredible Aurora Borealis on the Northern Lights tour, learn all about the first arctic explorers and have the opportunity to ride in a sled pulled by reindeer....This is one is going to be chilly but it is not to be missed!

Tromso has been rated as the 3rd “Best Destinations in the World for Experiences” by TripAdvisor!

Tromsø (The gateway to the Arctic ) lies in Northern Norway. ... It is the largest urban area in Northern Norway and the third largest north of the Arctic Circle anywhere in the world. Most of Tromsø, including the city centre, is located on the island of Tromsøya, 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle. I

Day 1
After arriving in Tromso in the evening we will take our private transfer to the hotel and then go out to eat at a local restaurant.

Our hotel, the Quality Hotel Saga is rated as "fabulous" on trip advisor. The Tromsø Polar Museum is 550 yards away. The Polaria Aquarium is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Breakfast is included each morning and free coffee, tea and waffles are available in the afternoon. We will be sharing twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and free wifi.

Day 2

This morning we embark on a walking tour with our guide, we cover the area of Tromsø within the original borders of 1794, from Strandtorget in the south, to Skansen in the north.

In addition to a wealth of historical sites, we will also encounter statues, busts and murals, telling stories of people who crafted their destiny in the Arctic. Tromsø has been significant for the biographies of world-famous characters such as Roald Amundsen, as well as local heroes such as Wanny Woldstad and Henry Rudi.

A visit to the Polar museum is included in the tour, and we will finish at one of the oldest and most authentic bars in town, which reflects the maritime heritage of the city. We might even see a polar bear, or two. But don’t worry, they won’t be hungry – in fact, they are quite stuffed.

The Polar Museum
Tromsø has been the North Norwegian capital of sealing. Following its establishment as the “Gateway to the Arctic” in the late 19th century, Tromsø became a key as a base for many polar expeditions. The Polar Museum preserves and conveys stories related to this aspect of the history of Tromsø and the Arctic.The Polar Museum’s permanent exhibitions deal with sealing, overwintering trapping, the stories of famous trappers such as Henry Rudi and Wanny Wolstad, the expeditions of Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen and the cultural history of Svalbard.

The Travel Buddies trips work on the basis that as long as you are having a good time then that is what matters, if you don't feel like coming on one of the excursions or joining the rest of the group for dinner one evening then that is absolutely fine.

We then have the afternoon for further sightseeing before leaving the hotel in the evening for our North Lights Tour.

What to do and see.....

The Arctic University Museum of Norway.
number of exhibitions that give you insight into Northern Norwegian culture and nature. Entrance fee is around £5. It is a 30 minute walk from the hotel.

Take the cable car up to the top of Floya mountain.
The cable car “Fjellheisen” is a true icon in Tromso, dating back to 1961, and loved by both the locals and tourists. From the top, you get 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. To oget to the cable car on foot takes around 30 minutes and is a beautiful easy walk where we will pass the famous Arctic Cathedral.

The Arctic Cathedral
The Cathedral has the shape of an iceberg and at the front there is a stunning glass mosaic that sparkles with incredible colours when the sun shines through it. It is the " image of Tromso".

The main pedestrian street in Tromso is called Storgata, and here there are plenty of nice shops, cafes, and restaurants. Storgata is most lively on Saturdays and is well worth a stroll.

Day 3

Today we have the option to go on a reindeer sledding ride, Feed wild Reindeer, test our lasso throwing skills (but not on real reindeer) and learn all about the Sami Tribe around the fire inside a warm candle lit gamme (Traditional Sami Hut).

Around 2,600 Sami people in Norway make their living from herding reindeer, and the majority of the region of Northern Norway is actually used for raising reindeer. Traditionally, most Sami people have supported themselves through fishing, livestock farming and hunting, along the coast, on the fjords and alongside the large rivers farther inland.

A lunch of bidos (a traditional Sami soup) with hot drinks and cookies (vegetarian option possible) is included whilst we listen to tales of Sami culture and enjoy a folk song preformance.

The sledding ride lasts around 15 minutes.

We will return to Tromso by bus at around 2pm.

The cost of this excursion is not included. it is £110 and needs to be paid at the same time as the balance if you wish to do it.

There are also alternative excursions that can be booked whilst we are there such as Arctic boat trips and husky sledding! What a fantastic opportunity to do something really special.

This afternoon we are going to the Polaria Arctic Aquarium (Entrance Included)
One of two places in Europe where you can see the bearded seal at close range. Look, feel, experience and understand why life in the sea and life on land depends entirely on each other. There is also a panoramic cinema with two amazing films from North Norway and Svalbard that suck you into the landscape, the life and the Northern Lights – thanks to five projectors and a 21-metre-wide and 3-metre-high canvas.

Evening dinner locally.

Day 4

After breakfast and checking out we can store our luggage at the hotel and then have the full day sightseeing before taking our private transfer to the airport in the evening.

Whats Included

• 3 nights accommodation
• Breakfast each morning
• Return Airport transfers
• Entrance ticket to Polaria Arctic Aquarium with Panoramic Cinema.
• Norther lights tour. Please note that there is no certainty of seeing the
  lights, if we do not get to see them on the first night then a tour the
  night after will be offered free of charge.
• Guided walking tour of Tromso

Whats not included

• Flights

You need to book your own flights and they are with these are with Norwegian Air and are £168 as of today. I would advise to book your flight as soon as possible after booking on to the trip as they are likely to rise the sooner we get to the date of departure. Please ensure that you read the baggage regulations carefully, One piece of cabin baggage measuring no more than 55 x 40 x 23 cm and weighing a maximum of 10 kg is allowed Passengers may also bring on board a small personal item measuring 25 x 33 x 20 cm. You can also add hold luggage if you so wish.

06/03/2020
Depart Gatwick 14.35 Arrive Tromso 19.05 Flight Number DY2824

09/03/2020
Depart Tromso 19.50 Arrive Gatwick 22.25 Flight Number DY2825

• Entrance fees, transport fees and meals other than those listed above.

There is no single supplement option on this trip.

COST
The price of the above tour is £579.All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:
A non refundable deposit of £150. If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The balance of £429 needs to be paid by the 31st Jan 2020.

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PLEASE NOTE ; IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU ANSWER THE QUESTIONS UPON RSVP'ING.

By paying a deposit you will be agreeing to the following cancellation policies:

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IMPORTANT ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.What is your full name? what is your contact number? What is your email address? Do you know the travel buddy you wish to share a room with? Do you wish to do the reindeer sledding experience for an additional cost of £110?

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.

By paying the deposit for this trip you are confirming that you are physically able to participate in all aspects of this trip unassisted.

You are responsible for the transportation of your own luggage for the duration. Please do not assume that a fellow Travel Buddy will always be there to assist you.

There is a certain amount of walking involved in this tour so please make sure that you are physically able to manage. You will be advised in good time as to what to bring. This will include a sturdy pair of walking or hiking boots and a very warm waterproof jacket, trousers, hat , scarf and gloves. It will be cold.

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