Nordic Lights Escapade

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.

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. 

Departure

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

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.

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. 

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.

Reindeer Ride & Sami Culture Tour 

Following breakfast 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.

Departure 

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

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.

Departure 
This is the last day of your amazing Swedish adventure! After breakfast, you walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot) to board a train that takes you to 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).

Departure

After breakfast 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.

Arrival

Welcome to to the Motherland of Santa Claus - Rovaniemi!

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

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

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. 

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

Husky Safari & Departure 

After breakfast you travel to a husky farm. Here you meet and make friends with the lovely huskies - enthusiastic arctic sled dogs which greet you with barking and jumping.

You then have short instructions on safety and driving and enjoy a group guided husky safari. The route of about 15 km (9 miles) takes you through a fantastic winter landscape. During the stops you can change places as a driver and passenger. After the adventure ride lasting 1-1.5 hours you spend some time at the husky farm. Your group is invited to gather around the camp fire to hear the mushers telling about life with the huskies.

Please note: winter clothing is provided for the tour

After the husky tour, you’ll return to your hotel to check out, then be transferred to the train station for your journey to Helsinki 

Arrival 

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

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.

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