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Nordic Lights Escapade
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Oslo
Tromso
Abisko
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Oslo, Tromso, Abisko, Kiruna, Rovaniemi, Helsinki
16 days, 15 nights

Nordic Lights Escapade

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day 1 Oslo

Arrival

Welcome to the fabulous capital of Norway - Oslo! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Breakfast included
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3, Oslo, NO, 0155
Standard Double or Twin Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
2 Twin Beds
23 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
day 2 Oslo

Oslo City Tour

Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a 5-hour guided city tour of the magnificent Norwegian capital. For your convenience we have booked a 24 hour Oslo pass which gives you an opportunity of free entry to 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport and many other advantages.

You start with a visit to one of the major Scandinavian treasures - the famous Frogner Park, informally known as the Vigeland Park named after its founder Gustav Vigeland. You spend some great time strolling through this beautiful park and enjoying its extravagant sculptures and unique Scandinavian nature.

Then you enjoy guided visits of the Norwegian Folk Museum and the Fram Museum. 


5h
Private tour
Oslo Comprehensive Guided Tour
Oslo Comprehensive Guided Tour
day 3 Oslo

Departure

Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Oslo.

Clarion Hotel The Hub
Address
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3, Oslo, NO, 0155
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Flight from Oslo to Tromso
Departure
2 h 0 m
Arrival
day 3 Tromso

Arrival in Tromso

Welcome to the Gateway to the Arctic - the amazing city of Tromso!

Upon arrval, you check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Breakfast included
Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromso
Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromso
Sjogata 7, Tromsø, NO, 9008
Standard Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
2 Twin Beds
17 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
day 4 Tromso

Northern Lights Seeking by Snowmobile

This snowmobile safari gives you the opportunity to venture far into the wilderness, being outside on a dark winter evening might give a wonderful opportunity to witness the lights while going out on this adventure. We will be able to make (photo) stops along the way if the Northern Lights appear. You will be driving on a single snowmobile.

After driving back down the trail and parking the snowmobiles, a hot meal will be served to you in a traditional North Norwegian setting around the open fire in a reindeer herder’s tent.

Note: in order to drive a snowmobile please make sure to have your driver license with you. 


Evening
7h
Group tour (up to 16 people)
Snowmobile Safari & Northern Lights Tour (Shared Snowmobile)
Snowmobile Safari & Northern Lights Tour (Shared Snowmobile)
day 5 Tromso

Northern Lights Cruise
Today after breakfast you have the morning and afternoon at leisure. Later we invite you for a magical Northern Lights group cruise which gives you a unique chance of witnessing the Northern Lights. Prime time for whatching the Nordic Lights is between 9 pm and midnight, so your group tour starts late in the evening. Northern Lights seeking from the seaside can be especially exciting as the cruise takes place at night-time away from the city lights. Light dinner is served on board.

After the cruise you are transferred back to the meeting point and walk to your hotel.

Evening
3h
Group tour (up to 40 people)
Northern Lights Cruise with Light Dinner
Northern Lights Cruise with Light Dinner
day 6 Tromso

Reindeer Ride & Sami Culture Tour 

Today you are invited for a reindeer group safari through a fairy-tale winter forest.

After the 20-30-minute sleigh, get acquainted with the culture of Sami - the indigenous people of the North. You meet Sami people, taste some typical Sami food, see authentic artifacts, and hear stories about their lifestyle as well as joiks, traditional Sami songs. You also learn about reindeer sleigh, the oldest known form of transport in the north, as an important part of the Sami culture.

Following the tour, you are transferred back to the meeting point and walk to your hotel.

Season: from November to mid-April.
Number of participants: 10-50 for the sled ride, up to 100 in total for the feeding and Sami culture.



Flexible
4.5
Group tour (up to 50 people)
Reindeer Ride & Sami Culture Tour
Reindeer Ride & Sami Culture Tour
day 7 Tromso

Departure 

Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Tromso.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromso
Address
Sjogata 7, Tromsø, NO, 9008
Car from Tromso to Abisko
Departure
4 h 30 m
Arrival
day 7 Abisko

Arrival & Northern Lights Hunting

Welcome to Abisko! Thousands of people from around the globe come here each year to enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Swedish Lapland. These areas this far north are rightfully considered to be the last wilderness of Europe.

