A beautiful city at any time of year, Tromsø is especially attractive in winter – not least for the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. Some 200 miles above the Arctic Circle, it has been the departure point for countless polar expeditions. Fascinating museums bear witness to some of these exploits, and also offer an insight into the local Sami culture. Other attractions include the stunning Arctic Cathedral, picturesque wooden houses, quaint shops, cosy bars and cafés, plus a wide range of excellent restaurants.

Husky safaris are available in the daytime, or the evening (price £125pp including transfers, clothing and lunch/dinner). Other activities, which are all bookable locally, include horse-drawn sleigh rides, snow-shoe trips, snowmobile tours, ice-fishing, crosscountry ski-ing and guided nature tours. In the evening there are excursions to look for the Northern Lights at a number of locations including the husky centre. Another popular choice is to take an afternoon bus through the spectacular Lyngen Alps, and return to Tromsø on the southbound Coastal Voyage (daily except Saturday's., cost about £35pp.)

Short Break prices...
3 night city breaks from £735 per person based on 2 people sharing
You can extend your stay, please ask for details.

Tromsø and Hurtigruten Coastal Experience...

A very popular winter tour! Four nights above the Arctic Circle with the chance of Northern Lights – including a night aboard one of the splendid Coastal Voyage (Hurtigruten) ships. This is a perfect vantage point for Northern Lights, and an opportunity to enjoy the dramatic coastal scenery and visit a number of fascinating ports along the way. You may, of course, add extra nights in Tromsø, break your cruise in the Lofoten Islands, or add this tour to the Killer Whale Safari, Ice Hotel or other destinations in north Norway. Alternatively you could opt for a longer cruise starting in Trondheim or even Bergen. Details on request.

Depart between 1st November and 26th March

Example Itinerary...

DAY 1. Depart Heathrow at 10.20 and fly via Oslo to Bodø.
Bed and Breakfast – Radisson SAS Hotel, Bodø.

DAY 2. Morning at leisure in Bodø. 15.00. Depart on Coastal Ship heading for the Lofoten Islands where the ship calls at Stamsund and Svolvær in the evening. A twin-bedded outside cabin with private facilities is included.
Overnight on Coastal Voyage.

DAY 3. During the early hours the ship calls at various ports in the Vesteralen Islands, then travels along the coast to Tromsø arriving at 14.30.
2 nights Bed and Breakfast – Radisson SAS Hotel, Tromsø.

DAY 4. At leisure in Tromsø.

DAY 5. Early afternoon homeward

Prices...
from £825 per person based on 2 sharing, single £925
You can extend your stay for £60 per person per night based on 2 sharing or £90 per night for single rooms

Hotel information...Radisson SAS Hotel, Tromsø

A first class hotel in the centre of Tromsø which has now been extended and totally refurbished to a very high standard. Facilities include restaurant, lobby-bar and a relaxation area on the top floor with fitness room, sauna and a stunning view over Tromsø. There are now 269 well-appointed bedrooms with private facilities, TV, telephone, hair-dryer, mini-bar and hospitality-tray. Superior rooms are available at a supplement of just £5pp.pn in twin £15p.n. single.

If you would prefer to stay at the Rica Ishavshotel in Tromsø (described on next page) this is also possible (subject to availability).

Radisson SAS Hotel, Bodø - A first-class, centrally-located hotel with panoramic observation bar/lounge, restaurants, fitness-room, sauna and solarium. All bedrooms have private facilities, TV, telephone, hair-dryer and mini-bar.

How to book...

Simply call Robert Broad Travel on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631.  To confirm your holiday we will require a deposit of £200 per person, if within 10 weeks of departure we will require full payment at the time of booking.

Flexibility...

This holidays is fully flexible and we can put together a personalised quotation based on your requirements.  Please call us to discuss further.

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