Hi

I had no problem on the Borneo trip as there was always vegetarian options available.  I am somewhat alarmed at reading Cindy's comments about Group meal in New Zealand as I am planning this trip in the near future.  Surely, in this day and age vegetarians should be catered for even if it is just a nice salad.  How awful to sit there with just a soft drink whilst the rest are tucking into a meal.

Regards

Jaya

Jaya

It was a very uncomfortable couple of hours to say the least.

Cindy

I had no problem on the Borneo trip as there was always vegetarian options available. I am somewhat alarmed at reading Cindy's comments about Group meal in New Zealand as I am planning this trip in the near future. Surely, in this day and age vegetarians should be catered for even if it is just a nice salad. How awful to sit there with just a soft drink whilst the rest are tucking into a meal.

Regards

Jaya

Bridget

Like you I am not a full vegetarian, I have had some weird and wonderful meals dishes up along my travels...just be aware if this is set meal for a large group you MIGHT suffer, on the USA tour to cape Canaveral space visit, we had a meal with many ofthers and a astronaut gave a talk.  I sat with no meal just a coke, also on a large group meal with other in NZ it was the same no food for me just a soft drink..I did query this on both occasion and was told, that’s the food either eat it or leave it there’s nothing the TM could do or the place would do.....on all holidays I do mention I am a vegetarian, but sometimes this can not be accommodated, it made for a very unpleasant hour or so while the whole table ate and I didn’t. So be warned.

Cindy

Hi Cindy, thanks for the warning.  I did have a few problems on the Borneo trip but never went without anything, Bridget

Like you I am not a full vegetarian, I have had some weird and wonderful meals dishes up along my travels...just be aware if this is set meal for a large group you MIGHT suffer, on the USA tour to cape Canaveral space visit, we had a meal with many ofthers and a astronaut gave a talk. I sat with no meal just a coke, also on a large group meal with other in NZ it was the same no food for me just a soft drink..I did query this on both occasion and was told, that’s the food either eat it or leave it there’s nothing the TM could do or the place would do.....on all holidays I do mention I am a vegetarian, but sometimes this can not be accommodated, it made for a very unpleasant hour or so while the whole table ate and I didn’t. So be warned.

Cindy

Hi Bridget

I have been to Tromso twice, though not for New Year.  I did a review for last year's February trip.  Link below for info.  Good luck with being a vegi in the Sami tent!

https://forum.justyou.co.uk/thread-82979.html?highlight=Norway 

You get a mention in Mandy's review of the National Parks.  Have you seen it?

Bye for now.

Sylvia

Hi Sylvia,

Thanks for that.  No I haven't seen the national parks review. I'll take a look now.  I hope you had a fab time!! Xx

I have been to Tromso twice, though not for New Year. I did a review for last year's February trip. Link below for info. Good luck with being a vegi in the Sami tent!

https://forum.justyou.co.uk/thread-82979.html?highlight=Norway 

You get a mention in Mandy's review of the National Parks. Have you seen it?

Bye for now.

Sylvia

Good Afternoon Bridget,

I can tell you that 14 travellers are booked onto this trip. The age ranges between early 40s - late 70s. 3 are male and 11 are female.

For January/February (Tromso, Norway), this is the winter month and so it will be dark in January, but lighter in February.

Daylight hours (January):

Sunrise: January (down all day start of month / 09:30 end of month)

Sunset: January (down all day start of month / 14:30 end of month)

Daylight hours (February):

Sunrise: February (09:30 start of month / 07:15 end of month)

Sunset: February (14:30 start of month / 16:40 end of month)

https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/norway/tromso?month=1&year=2018 

The New Year evening meal prior to the Northern Lights will entail a traditional sami meal with coffee and cake inside a warm sami tent (this information can be found within your JY brochure).

In terms of dress code, travellers tend to dress nicely (dress/suit) as this is a special New Year's Eve dinner, but there is no formal dress code. However, you will need to bring warm clothes to go out and view the fireworks and northern lights (warm, solid shoes, hat, glows, scarf and a warm winter jacket & pants) from Camp Tamok.

The average temperatures for this time of year is -4°C in January and February.

http://www.holiday-weather.com/tromso_no/averages/ 

I hope this helps!

Kindest Regards,

Amy

Hi again Amy,

Sorry but I just thought if another question.  I'm assuming the 'Traditional Sami meal' will be including meat.  I'm not full vegetarian as I do eat all forms of seafood, however I definitely do not eat meat.  Will this be a problem or will there be choices for people with food preferences such as myself?

Thanks again,

Bridget

Good Afternoon Bridget,

A colleague of mine at JYHQ will email the agent to make sure that they are aware of your dietary requirements.

Kindest Regards,

Amy

Good Afternoon Bridget,

I can tell you that 14 travellers are booked onto this trip. The age ranges between early 40s - late 70s. 3 are male and 11 are female.