Being the so-called place "where no man has gone before", the region might not boast all perks of the civilized world but offers an exclusive chance to experience the peace and serenity of such a remote region.

Upon arrival, you walk to your hotel located very close to the train station. In the evening you have a unique opportunity to visit and enjoy the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko - the internationally recognized best place on earth to experience Northern Lights. Your guided group tour of the station starts with a beautiful chair lift ride up to the station, providing a unique chance to enjoy the beauty of the Abisko National Park at night.

During the tour you have a chance to enjoy fantastic Northern Lights views from a large panoramic platform while your guide tells you many interesting facts about the Aurora and the region.

You can also visit a cozy cafe, a souvenir shop, a look-out tower and Northern Lights exhibition.

Breakfast included
Abisko Turiststation STF
Abisko Turiststation STF
Abisko, Abisko, Norrbotten, SE, 98107
Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Queen Bed
12 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Evening
4h
Group tour (up to 40 people)
Aurora Sky Station Visit & Northern Lights Hunting Group Tour
Aurora Sky Station Visit & Northern Lights Hunting Group Tour
day 8 Abisko

Free Day in Abisko

This day is free for you to enjoy the fascinating Abisko neighborhood on your own or join our specially prepared optional tour.

The territory of Abisko is recognized by travelers worldwide as a place to unite with the beauty of nature, to enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the open wilderness.

If you're lucky, catch the magnificent Northern Lights, which is a very powerful experience with such a luminous display above the dead-quiet wilderness. Take some time to relax and enjoy the surrounding natural wonders away from noisy crowds as if apart from the rest of the world.

day 9 Abisko

Departure 
After breakfast, you walk to the train station (easily accessible on foot) to board a train that takes you to Kiruna.


Abisko Turiststation STF
Address
Abisko, Abisko, Norrbotten, SE, 98107
Train from Abisko to Kiruna
Departure
1 h 30 m
Arrival
day 9 Kiruna

Arrival

Upon arrival, you have a private transfer to the original Ice Hotel - the world’s first and largest hotel built entirely of snow and ice.

The rest of the day is free. In the late evening you are invited to relax in a traditional Swedish sauna (sauna visit is included in your package).

Breakfast included
Ice Hotel
Ice Hotel
Marknadsvägen 63, Jukkasjärvi, SE, 98137
Cabin (Arctic)
1 room
Up to 4 guests
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
33 m²
Breakfast not included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
day 10 Kiruna

Departure

In the morning you have some free time to enjoy the surrounding nature of Kiruna on your own. In the afternoon you check out and have a departure transfer.

Ice Hotel
Address
Marknadsvägen 63, Jukkasjärvi, SE, 98137
Car from Kiruna to Rovaniemi
Departure
4 h 30 m
Arrival
day 10 Rovaniemi

Arrival

Welcome to the Motherland of Santa Claus - Rovaniemi!

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast included
Santasport Apartment Hotel
Santasport Apartment Hotel
Hiihtomajantie 2, Rovaniemi, FI, 96400
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sauna
1 room
Up to 4 guests
3 Twin Beds
43 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
day 11 Rovaniemi

Aurora Trail

Today we invite you to a magical winter forest where you have a chance to enjoy a blaze of Auroras. Primetime for watching the Nordic Lights is between 9 pm and midnight, so your group tour starts late in the evening. While you enjoy the winter fairy forest, your guide prepares some snacks and hot drinks for you at our outside camp.

Group transportation by car and transfers from your hotel and back are included.

Please note: winter clothing is provided for the tour

Evening
Half day
Group tour (up to 20 people)
Northern Lights Hunting Group Tour
Northern Lights Hunting Group Tour
day 12 Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari & Visit of Santa Claus Village

This day starts with a brief introduction to snowmobiling after which you start driving to the wilderness. In the middle of the ride, you are invited to warm up near an open fire and enjoy grill sausages with warm drinks. Snowmobile safari with a stop takes about 3-4 hours. 

