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Tromsø is surrounded by a spectacular hinterland which consists of fjords, mountains and sea. Why one place should be quite so blessed with such contrasts is beyond us but we aim to ensure you see the best of it all during your four night break.

From the urban sophistication of Tromsø itself, we take you deep into the mountainous wilderness and a remote camp where you’ll spend a night as well as going snowshoeing and dog sledding. Honestly, when you turn of the main road to join the camp, you’ll be excused for having a few doubts about where your guide is taking you. Don’t worry though, Tamok has an atmosphere that is unique to itself, it is exactly what it says on the tin, a wilderness camp!

After your exertions and night in the wild, you’ll welcome some home comforts which are provided during your two night stay in Malangen. Take advantage of the glass fronted sauna or outdoor hot tub which overlook the Malangen Fjord and enjoy a boat trip on the fjord itself.

And all the while, we’ll be hoping that the Northern Lights make an appearance especially on the nights when you go searching for them at Camps Tamok and Nikka.

Day 1: Arrivals, transfers and introductions

On arrival at Tromsø Airport, you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel for an introduction with your guide. The evening is free for you to enjoy at leisure and Tromsø has a lively nightlife with some great restaurants and bars.

Day 2: Tromsø and Northern Lights snowshoeing

Many Arctic cities are built to withstand the elements and can not generally be described as being particularly pretty. Tromsø is the exception. If you fly in at night, you’ll see the city lights reflected in the Arctic Ocean and the river making it look like the Fabulous Jeweled City of the North.

It’s a cosmopolitan kind of place with a young and energetic population who have caused a thriving café, bar and restaurant culture to spring up. There are galleries and shops to occupy you during the day as well as the main tourist attractions of Polaria and the Polar Museum.

If you would rather escape the city and explore Tromsø’s mountainous hinterland then why not try a snowmobile safari exploring the winter wilderness which lies inland from Tromsø? Please just ask for details.

In the late afternoon, you will be driven to Camp Tamok and as you approach the camp, the contrast between city sophistication and untamed wilderness becomes increasingly obvious.

By now, you should be doing a little cloud clearing dance because there are few better places from which to observe the Aurora Borealis than this wilderness camp. This evening, you’ll be strapping on snowshoes and your guide will lead you out of the camp and away from any residual light pollution in search of the Northern Lights.

Day 3: Dog sledding and Malangen Fjord

Waking up at Camp Tamok is like finding yourself in a completely different and snow bound world. It’s even more bewildering when there is a bunch of over-excited huskies waiting to take you out into the wilds beyond the camp.

After a tuition and safety briefing, you’ll head away from camp to explore the fjord and mountain scenery that surrounds it. There is no better way to travel here in the Arctic and once the dogs calm down after their initial excitement, the only sound will be the patter of canine feet and your sled’s runners on the trail. It’s almost hypnotic.

After a wonderful morning with your canine trail partners, you’ll return to Camp Tamok for lunch before heading to the somewhat more comfortable environment at Malangen Brygger. Once there, you’ll doubtless welcome a warm shower and maybe spend some time relaxing in the glass fronted sauna which overlooks the fjord.

Dinner is served in the main building but don’t forget to cast an eye outside for the Aurora, this is top Northern Lights country.

Day 4: Fjord boat trip and Northern Lights snowshoeing

This morning you will board a privately owned boat and head out onto the Malangen fjord to experience the wonderful Norwegian coastline up close and personal. Smaller vessels like this one make the waters far more navigable than the big cruise ships which means you can get closer to the fjords and witness the birds, mammals and other geological features at much closer quarters. Lunch will be served on board. 

This evening you’ll again be putting on the snowshoes for the ascent to Camp Nikka. Camp Nikka has a shelter and your guide will get a fire on the go so all you need to do is sit and wait, hoping that the Aurora Borealis comes out to play. If it does, there are few better vantage points from which to witness nature’s wonderful Light show.

Day 5: Departure (or extend your stay in Tromsø)

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to Tromsø Airport for your return flights. Alternatively, we can arrange for you to extend your stay in Norway.  Please contact us for details.

Tourism in Norwegian Lapland has become a main source of employment and income, replacing traditional industries such as forestry. Working within this growth industry in rural and remote areas means that we must take a great deal of responsibility; socially, environmentally and economically. We fully appreciate the impact of tourist visits on local communities and their residents and strive to ensure that we are having a positive effect.

The area of Lyngsfjord which we explore during this holiday is a remote and wild place which is primarily untouched by tourism. We are fully aware that we are taking our clients in sometimes pristine winter environments and therefore we work very hard with our suppliers to ensure that the impacts of any visit are managed correctly. There is a strict leave no place policy and absolutely all waste is removed.

We have included a great deal of interaction with the Sámi culture & in addition we encourage our clients to get involved in local events and activities which help to sustain traditional values and customs. The reindeer and cultural experiences which include are arranged by people whose livelihoods depend on these animals and people who have grown up with them and appreciate the culture associated with that lifestyle. Clients learn some of the traditional skills and try some delicious local foods giving them a better insight into the local area.

We always encourage our clients to respect and embrace the lives and culture of local inhabitants by learning a few important words: hello, goodbye, please, thank you etc.

In all of our destinations we ensure that we use local suppliers, enabling locally owned businesses and the economies in which they work to benefit directly. Through the tourism multiplier effect, this all helps to generate incomes and employment where the drift might otherwise be towards larger employment areas such as towns and cities. Our use of small businesses means that the tourism income, generated by our presence, stays where it should, in the local economy.

We firmly believe in paying a fair price for all the services provided by our suppliers regardless of where they are in the world. In Lyngsfjord we work with a small consortium of activity providers whose entrepreneurial ideas have led to a very successful business and we are proud to support such diversification in the rural areas. We are also able to take full advantage of their local knowledge and enthusiasm, they know their area and they know their activities and add a great deal of local insight to the holiday.

We do appreciate that some may feel that snowmobiles should not be included in such itineraries however in areas such as this they are a way of life. The alternatives to snowmobiles would in most cases be large, gas-guzzling off road vehicles. All snowmobiles are regularly serviced and kept as fuel efficient as possible. The snowmobile service industry is also another vital source of employment in this remote area.