Chase the Northern Lights

Our first day is dedicated to arrivals. You’ll be met by your LHO Team Leader or a pre-arranged private transfer partner to bring you to our accommodation in Tromsø town center. Those of us arriving early will benefit from the opportunity to explore this vibrant Arctic town with its waterways, fishing ports, and market streets. Your LHO Team Leader will send a message with recommendations of places to visit closer to the time. Check-in is at 3 pm, but we can store our bags at the hotel until then. Our first event of the trip is a team welcome dinner hosted by your LHO Team Leader at a restaurant in Tromsø at 7:30 pm. This is your first opportunity to meet everyone, hear about all the details of our adventure ahead, and ask any questions you might have. A round of drinks is on us! The first night will be spent at our hotel near the city center.

We’ll start our day after breakfast with a short walk to the ferry terminal to catch our boat ride to Finnsnes. The ride takes about 1 hour and a half and is spectacular as we exit the modern town of Tromsø and get our first glimpse of the wild Arctic fjords. We’ll be met by our local lead guide at Finnsnes ferry terminal and taken by car over the only bridge that accesses the island of Senja. The road trip to our accommodation takes about 2 hours. Upon arrival, we’ll check in to our accommodation, get a briefing about how everything works here during our stay, and sit together for lunch. After lunch, we’ll be heading out to nearby trails, for a full afternoon of snowshoeing. Our first day immediately on Senja gives us the opportunity to explore the island’s famous landscape. Senja is known as “Little Norway,” and this day justifies the title. The trek starts immediately across the road from our accommodation and passes through a forest before gradually climbing up to a hilltop where we can see as far as the mountains of western Senja and the Lyngen Alps just across the fjord. The descent is easy as we trace our steps down the hill, through the forest, and back to our accommodation. By this time, it usually starts getting dark, which means it’s the first opportunity to see the Northern Lights without any light pollution. Dinner will be back at our lodge followed by an explanation of the folklore around the northern lights and best practices for capturing them using our DSLR camera.

We’ll begin with breakfast at the cabins before heading out for an invigorating Arctic bathing session. At a secluded spot by the sea, we’ll receive a short safety briefing before taking the plunge into the icy waters—a powerful, refreshing ritual that will leave us buzzing with energy. But don’t worry, we’ll be providing you with modern dry suits designed to keep you dry and floating! After our dip, we’ll warm up with hot drinks and cozy towels to bring our circulation back and soak in the glow of the experience.

Once everyone is feeling refreshed and recharged, we’ll begin our sightseeing tour of Senja—Norway’s wild island gem. Known for its dramatic mountains, deep fjords, and picturesque fishing villages, Senja offers some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. Our guided tour will take us along the scenic coastal roads with plenty of stops for photos, short walks, and stories about the region’s nature and culture.

Depending on our route, we’ll enjoy a warm lunch either on the road or back at the cabins. In the evening, we’ll return to our base for a relaxed dinner, and if the skies are clear, we may head out once more in search of the magical Northern Lights.

On this day, we’ll head out by car to a nearby husky kennel for an afternoon of dog sledding, hopefully under the Northern Lights. We’ll once again hear a safety briefing and learn about how to handle these incredible Arctic huskies. We’ll be paired in couples so that we each have a chance to drive and experience the thrill of it, but also to be driven and enjoy the spectacular scenery that we’ll be crossing. We’ll be dog sledding for about two hours before returning to the kennel for hot chocolate by the fire. We’ll then return to our cabins for a Christmas feast and potentially some Northern Lights chasing after!

After breakfast at the cabins, we’ll set off for a wildlife safari by boat through the stunning archipelago of Bergsfjord—often referred to as the “Caribbean of the Arctic” thanks to its crystal-clear turquoise waters and white sandy beaches.

As we glide between the islands, we’ll be immersed in some of Northern Norway’s most pristine and remote coastal scenery. The area is teeming with wildlife, and we’ll keep a lookout for seals resting on rocky outcrops, majestic sea eagles circling overhead, and a bustling cormorant colony nestled among the cliffs. The boat journey offers an intimate look at the rich birdlife and marine environment of the region, all set against the dramatic backdrop of fjords and mountains.

The tour typically lasts several hours, and we’ll return in the early afternoon with time to relax back at the cabins. In the evening, we’ll come together for dinner, and if the skies cooperate, we may end the day with a chance to witness the Northern Lights dancing overhead.

We’ll enjoy our last breakfast at the cabins and say our farewells to the beautiful family who’ve graciously hosted us and guided us throughout our time here. We’ll then catch our shuttle ride back to Finnsnes and board our ferry to Tromsø. We’ll grab a packed lunch for the road. Once we arrive, we’ll walk to our hotel and check-in. The afternoon is free to roam around Tromsø, buy souvenirs, and explore the many cafes and bars. Your LHO Team Leader will be available to provide recommendations and will also let you know where and when the farewell dinner will take place. The last drink of the trip is on us!

Our final day together is dedicated to airport transfers. Breakfast is included on this day. Please make sure to provide us with the correct departure details when filling out your Team Details Form before the adventure begins. If your itinerary has changed, please let your LHO Team Leader know as soon as possible for arrangements to be made.

