Lofoten to Lapland

Adventure accommodation | Welcome to Arctic Inn – your base for Arctic adventures! From fjords to frozen lakes - a 4-day Arctic journey combining Ice Hotel, wildlife, coastal and Sami culture and the northern lights.

Day 1 – Welcome to the Wilderness

Tromsø → Gratangen / Arctic Inn

• Pickup in Tromsø
• Scenic drive along the fjord coast to Gratangen
• Visit to Polar Park – see wolves, lynx and musk ox in natural surroundings
• Coastal culture & Sámi experience
- Guided visit to Gratangen Boat Museum – learn about - Northern Norway’s fishing history and boatbuilding traditions
- Sámi camp with open fire coffee, storytelling and dog sledding
• Weather permitting: husky sledding experience
• Check-in at Arctic Inn – suite with fjord view
• Sauna, dinner and evening in the cozy fireplace lounge
• Possibility of northern lights just outside your door


Day 2 – Day trip to Lofoten or Vesterålen

Fjords, fishing villages, and open sea

• Early breakfast
• Full-day minibus excursion to Lofoten (Svolvær/Henningsvær) or Vesterålen
• Scenic stops at beaches, mountains and fishing villages
• Visit to a local café
• Evening return to Arctic Inn, dinner and fireplace relaxation
• Optional northern lights safari to a local viewpoint


Day 3 – Ice Hotel & Lapland

Crossing the border into Lapland

• Departure to the Kiruna region in Sweden
• Visit to the world-famous Ice Hotel – explore ice art, architecture and photo opportunities
• Snowmobile safari through the quiet Arctic wilderness
• Outdoor lunch by the fire
• Return to Arctic Inn in the evening
• Relaxation, sauna and northern lights watch


Day 4 – Return or Mountain Adventure

Depending on your departure day (Monday or Thursday)

If your trip ends on Thursday:
• Breakfast at Arctic Inn
• Departure to Narvikfjellet – panoramic gondola and stunning views over the Ofotfjord
• Time for a café visit or the War Museum
• Afternoon return to Tromsø

If your trip ends on Monday:
• Breakfast and check-out
• Return to Tromsø by comfortable minibus
• Optional: connect to your flight or stay overnight in Tromsø on your own


Included:
• All transport in comfortable minibus
• 3 nights accommodation at Arctic Inn
• Daily breakfast and packed lunch
• Admission to Polar Park, Ice Hotel, and Gratangen Boat Museum

What to bring: Warm outdoor winter clothing, winter boots, comfortable indoor wear, indoor shoes or slippers

Maximum group size: 17 participants
Difficulty level: Easy
Departure time & place: 10:00am (10:00) from
Tourist Information Center, Clarion Hotel The Edge, Radisson Blu, or Tromsø Airport
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days


Weather adjustments & northern lights advantage

Weather-dependent activities:

All activities are weather-dependent, and the order of the itinerary may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience for the group. If weather conditions make an activity impossible to carry out, no refund will be issued, but we will always offer a suitable alternative within the scope of the program.

Maximize your chance of seeing the northern lights:

This travel route offers one of the highest chances of experiencing the aurora borealis. By journeying from the outer coast of Lofoten, across the mountains of southern Troms and into the inland landscapes of Lapland, we move through different weather and cloud zones, increasing the likelihood of clear skies – and northern lights.