A TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS
At The Ultimate Travel Company, all our holidays are created individually to suit your preferences and the Arctic Polar Night itinerary can be used for inspiration or as a starting point for your luxury Arctic holidays. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular experience or wish to include extra stops on your journey, our experts will design an itinerary that is entirely unique to you.
ABOUT THE ITINERARY
Embrace the darkness and clear night skies of Longyearbyen on this winter expedition into the Arctic circle.
Between December and March, the Svalbard Archipelago and the town of Longyearbyen is plunged into darkness. The perfect time to experience the extraordinary natural phenonium of the Northern Lights as they dance across the sky.
Spend four days at a luxury boutique hotel on the outskirts of Longyearbyen and experience the best that this area has to offer in the winter, including dog sledding, exploring mesmeric ice caves and of course searching for the Aurora Borealis above.
You will also get to enjoy some of the finest food the Arctic has to offer, including a delicious champagne tasting and fourteen course tasting menu at one of the Arctics finest restaurants.
For those with more time on their hands, an extension to Tromso or Oslo is also possible.
LONGYEARBYEN
Fly from Oslo to Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost settlement and the largest town in the Svalbard archipelago.
You will be driven to your boutique hotel on the outskirts of the town, perched on a hill with wonderful views of the town.
After check-in, you’ll enjoy a champagne tasting at the hotel, followed by a delicious dinner with wine pairing.
Stay: Three nights at Funken Lodge
DOG SLEDDING
Today you will experience a traditional past time on the archipelago, dog sledding.
In winter the activity is on a specially built sled and takes place under the star-filled skies. Lean back into the sled and let the dogs take you into the wilderness, you may be joined by the dancing northern lights or glittering moonlight. At the end of the excursion, you will even get to meet cutest litter of puppies!
SEARCHING FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS
Winter is the best time to see the northern lights and today you will head out on electric snowmobiles searching for the perfect spot to experience them. Electric snowmobiles are a quiet and clean way to navigate the snow drifts and allow you to enjoy the experience in relative silence. The terrain is mostly flat which makes it an excellent excursion for all ages (minimum 8) and abilities.
After hopefully witnessing the magic of the Aurora Borealis, you will experience another natural masterpiece, one of Svalbard’s beautiful ice caves. With your guide you will venture into the cave in a snowcat – a comfortable and fun way to explore the cave and traverse up and over the moraine.
After discovering this unique world of ice and snow, you will return to town, where you will enjoy one of the Arctic’s premier dining experiences at Huset restaurant. A 14-course tasting menu paired with wines and created with ingredients from the region.
FLY HOME
Today you will depart Longyearbyen and fly back to Oslo for your onward international flight connections.
4 days from £1,650 per person
PRICE INCLUDES
- All transfers
- Accommodation at Funken Lodge
- Shared activities
- Meals and tastings as stated
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flights
- Domestic flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen
The service we received from The Ultimate Travel Company was second to none. Tania took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and helped us explore every option clearly and thoroughly. Her first-hand knowledge of Kenya and safaris made a real difference – she explained everything brilliantly. The thoughtful extras, like the travel wallet and documents, were such a lovely touch – especially for someone who loves to travel well-organised! Thank you so much. We’ll definitely be back for future adventures.
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