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6 days - Celebrate the New Year under the Northern Lights.
High above the Arctic Circle of Northern Norway, Lyngen Lodge is an exclusive luxury lodge with top quality cuisine and a fantastic location above the Lyngen Fjord. This is where the mountains meet the fjords and un-spoilt nature lies at the doorstep.
Lyngen Lodge caters for 16 guests in 8 en-suite twin and double bedrooms. The lodge provides full board accommodation and amenities include a fully licensed bar (drinks not included), dining room, lounge stua with large open fireplace, library/seminar room, sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi.
This 5-night New Years program is packed it full of adventures, relaxation, hearty local cuisine, fishing, dog sledding, fireworks display and if nature permits; the spectacle of the Northern Lights.
Join us for a New Year's Eve celebration to remember.
Highlights include
- If nature permits, wander onto the decks to experience the festive magic beneath the incredible spectacle of the Northern Lights
- Enjoy a welcome dinner of local produce and a glass of Prosecco in the hot tub
- Activities include Dogsledding, Sea Safari, Snowmobiles, Snowshoeing & Reindeer Safari
- New Year's Celebrations including fireworks and a special dinner
- Day 1
- Arrive at Lyngen Lodge - wander onto the decks at night to search for the Northern Lights.
- Day 2
- Dogsledding in the Lyngsfjord region
- Day 3
- Snowshoeing and New Year's Eve celebrations
- Day 4
- Snowmobiles & Ice fishing
- Day 5
- Departure day
- Start/End Place
- Tromsø, Norway
- Country Visited
- Norway
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Start Date
- Scheduled
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Suitability
- Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no porterage included
- Code
- 50DN0590
Please note that all our itineraries, inclusions, dates and prices displayed on this website may change at any time. If you book an itinerary today and have this confirmed it will be the itinerary that is delivered to you. However, the online itinerary on our website may change in the meantime.
Details
Transportation
Return transfers Tromsø to Lyngen Lodge (set times)
Included
- All accommodation in a shared double/twin room.
- Full board at Lyngen Lodge from dinner day 1 to breakfast day 6 (drinks and alcohol is not included)
- New Years Eve dinner and firework display
- Arctic Overalls and warm winter boots available during all activities
- Return transfers Tromsø to Lyngen Lodge. The shared arrival transport is available for flights with arrival in Tromsø no later than 15.00 and return transfer returns to Tromsø at the latest 12.30. If there are no corresponding flights we recommend staying a night in Tromsø, and your hosts will gladly drop-off/pick-up guests at any hotel in central Tromsø. Arranging a private transfer outside of this shared transfer, particulary in winter, can be difficult and expensive.
- 4 activities as described (Dogsledding, Frozen Lakes Snowmobile Riding and Sami Culture. The fourth activity is a choice between Cross country skiing or Showshoeing)
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Not Included
International flight tickets, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive at Lyngen Lodge - wander onto the decks at night to search for the Northern Lights.
Today is arrival day, and a transfer is included from Tromsø (2.5 hours). Check in, relax and get to know your fellow travellers over a cup of tea or a glass of wine. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner of local produce.
Lyngen Lodge is located in secluded woodland above the Lyngen Fjord, quoted by guests as "the most dramatic and spectacular coastal scenery ever seen" here the mountains meet the fjords and the unspoilt nature simply awaits to entertain you.
Lyngen Lodge caters for 16 guests in 8 en-suite twin and double bedrooms. The lodge provides full board accommodation and amenities include a fully licensed bar, dining room, lounge stua with large open fireplace, library/seminar room, sauna and outdoor jacuzzi.
Traditionally constructed from Norwegian "lafting" pine timber frame in close partnership with the environment, geothermic heating provides the warmth while a thick grass roof provides insulation. The interior wears shades of pastel colours and furnishings chosen to compliment the surrounding natural environment. Large panoramic windows in the centre of the lodge provide guests with commanding views over the spectacular Lyngen Alps; while the large open stone fire place creates a relaxed, peaceful and welcoming atmosphere.
Catering and hosting is of the highest standards with fine local produce being prepared by in house chefs resulting in delicious cuisine with a focus on Norwegian coastal culture.
After dinner on the first evening, your hosts will do a short presentation about their area (flora, fauna, culture etc) and an in-depth explanation as to what the natural phenomena of the Aurora actually is. Guests are also offered tips on how to be able to capture the Northern Lights on camera, and our in-house photographer will be at hand during your stay should you need further help with the settings on your camera. Tripods can be borrowed free of charge.
