Tromsø & Sommarøy – City & Islands Under the Midnight Sun
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This four-night trip gives you an excellent mix of buzzing city life with quaint coastal villages, offering you the chance to experience the real Norwegian highlights. You'll start in Tromso, known affectionately as the 'Paris of the North' or the 'Gateway to the Arctic', with each nickname becoming abundantly clear when you set foot here. With its vibrant selection of restaurants and museums and surrounded by spectacular nature, your time in Tromsø will allow you to experience both. You'll have plenty of free time to explore the city and the included activities of the Polar fjord cruise and Midnight Sun/Sunset sailing cruise are the perfect opportunity to get up close to the fjords and your breath-taking natural surroundings.
The second half of your trip takes place in Sommaroy, known fondly as 'Summer Island'. With clear blue waters and white sandy beaches, this peaceful location is a sublime place to stroll around and explore. Your hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean also provides a wonderfully scenic backdrop for your included three-course Arctic dining experiences.
With long daylight hours, jaw-dropping scenery, and exciting activities, this four-night stay is your chance to turn a typical summer holiday on its head for an unforgettable trip.
Please note: the Midnight Sun is visible in Tromsø between 22nd May - 22nd July (approximately), outside of these dates you will enjoy a sunset sailing experience.
Important Information
Itinerary
The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only. Your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which will be emailed to you around a week prior to departure), or upon arrival.
Please note: the Midnight Sun is visible in Tromsø between 22nd May – 22nd July (approximately), outside of these dates you will enjoy a sunset sailing experience.
Itinerary
Following your arrival at Tromsø Airport, you will be transferred 15 minutes to your hotel in the city.
You’ll be staying within easy walking distance of Tromsø’s many restaurants where you could try some of the local dishes.
Please note: the order of activities will be confirmed in your final travel documents and the order shown here is for illustrative purposes.
Included Meals: None
Following breakfast, you will experience genuine Arctic wildlife such as sea eagles on a cruise through the magnificent fjords that surround Tromsø. You will leave Tromso behind and soon be in picture postcard scenery, while a selection of snacks are provided (including fresh fish) as you. This is the perfect combination of adventure and comfort as your vessel has a warm cabin if required but you can also stay on deck to admire the unmissable views.
Your crew will feature experienced fishermen from the area and these local “pirates” will tell you old tales and traditions that their ancestors have passed on through generations. If you wish you will even get the opportunity to fish and sample the catch!
This tour last approximately 4-5 hours.
Back on land, you’ll have the rest of the afternoon free to do as you please before your sailing excursion this evening.
Tonight, the tour will start at a nearby location where it’s time to make the most of the glorious golden sunlight that bathes the surrounding nature during a stunning sailing experience. You’ll set off at 9 pm so if you’re visiting May-July you’ll still have an abundance of sunlight thanks to the Midnight Sun (c.22nd May-22nd July). If you’re travelling outside these months, you’ll get to experience the golden hour and watch the sunset (weather permitting).
This peaceful time of the evening makes perfect viewing for nature and wildlife in the fjords that surround Tromsø. Hot drinks and snacks are available for purchase during the cruise.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today, following breakfast, it’s time to check out of your hotel and head to Sommarøy, just over an hour away. The bus journey allows you to see more of Norway’s beautiful landscape as you make your way into the traditional fishing community of Sommarøy.
Your hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, right in the heart of this remote, yet thriving coastal community.
Enjoy lunch in the hotel in a beautiful setting, situated by the sea and serving food from the Arctic. Afterwards, why not take a stroll around the island – you can circumnavigate this little gem and its famed white sand beaches in about an hour, but please take your camera and allow time to take some picture of your stunning surroundings.
This evening, dinner will be served in the hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, following breakfast, you’ll have the day free to yourself to explore Sommarøy. Wander around the coastal path or take one of the many hiking paths to get up close to the beautiful nature. Alternatively, you might want to enjoy one of the many optional activities, such as sea kayaking, a boating tour of the islands, or a hiking tour of the surrounding hills – please see our personalise tab for full details.
