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All Day And Polar Night Aurora

Location Norway, Svalbard

Duration 3 Nights

Available dates Jan

Price per person from (excl. flights)

£2,500*

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Overview

Svalbard at a glance

There are 3 main seasons in Svalbard due to it’s position within the Arctic Circle – Polar Summer, Polar Winter and Sunny Winter. During the winter, the sun never comes above the horizon meaning you have darkness all day – to some this may be worrisome – but for the serious Aurora hunter, it means an opportunity to spot the Aurora even whilst having your breakfast! The All Day Aurora is an incredible and unique experience never to be forgotten!

Your Trip, Your Way

This itinerary is just a starting point—a flavour of what’s possible. Whether you want to tweak the pace, upgrade your hotel, or deepen the culinary immersion, we’ll design your perfect trip from scratch.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival into Longyearbyen

Arrive in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, which is a group of islands situated in the Arctic Ocean.

From the airport, you will get a transfer to Funken Lodge which is situated on a hillside overlooking the town and offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and fjords. The hotel has 88 rooms and suites, all of which are furnished in a modern, Scandinavian style. The rooms are equipped with amenities such as flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms with showers or bathtubs. Some of the rooms also have balconies or terraces with views of the surrounding scenery.

Evening at leisure to enjoy the amazing restaurant and remember to step outside to see if the aurora has greeted you.

Funken Lodge Svalbard

Day 2

Dog sledding under the Northern Lights

Head out today on a thrilling dog sledging adventure! The wintertime in Svalbard offers the unique chance to spot the Aurora even in the daytime so keep your eyes peeled! Evening at leisure. Why not enjoy a private champagne tasting in the cellar?

Day 3

Ice Cave Exploration

Put on your snowshoes and head to the incredible ice caves! Explore these amazing structures beneath the glaciers with your head torch! Tonight you will head to Camp Barentz, 10km from Longyearbyen, to have dinner and search for the Aurora.

Photo Credit: Jarle Hagen/Hurtigruten Svalbard

Day 4

Time to head home.... or to your next adventure!

You will make you way to the airport to head back home – but your adventure doesn’t have to end here. There are options of extending your stay, making your way down to Tromso for some additional nights, and also down to Norway’s capital Oslo. If you want to extend you adventure just ask our Adventure Artist and they will be able to assist you in putting something together for you.

Where You'll Stay

Juva Cabin

Experience the wilderness, with the spectacular landscape of Svalbard

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen

In the heart of Longyearbyen, majestic snowy peaks & glistening glaciers

Basecamp Hotel

Steeped in Svalbard heritage, a taste Arctic life with raw-edge charm

Funken Lodge

At the top of the Arctic Circle on the Svalbard island of Spitsbergen

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We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!

Jim & Kris

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Tori

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Sophie & Guy

I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.

Rosie

I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.

Alex

Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.

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