Early Winter Arctic Norway
Northern Lights Special
Travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path destinations will love Northern Norway, with overnight stays in memorable and incredible spots. This trip is an ideal getaway for a week, with a mix of gorgeous landscapes and small city cultures. This itinerary focuses on Norway’s wild northern coast, which offers quite a deal of history and culture along with outdoor activity opportunities. We fly to Tromsø, nicknamed ‘Paris of the North, traverse the Norwegian Arctic, and experience a number of natural and cultural sites in what also happens to be Northern Norway’s largest city. From here, we board a luxury cruise ship for 2 nights and 3 days, and we sail towards the ends of the earth, off a coast that is as far north as it is possible to get on the continent of Europe. Each day ends with another opportunity to view the Northern Lights in this beautiful and remote part of the world. Meet the indigenous Sami people and encounter a hotel made of snow along the Norwegian/Finnish border. Take part in a wide range of activities, take photos, and explore the villages by foot.
5 nights
Tromsø, Kirkenes, Havila Cruise
October - November
Tour Highlights
- Tromsø, the “Northern Lights capital” of Norway
- Join a Northern Lights Dinner Cruise for a chance to see the Aurora Borealis while enjoying a delicious meal
- Experience the thrill of Dog sledding
- Sail on a scenic Havila Coastal Cruise
- Take a ride on the Tromsø Cable Car for panoramic views of the city
- Explore the North Cape
- Northern Lights hunting tour by bus
Detailed Itinerary
Note: This is a suggested itinerary and can be customized as per your interest.
 | Tromso |
 | Breakfast only |
Meet & greet by our representative then private transfer to Tromso.
After settling in at your hotel (after 3 p.m.), we recommend exploring the charming city of the "Capital of Northern Norway" on a self-walking tour/ local taxi (03011)
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Tromsø is a lively place with lovely scenery, and a rich history, and is famous for its robust music and film culture, so get out and explore this self-proclaimed "Gateway to the Arctic".
- STORTORGET - The main square, Stortorget," is the city's meeting point and is surrounded by kiosks, restaurants, nightlife, and shops.
- Polaria is the world's most northerly aquarium - The Unique Panoramic Cinema shows films of some of the most spectacular phenomena in the wild north.
- The Polar Museum - Discover exciting stories of risky Arctic trapping and sea mammal hunting, as well as courageous Polar explorers!
- The Arctic Cathedral - The Arctic Cathedral is a daring piece of architecture built in 1965, inspired by Arctic nature.
19:00 Hrs Tromso Aurora Dinner Cruise - Join our Northern Lights Dinner Cruise: go around Tromsø fjord, enjoy a delicious dinner from a local restaurant in Tromsø and, if you are lucky, you might even see the Northern Lights! A cruise around Tromsø Fjord by night
Overnight stay in Tromsø.
| Tromso |
| Breakfast only |
[OPTIONAL]08:10 am - Fun & Easy Dog Sledding - Drive your own team of huskies! This is an experience out of the ordinary and a must-do for anyone visiting Northern Norway. The dog sled has been used for centuries throughout the Arctic region, mainly for travel, hunting, and transportation. Now it’s your chance to get closer to the raw nature of the Arctic and try this adventurous way of travelling.
[OPTIONAL] Cable Car - Fjellheisen - Up & Down Ticket - Travel with the mountain lift up and down to Tromsø's finest viewpoint. You decide for yourself how long you want to be on the mountain during our opening hours. The Tromsø Cable Car gives you the fastest way to the mountain, giving you a spectacular view from 421 m above sea level of Tromsø and the surrounding islands, mountains, and fjords. (Self Local Transport)
19:00 Hrs - Northern Lights Tour - Listen to your guide explain the phenomenon and the landscape, Maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Light, Receive free pictures of yourself under the lights, Explore some of the most beautiful scenery in the world
See this magical phenomenon in Northern Norway. Find the best viewing conditions and start snapping photos to capture the magic of the night.
Overnight stay in Tromsø.
| Tromso |
| Breakfast & Dinner |
Check out of the hotel, keep your baggage at the hotel concierge, and proceed with the activity.
[OPTIONAL] 08:45 Reindeer Sledding - Get close to the majestic and festive creatures and learn about the people that have been herding them for centuries. Come on this reindeer sledding experience and meet the indigenous Sami people as you learn about their culture and interact with and feed their reindeers.
04:30 pm - Board Havila Cruise - Welcome to Havila Voyages We sail on new, environmentally friendly ships, which makes the world's most beautiful coastal voyage also a comfortable one. We sail towards the ends of the earth, off a coast that is as far north as it is possible to get on the continent of Europe.
Self-transfers to the cruise port for boarding the Havila cruise and embarkation will start after 15:00 hrs. The ship sets sail at 18:15 hrs. for the exciting journey ahead. Welcome aboard!
| Tromso |
| Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
Ports: Hammerfest - Havøysund - Honningsvåg - Kjøllefjord - Mehamn - Berlevåg
As far north as you can get - by land and sea. For many, a visit to the North Cape is a high point and a goal for voyages along the Norwegian coast. Up here in the polar landscape, nature is at its harshest and most desolate, but between bare plains and rugged cliffs, people cling on and reap nature's bounty. Our recommended excursion for today is North Cape plateau
Disembarkation port: Honningsvåg
Embarkation port: Honningsvåg
Time: 11:30-14:30
Season: All year round
Wear comfortable shoes and warm, windproof clothing.
People come here from all over the world to experience being so far north. The iconic globe has become the symbol of the North Cape and is also a popular photo stop. On the North Cape is also the North Cape Hall, partly built into the mountain cliff, where you will find a restaurant with endless views, a souvenir shop in the mountain wall, a chapel, and a Thai museum. A 180-degree wide-screen film screening of the North Cape throughout the four seasons is a must-see. The excursion to the North Cape also takes you through a wide, barren landscape with rocks and hardy, low-growing vegetation. In the summer, you can see reindeer herds on the plateau. In winter, the snow ploughs' battles against the snow can be an equally impressive sight. At the ends of the earth. The North Cape plateau rises a steep 307 meters straight up from the Arctic Ocean. You are standing on the European continent’s most northerly point, looking out across a horizon so long that you can see the Earth's curve.
Keep a lookout, as the northern lights can be experienced anytime from late evening onwards.
| Tromso |
| Breakfast only |
Ports: Båtsfjord - Vardø - Vadsø - Kirkenes
ARRIVE KIRKENES/ CRUISE ENDS
The Arctic nature explodes in orange, yellow, and red. Then, finally, twilight falls, and the Midnight Sun gives way to the magic streams of the Northern Lights.
13:00 Hrs The Original King Crab Safari by RIB [OPTIONAL]
21:00- 00:00 Hrs: Hunting the Northern Lights by bus, We drive toward the borders of Russia and Finland to search for the Northern Lights. Duration: 3 hours.
Overnight in Kirkenes.
| Tromso |
| Breakfast only |
Tour ends with sweet memories then fly back to home.
TBD
6 Days 5 Nights
Suitable for Couple & Family
4 Star Hotels
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