Norway, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Kayak & Sail

An Enchanting Adventure in Tromso & the Arctic

Prepare to be spellbound in this thrilling adventure across Arctic Norway, embarking on exploratory hikes with snowshoes and kayaking through dramatic fjords, chasing the northern lights at nighttime. Set sail on a small expedition vessel to chart polar waters and their natural surroundings, keeping an eye out for whales, arctic foxes, reindeers and white-tailed eagles. Begin and end your journey in the historic hub of Tromsø.

Venture out on forays by land and sea in search of the northern lights

Hike, snowshoe or kayak to get up-close with arctic nature and wildlife

Sail through fjords on a ship in northern Norway visiting remote fishing villages

Why take this trip with us?

Reason #01

True to MT Sobek style, this trip incorporates kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing and cruising for the ultimate Arctic adventure.

Reason #02

This MT Sobek itinerary features the world's best spots to seek out the iconic Northern Lights by land and sea.

Reason #03

Experience the very best of arctic Norway's great outdoors with expert guides on this specially crafted winter adventure.

Meet your guides

Arjen Drost

Arjen was born in the Netherlands, and grew up spending hours every day birdwatching in his local neighbourhood. It came as no surprise that he would go on to study biology and ecology to those that knew him as a child. Arjen arrived in Spitsbergen for the first time in 1999 as a biology student, and fell in love with the Arctic. He spent three summers researching Barnacle Geese in Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen before becoming a guide on small expedition cruise ships. For ten years, Arjen combined guiding in the Arctic with a full-time teacher job at a secondary school in the Netherlands, where he taught biology. Now that he has retired from teaching to become a fulltime expedition guide, his new classrooms include Spitsbergen, Greenland, the Antarctic Peninsula, the Weddell and Ross Sea. In his spare time Arjen is a keen nature and wildlife photographer, giving photo workshops and lectures and is co-author of several Dutch books on nature photography.

Eduardo Rubio Herrera

Eduardo describes himself as an astronomer by profession with a passion for the sea, mountains, sunrises and sunsets. He graduated from the University of Amsterdam in 2010 with a Ph.D. in Astronomy and decided to split his time between lecture halls and ships. At any part of the year, you will find him lecturing on physics and astronomy whether on land or sea. Eduardo always aims to raise the enthusiasm of guests towards science, and their awareness towards the unique and fragile planet where we live.

Activities

Cruising the Nordic fjords, wildlife watching, kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, chasing the Northern Lights and touring historical towns.

Lodging

Stay aboard a small expedition vessel specially designed to tour remote islands and navigate arctic waters.

Climate

Northern Norway extends above the Arctic Circle. Temps can drop down to -40°F. Expect cold and snowy conditions and pack accordingly.

FAQ

When is the best time to see the Northern Lights?

While there are never any guarantees, the best time to see the Northern Lights is from November through March. During this time, there will be longer stretches of darkness to increase the chances of seeing the aurora.

Will there be opportunities to snowshoe and kayak?

All activities are dependent upon the weather and snow levels.

You will have the opportunity to go snowshoeing at no additional charge. The gear will be provided and it requires no previous experience.

A special Kayak Skills Progression Camp program is offered on select departures for an additional fee. Participants will be split into two groups of four people, and each group will have one 1-2 hour outing per day for up to five days. Check with our Regional Specialists to inquire about kayaking availability.

Are transfers and pre-/post- arrangements included?

No, transfers to/from the airport and vessel and pre-/post- arrangements are not included with the trip.

You'll need to make your way to the vessel on Day 1 for a 5:00 pm embarkation. You will disembark on Day 8 at approximately 9:00 am.

Instructions to reach the ship will be provided to you by our Adventure Coordinating team.

What cabin types are available?

The s/v Rembrandt van Rijn rooms are configured in a triple twin layout with both upper and lower beds, private showers and toilet, and ample storage space. Voyage pricing varies based on cabin type.