Northern Lights of Scandinavia

Day 1  Helsinki, Finland                
Arrive into Helsinki and transfer to your charming hotel in the heart of Helsinki’s design district. This evening, join your fellow travellers and travel director for a welcome reception at the hotel.  

Day 2  Helsinki to Ivalo  
Depart this morning on a scenic flight to Ivalo, the gateway to Lapland. After a welcome dinner in Aurora Village, your home for tonight is in a private cabin with a heated glass roof, perfect for searching for the dancing northern lights from the comfort of your own room.  

Day 3  Ivalo to Honningsvag, Norway      
Enjoy sunrise over Ivalo with your morning coffee, before embarking on a scenic drive to the northernmost city in Norway, Honningsvag. Explore this quaint city’s colourful architecture and nautical influence before retiring to your traditional hotel located on the water’s edge.  

Day 4  Honningsvag          
Enjoy a leisurely day to discover more of Honningsvåg. Take a walk to the 19th century church that survived the destruction of World War 2, a true rarity in Northern Norway. Perhaps take an Optional Experience to learn about king crabs and enjoy a fresh, sea-to-table lunch of this delicacy. Take your chance to visit the northernmost point of Europe, the famous North Cape and sip on bubbles and delight in exquisite caviar with your fellow travellers (weather permitting).

Day 5  Honningsvag to Alta                
Start the day with a spectacular drive through Norway’s magnificent fjords en route to the quaint town of Alta. Discover Alta’s UNESCO World Heritage listed museum and Rock Art Centre, before heading to an ice bar for a chilled beverage.

Day 6  Alta                
Visit a working husky farm to meet Team Lyrek, a champion dog sledding team. They will introduce you to the huskies and explain the challenges they face when competing in the marathon Arctic dog sled races. Perhaps try a dog sled ride yourself before enjoying a traditional dinner of local specialties including salmon or reindeer.  

Day 7  Alta to Tromso  
Travel to the small but mighty town of Tromso, known as the gateway to the Arctic. Soak in the spectacular views of the surroundings including snow-capped mountains and Tromso Fjord.

Day 8  Tromso  
Meet with the Sami people, the indigenous people of Scandinavia. Wrap up in extra warm clothing as you explore the Sami camp with a local guide, feed the reindeer herd and enjoy a traditional Sami meal this evening.  

Day 9  Tromso to Oslo          
This morning fly to Norway’s capital city, Oslo. Upon arrival, discover the medieval Akershus Castle and Royal Palace for an insight into Norway’s impressive history. This afternoon, explore the city at leisure, perhaps visit the Viking Ship museum or take a walk through Frogner Park.  

Day 10  Oslo  
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end.