Escorted Tours 2023 - 2025

Day 1: UK to Tromsø Depart the UK on your direct flight. Arrive in Langnes where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Tromsø. Day 2: Tromsø B/L Following breakfast, it is time to change into your Arctic gear for a fabulous day of adventure. Dogsledding with Alaskan huskies is an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience. Glide through stunning picture postcard mountainous scenery. Spend time with the huskies and their puppies before enjoying lunch. In the afternoon visit the historical buildings which were the Macks Ølbrygger brewery up to 2012, when they were re- located after 135 years. Enjoy a guided tour where you will get to know the history of the northernmost brewery in the world. Learn about the ingredients in the beer and the brewing process and visit the microbrewery. Day 3: Tromsø B After the excitement of yesterday's adventure today is at leisure to relax and unwind. For the more active of you an optional excursion will be available, depending on the month of your visit this will either be whale watching or a day cruise, both will offer magnificent scenery and a contrasting view of this stunning island from the sea. In the evening, you will drive to the Aurora Camp for the highlight of this tour, the wondrous Northern lights. Surrounding a campfire with the huskie puppies, admire the astonishing array of colours from the Aurora as they light up the sky. Sometimes referred to as the polar lights, this beautiful natural light display is caused by collisions between electrically charged particles released from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere and collide with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen. The beauty of the lights will quite literally take your breath away. Day 4: Tromsø B/L After breakfast, you will transfer back into your Arctic wear for your short reindeer sledding experience in the Arctic Tundra. After your sledding, listen to stories from the Sami people, and authentic reindeer herders, learn to feed the reindeer and enjoy a traditional meal in a Lavvo (Sami tent) - a perfect ending to a unique day. Day 5: Tromsø to the UK B Following breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK, or remain in Tromsø for your city stay extension. Langnes Airport Kvaløysletta Tromsø < <  4 Breivikeidet Krokelvdalen Coach Air Nights 2 PLEASE NOTE: Excursions are shared, meaning that these excursions are not exclusive to Mercury Holidays customers, you will have a local English-Speaking guide present during these excursions ensuring that you always have first-hand knowledge. This guide will only be available during excursions. Arctic Tundra What’s included ✔ Return flights Gatwick to Norway with Norwegian Air ✔ Where you’ll stay Tromsø, 3 H Thon Polar Hotel ✔ 6 meals ✔ 3 seat-in-coach excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate Norway's Arctic Circle What you’ll see ⚫ Enjoy a sledding experience with Alaskan huskies followed by a campfire meal ⚫ Relax in the Aurora Camp as you look out for an extraordinary Northern Lights display ⚫ Explore the sights of historical Tromsø with a day at leisure ⚫ Enjoy a guided tour of Macks Ølbrygger brewery ⚫ Embark on Reindeer Sledding through the Arctic Tundra ⚫ Feast on a meal in a Lavvo (Sami tent) and listen to Sami People stories Take a unique journey to witness the Northern Lights from Norway’s renowned Aurora Camp. Glide through mountains and fjords on Alaskan husky and reindeer sledding. Wander through Tromsø, enjoy authentic Arctic meals around a campfire and exchange stories with the local Sami people. Extend your tour Tromsø city stay, 3 nights 3 H B&B from £359 Departures & from prices Dec 2023 £1,399 Jan 2025 £1,699 Jan 2024 £1,599 Feb 2025 £1,799 Feb 2024 £1,699 Mar 2025 £1,599 Mar 2024 £1,499 Dec 2025 £1,699 Dec 2024 £1,599 • Lead-in price based on 4 Dec 23 • A single supplement starts from just £249 • Tipping paid locally £12 pp per tour Europe 124 Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk