Duration
4:00 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Your Northern Lights expert, Trygve Nygard, or an experienced member of his team, will meet you on board the ship and tell you all about this amazing phenomenon. By the time you go ashore, Trygve will have already monitored the Northern Lights forecasts, and planned your visit to ensure the very best viewing locations. With a sighting rate of 95%, he should know where to find them! Then your eyes will be glued to the sky in anticipation of seeing the magical lights, which is all part of the fun. Enjoy warm facilities, or Lavvu’s, and hot drinks near to all your viewing sites.
At a glance*
Duration: Evening guided tour including refreshment
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why Book: To experience a search for the breath-taking Northern Lights, with an expert guide
Itinerary*
Pier > Aurora Borealis viewing site camp > Beverage refreshment > Pier
What's included*
Local Guide
Photo opprtunities
Hot beverage at camp
Essential information
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so whilst the chances of spotting them are high, sightings cannot be guaranteed. The optimum conditions to view them (away from the city) are in darkness, with minimal light pollution, although the 2 most important factors to consider are the level of solar activity and if there are clear skies or not, and this is where Trygve’s expertise comes into play. The camps visited can be anywhere between a 15 minute and 1¼ hour’s drive, and will be chosen on the day, depending upon optimal conditions. Only 1 camp is visited per group. The temperature can drop significantly in the evenings so please ensure you wear plenty of layered warm clothing and sturdy, enclosed shoes as you will be walking on the snow and over uneven ground. This tour is not suitable for guests with medical conditions that are affected by the extreme cold. We recommend that you carry a torch to assist you whilst walking in the darkness, but ask that it is turned off when viewing the lights. Please note that in case of unforeseen circumstances that makes the presentation onboard not possible the tour will be carried out without it.