Ultimate Norway: Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights

A dramatic Arctic landscape of jagged peaks, deep fjords and glaciers. The Lyngen Alps offer some of Northern Norway’s most breathtaking scenery, with opportunities for hiking, wildlife spotting and unforgettable winter wilderness experiences.

Dock at Senja, one of the most ruggedly beautiful and less-visited islands in Norway. You’ll be awestruck by the scenery on display. Senja is Norway’s second largest island but counts fewer than 8,000 inhabitants, most of whom are employed in fishing and aquaculture. Sometimes referred to as ‘Norway in miniature’, the island boasts diverse landscapes that seem to change in the blink of an eye. One of the best ways to see the island’s many beautiful contrasting topographies is a road trip along the National Scenic Route in Senja. The wild Atlantic side boasts towering, rocky mountains that plunge into the sea, while the tranquil southern side is home to lush, green farmland.

You won’t forget your first approach to Lofoten because of the formidable wall of mountains looming on the horizon. The Lofoten Islands are world famous for their distinctive dramatic peaks, sheltered bays and untouched beaches. Lofoten is also known for its excellent fishing, picturesque villages and exciting year-round activities. Fishermen's huts dotting the shoreline and snowy granite peaks shooting out of the fjord make Reine one of the most frequently photographed landscapes in Norway.

Svolvær is the largest town in Lofoten with about 4,800 residents, many of whom work as fishermen. There are shops and art galleries to browse along the seafront promenade and rows of rorbuer to admire. You might spot wooden racks called hjell dotted around the shores of the town too. Locally caught cod is dried on these racks and later turned into tørrfisk, or stockfish in English, and prized as a local delicacy. Fishing is clearly an important way of life in Lofoten and the lectures for the day may focus on how cod effectively helped to build Norway into a country.

A narrow, dramatic fjord framed by towering mountains and sheer rock walls. Accessible only by ship, Trollfjord is one of Norway’s most spectacular hidden waterways, offering unforgettable scenery, wildlife encounters and a true sense of Arctic wilderness.

The historic birthplace of the Hurtigruten coastal route, Stokmarknes sits on the island of Hadseløya in the Vesterålen archipelago. Today it blends maritime heritage with Arctic scenery, offering insights into Norway’s seafaring history alongside striking coastal landscapes.

A remote and scenic fjord in the Vesterålen region, Lonkanfjorden is surrounded by rugged mountains, deep blue waters and untouched Arctic wilderness. A peaceful and lesser-visited stretch of coastline, it offers a true sense of Norway’s raw natural beauty and quiet seclusion.

At Tromso, you’re nearly 250 miles inside the Arctic Circle and one of the best places to see the Northern Lights. Clues to your location are everywhere; the bars are fully stocked with Arctic Beer and the Arctic Cathedral resembles a geometric glacier. Home to over 100 nationalities, the city offers a wealth of eateries serving the best native cuisine in the Arctic. Tromso features the Polaria Arctic Centre, where the exhibits recreate a polar bear den and an Arctic snowstorm.