Overview:
This small group tour offers you an excellent opportunity to chase the Northern Lights while experiencing the highlights of the Nordic region in Finland, Sweden and Norway. You will visit Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus, enjoy snowmobiling through the Arctic wilderness, visit the world-famous Ice Hotel in Sweden and the beautiful Norwegian city of Tromso, the "Paris of the North". Throughout the tour there will be chances to spot the beautiful Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) dancing across the northern sky.
Package price is from £ 3,255 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin or double room.
2024 Departure Dates:
| Departure |
Return |
| 09 Feb |
15 Feb |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Rovaniemi
Arrive in Rovaniemi and transfer from the airport to your magical escape. The Arctic circle lodge is located in the beautiful wilderness area, only a 12-minute drive from Santa Claus village and 20 minutes from the city Centre. En-route, you will stop to pick up your thermal clothing set (overall, boots, woolen socks, gloves and a scarf if needed). You will be close to the Raudanjoki river and surrounded by lush forests and fresh air. Your home for the next two nights will be in the panorama huts, inspired by natures building materials.
Meet for dinner tonight and get to know the rest of the group and your Haman tour leader.
Overnight in the Panorama Design Huts at the Arctic Circle Lodge.
Overnight in the panorama design huts
Day 2: Santa Claus village
Breakfast is served in the lodge. Everyone knows that Rovaniemi is home to Santa Claus, and today you have the possibility to meet him yourself. Transfer to Santa Claus village and time at leisure. We have allocated three hours in the village - there are many things to do and much to see. We recommend lunch at the village (at your own expense). Snowman world is well worth the visit, entrance to be paid on the spot (not included).
Dinner and overnight in the Panorama design huts.
Optional extra tour at a supplement: Electric snowmobile excursion: After dinner, a special treat awaits. Get dressed and rearing to go, as you experience an electric Northern lights snowmobile. The electric snowmobile is an innovative new way to experience the Arctic without disturbing the silent peace and wintery nature, a sustainable way of experiencing the Lappish nature! (Excursions is 3 hours)
Day 3: Rovaniemi to the Ice Hotel
Breakfast is served at Vaattunki Wilderness resort. Return your thermal clothing set, and soon it is time to say good-bye to Rovaniemi and Finland as you head North to Sweden. The journey takes approximately five hours. It will also be possible to buy something to eat and drink (own expense) during one of the stops. Arrival at the Ice hotel in the afternoon and check in to your warm accommodation (Kaamos rooms). If you are feeling adventurous and would like to experience a night in the ice hotel – please let us know and we can assist with your request (supplementary charge).
Dinner at own arrangement. Overnight in a warm Kaamos room.
Day 4: Ice Hotel
Breakfast is served at the restaurant. There is much to see and do in the Jukkasjarvi and Kiruna area. We have left today open to enjoy this incredible winter paradise at leisure.
Dinner at own arrangement.
Overnight in a warm Kaamos room.
Optional extra tour at a supplement: Dogsled tour with wilderness lunch Today a dog sledding tour with wilderness lunch is awaiting you. Your team is driven by an experienced musher. This chosen excursion is 3 hours and will offer you the chance to experience this amazing location from a sled.
Day 5: Ice Hotel to Tromsø, Northern Norway
Breakfast is served at the restaurant. After breakfast you will be transferred to the train station. Board the local train for your journey to Narvik. This train journey is dramatic and will leave you breathless as you travel between two countries, Sweden, and Norway. The journey is approximately three and a half hours. Arrival in Narvik and coach transfer to Tromsø. This route has been nicknamed the ‘Arctic route’. You will have the possibility to buy something to eat and drink before the coach journey from Narvik to Tromsø. You will arrive in Tromsø mid evening.
Light evening buffet and overnight at the Clarion Collection Aurora hotel.
Day 6: Happy Valentine's Day
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Today is at leisure, the vibrant city of Tromsø offers museums, and a variety of more adventurous excursions. A walk around the city is also recommended, as is Fjellheisen cable car. We will be happy to help plan your day. I
Lunch at own expense. Light evening buffet and overnight at the Clarion Collection Aurora hotel
Optional extra tour at a supplement: Norwegian charm and Northern lights chase. An absolute must do when in Tromsø. Search for the Northern lights by small minivan, with local guides – this is one of our highly recommended tours. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Optional extra tour at a supplement: Aurora dinner cruise on hybrid electric boat. Enjoy this floating restaurant as you search for the Northern lights. With an electric engine we will silently cruise into the darkness of the Tromsø fjords. Order a local craft beer from Graff or one of our carefully selected wines and settle at one of the tables next to our panoramic windows. While the captain keeps an eye out for the Northern Lights from the bridge, our hosts will serve a delicious dinner from one of the local restaurants in Tromsø.
Day 7: Departure
Breakfast is served at the hotel. An airport bus ticket is included for your short bus journey to the airport according to you onward destination. We hope that you have enjoyed this tour and that it has left you with positive memories of Scandinavia, and a truly magical experience of Lapland.
Group of max. 15 people.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London Heathrow (other UK airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per person
- Tour leader throughgout
- Transfer from Rovaniemi airport to the Vaattunki Wilderness resort
- Two nights at Vaattunki Wildreness resort Rovaniemi to the icehotel, Jukkasjarvi, Sweden.
- Two nights at the icehotel (Kaamos room) Jukkasjarvi with breakfast. (Dinner under own arrangement)
- Transfer from the icehotel to Kiruna train station
- Local train from Karuna to Narvik
- Coach transfer from Narvik to Tromso
- Two accommodation at the Clarion Collection Aurora Hotel with breakfat and light evening buffet included.
- Airport bus ticket from Tromso hotel to Tromso aiport
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
Optional tours:
- Rovaniemi – 10 Feb: Electric northern lights snowmobile (2 persons sharing) - £ 255 pp
- Jukkasjarvi – 12 Feb: Dog sledding tour with wilderness lunch - £ 245 pp
- Tromso – 14 Feb: Chasing the Northern lights - £ 170 pp
- Tromso – 14 Feb: Aurora dinner cruise on hybrid electric boat - £ 210 pp
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