Overview:
Your winter holiday begins in the Northern Norway Capital – Tromsø is the home of the northernmost university and has the Arctic Sea as its closest neighbour. Tromsø is situated above the Arctic Circle and right in the centre of the Northern Lights zone. After enjoying the pulsating cultural and urban life of Tromsø, the Hurtigruten cruise will take you for an unforgettable journey further up north along the Norwegian coast line. When you thought this winter experience couldn‘t be more maximized – check in at Alta Igloo Hotel – a hotel completely built by snow and ice, which will certainly make your Arctic holiday unforgettable!
Holiday price is from £2,445 per person, based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin/double room. Single supplement is £305.
Departure Dates:
| Departure dates | Departure | Arrival | Arrive |
15 Dec - 07 Apr
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London |
Tromso |
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Tromso
Arrival in Tromsø according to your itinerary. Tromsø is often referred to as the Arctic Capital and is the largest Norwegian city above the Arctic city. In Tromsø we suggest a visit to the famous Polaria museum, housed in a very distinctive building that represents ice floes that have been pressed up on land by the rough seas of the Arctic. Polaria has an Arctic aquarium, interesting knowledge-based exhibits and a panoramic cinema. Tromsø is known for having the most Northern Lights in the world! It‘s located in the middle of the Aurora Borealis (northern lights) zone, and is in fact one of the best places in the world to observe this phenomenon. Because of the planet's rotation, Tromsø moves into the aurora zone around 6 pm, and moves out again around midnight. The Northern light does not appear every night but the chances to experience it in Tromsø are definitely big!
Overnight at Clarion Collection Hotel With or similar.
Day 2: Tromsø – Honningsvag cruise
Breakfast at the hotel. Half day of leisure before boarding the Hurtigruten cruise ship in the afternoon on board one of the Hurtigruten cruise ships you have a unique opportunity to explore the wonderful arctic landscape from the sea. With the glaciers, the colourful culture of the Inuit and wild animals this makes Hurtigruten one of the most exciting and beautiful voyages in the world.
Overnight onboard Hurtigruten in an outside cabin incl. dinner.
Day 3: North Cape & Honningsvag
Breakfast on board. Today you have reached your final port onboard Hurtigruten, Honningsvåg. From here you will go for an excursion to the northernmost point of Norway – the North Cape. The tour goes by bus from Honningsvåg through the sub-arctic landscape towards our destination. The plateau itself rises 307 meters up from the Arctic Ocean which gives you a majestic view. Entrance to the North Cape Hall with viewing platform, souvenir shops, cinema, cafeteria and restaurant, is included in the excursion. Transfer back to Honningsvåg for overnight stay.
Overnight at the Scandic Hotel Bryggen or similar.
Day 4: Honningsvag – Alta
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will continue your journey by local bus to Alta. From Honningsvåg you will drive through the underwater tunnel to the mainland, along the Porsangen fjord and across the pristine Sennalandet plains of Finnmark country, Norway’s northernmost county. On arrival in Alta, check into the Thon hotel Alta.
Overnight at the Thon hotel Alta or similar
Day 5: Alta and the igloo hotel
After breakfast you will be transferred to the igloo hotel. Enjoy a breath-taking snowmobile safari through the beautiful landscape of Finnmark. You will follow the old trade route towards Karasjok which offer a great variety of nature – from forest and valley to unending, snow-covered plains. Your adventure does not stop, after your adventurous snowmobile safari get ready for a night in the igloo hotel. The Igloo hotel measures approx. 2000 square metres and the entire hotel with its 30 rooms are completely made of snow and ice. The temperatures inside the igloo remain constant between minus 4 and minus 7. Thanks to natural reindeer-hides, "mattresses" and sleeping-bags that keep you warm, you will have a comfortable night. We recommend wearing woollen underwear and a hat during the night.
Overnight at the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel with dinner included
(Please note that the Ice hotel is closed on Sundays’).
Overnight at the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel with dinner included
(Please note that the Ice hotel is closed on Sundays’).
Day 6: Alta – Tromso
After breakfast, you will leave the beautiful Igloo Hotel to head back to Tromsø by local bus.
Overnight at Clarion Collection Hotel With incl. breakfast.
Day 7: Departure from Tromso
Breakfast at the. If time permits, explore more of Tromso before transfer back to Tromso airport.
Package Includes:
- Flights from London to Tromso and Alta to London via Oslo on SAS or Norwegian Air (flights can be arranged from other UK airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
- Transfer: Tromso airport – Clarion Collection Hotel With
- 1 night accommodation in Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso incl. breakfast
- 1 night accommodation onboard Hurtigruten in a cabin with an unspecified outside view incl. breakfast and dinner
- Excursion to North Cape
- 1 night accommodation in Scandic Hotel Bryggen, Honningsvag incl. breakfast
- Coach ticket: Honningsvag – Alta
- 1 night at the Thon Hotel Alta
- Snowmobile Safari (3 hrs) including warm clothing, safety equipment and coffee/tea
- 1 night cold accommodation at the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel incl. 3-course dinner and breakfast
- Coach ticket: Alta – Tromso
- 1 night accommodation in Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso incl. breakfast
- Transfer: Clarion Collection Hotel With - Tromso airport
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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