Overview:
This tour provides an opportunity for a comprehensive Arctic holiday. Your tour starts in Tromso, home of the world's northern most university and a great place to see the Northern Lights. Your journey continues by Hurtigruten, the famous Norwegian coastal cruise line, to Kirkenes where you will stay overnight in the Snow Hotel. On the route you will also stop at the North Cape. The trip will allow you to experience a range of winter activities from dog sledding and snowmobiling to king crab fishing.
Package price is from £ 4,085 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin or double room.
Single supplement on request.
Departure Dates:
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16 Dec - 17 Apr
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Tromso
Upon arrival in Tromso, private transfer to the Clarion Collection Hotel With or similar for 2 nights stay. Tromso is the world’s most northern university town, and the largest city in the Nordic countries north of the Arctic Circle. The city lies between the sharp craggy peaks of the Lyngen Alps, and combines wild scenery with urban life. Sights of interest are the Polar Museum, Northern Light Planetarium, Arctic Cathedral and Tromsø Museum. Accommodation at the Home Hotel With or similar incl. breakfast.
Day 2: Tromso
The day is free to explore the city and the surrounding area. Try some winter activities such as dog sledding, snowmobiling, a traditional Saami dinner, fjord fishing, downhill or cross country skiing. We can provide you with a list of optional tours and activities. Accommodation at the Home Hotel With or similar incl. breakfast.
Day 3: Tromso – Hurtigruten cruise
Breakfast at the hotel, and time to explore the city before boarding the Hurtigruten voyage north in the evening. The ship will arrive in Tromso at 14.30 and you can board shortly afterwards, departure at 18:30. Accommodation onboard the Hurtigruten in an unspecified outside cabin incl. dinner.
Day 4: Day onboard the Hurtigruten & North Cape
Breakfast onboard. After an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvåg, the largest fishing village in Finnmark and doorway to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape, mainland Europe’s northernmost point at 71º north. There is a 3 hour guided tour to North Cape, between 12:00 - 15:00. Accommodation onboard the Hurtigruten in an unspecified outside cabin.
Day 5: Arrival in Kirkenes, King Crabs, Huskies & Northern Lights
Breakfast onboard. The vistas become more dramatic as the ship approaches the finale of the northbound voyage, here in the far reaches of Europe. Benefiting from the warm currents of the Gulf Stream, this region is rich in sea life and the coast is largely ice free in winter, allowing ships access to most harbours. At 09:00 you'll reach Kirkenes, from where the emotive border with Russia lies a few kilometres away. Disembark the ship and transfer to Gamme Cabins situated close to the Kirkenes Snow Hotel.
13:00 – 16:00 King Crab Safari & Lunch
This exclusive arctic excursion aims to give you the best King crab fishing adventure. At 13.00 you will be picked up at the hotel for your King Crab Safari. Your guide/fisherman will take you out on the fjord ice by snowmobile and sleigh to find the great beast. You will then step out on the frozen fjord and help the fisherman pull the traps from the deep through the hole in the ice. The journey will culminate in a warm, rustic farmhouse restaurant by the fjord, where you will enjoy a feast, served the Norwegian way - fresh, juicy and irresistible! The portions are generous, so no one will leave the table hungry. Duration – 3 to 4 hours.
21:00 - 23:00 Hunting The Northern Lights with Huskies
Eager huskies will take you to the deeper wilderness. En route you will have several stops to watch the polar sky: maybe the Northern Lights will appear tonight? The tour operates by two people sharing a sledge. Accommodation in a Gamme Cabin incl. breakfast.
Day 6: Kirkenes – Snow Hotel Experience
13:00 – 15:00 Snowmobile Safari
At 13.00 your guide will meet you at the reception and take you for your snowmobile safari. This 2-hour adventure is a great and unforgettable experience through the magical landscape above the Arctic Circle. This is a fantastic activity choice if you are looking for some adrenaline and action during your stay in Kirkenes and want to try something new and exciting. Before turning on the engine, you will be introduced with a short briefing on how to safely operate the snowmobiles and provided with necessary safety equipment and clothing to keep you warm and comfortable during your adventure. The snowmobile is shared between two people - one driver, who's in control of the snowmobile, and one passenger who gets to sit and admire the beautiful view around. You can always switch seats during the tour and try both options!
17:00 – 09:00 Kirkenes Snow Hotel Experience
At 17:00, your guide will meet you at the reception and take you to the Snow Hotel. Welcome drink in the Snow Bar and a chance to meet some reindeer. The evening continues with a 3-course diner at the nearby wooden restaurant by a cosy fireplace, featuring some Arctic fare.
Kirkenes Snow Hotel is a beautiful piece of snow architecture and sculpture in the Arctic nature. The hotel has 20 suites, ice sculptures and live reindeer. The Snow Hotel is situated walking distance from Kirkenes in Gabba, a reindeer safari park. Big luggage can be stored in the luggage room. Long underwear, pullovers, hat and socks are needed.
Day 7: Departure from Kirkenes
After a night spent in a sleeping bag in the Snow Hotel, a traditional sauna is available for hotel guests. All Kirkenes Snow Hotel overnighters will receive the “Coolest Certificate”! At 09:30 transfer to Kirkenes airport for a return flight.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London Gatwick on Norwegian Airlines (other UK airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- Transfer: Tromso Airport – Home Hotel With
- 2 nights' accommodation at Home Hotel With or similar, Tromso incl. breakfast
- 2 nights' accommodation on Hurtigruten cruise: Tromso – Kirkenes
(unspecified outside cabin incl. 2 dinners and 2 breakfast)
- 3 hrs tour to North Cape
- Transfer: Hurtigruten terminal – Gamme Cabins
- 1 night accommodation at the Gamme Cabin, Kirkenes
- 2 hrs husky safari in search of the Northern Lights
- 4 hrs king crab safari incl. lunch
- 2 hrs snowmobile safari incl. hot drink
- 1 night accommodation at Kirkenes Snow Hotel incl. dinner and breakfast
- Transfer: Kirkenes Snow Hotel – Kirkenes Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
Flights on SAS Scandinavian Airlines or Norwegian Air
1 piece of check-in luggage
Transfer: Tromso Airport – Clarion Collection Hotel With
2 night accommodation at Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso incl. breakfasts
2 nights Hurtigruten cruise: Tromso – Kirkenes
(outside cabin incl. full board - 2 dinners, 1 lunch and 2 breakfasts)
3 hrs tour to North Cape
Transfer: Hurtigruten terminal – Rica Arctic Hotel
1 night accommodation at the Rica Arctic Hotel, Kirkenes
Husky safari in search of the Northern Lights incl. dinner
4 hrs king crab safari incl. lunch
4 hrs snowmobile safari incl. lunch
1 night stay at Kirkenes Snow Hotel incl. dinner and breakfasts
Transfer: Kirkenes Snow Hotel – Kirkenes Airport
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