Northern Lights New Year Expedition

Day 1 – Tuesday 27.12.2022

16:00 Embarkation in Tromsø

Our crew and expedition team welcome you aboard M/S Quest at 16:00. You will be given a brief introduction of the ship and program, followed by dinner at our restaurant.After dinner we will transport you to the Fjellheisen Cable Car, and spend an evening at the roof of Tromsø. Enjoy spectacular views of Tromsø city and learn all about night photography from our expedition leader. Hopefully the Northern Lights dance above us all evening. Back at the ship we'll start our journey towards Lyngen Alps.

Day 2 – Wednesday 28.12.2022

08:00 Presentation of today's program

This day is dedicated to visiting the husky farm. Meet our huskies and mushers in a beautiful Arctic environment before setting off on your next adventure.

After a brief introduction to dog sledding we will head out to the slopes for a thrilling experience in the winter dressed landscapes. The group may be split into two groups depending on the number of guests.

Our expedition team choose the best location for Northern Lights chasing based on weather and Aurora forecasts.

Day 3 – Thursday 29.12.2022

Whale watching in the Kvænangen area

This day we’ll have a look at the region in a 3 generation perspective. Visit the beautiful city of Hamnes which was the only remaining settlement this far north after WW2. An abandoned Nato bunker takes us back to the Arctic tension of the cold war. Visit Aurora Spirits – the northernmost distillery – and learn how they are able to hold their own against the best distilleries in the world. The expedition team will give you lectures about history, photography, and the science behind Aurora Borealis. We spend the evening looking for the Northern Lights.

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Norwegian Travel leverer opplevelsesbasert turisme av høy kvalitet på nøye utvalgte destinasjoner i Norge. Vi tilbyr det beste fra norsk reiselivsbransje og aktivitetsturisme i Norge. Fra fjord til fjell. Fra vakre sandstrender til røffe klipper. Fra urbant byliv til total stillhet på de gamle fjellene.