How much does it cost?

From £2,099 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,835 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Standard Class rail travel is included, with the main rail journey on the Ofoten Railway from Narvik to Kiruna on Day 4. All other transport between cities is by flight or coach.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager who accompanies the group from London Heathrow through to the return flight on Day 6.

The Clarion Edge in Tromsø (2 nights, 4-star), the Quality Hotel Grand Royal in Narvik (1 night, 4-star), and Scandic Kiruna / Camp Ripan in Kiruna (2 nights, 4-star).

What meals are included?

Breakfast is included daily. Four dinners are provided: Days 1, 2, 3, and 4. Day 5 breakfast only; dinner on Days 5 and 6 are not included.

When do departures run?

The operator has not published specific departure dates in the evidence provided; contact Great Rail Journeys to confirm availability.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Huskies & the Northern Lights

Arctic train journey through Norway and Swedish Lapland with huskies and Northern Lights

Great Rail Journeys operates this 6-day escorted adventure into the Arctic, departing London and traveling to Tromsø, Narvik, and Kiruna in Swedish Lapland. The journey combines the Ofoten Railway, Norway's dramatic fjord and valley landscapes, and two organized evenings to pursue the Northern Lights with local experts. Days in Tromsø include a guided city tour and an authentic Sámi experience with reindeer herds and a wilderness dinner in a traditional lavvu tent. The climax on Day 5 features a visit to Kiruna's Ice Hotel, a structure rebuilt from frozen river ice each winter, followed by a husky-pulled sled ride through snow-covered terrain. Accommodation is in solid 4-star hotels; Great Rail Journeys includes daily breakfast, four dinners, all flights from London via Oslo and Stockholm, and a dedicated Tour Manager. The pace is relaxed with two nights in each of Tromsø and Kiruna, allowing time to absorb the Arctic environment. This tour suits couples, repeat rail travellers attracted to the historic Ofoten Railway, and anyone seeking guided comfort through extreme landscapes.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £200 since 4 Jul, to £2,099.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Northern Lights viewing is not guaranteed; the itinerary offers two evening opportunities with local experts, but visibility depends on weather and solar activity.
The group size can reach 40 people, which may affect the intimacy of some experiences.
One dinner is not included on Day 5 (husky safari day); only breakfast is provided that day.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Tromsø
Arrival in the Arctic city of Tromsø
Meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow for a flight via Oslo to Tromsø, checking into the harbourside hotel for two nights and gathering for the first dinner together.
Day 2overnight: Tromsø
Exploring Tromsø and learning about the Indigenous Sámi
Guided tour of Tromsø including the Arctic Cathedral, Polaria aquarium and Polar Museum, followed in the evening by a visit to a Sámi reindeer-herding village and a wilderness dinner in a 'lavvu' tent.
Day 3overnight: Narvik
To Narvik, in search of the Northern Lights
Journey through Norway's fjords to Narvik, with a free afternoon, followed by an evening coach excursion with a local expert to search for the Northern Lights.
Day 4railovernight: Kiruna
Crossing to Swedish Lapland on the Ofoten Railway
Board the 'Arctic Train' on the Ofoten Railway across the border into Sweden, arriving in Kiruna with a free afternoon to relax.
Day 5overnight: Kiruna
Husky safari and the Ice Hotel
Visit Kiruna's Ice Hotel and its ice bar, then a husky camp for a kennel tour, a husky-hauled sled ride and a traditional Swedish 'fika', followed by an evening Northern Lights excursion.
Day 6
Homeward bound
Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kiruna via Stockholm to London Heathrow.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2An authentic Sámi experience in a nearby village: meet reindeer herds and dine in a lavvu tent, a traditional Sámi shelter.
Day 4Board the Ofoten Railway, the 'Arctic Train' built in 1902, and cross from Norway into Swedish Lapland through dramatic wilderness with plunging valleys and tranquil lakes.
Day 5Visit Kiruna's Ice Hotel, reconstructed each winter from ice blocks carved from a frozen river, then ride a husky-hauled sled through snow-blanketed landscapes.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
5 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Standard Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
Return flights from London Heathrow to Tromsø via Oslo, Kiruna to London Heathrow via Stockholm
Breakfast each day, 4 dinners
Group luggage transfers between hotels from Narvik to Kiruna
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,099 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,835 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Standard Class rail travel is included, with the main rail journey on the Ofoten Railway from Narvik to Kiruna on Day 4. All other transport between cities is by flight or coach.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager who accompanies the group from London Heathrow through to the return flight on Day 6.
What are the hotels?: The Clarion Edge in Tromsø (2 nights, 4-star), the Quality Hotel Grand Royal in Narvik (1 night, 4-star), and Scandic Kiruna / Camp Ripan in Kiruna (2 nights, 4-star).
What meals are included?: Breakfast is included daily. Four dinners are provided: Days 1, 2, 3, and 4. Day 5 breakfast only; dinner on Days 5 and 6 are not included.
When do departures run?: The operator has not published specific departure dates in the evidence provided; contact Great Rail Journeys to confirm availability.