The history behind the Arctic Route
Embarking on the Arctic Route opens a gateway from the magnificent beauty of Tromsø, Norway, and beyond to the stunning landscapes of Northern Norway and Finland. This travel service/ hop-on/hop-off bus, born in 2016 from the collaboration of Bussring, Best Arctic, Innovation Norway, Eskelisen Lapin Linjat, and VY, aims to provide you with an eco-friendly journey across the Arctic, underpinned by a commitment to environmental stewardship, boasting features like Ecolighthouse certification and ISO 14001 standards. It connects Tromsø with destinations like Lyngen, Narvik, Skjervøy, Storslett, and further to Rovaniemi in Finland, during winter. During summer, the Arctic Route connects Tromsø with Lofoten, Narvik (and Evenes Airport) with Lofoten, and within Lofoten, with several bus stops. It’s a testament to the brand’s commitment to sustainability, easing travel stress, and fostering local tourism by making remote locations accessible.
Tromsø in winter: Why you should pre-book your tours in advance
Tromsø, a city nestled in Arctic Northern Norway, is a winter wonderland offering an array of tours from the mesmerizing northern lights tour, whale watching, to exhilarating dog sled adventures. As the gateway to the Arctic, Tromsø provides unique experiences like fjord cruises, food tours, and sightseeing tours, making pre-booking your tours in advance crucial to ensure you don’t miss out on what this vibrant city has to offer during your visit.
Best Arctic: Pioneering environmental sustainability with ISO 14001
Understanding ISO 14001 ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS) designed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). An EMS equipped with ISO 14001 guidelines allows an organization to monitor, manage, and control its environmental issues efficiently and holistically. Being ISO 14001 certified means that Best Arctic follows a systematic […]
What are my chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway?
We’ll also guide you through making the most out of your Northern Lights trip and introduce you to some of the Best Arctic’s northern light tours. The magic of the Northern Lights The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are one of the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena on Earth. The spectacle occurs when solar particles collide […]
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 […]
10 cool facts about Norway and Norwegians that you didn’t know
1. Friluftsliv: The Norwegian Love of the Outdoors Nature is a very important part of the Norwegian way of life. That is not surprising in a country like Norway with so many amazing sights and beautiful, untouched nature. With the rugged mountains, the beautiful snow, the majestic auroras and the glorious forests, it’s impossible not […]
Tromsø Safari is now Best Arctic!
We are proud to announce that we rebranded to Best Arctic and have launched a new website.
The 10 best things to do in Tromsø, Norway in winter
1. Go on a professional northern lights tour! Tromsø is one of the best places on the whole planet to observe this phenomenon due to being placed in the middle of the constant aurora oval and benefiting from the microclimates created by the fjords and mountains. You can check all the different northern lights trips […]
Dog sledding tours in Tromsø, Norway – Ready, set, go!
Besides being an exciting, thrilling and unforgettable activity, it is one of the best ways to experience the Arctic winter landscape. The tour starts with a pick-up at Radisson Blu Hotel at 08:45 am or 11:45 am, in Tromsø city center, with approximately one-hour transfer to the husky camp. Once there, you dress warm in […]
Northern Lights chasing from Tromsø, Norway
Located 350 km above the Arctic Circle and 70 degrees north, Tromsø is the northernmost student city in the world and is known among travellers for its winter activities and as a northern lights hot spot! Why is Tromsø one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights? Due to its […]