7D6N Winter Arctic Finland-Norway

7D6N Winter Arctic Finland-Norway (min 2pax)

COST: $4,898 pp (for travel between December–March, if booked upto 60 days before) 

*cost not valid between 15th Dec – 10th Jan 

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ITINERARY 

Day 1 – Arrival at Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus!  Airport transfer.  

In the evening, experience the northern lights tour by minivan. The Aurora Borealis are visible in Rovaniemi from late August until mid April. We will take you to several different spots to give you the best change to chase the northern lights. Our guide will take some nice photos of you during the tour, playing with light for funny photo effects. You will also get tips how to set your own camera for night photography. Hot drinks and gingerbread cookies are included. 

Day 2 –Rovaniemi. Santa Village & snowmobiling to reindeer farm 

Come and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Mr. Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s Official Post Office, do some shopping. Afterwards, we head for the snowmobiles and drive to a local reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer and hear stories about reindeer herding. After a splendid day we return back to the city by snowmobiles. We get to cross the Arctic Circle on this tour!  

Day 3 – Rovaniemi. Arctic Snow castle tour & dine at ice restaurant  

The Arctic SnowHotel is one of the biggest Snowhotels in the world, and carved from snow and ice each year, and each SnowHotel is designed to be different to earlier years. The guide will tell you about the construction, operation and special features of the SnowHotel during the memorable guided tour through beautiful rooms of the hotel and Arctic specialities, such as the Snow Sauna.  

The Ice Restaurant built of snow and ice provides a unique setting for an unforgettable dinner; serving up hot Lappish delicacies savoured around ice tables. Culinary enjoyment commences with a velvety forest mushroom soup, and is finished off with the SnowHotel´s soft Raspberry-vanilla bavaroise. In line with the theme, the dessert is served on a magnificent ice platter. 

Day 4 – Rovaniemi to Tromso. Take flight to Tromso. Airport transfer and hotel check in. Tromsø is known as the Arctic Capital and is the biggest city in Northern Norway  

In the evening, join the Northern Lights Cruise. Jump aboard a silent hybrid catamaran and enjoy a peaceful cruise by night around Tromsø island. The boat has panoramic windows and comfortable heated lounges guaranteeing a cosy atmosphere. We will pass the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Tromsø and landmarks like the Arctic Cathedral.  

Day 5 – Tromso. City walking tour. On this tour we take you on a walk around the small city centre of Tromsø that has been founded in 1795 on the island of Tromsøya. The city, which was also called the Gateway to the Arctic, has been throughout history the start for several Polar Expeditions. The tour continues with a guided walk along Storgata (the pedestrian street), the Market Place, the Catholic and Protestant Cathedrals, Roald Amundsen monument and the Mack Brewery. 

Northern light tour by minivan. North Norway, Tromso is fortunate with unique natural phenomena, which can only be experienced in our region. Join us on a private and exclusive tour to chase the magical Northern Lights. We have one goal on this tour: to take you to places with the highest chance of experiencing the Northern Lights with a local driver and guide.

Day 6 – Tromso. Choose activity of the day: Select 1 activity between Husky safari / reindeer sledding  

Husky safari - Experience a unique dog sledding adventure through snowy terrain, surrounded by Arctic mountain landscape. Our team of huskies are eager to greet you and take you on a journey into the wilderness. No previous husky mushing skills needed. Upon arrival at the camp, we will provide warm winter clothes and other required gear. Our guides will give thorough safety instructions and a practical demonstration on how to steer your own sled. Dog sledding with Alaskan huskies is an active experience. Each dog sled will have two people sharing a husky team. Along the way, you will get the chance to switch places, so both of you get a chance to be the driver.  

Reindeer sledding - Experience the oldest means of transportation in the North and learn about Sámi culture on a guided reindeer sledding tour from Tromsø. Let the reindeer take you out in nature on authentic Sámi sleds as you get a taste of life above the Polar circle. Upon arrival your Sámi guide will be waiting, ready to tell you more about the experience you will have with the reindeer and culture. You can change into some warmer clothing and shoes, and then you're ready to go sledding through the snow!  

 
Day 7 – Departure from Tromso. Airport transfer. 

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Includes: 

• 6 nights in 4 star hotel accommodation standard room (double / twin occupancy). Hotels for reference

Rovaniemi - Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar 

Tromso - Clarion The Edge or similar

• Breakfast buffet on all days

• Private airport transfers (as mentioned above) 

• Activities with transfers – Santa village tour, snowmobile, Northern lights chase, Arctic snow hotel with ice restaurant (Rovaniemi), Northern light cruise, city tour, Aurora tour, Husky safari OR reindeer safari (Tromso) 

Excludes: 

• Upgrade to stay in glass igloo (Rovaniemi) @ $530 pp.  

Enjoy the luxury of staying in a glass igloo. Glass ceiling allows you to gaze up to the inky night sky and watch the Northern Lights hypnotically dance, all from the comfort of your bed.