Meals
1 DinnerAccommodation
Day 2 - Dogsledding in the Lyngsfjord region
Today, you will have the opportunity to mush your own team of 8 dogs under the full guidance and instruction of our professional sled guides. Alternatively you can sit in the sled, be driven and simply sit back and enjoy the experience.
The sleds hold one musher and one passenger; the dogs are friendly, nimble and extremely strong. The sleds comfort and manoeuvrability ensuring a magical day.
Our dog sledding venue is located in a peaceful wilderness, combining pine forests, open tundra and high mountains. Before the tour begins you'll meet the dogs, help prepare the sleds and be briefed on safety. Lunch will be served en route, outdoors over an open fire under the impressive and dramatic mountain scenery truly unique to Northern Norway.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3 - Snowshoeing and New Year's Eve celebrations
After a leisurely breakfast, get some fresh air by joining your last included activity. The snowshoeing is directly from the lodge where you can see rare animal tracks of moose, lynx and wolverine and reach high view points to see the Lyngen Peninsula national park from above the forest line. If you prefer to try the cross country skiing you can enjoy machine groomed trails through the valleys and forest around Lyngen.
This evening we celebrate the last day of the year with a gourmet dinner, and welcome the New Year with a private fireworks display.
Optional excursions can be added today: Sea Safari & Whale Watching Safari has an additional cost of 2000 NOK/person.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4 - Snowmobiles & Ice fishing
Today, access the high mountain terrain via snowmobile. Once on the mountain plateau you will visit spectacular view points over the Lyngen Alps. During this activity you are passengers during the snowmobile transport to the high mountain plateau.
The journey to the high lake via snow mobile takes 30 minutes through snow covered birch tree forests. Once at the lake, a shelter camp is made and there is the option to go icefishing. Head out from camp for snowshoeing in the surrounding area before a hot lunch by the fire.
You will also be able to explore the surrounding area on snowmobiles in between activities.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5 - Departure day
In the midmorning, after a traditional Norwegian breakfast, say good-bye and continue to your next destination. We will transfer you back to Tromsø, the airport or to Skjervøy if you are continuing on a Norwegian Coastal voyage.
Meals
1 BreakfastAll prices listed are per person twin/double share. Early indicative price for 2024.
2 Jan 2025
2 Jan 2023
Important Information
Activity groups will be split into two smaller groups of 8.
The shared arrival transport is available for flights with arrival in Tromsø no later than 15.00. The shared departure transport will leave the lodge no later than 09.30 and will be in Tromsø for latest 13.00. Private transfer at additional cost is available on request.
Please note that drink prices are state controlled by the Norwegian government, with a high tax rate placed on alcohol consumption within the Scandinavian culture. Wine is typically served by the glass at dinner under the acknowledgment of each guest.
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Practical Information for travelling and packing for Scandinavian Winter
Recommended Scandinavian Winter Tour Packing List:
- Warm wind and water proof jacket and trousers large enough to fit thick woollen jumper/clothing underneath
- Rain trousers – waterproof and breathable material
- Warm windproof cap/hat
- Warm gloves or mittens. Mittens where all fingers except the thumb are together are often warmer than gloves.
- Windproof gloves or mittens, which you can pull over the warm gloves
- Warm scarf
- 2 pairs of long woollen underwear (Merino wool in a few different thicknesses is perfect)
- 1-2 warm woollen jumper(s), or one jumper and a warm fleece
- Woollen or fleece trousers
- 2-3 pairs of warm woollen socks
- Warm & sturdy footwear with good grip
- Clothes for indoors, i.e. a shirt, T-shirts and jeans or cotton trousers
- Back pack for day trips (approx. 30 litre)
- Light footwear/trainers (mainly for indoors)
- Sun screen & Lip salve (the sun reflects off the snow and the air is dry)
- Sunglasses
- Hand warmers
- Nordic Grip anti-slip soles for walking on ice
- Personal medication
- Water bottle - thermo, or include a cover to keep warm (or you can stick it into a warm sock)
- Travel documents (including insurance)
- Photo ID
- Note book and pencil
- Camera, memory cards and charger
- Chargers for other gadgets
- Extra batteries for your cameras as they are used fast in cold conditions.
- Adapters