Auroras & Fjords: Wild Norway

Duration: 7 days
Destinations: Tromsø · Lofoten Islands
Style: Arctic Nature · Adventure · Immersive Culture | Semi-Guided with OBM Curators

Silence, Stars, and the Soul of the North

This seven-day Arctic journey unveils Norway's elemental beauty: glowing skies, crystalline air, and deep human connection. From chasing northern lights in Tromsø to casting nets with Lofoten’s fishermen, each experience immerses you in Nordic grace and wilderness.

Guided by OBM’s philosophy of meaningful travel, this is not about adrenaline—but awe.

Day 1 — Arrival in Tromsø: Gateway to the Arctic

OBM Description: Welcome to Tromsø, where polar light meets timeless stillness. After settling into your waterside hotel, stroll the old harbor or warm up with sea-view spa time. OBM provides maps, mood, and a table for your first northern meal.

Included:

✓ Private transfer from Tromsø airport
✓ Check-in at boutique Arctic hotel
✓ OBM-curated walking guide of historic Tromsø
✓ Dinner reservation with fjord view and local ingredients

Not included:

✗ Museum entries · Lunch

Day 2 — Aurora Hunt & Arctic Quiet

OBM Description: This evening, you’ll venture far from city lights with a professional aurora guide. Dressed in thermal gear and sipping hot chocolate, you’ll wait in silence until the sky erupts in a dance of green and violet.

Included:

✓ Aurora excursion with expert guide (approx. 5 hours)
✓ Heated vehicle with photo stops and storytelling
✓ Thermal suits and Arctic boots
✓ Light Arctic meal and warm beverages

Not included:

✗ Daytime activities (OBM optional suggestions)

Day 3 — Northern Passage to Lofoten

OBM Description: A scenic flight or ferry brings you to Lofoten: dramatic peaks, snow-brushed beaches, and the smell of salt and pine. Your rorbu (fisherman’s cabin) awaits—rustic charm meets Nordic design. Dine tonight on the catch of the day.

Included:

✓ Transfer and flight or ferry to Lofoten
✓ Check-in at luxury rorbu cabin
✓ Dinner reservation in Svolvær or Hamnøy
✓ OBM welcome hamper: Arctic snacks, local map, herbal teas

Not included:

✗ Lunch en route

Day 4 — Fishing with the Locals

OBM Description: Cast lines and haul nets alongside real Lofoten fishermen. Learn age-old techniques, feel the rhythm of Arctic waters, and return ashore for a rustic lunch made from your own catch.

Included:

✓ Half-day sea fishing excursion with local crew
✓ All gear, flotation suits, and safety equipment
✓ Dockside meal: prepare and enjoy your catch
✓ Afternoon free for exploration or spa

Not included:

✗ Dinner (OBM dining suggestions provided)

Day 5 — Arctic Wellness: Sauna & Sea

OBM Description: Today is about restoration. Begin in a seaside sauna with panoramic glass walls, then dare a plunge in the Arctic sea—revitalizing body and soul. End the evening with a quiet walk under a star-poured sky.

Included:

✓ Private booking at coastal sauna
✓ Optional cold plunge in sea or fjord
✓ Robes, towels, herbal tea, and essential oils
✓ OBM journal prompts for quiet reflection

Not included:

✗ Meals (recommended OBM options nearby)

Day 6 — Capturing the North: Arctic Photography Workshop

OBM Description: Lofoten is a living landscape—jagged peaks, pastel skies, and wild light. Learn to frame its moods with a professional photographer in a private workshop tailored to your level and interest.

Included:

✓ Half-day photo tour with Arctic landscape expert
✓ Tips on composition, light, and storytelling
✓ Optional drone or night photography
✓ Edited photo selection delivered post-trip

Not included:

✗ Camera gear (rentals available on request)

Day 7 — Farewell to the Fjords

OBM Description: Slow breakfast, snow-crisp air, final glances. Whether heading home or onward, you leave transformed—by light, by silence, by northern soul.

Included:

✓ Breakfast at rorbu
✓ Private transfer to airport or ferry terminal
✓ OBM farewell gift: polar tea blend + local sea salt

Not included:

✗ Flights