Northern Lights over Tromsø _Yngve Olsen Sæbbe - www.nordnorge.com

Aurora Sail

An Exclusive Sail under the arctic night sky

Aurora Sail

An Exclusive Sail under the arctic night sky

From USD 2196

Welcome to an unforgettable adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Norway, aboard SY Varg. This Aurora Sail adventure takes you from the arctic capitol Tromsø, and out into the wilderness. Where snowcaped peaks meet the Barents Sea. We enjoy the comfort onboard, and are served delicious meals in our Arctic Fusion cuisine underway. We spend the days admiring the eternal sunset/sunrise light we got this time of year, and our nights around the bonfire. Gazing at the sky, hoping lady Aurora will visit us in her green and purple dress!

Highlights

  • Sailing through the arctic wilderness, from fjord to sea.
  • Sauna and hot-tub onboard
  • Bonfire under the night sky
  • A culinary experience 
  • Hiking in breath taking landscapes where mountains meet the sea

Bookings are per cabin. Each cabin has a double bed that can also be divided into twin beds. The boat has a total of 4 cabins that fits 8 people in total.

3

4-6

EN

2/6

5/6

2/6

Dates and booking

Fri 16. January - Sun 18. January 2026

USD 2196
Available

Plan it your way

Want this trip just for your group? Or got something different in mind? We've got you.

Make this a private trip

Build your own adventure

Got any questions about the trip? Or would you prefer to travel as a private group? Reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to guide you!

Opening hours Phone
Mon-Fri : 08-20
Sat-Sun : 14-17
Opening hours Chat
Mon-Fri : 07-23
Sat : 10-18
Sun : 13-21
CET

Day by day

~no: Ishavskatedralen ~en: Arctic Cathedral

Day 1:Step aboard Varg SY

We meet in Tromsø at 16 PM and are greeted onboard by our skipper and crew. When we are settled onboard, we head out for the adventure. We sail a little way north away from the city lights to a secluded anchorage out in the wild. Here we enjoy a delicious dinner onboard, with our unique Arctic Fusion menu. After dessert, the sauna and hot-tub will be warm. Sitting in the hot-tub on deck, in the crisp winter air, under the arctic nightsky, is an experience in itself! And if we are lucky, maybe we could get a visit from our bellowed friend, Aurora.

We meet in Tromsø at 16 PM and are greeted onboard by our skipper and crew. When we are settled onboard, we head out for the adventure. We sail a little way north away from the city lights to a secluded anchorage out in the wild. Here we enjoy a delicious dinner onboard, with our unique Arctic Fusion menu. After dessert, the sauna and hot-tub will be warm. Sitting in the hot-tub on deck, in the crisp winter air, under the arctic nightsky, is an experience in itself! And if we are lucky, maybe we could get a visit from our bellowed friend, Aurora.

Varg S/Y

-, -, D

2-3 hours

Northern lights over the Ersfjord in Tromsø_Bjørn Jørgensen - VisitNorway.com

Day 2:Exploring the area

If the weather allowed us to anchor out here, we are waking up at Sandøya. A beautiful little mountain island in the outer archipelago. After a delicious breakfast, we head to shore to explore this island kingdom, and spend a few hours hiking in the daylight we got. Maybe we find some ingredients for dinner in the tidal zone. Well onboard again lunch is ready for us, as we set sail between the islands south towards Ersfjorden, one of our favourite places in the area. The waters around us are teeming with life, and we will try our Haill, to see if we can provide the kitchen with fresh caught fish for the dinner. If tonight is clear, we will spend it around the bonfire under the stars. What a day!

If the weather allowed us to anchor out here, we are waking up at Sandøya. A beautiful little mountain island in the outer archipelago. After a delicious breakfast, we head to shore to explore this island kingdom, and spend a few hours hiking in the daylight we got. Maybe we find some ingredients for dinner in the tidal zone. Well onboard again lunch is ready for us, as we set sail between the islands south towards Ersfjorden, one of our favourite places in the area. The waters around us are teeming with life, and we will try our Haill, to see if we can provide the kitchen with fresh caught fish for the dinner. If tonight is clear, we will spend it around the bonfire under the stars. What a day!

Varg S/Y

B, L, D

4-5 hours

Fishermans cabin winter - Sommarøy_Sommarøy Arctic Hotel Tromsø Gøran Mikkelsen

Day 3:Sommarøy

Hopefully our cameras are full of green and purple this morning as we wake to our last day onboard. We enjoy our breakfast with local specialties, lift anchor and set sail towards Sommarøy. This is an alive and picturesque fishing village at the end of the road at the brim of the big ocean. Where a big part of the coastal fishing out of Tromsø is done. We will anchor here, take a trip on land to have a stroll through Værre’, admire their beautiful beaches, and have a coffee at a local cafe. Onboard again we set sail back to where we started, and will be served a delicious lunch on our way back. We end our adventure in Tromsø at 5 PM.

Hopefully our cameras are full of green and purple this morning as we wake to our last day onboard. We enjoy our breakfast with local specialties, lift anchor and set sail towards Sommarøy. This is an alive and picturesque fishing village at the end of the road at the brim of the big ocean. Where a big part of the coastal fishing out of Tromsø is done. We will anchor here, take a trip on land to have a stroll through Værre’, admire their beautiful beaches, and have a coffee at a local cafe. Onboard again we set sail back to where we started, and will be served a delicious lunch on our way back. We end our adventure in Tromsø at 5 PM.

