Arctic Landscapes & Aurora Hunt Package for Caribbean Princess Guests

This package is for the Caribbean Princess cruise ship guests only. 

The package includes two activities: Arctic Landscapes and Aurora Hunt. Guests will be picked up and dropped off in Port 21 where Caribbean Princess docks.

Winter arctic Landscapes:
Pick up time: 9.50 am
Departure time: 10am
Return time: 2-3 pm


Aurora Hunt:
Pick up time: 6.50 pm
Departure time: 7 pm
Return time: 11 pm

1. Arctic Landscapes

Norway is known for its beautiful fjords where the mountains meet the
sea - and we'd like to keep it this way! Come with us for a road trip
like no other. You'll discover places with amazing scenery,
admire arctic wilderness and take memorable shots.

Lay back & enjoy the homemade lunch we have prepared for you. This
is the most ethical trip for you to experience the extraordinary nature
of Northern Norway. Explore different locations on the islands to see
the fjords, mountains, beaches, lakes, forests and small villages in the
Norwegian countryside. On this trip you will get to beautiful places to
take photos, relax in a peaceful atmosphere and enjoy the views and
sounds of nature, and if we are lucky, we can even see some wildlife!
Your guide will assist you with your camera, if needed, and will be
taking photos of the fjord sightseeing activity. These photos will be
shared after the fjord tour in web-sized resolution. After enjoying your
included homemade lunch and hot chocolate we'll return you to Tromso. 

Season: 15th September - 30th April 
Duration: 4.5 hours 
Group size: 4 - 15 pax 
Minimum age: 2 years
old (upon request, we can accept younger children, however parents must
bring car seat & meal, office must be informed)
Meeting time: 09:50 Port 21
Departure: 10:00 
Return: Drop off in Port 21
Inclusions: Homemade sandwich with locally sourced ingredients, biscuits & hot  chocolate, tripods, photos of the tour in web-sized resolution. 
Safety considerations:
The tour involves some walking; the conditions may be icey, slippery,  uneven, muddy, snowy or otherwise. Please wear appropriate footwear and  clothing.

2. Aurora Hunt with Citizen Science

Come with us for your Aurora hunt for an amazing and ethical
experience underneath the polar night sky. Tromsø is the best place to
see the Northern Lights. Leave the light pollution in Tromsø behind and
travel into the Arctic wilderness. During this activity, our small team
of Aurora guides check the forecasts and use local knowledge to decide
on the best place to chase the Northern Lights. When we find the best
spot we will dress in warm thermal suits and boots, make a cosy
campfire, and enjoy a homemade meal. During your Aurora Hunt activity
you'll be shown how to use your camera, photograph the Aurora, and our
guides will take photos of you, which are provided for free in web-sized
resolution after the tour.

Relax by the campfire with hot chocolate
before being returned back to Tromsø island to your hotel. Though there
is never a guarantee of seeing this phenomenon, our experienced team of
Aurora Hunters will do their best, every night of the season.

Season: 5th September - 15th April 

Duration: 5 hours 
Group size: 8 - 15 pax (Minimum of 4 adults to confirm the tour)
Group size: 8 - 15 pax (Minimum of 4 adults to confirm the tour)
Minimum age: 6 years old (please assess your child's comfort & safety for this activity)
Meeting time: 17:50 in Port 21
Departure: 18:00
Return: Drop off at Port 21, by 11 pm
Carbon emmission: 8.3kg; offset by Chooose 
About the meal:
The meal provided is homemade soup in a 400ml portion. We provide bread
to go with the soup. Wandering Owl has partnered up with local farms to
ensure as many ingredients are as locally sourced as possible (depends
on the season). All ingredients have been evaluated for their ecological
and social footprint. Please let us know in the booking if you have any
allergies. All our soups are gluten free, and all our food and drinks
are vegan.
Inclusions: Thermal suits & boots (limited child sizes, please contact us for more information), warm homemade soup Ⓥ,
biscuits & hot chocolate, tripods, citizen science participation
(if the conditions are suitable for data collection) and photos of the
tour in web-sized resolution.

Safety considerations:
The tour involves some walking (at least 200m); the conditions may be
icy, slippery, uneven, muddy, snowy, or otherwise. The temperatures may
be extremely cold (sometimes below -30) please ensure you are wearing
appropriate clothing underneath your thermal suit.

Important information

-
After booking with us you'll receive a confirmation email. Please read
through the email carefully and ensure all details are correct. If you
don't receive a confirmation email from us, please get in contact with
our friendly team.
- Our terms and conditions and our generous 24hr cancellation policy can be found here.
- Always travel with travel insurance.
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Learn more about our ethical and responsible tourism initiatives,
including about our meals, citizen science projects and research
partnerships here.
- All participants need to complete the eWaiver before the tour/activity start time. Here is the link to our waiver.
It's one eWaiver per booking, no matter how many Wandering Owl
activities you join. If you have been on tour with us in the last 12
months, you do not need to complete another waiver.
- It's a great
idea to dress in layers, so as you warm up or cool down you can add and
remove layers. We suggest: woolen base layer, woolen sweater, down mid
layer and a shell or or windproof jacket as the final layer. Jeans,
especially skinny jeans aren't windproof nor do they have any thermal
qualities. High heels and fashion shoes are unsuitable.
- We suggest
to download WhatsAPP before travelling to Norway. We prefer to use
WhatsAPP or email when communicating with our guests. Remember to keep
your phone handy on the day of the tour incase we need to make last
minute changes or communicate with you.
- We never cancel simply because the forecast says it might be cloudy. You can learn more about this by reading our Northern Light blog category here.
- The activity varies every night of the season. Here is a link to our album to show you how different it can look depending on the environmental conditions at the time. 

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