Our first day is dedicated to arrivals. You’ll be met by your LHO Team Leader or a pre-arranged private transfer partner to bring you to our accommodation in Tromsø town center. Those of us arriving early will benefit from the opportunity to explore this vibrant Arctic town with its waterways, fishing ports, and market streets. Your LHO Team Leader will send a message with recommendations of places to visit closer to the time. Check-in is at 3 pm, but we can store our bags at the hotel until then. Our first event of the trip is a team welcome dinner hosted by your LHO Team Leader at a restaurant in Tromsø at 7:30 pm. This is your first opportunity to meet everyone, hear about all the details of our adventure ahead, and ask any questions you might have. A round of drinks is on us! The first night will be spent at our hotel near the city center.

We’ll start our day after breakfast with a short walk to the ferry terminal to catch our boat ride to Finnsnes. The ride takes about 1 hour and a half and is spectacular as we exit the modern town of Tromsø and get our first glimpse of the wild Arctic fjords. We’ll be met by our local lead guide at Finnsnes ferry terminal and taken by car over the only bridge that accesses the island of Senja. The road trip to our accommodation takes about 2 hours. Upon arrival, we’ll check in to our accommodation, get a briefing about how everything works here during our stay, and sit together for lunch. After lunch, we’ll be heading out to nearby trails, for a full afternoon of snowshoeing. Our first day immediately on Senja gives us the opportunity to explore the island’s famous landscape. Senja is known as “Little Norway,” and this day justifies the title. The trek starts immediately across the road from our accommodation and passes through a forest before gradually climbing up to a hilltop where we can see as far as the mountains of western Senja and the Lyngen Alps just across the fjord. The descent is easy as we trace our steps down the hill, through the forest, and back to our accommodation. By this time, it usually starts getting dark, which means it’s the first opportunity to see the Northern Lights without any light pollution. Dinner will be back at our lodge followed by an explanation of the folklore around the northern lights and best practices for capturing them using our DSLR camera.

We’ll begin with breakfast at the cabins before heading out for an invigorating Arctic bathing session. At a secluded spot by the sea, we’ll receive a short safety briefing before taking the plunge into the icy waters—a powerful, refreshing ritual that will leave us buzzing with energy. But don’t worry, we’ll be providing you with modern dry suits designed to keep you dry and floating! After our dip, we’ll warm up with hot drinks and cozy towels to bring our circulation back and soak in the glow of the experience.

Once everyone is feeling refreshed and recharged, we’ll begin our sightseeing tour of Senja—Norway’s wild island gem. Known for its dramatic mountains, deep fjords, and picturesque fishing villages, Senja offers some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. Our guided tour will take us along the scenic coastal roads with plenty of stops for photos, short walks, and stories about the region’s nature and culture.

Depending on our route, we’ll enjoy a warm lunch either on the road or back at the cabins. In the evening, we’ll return to our base for a relaxed dinner, and if the skies are clear, we may head out once more in search of the magical Northern Lights.

On this day, we’ll head out by car to a nearby husky kennel for an afternoon of dog sledding, hopefully under the Northern Lights. We’ll once again hear a safety briefing and learn about how to handle these incredible Arctic huskies. We’ll be paired in couples so that we each have a chance to drive and experience the thrill of it, but also to be driven and enjoy the spectacular scenery that we’ll be crossing. We’ll be dog sledding for about two hours before returning to the kennel for hot chocolate by the fire. We’ll then return to our cabins for a Christmas feast and potentially some Northern Lights chasing after!

This day is a perfect way to begin the new year. After a slow and easy breakfast at the cabins, the day is all about rest and renewal. You’ll have access to the hot tubs and sauna, where you can soak, steam, and take in the raw beauty of the Arctic landscape as you ease into the first day of the year. Whether you choose to relax in solitude or share stories with fellow travelers, this is a moment to savor.

The day is yours to enjoy at your own pace—read, nap, wander, or simply sit back and enjoy the peace of the surroundings. As evening arrives, we’ll gather for a cozy New Year’s dinner before heading out for a nighttime snowshoe hike under the stars. Moving quietly through the snow-covered wilderness, we’ll keep our eyes on the sky in hopes of catching the first Northern Lights of the year. If conditions are right, we may be rewarded with an unforgettable display—nature’s own way of ringing in the year ahead.

We’ll enjoy our last breakfast at the cabins and say our farewells to the beautiful family who’ve graciously hosted us and guided us throughout our time here. We’ll then catch our shuttle ride back to Finnsnes and board our ferry to Tromsø. We’ll grab a packed lunch for the road. Once we arrive, we’ll walk to our hotel and check-in. The afternoon is free to roam around Tromsø, buy souvenirs, and explore the many cafes and bars. Your LHO Team Leader will be available to provide recommendations and will also let you know where and when the farewell dinner will take place. The last drink of the trip is on us!

Our final day together is dedicated to airport transfers. Breakfast is included on this day. Please make sure to provide us with the correct departure details when filling out your Team Details Form before the adventure begins. If your itinerary has changed, please let your LHO Team Leader know as soon as possible for arrangements to be made.