Winter Activity Package
Visit Mefjord Brygge from Tromsø to see Northern Lights and experience the Arctic
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PACKAGE
- 3 nights in comfortable apartments by the sea
- Guided-activities in the mornings and evenings (3 or 4 activities)
- Full-board dining in our brand new maritime style restaurant (traditional Norwegian food)
- Transportation to/from Tromsø (via boat) and between activities
- Mefjord Brygge is located on the outer part of Senja, surrounded by stunning mountains and fjords in the old fishing village Mefjordvær with local life going on
- Discover best vantage points and learn secrets of Northern Lights from professional guides
- Admire the beauty of Aurora Borealis reflected in the sea and with mountains in the foreground while visiting some remote spots
- Take excellent photographs of Arctic colors just a short walk beyond the village limits
- See Northern Lights directly outside your accommodation if sky is clear
- Most importantly: you will return home with life-lasting memories and stories to tell!
Standard tour is 4 days / 3 nights
It is possible to make variations or tour extensions
You will have plenty of time to take pictures, ask questions and enjoy north Norwegian hospitality!
Included
Not included
Optional add-ons / extensions (per person)
Checklist
Pictures
Book your Activity Package at least a few days in advance to ensure availability
season
Sept - April
recommended duration
3 nights
start time
see program
difficulty
EASY
min. participants
1
price per person from
NOK 8250
Transfer points on a map
Simple as A, B, C.. and D
A) Arrive to Tromsø
B) Take an afternoon boat #2 to Finnsnes or #4 to Lysnes (depending on day of week)
C) We provide transfer from boat terminal to Mefjord Brygge
D) Adventure begins! (on the last day we provide return transfer to Tromsø)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below is a sample hour by hour program that may be modified/reordered depending on current season and weather conditions you can find below
DAY 1
from 15.00 (or a bit later) Afternoon Boat cruise from Tromsø to Finnsnes/Lysnes (depending on the day of week), followed pickup and driving across Senja to Mefjord Brygge
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner, meeting with the guides and information about the program
20.00 – 23.00 Time to get to know the area or relax in your cabin. It is possible to book sauna or go for a short walk around the village to see some interesting spots (see our suggestions on a small location map)
DAY 2
08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10.30 - 13.30 Arctic Boat Safari – exploring coastal nature to see wildlife and marine landscape by boat. The boat has comfortable seating area inside and for outside we will provide warm flotation suits (about 3 hours)
14.00 - 15.00 Lunch
15.00 - 19.00 Free time / possible to use snow shoes on your own / relax in hot-tub & sauna / explore the village
19.00 - 20.00 Dinner
20.30 – 23.30 Lecture about Northern Lights and Arctic wildlife followed by Northern Lights Safari - driving to Senja’s most iconic locations and scenic viewpoints to see Arctic nature
DAY 3
08.00 - 10.00 Breakfast (for Husky Safari guests earlier breakfast from 7:15)
08.00 - 15.00 Optional activities: Husky Safari (departure at 8.00) or other guided/self-guided activities, such as hiking, snowshoeing, island sightseeing, extra boat trip etc. (on request by the reception/guide)
14.00 - 15.00 Lunch
15.00 - 19.00 Free time / possible to use snow shoes on your own / relax in hot-tub & sauna / explore the village
19.00 - 20.00 Dinner
20.30 – 23.30 A guided night walk (or hike) on snow shoes in search of the Northern Lights. Our guides will surprise you by telling some old local stories, showing interesting places and introduce to traditions linked with north-Norwegian culture. Depending on other details, the tour can be done as daytime or nighttime combined with bonfire and/or Northern Lights spotting. If case of no snow in early season, we would go for a hike instead
DAY 4
08.00 - 9.30 Breakfast & Lunch to-go
9.45 - 11:00 Driving to Finnsnes
11.30 - 14.30 Fjord Cruise with Hurtigruten from Finnsnes to Tromsø*
*we may arrange earlier departure to catch 8.45 AM boat arriving to Tromsø at 10.00 [by request if needed]
Arrival by express boat from Tromsø to Finnsnes / Lysnes
Depending on which is your arrival day, we will recommend one of two possible options to arrive.
