Tour Itinerary
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Day1
Rovaniemi
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. Our bus 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.
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Day2
Rovaniemi
Enjoy the Santa Clause Visit with a small group, meet the real Santa and blow him your wishes, visit Santa’s post office were his elves are working full year, you can also send a post card from there to your siblings or friends. We will cross the arctic circle line where you can take some photos and videos. Enjoy afterwards the rest of the village, local typical shops, souvenirs, see some reindeers and more.
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Day3
Rovaniemi
Visit the husky kennel and get a feel for how the dogs are prepared to be the amazing athletes they are. Our enthusiastic dogs will happily take you down the forest trail for an unforgettable experience. Optional: After the tour, 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.
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Day4
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 Cuisine Cruise and enjoy a tasty three-course dinner from one of the best restaurants in Tromsø while we look for the Northern Lights. 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. As we cruise around Tromsø fjord, you will be served a delicious Arctic tapas dinner prepared by an award-winning local restaurant. Made with locally sourced, seasonal and fresh ingredients, the three-course dinner is inspired by traditional Northern Norwegian cuisine with a modern twist!
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Day5
Tromso
Our first stop is Ersfjord, a local coastal village; it was traditionally a fishing village but is now a stunning fjord popular for visitors and great for those looking to take photos. The next location we will take you to is Sommarøy, a small island connected to Kvaløya via a bridge. Sommarøy is known for its stunning nature, with crystal-clear blue waters and sandy beaches with peak mountains in the background, giving you a dramatic view of the Arctic landscape. The last stop for the route is Hella, where you can find old rock carvings. The fjord side road passing through Hella is a treat for all the senses. During one of the stops above, we will serve a light picnic consisting of wraps and hot drinks.
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Day6
Tromso
Join this guided tour of Tromsø to see some of the main historical spots. 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. After short walk around the pier, we would arrive at the unique Polarmuseet and Skansen area. The tour continues along Storgata (the pedestrian street), the Market Place, the Catholic and Protestant Cathedrals, Roald Amundsen monument and the Mack Brewery. Tromsø is one of the best places in Norway to see the Northern Lights. Join the Aurora Minibus tour in evening. In Tromsø, every evening from September to April offers a chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Our team is made up of experienced and dedicated guides: they will use their local knowledge and check the weather forecast to find the best spots to see the Northern Lights.
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Day7
Tromso to Kiruna
Check in hotel and relax.
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Day8
Kiruna
Kiruna is an exciting city to experience and learn more about. Three cultures meet – the Sami, the Swedish and the Finnish, all of which have had an important part in the development of the mining community of Kiruna. We begin the tour from a historical and holistic perspective, as far back in time as 400 million years ago when the American continent collided with the European continent. If the weather is clear we can see the mountain range that was formed in connection with the collision and gain an understanding of Kiruna as a city. The journey continues with a few more stops through Kiruna's old city center where the city transformation is in full swing. In the evening, experience the northern lights chase by minivan. With a minivan we’ll take you to the Northern Light. Abisko, Björkliden, Jukkasjärvi, or nearby, the guide will check where the best possibilities to see the Northern Light is within 100km and takes you there. This is the perfect tour to maximize your chances of seeing and taking pictures of the amazing Aurora Borealis.
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Day9
Kiruna
ICEHOTEL is a world class destination. It was founded in 1989 and is the original hotel made of ice and snow. It is also Sweden’s most unique and probably most extensive private ice art hall. Icehotel 365 accommodates nine Art Suites, nine Deluxe Suites with private bathroom and relax, an ice gallery and Icebar by Icehotel Jukkasjrävi – all created by ice builders and artists from around the world. After that your guide will take you to the oldest part of Jukkasjärvi and you will get to hear more about the area of Kiruna and about Sami people. You visit the old church, also called the ‘Sami church’, from 1607 and have a Swedish fika at Nutti Sami siida, the Sami museum. Here you will also have the possibility, as add on, to visit and feed reindeers. Optional: Northern light tour.
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Day10
Return Home
Departure from Kiruna. Airport transfer.
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Inclusions :
- 9 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Private airport transfers (as mentioned above)
- Activities with transfers – Santa village tour, Northern lights chase, Husky ride (Rovaniemi), city sightseeing, Northern light cruise, fjord sightseeing, Northern lights tour (Tromso), Northern light tour, ice hotel; Sami village tour, city sightseeing tour (Kiruna)
Exclusions :
- Visa Fees
- Airfare
- Internal flight fare (if any)
- Meals not specified / Optional / Tips
- Travel insurance
- Upgrade to stay in in glass igloo (Rovaniemi) @ 230 Euro pp.
- Additional Northern light tour (Kiruna) @ 160 Euro pp
- Airport and hotel porterage
- Any expense of personal nature such as phone calls, laundry bills, tips etc.
- Peak season /weekend surcharge if applicable
- Local departure Taxes if any
- City Tax
- Anything not mentioned in the outlined itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Arrival and Departure PCR – COVID test if required by the airline or Government bodies
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