Tromsø from £250pp • Flight from UK–Tromsø or Tromsø–UK, including current taxes and charges • Transfer in Tromsø
Choice of hotels
• Clarion Hotel The Edge New conference hotel at the port, with 290 well-equipped rooms, high speed Wi-Fi, and international restaurant.
• Radisson Blu Hotel Premium city centre hotel close to the harbour. Modern, spacious rooms, high speed Wi-Fi, fi tness centre, sauna and solarium.
• Scandic Ishavshotel Right on the quay with great views of the harbour and the Arctic Cathedral, this is an international hotel with free Wi-Fi
Excursion Overnight stay in Sámi Lavvo and Reindeer Sledding Go on a wonderful reindeer sled ride on the island of Kvaløya. Here, there is less ambient light and excellent conditions for seeing the Northern Lights. Enjoy a warm evening meal, then spend the night under the Arctic sky in a traditional Sámi Lavvo (tent), sleeping on reindeer skins in winter-insulated sleeping bags. Period: 01 Nov–20 Mar. Duration: 1 night. Price: from £361pp.
Preparing for adventure:
WHAT TO PACK
Like any Arctic expedition, an Arctic voyage with Hurtigruten during the winter months requires a bit of planning and making sure you have the right clothes and equipment. This will ensure you get maximum pleasure from your trip and minimal discomfort.
As the Scandinavians like to say (and they should know), “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes!”
Winter, Spring and Autumn Essentials
Kirkenes from £319pp • Flight from UK–Kirkenes or Kirkenes–UK, including current taxes and charges
• One night’s B&B accommodation (3 or 4 star) in Kirkenes or Oslo • Transfer in Kirkenes
Choice of hotels • Thon Hotel Kirkenes Located on the quay in the town centre, the hotel has well-equipped rooms, free Wi-Fi and an a la carte restaurant
• Scandic Kirkenes This hotel is in the centre of Kirkenes with well-equipped rooms, free Wi-Fi, swimming pool, sauna, solarium and an international restaurant.
Excursions Winter King Crab Safari Take a snowmobile-drawn sledge to a frozen f ord, where local fi sherman will show you how to catch a king crab. Then return to the fi sherman’s cabin where you’ll see how to prepare and cook the crab. Period: 01 Dec–31 Mar. Duration: 4 hours. Price: from £162pp.
The Snowhotel Enjoy an overnight stay at the Snowhotel, a rare opportunity to sleep in an illuminated suite made entirely of snow and ice, decorated with ice sculptures. Visit the Arctic Snow Bar for a cool cocktail, and dine at the Gabba restaurant where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine and warm up next to the fi replace. You’ll also have the chance to book other optional excursions like snowshoeing, snowmobiling or dog sledding. DB&B. Transfers included. Period: 20 Dec–31 Mar. Duration: 1 night. Price: from £263pp.
Gamme Cabins Snuggle up in the Snowhotel’s luxurious and cosy Gamme cabins. From the warmth of these elegant, en suite wooden cabins, you can look out at the beautiful night skies and hunt the Northern Lights. Includes DB&B. Period: 01 Jan–31 Mar. Duration: 1 night. Price: from £211pp.
While the ships are well heated, temperatures in the Arctic Circle can drop as low as -20 degrees Celsius or lower with wind chill. We recommend you wear multiple layers and bring high quality windproof, thermal clothing to keep you warm and toasty, both indoors and outdoors. The best clothes keep the heat in and the moisture out. You’ll be provided with specialist gear for certain excursions like snowmobiling. We’ve produced a packing checklist for you, including some of the most important items we think you’ll need.
1. Sturdy, winter boots with good grip 2. Spikes (also sold onboard) and trekking poles 3. Multiple layers of thermal wear 4. Waterproof and windproof clothing 5. Woollen jumpers and fl eeces 6. Thick winter jacket 7. Warm hat, gloves, socks and scarf 8. Good camera with neck/wrist safety cord 9. Extra camera batteries and memory cards 10. 220v AC two-pin plug and travel adaptor 11. Binoculars 12. UV protection sunglasses and sunscreen 13. Credit cards and small amount of Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
Note: There is no dress code on board our ships and the mood is casual and informal.
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