Winter Activity Package – Northern Lights and Arctic Adventures on Senja, Norway
Experience the magic of winter in Northern Norway on the spectacular island of Senja! This four-day adventure package combines Arctic wilderness, guided outdoor activities, Northern Lights hunting, and authentic Norwegian hospitality.
About This Experience
Stay by the sea in the traditional fishing village of Mefjordvær, surrounded by rugged mountains, deep fjords, and breathtaking coastal scenery.
Price: €1,250 per person
What's Included?
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3 nights' accommodation in a private hotel room or apartment by the sea
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3 guided activities, which may include:
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A guided boat trip along the Arctic coast
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A Northern Lights excursion by minibus
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A guided snowshoe hike or night hike
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Return transfers from Tromsø on the Arctic Route bus
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Full board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Local English-speaking guides
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One sauna session during your stay
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival on Senja
Travel from Tromsø to the island of Senja on the Arctic Route bus. On arrival at Mefjord Brygge, check in to your accommodation, enjoy dinner, and get an introduction to the activities planned for the coming days.
Day 2 – Arctic Boat Trip and Northern Lights Hunt
Discover Senja's striking coastline on a guided boat trip. After dinner, head out with your guide on a Northern Lights excursion to search for the aurora illuminating the Arctic sky.
Day 3 – Snowshoeing and Arctic Nature
Join your guide for a snowshoe hike or a trek through the winter landscape. Explore the region's scenery and natural environment while learning about local culture.
Day 4 – Return Journey
Enjoy breakfast before departing from Mefjord Brygge. Travel back to Tromsø on the Arctic Route bus.
The itinerary is indicative. The order and delivery of activities may change depending on weather and safety conditions.
Practical Information
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Location: Mefjordvær, Senja, Northern Norway
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Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
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Season: Winter, typically January to March
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Difficulty: Easy
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Minimum age: 10 years
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Group size: Bookings available for one person or more
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Guide language: English
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Price: €1,250 per person
Good to Know
All activities depend on weather, safety, and seasonal conditions. Sightings of the Northern Lights or wildlife cannot be guaranteed. Warm winter clothing and suitable winter footwear are not included in the package.
Additional nights, husky safaris, and other activities may be available at an extra cost.
Have a question before booking? Ask the provider directly.
Highlights
- ✓**Northern Lights hunting** amid the spectacular landscapes of Arctic Norway
- ✓**Guided boat trip** through fjords and along the coast
- ✓**Snowshoeing or hiking** through the winter wilderness
- ✓**Three nights by the sea** in a traditional fishing village
- ✓**Full board** with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- ✓**Local English-speaking guides**
- ✓**Return transfers from Tromsø** included in the package
- ✓**Four days of Arctic adventures**, nature, and relaxation
Location
Area: Mefjordveien 1947 - Mefjordvær - 9386 Senjahopen - Senja Island - Northern Norway
Region: Pohjois-Norja, Finland
Coordinates: 69.5190°N, 17.4388°E
Experience Level
BeginnerAccessibility
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Minimum age: 10
Meet your guide
Mefjord Brygge
We are an all-year holiday resort located between fjords on Senja island along Norwegian Scenic Route. We focus on active tourism: seasonal Activity Packages, guided trips, boat rental and deluxe tailor-made adventures. We are a destination where elegance and genuine experiences meet.
Our guests can stay in range of high-standard accommodation (140 beds allocated in several apartments and 20 hotel rooms) and enjoy fine dining in Salteriet, our restaurant serving traditional Norwegian cuisine.
We offer rental of Kværnø 19' fishing boats, VIP 45 feet Big Boat charter, guided trips to see Aurora Borealis, sea eagles and marine landscape. Once in a while the lucky ones can see the whales!
Senja is great for snow shoeing and ski touring in winter. It is amazing place to see midnight sun in the summer and discover unlimited mountain hikes and explore the nature in spring, summer and autumn. Not to mention that Senja is literally an all year round paradise for photographers!
Mefjord Brygge is located between Lofoten, Kvaløya and Tromsø, 1-hour drive from Finnsnes.
Senja is expressed by many as Norway in miniature. In a small fishing village called Mefjordvær, you are close to everything the island - and our country - has to offer.