Northern Lights Holidays in Svalbard
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A wildly remote and demanding climate, Svalbard is one of the most untouched destinations in the world, at a latitude of 78 degrees north. Home to just 2500 residents, this Arctic kingdom ruled by polar bears is a wilderness like no other, where vast open skies are illuminated by aurora displays during the polar night. Explore crystalline fjords, mountain trails and hulking glaciers whilst hunting for Mother Nature's light show.
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Day 1 | Arrive in Tromsø
Day 2 | Silent Whale Watching
Photo: Best Arctic
Day 3 | Explore Tromsø & Evening Aurora Search
Day 4 | Snowshoe Hike on Tromsøya
Day 5 | Departure Day
4 nights
Tromsø Winter Escape
Norway's northernmost hub is a lively city surrounded by mountains and fjords. Join reindeer for a night in the wild and search for Orcas and Humpback whales. -
Photo: Green Dog
Photo: Dimitris Kiriakakis
Day 1 | Arrive in Norway
Photo: Brim Explorer
Day 2 | Silent Whale Watching
Photo: Halvor Mykleby
Day 3 | Arrive Svalbard and Longyearbyen
Photo: Maria Laura Babahekian
Day 4 | Dog Sledding & Snow Cat Aurora Hunt
Photo: Shutterbird Production
Day 5 | Ice Cave Hike & Longyearbyen
Photo: Agurtxane Concellon
Day 6 | Snowmobile Safari & Wilderness Dining
Photo: Jonas Legernes
Day 7 | Northern Lights Dinner Cruise
Photo: Daniel Vogel
Day 8 | Departure Day
7 nights
Tromsø & Svalbard Polar Night Adventure
Combine the highlights of Tromsø with Spitsbergen, the largest island of Norway's Svalbard archipelago. Embark on adventures under the northern lights during this incredible polar night period. -
Photo: Dimitris Kiriakakis
The northern lights by Yngve Olsen Saebbe / nordnorge.com
Day 1 | Arrive in Northern Norway
Day 2 | Snowshoe Hike & Northern Lights Cruise
Orca by Ismaele Tortella / Visit Norway
Day 3 | Silent Whale Watching
Day 4 | Fjellheisen Cable Car & Journey to Vengsøy
Day 5 | Peace and Nature on Vengsøy
Northern Lights by Jake Osborne / Visitnorway.com
Day 6 | Departure Day
5 nights
Arctic Silence at the Top of the World
From Tromsø, enjoy a silent whale watching trip on an electric vessel, chase the northern lights, and snowshoe hike alongside sparkling fjords.
Northern Lights Holidays in Svalbard
The world's northernmost settlement
One of the world's smallest capitals, Longyearbyen is located on Spitsbergen, a large island in the Svalbard archipelago. Yet, this miniature metropolis is bursting with a bounty of unique experiences. From the Coal Mine Museum, the world's northernmost Brewery and Chocolatier to the Global Seed Vault, this gateway to the Arctic must be seen to be believed. It is also the starting point for many aurora excursions, from snowmobiling and snowshoeing to snowcat tours and dog sledding.
Drive into the Polar Night
Plunged into the mystical polar night from late November to mid- January, Svalbard's clear dark skies make aurora viewing over the winter months a must. Limited light pollution in and around the settlements allow the northern lights to shine in all their glory. For a chance of capturing a glimpse of the magical phenomenon, hop aboard a specialist snowcat vehicle and drive out to the Advent Valley for a night filled with hot drinks and tales of the sky.
We'll send you a complimentary copy of Bradt's Northern Lights Travel Guide Book when you book your Northern Lights adventure with us
Chase the Aurora by Snowmobile
The far north's long winters make viewing the aurora in the middle of the day a possibility. For thrill-seekers in search of a hands-on experience, a northern lights hunt by snowmobile allows visitors to zip off into the Spitsbergen wilderness under the vibrant sky. Travel by electric snowmobile as the silence of the Arctic meets magnificent light displays and spot local wildlife on your journey. Arctic foxes, reindeer and even polar bear tracks may be discovered beneath the starlit sky.
Aurora hunt by dogsled
Svalbard's vast icy plains provide the perfect environment for dogsledding. An alternative to hunting the aurora by vehicle, learn how traditional dogsledding has been intertwined in local lives for hundreds of years. Meet a team of friendly huskies, who are born to thrive in Svalbard's harsh environment, before guiding them across frozen fjords and towering mountains. Search for the northern lights as they brush past snow-capped peaks and capture the display on camera for memories that will last a lifetime.
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