Lofoten Islands & Svalbard Northern Lights Safari
This safari combines the peaceful fjords of the Lofoten Islands with the dramatic glaciers and mountains of Svalbard, while the mystical Aurora Borealis illuminates the night skies. Experience dog sledding and snowmobiling across vast snowy plains, keeping an eye out for polar bears and other Arctic wildlife.
- Duration8 days
- Group Size1 to 10
- Difficulty
- Season
Discover the tranquil fishing villages of the Lofoten Islands and traverse the icy wildernesses of Svalbard by snowmobile and dogsled, travelling at the best time of year to witness the natural phenomena of the Aurora Borealis. On this safari, you will have the opportunity to see the best of the Arctic on foot, via snowmobile and from the back of a dog sled, travelling from mainland Norway to the Svalbard Archipelago for an adventurous journey exploring ice caves by day and looking out for the spectacular Northern Lights by night.
WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP EXTRAORDINARY
- Dog sled and snowmobile through the Arctic landscapes.
- View the beautiful mountains, fjords and villages of the Lofoten Islands.
- Look out for Svalbard reindeer, Arctic foxes, polar bears and other wildlife.
- Explore the glistening ice caves of Svalbard and the fascinating formations within them.
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Day 1: MAR 17: ARRIVE LOFOTEN ISLANDS
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Day 2: MAR 18: LOFOTEN ISLANDS
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Day 3: MAR 19: LOFOTEN ISLANDS
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Day 4: MAR 20: LOFOTEN ISLANDS - TROMSØ
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Day 5: MAR 21: TROMSØ - SVALBARD
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Day 6: MAR 22: FULL DAY SNOWMOBILING
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Day 7: MAR 23: DOG SLEDDING TO THE ICE CAVES
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Day 8: MAR 24: DEPART LONGYEARBYEN
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- Nyvagar Rorbu Hotel
- Basecamp Hotel
- Svalbard Hotel Polfareren
- It is mandatory to carry the original government-issued any valid ID cards for Indian nationals and original passports for foreign nationals.
- Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen lotions.
- T-shirt, shirt or blouse - long sleeves and collars help to protect from the sun and mosquitoes (Neutral or Non-bright colored)
- Comfortable walking shoes (or boots) and socks.
- Preventative pharmaceuticals.
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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