*Please note: Due to unsuitable weather conditions (e.g. there is no snow or it is raining), a snowmobile ride will be replaced with a visit to the Arktikum Museum. 

After safari you continue your trip to Santa Claus Village where you have some time to visit the Snowman World and attend a real ice bar in it. You can also buy some traditional Finnish souvenirs and send postcards with special Arctic Circle stamp from Santa Claus main post office. 

After the tour you are transferred back to the hotel. 

**Please note: Snowman World is open from Dec 6 to March 17. 

***In order to drive a snowmobile please make sure to have your driver's license with you. 


Morning
Full day
Group tour (up to 30 people)
Group Snowmobiling to Santa Village & Snowman World (Shared Snowmobile)
Group Snowmobiling to Santa Village & Snowman World (Shared Snowmobile)
day 13 Rovaniemi

Northern Lights Seeking in Reindeer Sledge

Today you have afternoon at leisure to explore the surrounding area on your own.

In the evening you are invited for reindeer safari through a fairy-tale winter forest. During the group tour you learn why reindeer sleigh is a traditional mode of transport in Lapland, and get one more unique chance to catch the Nordic Lights, as the ride takes place at night-time away from the city lights.

After about an hour ride you arrive at a reindeer farm. Here you are treated with a cup of coffee with a sweet bun, as well as with stories about a lifestyle of a reindeer herder.

Folliwing the tour you return to your hotel.Please note: winter clothing is provided for the tour

Evening
2h
Group tour (up to 15 people)
Northern Lights Seeking in Reindeer Sledge
Northern Lights Seeking in Reindeer Sledge
day 14 Rovaniemi

Husky Safari & Departure 

After breakfast, you check out, leave your luggage at the hotel lobby, and embark on an unforgettable dog sledding adventure through the magical winter landscapes of Lapland.

Set off on a thrilling 7km self-driven husky sled ride, where you take the reins and guide your own team of huskies through the sparkling trails of Lapland. With expert instructors by your side, you’ll quickly master the art of mushing, feeling the pure exhilaration of gliding across the snow with your loyal companions leading the way.

After the adventure, step into the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Finnish kota or Tipi. Gather around the crackling fire, relax with a hot drink and biscuits, and listen to captivating stories about the lives and personalities of huskies. You’ll discover not only the skills behind sledding but also the deep bond between humans and these extraordinary animals.

Season: from the end of November to the beginning of April.
Minimum age of participants - 4.

After the tour, you pick up your luggage from the hotel, and your driver takes you to the airport for the flight to Helsinki. 

Santasport Apartment Hotel
Address
Hiihtomajantie 2, Rovaniemi, FI, 96400
Morning
3.5
Group tour (up to 8 people)
Husky Safari Group Tour
Husky Safari Group Tour
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki
Departure
8 h 0 m
Arrival
day 14 Helsinki

Arrival 

Upon arrival in Helsinki, meet your private driver who transfers you to your centrally located hotel.

Breakfast included
Hotel Lilla Roberts
Hotel Lilla Roberts
Pieni Roobertinkatu 1-3, Helsinki, FI, 00130
Comfort Room, 1 King Bed
1 room
Up to 3 guests
1 King Bed
23 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
day 15 Helsinki

City Tour
Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your private guide who takes you on a wonderful 4-hour walking tour to show you the best Helsinki can offer.

During the tour, you walk through the vivid Central Harbor and Market Square, explore the charming Old Town, visit the famous Rock Church and take a short tram ride. After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Morning
4h
Private tour
Helsinki Walking Tour
Helsinki Walking Tour
day 16 Helsinki

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from  Helsinki.

Hotel Lilla Roberts
Address
Pieni Roobertinkatu 1-3, Helsinki, FI, 00130
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to Frogner Park, The Fram Museum and more
Entrances to Frogner Park, The Fram Museum and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

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