


Winter in 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 several 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 on foot.

5 nights

Tromsø, Kirkenes, Havila Cruise

December - March
Tour Highlights
- Sail on a scenic Havila Coastal Cruise
- Enjoy the tranquillity and hunt for northern lights
- Watch for panoramic views from Tromsø's gondola
- Embark on a thrilling dog sledding tour (Dec-Mar)
- King Crab fishing
- The Lyngen Alps
- North Cape
Detailed Itinerary
Note: This is a suggested itinerary and can be customized as per your interest.
![]() | Tromso |
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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.
- Experience Fjellheisen - Tromsø Cable Car - enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Tromsø and the surrounding islands with a meal.
- 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.
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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 (SELF TRANSFER BY LOCAL TAXI)
Overnight stay in Tromsø.
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CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE FOR TODAY (SELF-TRANSFER BY LOCAL TAXI TO THE START POINT)
OPTION 1.
REINDEER SLEDDING DAYTIME - INCL TRANSPORT
Get close to the majestic and festive creatures and learn about the people that have been herding them for centuries. Come on for this reindeer sledding experience and meet the indigenous Sami people as you learn about their culture and interact with and feed their reindeer.
Meeting Time and Place: 08:45 at Samuel Arnesen's gate 7, 9008 Tromsø
Total Duration: 09:00 – 16:00 (7 hours)
OPTION 2
SNOWMOBILING DAYTIME - INCL TRANSPORT
Enjoy an unforgettable snowmobile safari through magical snow-covered mountains, dramatic landscapes, and scenic valleys. Learn to drive “the scooter of the north” in a snowy wilderness playground.
Experience the spectacular fun at our wilderness center, Camp Tamok. For this tour, you will be picked up from the city center in Tromsø, from where you will be taken to Camp Tamok, a 90-minute scenic bus drive away.
Meeting Time and Place: 08:45 am (08:45) Samuel Arnesens gate 7, 9008 Tromsø
Total Duration: 09:00 am (09:00) – 04:00 pm (16:00) (7 hours)
![]() | Tromso |
![]() | Breakfast & Dinnner |
Check out of the hotel, keep your baggage at the hotel concierge, and proceed with the activity.
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FUN & EASY DOG SLEDDING ADVENTURE (8TH NOVEMBER - 9TH APRIL)
Drive your 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 throughout the Arctic region for centuries, 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. All tours depart from outside the Scandic Ishavshotel, where you will be picked up for a scenic 50-minute transfer to our camp in Breivikeidet. Upon arrival at our camp in Breivikeidet, situated in a picturesque valley close to the sea, you will be welcomed by our friendly staff. We will provide you with polar-insulated suits, boots, hats, and mittens before heading out on the dog sledding adventure. Before meeting the huskies, your guide will go through the safety instructions and show you the basics of driving the sled. You don’t need any previous experience: after listening carefully to the demonstration and a few minutes of practice, you’ll enjoy driving on the open fields and inside the forest trails.
Once you say farewell to your four-legged companions, you are invited into our lavvo (a traditional Sami tent), where you can learn a lot more about the dogs from our knowledgeable guides around a campfire and over some hot drinks and cake, and you’ll be driven back to the city with an experience of a lifetime behind you and spectacular photos to show for it!
Meeting time and place - 08:00, 09:50, 11:40 from Tromsø Scandic Ishavshotel.
Duration- 4 hours 15 min
Included - Transfers by bus from and back to Tromsø, English-speaking guide, winter overall suit, boots, mittens, hat, Hot drinks & cake
What to bring or wear - We recommend dressing in warm winter clothing and layers so you can adjust your clothing to the weather. We recommend bringing a scarf in cold weather.
Board a 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.
Welcome aboard! (SELF TRANSFER BY LOCAL TAXI TO CRUISE PORT) Board the Havila cruise, and embarkation will start after 15:00 hrs. The ship sets sail at 18:15 hrs. for the exciting journey ahead.
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Ports: Hammerfest - Havøysund - Honningsvåg - Kjøllefjord - Mehamn
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VISIT THE NORTH CAPE PLATEAU (OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTS)
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 plows' 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.
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Ports: Båtsfjord - Vardø - Vadsø - Kirkenes
You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go.
09:00 Hrs: Disembark from the cruise and transfer to the hotel. 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.
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ORIGINAL KING CRAB SAFARI - DEPARTURE 13:00
The Red King Crab is not only the biggest but also the most delicious shellfish you will ever have the chance to taste. This tour is by Snowmobile, and you will ride in the sled.
Departure: 21:00
Duration: 3 Hours
Starting point: Kirkenes city center
Meal: Hot juice and biscuits
HUNTING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS BY BUS 21:00
Northern Lights is perhaps the most beautiful natural phenomenon you will ever have the opportunity of seeing—an explosion of green fluttering like a veil across the arctic sky.
When you look up at the Aurora, you realize how small you are in the vastness of nature. Sometimes the lights are in plain sight - sometimes, we must hunt them. On this Aurora Express tour, we will make sure you get the chance to witness this beautiful sight.
Departure: 21:00
Duration: 3 Hours
Starting point: Kirkenes city center
Meal: Hot juice and biscuits
Overnight in Kirkenes hotel
- Christmas and New Year supplements charge extra
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Tour ends with sweet memories and board flight back to home. to home.