Luxury travel expert and founder of namesake company Sarah Casewit, launches “Auroras & Orcas,” a new eight-day travel experience in Northern Norway, curated in collaboration with Tyson Sadler, founder and lead expedition guide of Waterborn Expeditions, a company specializing in ethical marine encounters and ocean conservation.
Specializing in transformative journeys, Sarah Casewit’s new “Auroras & Orcas” experience takes adventurous and discerning travelers to the Arctic, exposing guests to once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, immersive Nordic culture, and extraordinary accommodations all wrapped in the awe of the Polar Night. Venturing from the vibrant cultural capital of Tromsø to the remote fjords of Skjervøy and Lyngen, guests will be accompanied by whale expert and filmmaker Tyson Sadler to explore the best of winter in Norway.
The eight-day itinerary kicks off with arrivals in Tromsø before guests are transported to Havnnes Lodge, by car or helicopter, where they will have exclusive access to the Lodge for the duration of their stay, complete with a private chef, personal lodge host and access to the luxurious Nordic spa. Guests will then be brought onto the fjord daily, on a heated Sargo 37 boat, for a range of guided ‘whale safaris’ to witness migrating humpback whales and orcas. Depending on sea conditions, these will include whale watching, migration tracking across fjords and whale swimming, allowing guests to come face-to-face with these majestic creatures. While in the water, guests can immortalize their experience with underwater photography or videography.
On land, guests will be immersed in Arctic culture, with activities including mushing your own team of huskies across pristine terrain, meeting Sami reindeer herders and learning the art of Nordic wellness from cold plunges in the fjord to floating saunas with panoramic views. Whisky-drinkers can delight in an excursion to the world’s northernmost whisky distillery, while melophiles will delight in attending a candlelit concert by the Arctic Philharmonic inside the historic Tromsø Cathedral.
“Auroras & Orcas” is the first in a new series of “Alchemia Journeys” from Sarah Casewit, offering one-of–a-kind experiences to adventurous and discerning travelers. These itineraries will be co-created with a creative expert, in another field, to showcase off-the-grid locations around the world through their lens, bringing an outside perspective to the luxury travel industry. Alchemia, meaning the magical art of transformation, speaks to the magic that comes when experiencing a destination through another viewpoint, allowing for individual exploration and transformation.
“Auroras & Orcas” is now available to book for trips in October and November 2025, taking advantage of the Polar Night, where the sunlight hours are minimal and the sky glows with deep blues and flickers of the aurora. The itinerary starts at $13,300 USD per person based on 2 people traveling on a private basis, and is fully customisable to suit each traveler's needs and interests.
