New Year in Tromsø
Category
Travel period
All year
Trip type
FIT
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Welcome to Tromsø, the Gateway to the Arctic and one of the best places in the world to witness the Northern Lights. Surrounded by dramatic fjords and snow-covered mountains, Tromsø offers the perfect setting to ring in the New Year. On this festive winter escape, nature takes centre stage – and with a bit of luck, the aurora will light up the sky as the clock strikes midnight.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tromsø
Arrival at Tromsø Airport. A scheduled airport bus will bring guests to the city centre. Check-in at a centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the vibrant Arctic capital. Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Tromsø.
Day 2: Tromsø & Northern Lights Chase
Breakfast is served at the hotel. The day is free to explore the city or enjoy optional winter activities. In the evening, a guided Northern Lights excursion by minibus is included. The guide will share fascinating stories and science behind the aurora while a bonfire and marshmallows provide warmth and atmosphere under the Arctic sky. Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Tromsø.
Day 3: New Year’s Eve Celebration
After breakfast, the day is at leisure to enjoy Tromsø at your own pace. In the evening, board a silent electric boat for an Aurora dinner cruise, offering a magical way to celebrate the New Year while gliding through the fjords. Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Tromsø.
Day 4: Day at Leisure
Breakfast at the hotel. This day is open for optional excursions such as husky sledding, snowmobiling, reindeer experiences or snowshoeing – all of which can be added upon request. Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Tromsø.
Day 5: Departure
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Transfer to Tromsø Airport by scheduled airport bus according to departure times.
Tour Details
Accommodation
4 nights in a centrally located 4-star hotel in Tromsø with breakfast
Excursions & activities
Northern Lights chase by minibus
Aurora dinner cruise on an electric boat
Transport & Transfers
Tromsø Airport – City transfer by scheduled bus
This is a sustainable trip
Local tip
While in Tromsø, visit the northernmost brewery in the world – Mack Bryggeri – for a unique taste of Arctic beer heritage.