For January/February (Tromso, Norway), this is the winter month and so it will be dark in January, but lighter in February.

Daylight hours (January):

Sunrise: January (down all day start of month / 09:30 end of month)

Sunset: January (down all day start of month / 14:30 end of month)

Daylight hours (February):

Sunrise: February (09:30 start of month / 07:15 end of month)

Sunset: February (14:30 start of month / 16:40 end of month)

https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/norway/tromso?month=1&year=2018 

The New Year evening meal prior to the Northern Lights will entail a traditional sami meal with coffee and cake inside a warm sami tent (this information can be found within your JY brochure).

In terms of dress code, travellers tend to dress nicely (dress/suit) as this is a special New Year's Eve dinner, but there is no formal dress code. However, you will need to bring warm clothes to go out and view the fireworks and northern lights (warm, solid shoes, hat, glows, scarf and a warm winter jacket & pants) from Camp Tamok.

The average temperatures for this time of year is -4°C in January and February.

http://www.holiday-weather.com/tromso_no/averages/ 

I hope this helps!

Kindest Regards,

Amy

Hi Amy,

 yes that's a great help thanks.  Especially regarding the dress code, fireworks, the venue of the New Year's Eve meal and the name of the camp to view the lights (fingers crossed). I must say, I still can find no mention in either the brochure or the web site of any details about the 'Traditional Sami tent and Sami meal' as venue for this event, or the fireworks.  Oh well perhaps old age is finally catching up with me.  

Many thanks again!!

Best wishes,

Bridget

Good Afternoon Bridget,

Details about the 'Traditional Sami tent and Sami meal' will be at the Tromso Wilderness Centre. You can find information about this on p.101 of your JY brochure.

Kind Regards,

Amy

Good Afternoon Bridget,

I can tell you that 14 travellers are booked onto this trip. The age ranges between early 40s - late 70s. 3 are male and 11 are female.

For January/February (Tromso, Norway), this is the winter month and so it will be dark in January, but lighter in February.

Daylight hours (January):

Sunrise: January (down all day start of month / 09:30 end of month)

Sunset: January (down all day start of month / 14:30 end of month)

Daylight hours (February):

Sunrise: February (09:30 start of month / 07:15 end of month)

Sunset: February (14:30 start of month / 16:40 end of month)

https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/norway/tromso?month=1&year=2018 

The New Year evening meal prior to the Northern Lights will entail a traditional sami meal with coffee and cake inside a warm sami tent (this information can be found within your JY brochure).

In terms of dress code, travellers tend to dress nicely (dress/suit) as this is a special New Year's Eve dinner, but there is no formal dress code. However, you will need to bring warm clothes to go out and view the fireworks and northern lights (warm, solid shoes, hat, glows, scarf and a warm winter jacket & pants) from Camp Tamok.

The average temperatures for this time of year is -4°C in January and February.

http://www.holiday-weather.com/tromso_no/averages/ 

I hope this helps!

Kindest Regards,

Amy

Hi again Amy,

Sorry but I just thought if another question.  I'm assuming the 'Traditional Sami meal' will be including meat.  I'm not full vegetarian as I do eat all forms of seafood, however I definitely do not eat meat.  Will this be a problem or will there be choices for people with food preferences such as myself?

Thanks again,

Bridget

Good Afternoon Bridget,

I can tell you that 14 travellers are booked onto this trip. The age ranges between early 40s - late 70s. 3 are male and 11 are female.

For January/February (Tromso, Norway), this is the winter month and so it will be dark in January, but lighter in February.

Daylight hours (January):

Sunrise: January (down all day start of month / 09:30 end of month)

Sunset: January (down all day start of month / 14:30 end of month)

Daylight hours (February):

Sunrise: February (09:30 start of month / 07:15 end of month)

Sunset: February (14:30 start of month / 16:40 end of month)

https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/norway/tromso?month=1&year=2018 

The New Year evening meal prior to the Northern Lights will entail a traditional sami meal with coffee and cake inside a warm sami tent (this information can be found within your JY brochure).

In terms of dress code, travellers tend to dress nicely (dress/suit) as this is a special New Year's Eve dinner, but there is no formal dress code. However, you will need to bring warm clothes to go out and view the fireworks and northern lights (warm, solid shoes, hat, glows, scarf and a warm winter jacket & pants) from Camp Tamok.

The average temperatures for this time of year is -4°C in January and February.

http://www.holiday-weather.com/tromso_no/averages/ 

I hope this helps!

Kindest Regards,

Amy

Hi Amy,

 yes that's a great help thanks.  Especially regarding the dress code, fireworks, the venue of the New Year's Eve meal and the name of the camp to view the lights (fingers crossed). I must say, I still can find no mention in either the brochure or the web site of any details about the 'Traditional Sami tent and Sami meal' as venue for this event, or the fireworks.  Oh well perhaps old age is finally catching up with me.  

Many thanks again!!

Best wishes,

Bridget