Senja and Lofoten Combined

Details

Transportation

The Arctic Route Bus. Included on this bus route: English-speaking driver, Scenic short stops to take pictures and stretch your legs, Free wi-fi onboard, Toilet onboard, Charger points for your phone (USB-port), Luggage space and Water.

Included

• All accommodation in self-contained cabins or fisherman’s cottages
• Three Arctic Route bus transfers
• 2 breakfasts at Hamn i Senja (No breakfast at other locations as all have kitchenettes) and breakfast in Tromsø (Drinks paid locally)
• Fjord sightseeing and wildlife safari
• Sea eagle safari to Trollfjorden
• Guided kayaking tour around Reine fjord
• 24-hour emergency service
• Taxes and service fees

Not Included

• Flights
• Meals unless specified in the itinerary
• Drinks including alcoholic beverages, juice, soft drinks and hot beverages
• Items of personal nature
• Transfer from Svinøya Rorbuer back to Svolvær centre on Day 6

Please note: We have not included evening dinners (half-board) in our Norwegian countryside self-drive itineraries but in some spots, the hotel you are staying at may be the only option and/or highly recommended. Norwegian countryside hotels often have well known restaurants or intimate family run dining rooms that the hosts take great pride in. Considering the price of meals in Norway we have left this flexible in case you choose to self-cater. Please ask us for our recommendations as determined by your final itinerary. You do need to book ahead for these evening meals.

Itinerary

Important Information

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL:

Tromsø, also known as the Arctic Capital or the ‘Paris of the North’, is the gateway to the Arctic and Northern Norway. It has been awarded as a ‘Sustainable Destination’, which is the Nordic region’s only national labelling scheme for travel destinations. It is a “tool for sustainable development of businesses and destinations when it comes to the environment, the local community, the cultural heritage, and the economy” Nordic regions awarded this title are not perfect, but they are working collaboratively to achieve a long-term goal. These regions are evaluated every three years to ensure they continue to adhere to these standards.

When staying in Tromsø you will stay in a hotel renowned for its’ environmental efforts. The hotel is ISO 14001 certified (which is given to enterprises that have a high-quality environmental managing system for organizational performance), has launched plastic free initiatives in partnership with WWF, where possible is powered by renewable energy and are taking great strides to reduce water consumption and reduce the use of chemicals. Even though access to water is not an issue in Norway compared to other parts of the world, this hotel is conscious of the energy consumed for heating, and chemicals required for purification, so reduction makes up part of their overall environmental policy. In addition to this they provide sustainable, organic, fair-trade food, and only use sustainably produced palm oil. Your hosts also encourage guests to eat less meat and substitute this for plant-based alternatives.

Senja, your main location for this trip, is also going through the process of becoming an accredited ‘Sustainable Destination’. Visit Norway in recent years named your accommodation in Senja as one of the most attractive accommodations in Norway, and it’s not hard to see why. The beautiful location of the site, nestled in the wilderness high above the Arctic circle, offers a unique diversity and a deep experience in nature throughout the year. Your activities for your stay have been selected as low carbon options which allow our visitors to appreciate their time in nature, such as our Northern Lights snowshoeing walk through light-pollution free wilderness, or our guided wildlife boat safari to learn more about the wildlife of the region and support its conservation efforts.

Arctic Route (part of Best Arctic Group) is proud to be Ecolighthouse certified company (The Certification Scheme - Stiftelsen Miljøfyrtårn (eco-lighthouse.org) They are ISO14000 certified.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Weather conditions may occasionally affect certain activities, and as a result, the schedule may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience for all guests. For multi-activity stays, often the order of the activities will be confirmed locally on arrival. Activities might vary slightly in their duration or location due to the weather and local conditions. Any activities that are unable to be re-scheduled due to weather conditions, will be refunded as a general practice, as determined by the activity provider.