Varg S/Y

B, L, -

3-4 hours

We meet in Tromsø at 16 PM and are greeted onboard by our skipper and crew. When we are settled onboard, we head out for the adventure. We sail a little way north away from the city lights to a secluded anchorage out in the wild. Here we enjoy a delicious dinner onboard, with our unique Arctic Fusion menu. After dessert, the sauna and hot-tub will be warm. Sitting in the hot-tub on deck, in the crisp winter air, under the arctic nightsky, is an experience in itself! And if we are lucky, maybe we could get a visit from our bellowed friend, Aurora.

Varg S/Y

-, -, D

2-3 hours

If the weather allowed us to anchor out here, we are waking up at Sandøya. A beautiful little mountain island in the outer archipelago. After a delicious breakfast, we head to shore to explore this island kingdom, and spend a few hours hiking in the daylight we got. Maybe we find some ingredients for dinner in the tidal zone. Well onboard again lunch is ready for us, as we set sail between the islands south towards Ersfjorden, one of our favourite places in the area. The waters around us are teeming with life, and we will try our Haill, to see if we can provide the kitchen with fresh caught fish for the dinner. If tonight is clear, we will spend it around the bonfire under the stars. What a day!

Varg S/Y

B, L, D

4-5 hours

Hopefully our cameras are full of green and purple this morning as we wake to our last day onboard. We enjoy our breakfast with local specialties, lift anchor and set sail towards Sommarøy. This is an alive and picturesque fishing village at the end of the road at the brim of the big ocean. Where a big part of the coastal fishing out of Tromsø is done. We will anchor here, take a trip on land to have a stroll through Værre’, admire their beautiful beaches, and have a coffee at a local cafe. Onboard again we set sail back to where we started, and will be served a delicious lunch on our way back. We end our adventure in Tromsø at 5 PM.

Varg S/Y

B, L, -

3-4 hours

What's included in the price

Included

Not included

Changes may occur

We reserve the right to change prices. The day by day program is a guideline and changes may occur. You can refer to our general travel conditions for more information.

Travel insurance

On all our trips, we require you to have full health and accident insurance which will also cover any emergency transport home. Read more about travel insurance.

Highlights

Safety & Grading

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  • 24 hour emergency response
  • Guides trained in wilderness first aid
  • Basic medication and first aid kits available

Physical level

2/6 Physical

We need to exert some effort to reach our destination. With a good level of fitness and determination, these journeys are manageable for the majority of participants. Being active in daily life is a beneficial preparation.

Comfort level

5/6 Comfort

Good to high quality hotels with good meals, ambience and service. Accommodation with a special touch.

Risk level

2/6 Risk

Activities/trips with little risk. There are usually few incidents and they are usually of such a nature that they can be dealt with locally.

Training and preparations

You do not need any previous experience with any of the activities mentioned in the program. This trip is for everyone.

Accommodation and Meals

We stay on a comfortable boat with excellent facilities. Accommodations are double-bed cabins, with the possibility of making twin beds. If you are traveling alone, you will get your own cabin for a single supplement.

There is a private shower and toilet in each cabin. 

We provide a hearty breakfast, prepare packed lunches for our excursions or lunch aboard, and serve delicious 3-course dinners in the evening.

The alcoholic beverages must be purchased on the boat due to the liquor license.

Other information

As all equipment is on board the boat at all times, it's advisable to limit your luggage to one bag for clothes and gear, and one daypack for excursions. Please pack in a bag or backpack. Your daypack should have enough space for clothing, food and drinks.

The extent of mobile phone coverage will vary during the trip.

You'll find USB-C charging points on board the boat.

Equipment list

This list is intended as a guideline, so that we have what we need regardless of the weather we get on the trip. Remember that you can also get used hiking equipment that works perfectly. Get in touch if you have any questions. TIP: We recommend that you have the most important hiking equipment in your hand luggage, for example hiking boots and gore-tex jacket/trousers.

Obligatory

Clothing

2 sets of top and bottom. Not too thick, instead use multiple layers.

Wool or synthetic. Avoid cotton. 

Fleece or wool. 

Big and warm! Big enough that it fits over everything else. It must have a hood and cover the butt. Down is recommended.

 

Gore-Tex or similar. Must have a decent hood, and hold out wind and rain. Should have space for midlayers underneath. Ventilation under the arms is recommended. 

Gore-Tex or similar. Must hold out wind and rain. Ventilation zippers along the legs is recommended.

Warm hat for cold days.

Warm mittens/gloves.

Thin gloves/liners can be worn inside your thick mittens/windproof mittens. Also practical when in the tent, handeling the burner etc.

Footwear

Bring waterproof shoes/boots that you are familiar with and comfortable in for technical terrain 

Equipment

Personal medicines and, for example, band-aids, blister plaster, sports tape, throat lozenges, nasal drops, Paracetamol/Ibuprofen, stomach regulators, etc.
We need to know about all medicines you are taking, in case something happens. 

Tooth brush, tooth paste, small towel, ear plugs, wet wipes, biodegradable soap, etc.

Recommended

Clothing

We recommend wool underwear for both men and women. Wool sportstop is recommended for women.

For evenings and leasure days.

Or a face mask.

For those who want to use the sauna.

Footwear

Lightweight and low volume footwear for indoor use. Slippers or similar. 

Equipment

Remember new/extra batteries.

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