Arrival days: Monday, Wednesday or Friday
Take an express boat number #4 from Tromsø at 16:20 going towards Lysnes. You will be picked up in Lysnes at 17:25.
Arrival days: Tuesday or Thursday
Take an express boat number #2 from Tromsø at 16:15 going towards Finnsnes. You will be picked up in Finnsnes at 17:35.
Arrival day: Saturday
Take an express boat number #2 from Tromsø at 15:00 going towards Finnsnes. You will be picked up in Finnsnes at 16:20.
Arrival day: Sunday
Take an express boat number #2 from Tromsø at 15:45 going towards Finnsnes. You will be picked up in Finnsnes at 17:05.
Departure days: All days of the week
You will return with Hurtigruten ferry from Finnsnes on Friday at 11:30 and arrive to Tromsø at 14:15.
If you need to take an earlier boat, we can also make an arrangement for that on request.
The location of boat terminal in Tromsø:
Tickets are purchased on board and cost NOK 310 one-way (return with Hurtigruten is NOK 209)
Make sure you are in good time, about 15-20 minutes before departure to ensure there are enough seats.
The driver will be waiting for you at the boat terminal from where you will enjoy beautiful and scenic coastal ride across Senja island:
We encourage travelers with different itineraries to inquire about alternative packages.
Please send us an email with any special requests. Your comfort and satisfaction is our priority!
You will be accommodated in nice and very comfortable apartments or hotel rooms by the sea. All units have private facilities.
We have a special algorithm for assigning the accommodation for our guests, with regard to their personal preferences and also prioritizing families and groups of friends for allocation in bigger apartments. Couples are more likely to stay in hotel room - if you have individual preference, just let us know.
Traditional north Norwegian food will be served in our newly open maritime style restaurant. As part of 3 nights activity package, we will serve:
- 3 x Breakfast
- 3 x Lunch
- 3 x Dinner (main course and dessert)
If your activity package is longer or shorter, then the amount of meals will be adjusted accordingly.
Please indicate in advance if you have special dietary requirements/allergies.
We have a special availability on selected dates in Christmas/New Year's period and some of these dates may also include the extra driving by minibus to/from Tromsø on the days with limited express boat service (31st Dec and 1st Jan).
Expected drop off hours are 14.00 (to Tromsø) and pickup at 15.00 (from Tromsø) (the same meeting point: Express Boat terminal in Tromsø).
Please note that due to high demand in New Year's period, each Husky Safari will need to be confirmed before final booking is made.
During your visit on Senja in winter time it is possible to see the following, if the weather and good nature permit:
- Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
- Mountains that plunge into the sea
- Amazing fjords
- White tailed sea-eagles
- Moose
- Reindeer
- Rabbits
- Humpback whales, killer whales and fin whales (seasonally)
- Seals
Seasons and what to expect:
- Northern Lights season: September- March (with some limited hours also from late August till early April)
- Whale watching season: usually January - February, but the last couple of years we observed different patterns from previous years, with whales staying around Senja just briefly
- Snow-shoeing season: February - April
- Arctic nature, wildlife and beautiful colors: all year
All experiences are subject to specific weather conditions and seasonality that is just an estimate. Therefore we cannot guarantee any of these experiences.
- We reserve the right not to go out with the boat if weather conditions are too bad. This is for your safety!
- We will do our best to offer you most spectacular activities experience depending on natural and weather conditions, especially regarding current season and availability of certain experiences (such as whale watching, snow-shoeing, northern lights and so on), however none of these experiences is guaranteed because it is unpredictable nature.
