Best Arctic

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Best Arctic delivers high-quality, Varde-certified tours in Northern Norway

What is Varde?

Varde is a Norwegian national brand that, after careful evaluation and reporting to the company, certifies tourism experiences as high quality. Like equivalent European quality systems and standards, Varde goes through the entire customer journey for the product/activity/tour that the company wishes to certify as a “mystery guest”.

Varde evaluates the following elements during this evaluation process: online orders, the company’s website, meeting point, and transport, staff, clothing and equipment, animals and the environment, storytelling and dramaturgy, food and drinks, communication, and safety.

The company then receives a full report with detailed scores on a scale of 1 – 5 for the full experience. If the company receives 3 Varde points or higher, the product/activity/tour is certified as being of high quality. The company can also make further improvements to the product/activity/tour based on the feedback in the report.

This process will result in higher quality products/activities/tours, encourage best practices, improve the guests’ expectations, increase profitability for the company through offering higher quality tours to our guests (value for money), and stimulate investment in quality development of our products and services.

Varde certification and Best Arctic

The tours that were evaluated through this process were our Aurora Safari Camps, Aurora Safari Minibus, Dog Sledding at Breivikeidet (morning and afternoon tour), Lyngen Snowmobile Safari, and Husky Safari.

All these tours were approved with the Varde high-quality guarantee certification.

This is exactly what Best Arctic aims for – offering high-quality services that match or exceed our guest’s expectations, giving us the opportunity to improve our quality and make changes so we can always deliver safe, wonderful, educational, and interesting life-changing experiences.

Direct flights to Tromsø, Norway during winter 2024

Direct flights to Tromsø, Norway during winter 2024

Flying to Tromsø this winter has become easier than ever. Direct flights from Europe from different cities, have made this Arctic destination available to everyone planning northern lights adventures and winter experiences. You can reach this Norwegian gem without dealing with layovers or connecting flights through Oslo or other places.

When to see whales in Tromsø during Winter

When to see whales in Tromsø during Winter

Whale watching tours departing from Tromsø during winter is a breathtaking experience that draws visitors from around the world. From November to January, you have the chance to witness majestic orcas and humpback whales in their natural habitat as they follow herring migrations into the fjords. This unique opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures up close influences making Tromsø a top destination for winter wildlife enthusiasts.

Dog Sledding during Autumn in Tromsø

Dog Sledding during Autumn in Tromsø

Did you know that dog sledding on wheels is also possible from September on, while we wait for the snow to settle in Tromsø, Northern Norway? Imagine rolling through the crisp autumn air, surrounded by amazing fall colors, as a team of eager huskies pulls you along. This is the unique experience of dog sledding by carts between September and November in Tromsø. You don’t need snow to enjoy this thrilling adventure, this tour offers an exciting off-season alternative that allows you to connect with these amazing animals and the stunning Arctic landscape.