Norway & the Northern Lights with Pete Lawrence by Air

The brilliance of the aurora borealis is at its most dazzling when combined with the stunning Scandinavian vistas of Norway. Get acquainted with this fascinating country, known as one of the happiest countries in the world, as we discover the mysteries of the night sky on this incredible break searching for the Northern Lights. From the wild backdrops of Mestervik village, surrounded by clear fjord waters and frost-bitten forest trees, to the modern city of Tromsø, flanked on all sides by striking polar views, we spend our nights learning the best way to survey the majestic aurora under different conditions, while our days are spent exploring these locations and experiencing the many Scandinavian charms Norway offers.

For those wishing to learn more about the Northern Lights and the night sky or master the art of taking impressive photos of them, Pete Lawrence from the BBC’s The Sky at Night will be travelling with us to offer a helping hand.

At a glance

Witness the northern lights direct from our cosy, secluded hotel
Included presentation on astro photography and night sky viewing with pete lawrence
Free time in Mestervik and Tromsø

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Trip Highlights

Return flights to Tromsø Airport
Airport taxes and luggage
2 nights at the 4-star Malangen Resort, Mestervik with dinner & breakfast
2 nights at the 3-star Thon Hotel, Tromsø with breakfast
Free time in Mestervik & Tromsø
2 presentations and astro photography guidance by Pete Lawrence
2 nights watching for the Northern Lights with Pete Lawrence
Services of a tour manager

Optional activities in Mestervik:
Sàmi Storytelling & Reindeer Feeding (£120pp)
Dog Sledding through the White Silence (£145pp)
Snowmobile Trek (£160pp)
Trappers Day on Snowshoes (£85pp)
Snowy Forests on Skis (£75pp)

Optional activities in Tromsø:
Daytime: Arctic Fjord Cruise (£110pp)
Evening: Northern Lights, Sàmi Reindeer Camp with dinner and Sledding (£150pp)
Evening: Aurora Dinner Cruise (£135pp)

Upgrade to a Superior Room for £40pp or a Waterfront Apartment for £60pp (Malangen Resort only)

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Day 1 – Arrival in Norway & Night Sky Viewing

Fly to Tromsø and transfer to our hotel in Mestervik, a picturesque village which features stunning views of the unspoilt local scenery and clear fjord waters. Here, we check in to the Malangen Resort for the first of our two-night stay.

After dinner at our hotel, there’s the option to join Pete Lawrence for an informative presentation on the Northern Lights and the best way to photograph them. After the presentation and subject to suitable weather conditions, we go outside and explore the night sky with Pete’s help while we wait in anticipation for the aurora to appear. An “Aurora watch” will be in operation until at least midnight for those who wish to be woken up to see them!

Day 2 – Mestervik & Night Sky Viewing

After breakfast, we experience a day at leisure in Mestervik with a selection of optional activities for you to make the most of this gorgeous village in a way that best suits you. Choose to traverse the frosty landscape in a variety of seasonally-appropriate ways such as dog sledding through the white silence, skiing through snowy forests, learning traditional trapping skills on snowshoes or speeding through the scenery on a snowmobile trek. Or if you’re seeking a calmer time, you can opt to enjoy a day of Sàmi storytelling and feeding reindeer.

After our included dinner, there’s the option to join a further presentation with Pete Lawrence. Under his expert eye, we wait for the aurora to make an appearance. A Northern Lights watch will again operate until at least midnight for those who wish to be woken up to watch them.

Day 3 – Transfer to Tromsø

After breakfast we check out of our hotel and spend some more time at leisure in Mestervik where there’s another opportunity to partake in the optional activities listed above before we make our way to Northern Scandinavia’s largest city, Tromsø where we check into our hotel. This modern city offers many striking views of the surrounding glacial landscape which offer near-ideal conditions for observing the Northern Lights.

In the evening we have the option to join an Aurora Dinner Cruise around the Tromsø fjord where we have the opportunity to use our newly-learned aurora-spotting knowledge as we gaze at the sky while enjoying a delicious dinner provided by a local restaurant.

Day 4 – Tromsø at leisure

Today we spend the day at leisure in Tromsø where we can see all the wonderful sights the city has to offer. Discover the area’s polar heritage at The Polar Museum where there are plenty of artefacts from its time as an arctic fur-trapping community, or take the cable car to the ledge of the Storsteinen mountain where you can soak up the astonishing view from 421m above sea level. There’s also a range of optional activities available, including an arctic fjord cruise and a special Sàmi reindeer camp complete with dinner and sledding.

Day 5 – Departure

We check out of our hotel and transfer to Tromsø airport for our return flight home.

Please note: as the Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon, we cannot guarantee a successful sighting.

Accommodation

The perfect place for spotting the Northern Lights, the Malangen Resort in Mestervik is situated along the flordland waterfront and prides itself on being one of the leading locations for spotting the aurora-borealis. The en-suite rooms include TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi while the hotel also offers a restaurant, bar, wellness centre and sauna.

The 3-star Thon Hotel in Tromsø offers stylish and comfortable accommodation in one of Norway’s most modern and stunning cities, where the clear arctic skies offer ideal conditions for viewing the northern lights. The spacious en-suite rooms offer TV and free Wi-Fi, and the hotel also features a dining room and a fitness centre.

Helpful Information

Please note valid passports are required.

We will need passenger names (First and Last name only) as per passport. These names MUST match with your passport (please add in the “notes” section of the booking process)

If any passenger would like sole use of a row of two or three seats, or if a party of two would like sole use of a row of three seats, this can be requested for an additional charge.

Regrettably Omega Breaks cannot be held responsible for the non-appearance of any named astronomers and no refunds will be given in this event. However a suitably qualified astronomer will be provided as a replacement in such circumstances. Please note as the Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon, we cannot guarantee a successful sighting.