- Whale watching is seasonally possible - especially in January, but this is nature so nothing is for sure - stay in contact with us to get the latest updates
- If the weather is too rough for the boat, we replace this with a wildlife/cultural safari and look for sea eagles, learn about local life and culture on Senja
Alternative variations of Winter Activity Package
| Which option fits you best? | per person | min. pax |
|---|---|---|
| ACTIVE PACKAGE. 3 nights (our best seller!) (excluding boat ticket) (3 activities; 3 x full board, accommodation and transfer to/from boat terminal) | NOK 8250 | 2 |
| HUSKY PACKAGE. 3 nights with HUSKY TOUR (excluding boat ticket) (4 activities incl. Husky Safari, 3 x full board, accommodation and transfer to/from boat) | NOK 10150 | 2 |
| BASIC PACKAGE. 3 nights (excluding boat ticket) (3 x full board; accommodation with transfer to/from boat terminal) | NOK 5400 | 2 |
| INTENSIVE PACKAGE. 2 nights excluding boat ticket - package for those on tight schedule (3 activities, 2 x full board, accommodation and transfer to/from boat terminal) | NOK 6900 | 2 |
| EXTRA NIGHT at Mefjord Brygge (including extra activity, accommodation and full board) (ACTIVE extension!) | NOK 2395 | 2 |
| EXTRA NIGHT at Mefjord Brygge (including accommodation and full board) (BASIC extension!) | NOK 1495 | 2 |
| ACTIVITY PACKAGE with individual transfer arrangements ideal for those with predefined itinerary (hotel, airport and other custom locations) | on request | 4 |
| PRIVATE TOUR Standard, Deluxe or VIP Platinum Private Tours available (everyday, individual programs incl. boat charter) | on request | 1 |
Info on alternative versions of Winter Activity Package
Arctic Shutte Bus
Daily hop-on/hop-off bus operates from mid-December to end of March
This option is especially recommended for travelers arriving from Tromsø and/or Narvik (you can start/finish your trip at either place). It gives you the chance to extend your package by a visit to Polar Park, The World´s Northernmost Wildlife Park. Besides, the itinerary is almost the same as the standard package, only timetable and driving routes change.
There are two ways to arrive and two ways to depart from Mefjord Brygge using Arctic Shuttle Bus (you can choose which fits you better)
We apply a surcharge of NOK 300 per person for pickup in Buktamoen with regards to our standard pricing
The tickets for the Arctic Shutte Bus shall be purchased by the traveler directly at the route operator.
Here you can download brochure with all the details
Summarized info below:
| Arrival to Mefjord Brygge |
Departure from Mefjord Brygge | |
| To/from Tromsø |
Leave Tromsø at 9:00 Arrive at Polar Park at 12:00 Stay at Polar Park (2 hours)* Leave Polar Park at 15:00 Pickup from Buktamo 16:10 (by minibus) |
Leave Mefjord Brygge at 14:00 Take bus from Buktamo at 16:10 Arrive to Tromsø at 18:00 |
| To/from Narvik |
Leave Narvik at 13:20 Pickup from Buktamo 16:10 (by minibus) |
Leave Mefjord Brygge at 8:40 Take bus from Buktamo at 10:50 Arrive at Polar Park at 12:00 Stay at Polar Park (3 hours)* Leave Polar Park at 15:00 Arrive to Narvik at 16:15 |
*If you are considering skipping Polar Park or traveling only to/from Tromsø, then it is more convenient to take one of express boats from Tromsø to Finnsnes or Lysnes (as recommended on standard version of the tour)
While we recommend using one of the boats operating between Tromsø and Lysnes or Finnsnes, it is also possible to arrange individual pickup points. Common options may include:
- Bardufoss airport (+NOK 300 pp)
- Narvik (please refer to Arctic Shuttle Bus section)
- Other holiday destination
It is possible to stay some extra days or to reduce the amount of nights as well.
Detailed information you will find in our Activity Package rates
It is possible to upgrade standard tour to include Husky Safari. The details you will find in our Activity Package rates
Are you thinking of something completely tailored to your specific needs?
Please send us a request and we will try to make a personalized package to fit your needs