Tonight, another three-course Arctic dinner will be served in the restaurant at the hotel so you can enjoy your final night peacefully by the water.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today it is unfortunately time for your city and island adventure to come to an end. Have breakfast in the hotel before we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. If you have an early flight time, we will box up breakfast for you to take with you.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Transfers: return airport transfers and transfer to Sommarøy
- Accommodation: 2 nights at Clarion Hotel The Edge in a standard double/twin room, 2 nights at the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel in a standard double/twin room
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Polar Fjord cruise
- Midnight Sun cruise
- Fully qualified guides and instructors during activities
Excluded
- Flights are not included
Accommodation
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| Situated right in the centre of Tromsø, the Clarion Hotel The Edge puts you in a prime location to explore the ‘Paris of the North’ and is an excellent base to transfer to your memorable activities. Hotel Facilities
NB: The hotel is cash-free. They take payment by credit or debit card and accept all major international cards |
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| Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, in the traditional fishing community of Sommarøy, this hotel offers a location with breath-taking views across the water. A recent full renovation and extension (which was completed in 2017) also ensures world-class facilities as well as plenty of Nordic charm. The small island of Sommarøy (‘summer island’) is a thriving community with an active fishing industry so you can be sure of a genuine coastal experience and plenty of freshly caught delicacies to enjoy at meal times. The hotel is located around 45 minutes from Tromsø yet its remote location provides a true sense of escape. Despite offering 155 rooms in total (with various room/apartment options) the hotel still has an intimate feel and guests will frequently spend evenings socialising in the bar or keeping watch for the Northern Lights together. Hotel Facilities
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Standard Twin/Double Room
These are all located on the ground floor of the original building and offer an ensuite shower room, free Wi-Fi, TV, desk, hairdryer and a seating area. These rooms are all 18 square metres.
Superior Rooms
The superior rooms are located in the more recently built section of the hotel and are warmly decorated a modern Nordic fashion and twin beds (pushed together) as well as an en-suite shower room, free Wi-Fi, TV, desk, hairdryer and a seating area. Each offers a small terrace or balcony area depending on which floor it is located on. Some of the superior rooms on the second floor offer sea views, so if you would like to request a sea view room, please let our sales team know at the time of booking and they will confirm prices and availability.
Suites
The hotel offers a range of suites for guests, which all offer a double room and a single room as well as a bathroom with bath and shower. The living area offers a coffee machine, refrigerator, sofa and table. They are around 65 square metres and sleep a maximum of 3 people. They access to a private balcony or terrace. Some of the suites on the second floor offer sea views, so if you would like to request a sea view option, please let our sales team know at the time of booking and they will confirm prices and availability.
Apartments
The hotel offers harbour and lagoon apartments which can each sleep up to 4 people.
The harbour apartments offer a harbour view and are around 250m walk from the hotel. They have either two or three twin bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom.
The lagoon apartments offer a lagoon view and are around 150m walk from the hotel. They each have two bedrooms (1 double, 1 bunk room), a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom.
The apartments are all privately owned, and so there can be some differences in the interiors.
Rorbu
Rorbu are traditional fisherman’s cabins and are each furnished in a cosy Norwegian coastal style and located around a two-minute walk from the hotel (100m). They offer 3 bedrooms, each with twin beds, a fully equipped kitchen, dining and seating area and bathroom. They can sleep a maximum of 6 people and offer a lagoon view.
Sea Houses
The medium sea houses offer one double bedroom and 2 single bedrooms, sleeping a maximum of 4 people. They have a fully equipped kitchen and one bathroom. They are around 75 metres squared.
The slightly larger sea houses (85 square metres) offer three bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other smaller rooms offer bunk beds. They can sleep a maximum of 6 people.
All the sea houses are around 200m from the main hotel building and offer sea views.
They are all privately owned, and so there can be some differences in the interiors.
Personalise This Tour
| Tour Loaction: | Sommaroy,Norway |
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| Tour Loaction: | Sommaroy,Norway |
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| Tour Loaction: | Sommaroy,Norway |
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| Tour Loaction: | Sommaroy,Norway |
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