Igloo Hotel & Arctic Wilderness

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival and check in at the centrally located Hotel Bristol, close to the Karl Johansgate main street. You can take the airport bus directly to the hotel.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
• Read about Oslo

Optional:
• Add Oslo Panorama sightseeing tour

DAY 2

Travel to Arctic Alta

A 2-hour flight takes you to the exotic northern part of Norway and the town of Alta, one of the northernmost towns in Europe, located by the beautiful Altafjord at the spectacular Arctic coast. Alta is known for its UNESCO rock carvings. The town is home to a large population of Sami people.
Temperatures can drop to below -30 degrees Celsius during the winter, but the dry climate makes the cold all part of the experience.
You will be transferred to Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel upon arrival at the Alta Airport, for a once in a lifetime winter experience.

Northern Lights tour

This Northern Lights experience by minivan offers you the opportunity to join an expert guide and be driven along the coast or up onto the inland plateau searching for the best location to view the Aurora Borealis.
The Northern Lights are elusive and can sometimes be seen from some locations whilst not from others on the same evening. Your guide will select the route which offers the best chance of viewing the Aurora Borealis depending on the weather and atmospheric conditions. You will learn about the culture and history of Sorrisniva and Alta, and how it has been to grow up with the Aurora Borealis.

Overnight in the Igloo Hotel

Sleep in the exotic Igloo hotel and explore the contrast between staying in the cold, while the cosy sleeping bag keeps you nice and warm during the whole night! Feel the silence and serenity surrounding you.
The overnight stay includes dinner at the hotel restaurant (in the heated service building), followed by thorough instructions about sleeping in the ice hotel.
A large service building with comfortable lounges is at your disposal during the stay.
Spend 1 night in the Igloo Hotel

DAY 3

Snowmobile safari

Go for a sauna in the morning, before joining a snowmobile tour. Two people share one snowmobile on this drive up to the Finnmark plateau and the open landscape. You will experience the beautiful Arctic light around noon.

Afterwards, it is time for lunch and check in at the Arctic Wilderness Lodge. This newly built wilderness lodge offers large panoramic windows for wonderful views of the outdoor landscape. Situated away from the lights of the town, it offers great opportunities to see the elusive Northern Lights.
Spend 2 nights in the Arctic Wilderness Lodge

DAY 4

Sami & Reindeer Experience

Enjoy a Sami adventure and Reindeer sledding tour. This Sami experience lasts for 1.5 hours and the sledding tour is approx. 3 km, with a break halfway in a Sami tent, where you’ll be served hot drinks and a snack.
Your Sami guides will share stories about their culture, customs and way of life while you relax in the Lavvo tent.

DAY 5

Dog sledding

After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to the Holmen Husky Lodge.

Here you will join an exciting dog sledding tour in the beautiful winter landscape. The small town of Alta is home to the world’s northernmost dog sledding race – Finnmarksløpet. At Holmen Husky being part of this renowned race is a passion and lifestyle.
The tour is approx. 15 km long, and 2 people will share one dog sleigh.

Overnight in a traditional Lavvo

In the evening, you will be served a 2-course dinner with local meat or fish in the Barn Restaurant.
Later on, you can go for a walk in the area looking for the Northern Lights in the fresh and crisp Arctic air, far away from city lights. A magical starry sky in the darkness awaits you if the weather is clear!

Spend an adventurous night in a traditional Sami tent (Lavvo) at Holmen Husky Lodge, equipped with a king-size bed, heating blankets and a wood-burning stove to keep you warm during the night. The Lavvo has a nice view to the outside sky from a glass roof/wall.
Spend 1 night in the Lavvo

DAY 6

Return to Oslo

Time to say goodbye to Alta for now. Flight from Alta to Oslo. Check in at the centrally located Hotel Bristol, close to the Karl Johans gate main street. You can take the airport bus directly to the hotel.
Spend the rest of the day exploring Oslo on your own.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
• Read about Oslo

This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotel w. breakfast buffet
in Oslo

Alta:
• 1 night at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel incl. breakfast & 3-course dinner, extreme sleeping bag, pillow & sauna.
• 2 nights at Arctic Wilderness Lodge incl. breakfast, lunch & 3-course dinner
• 1 night at Holmen Lodge incl. breakfast, 2-course dinner, Sauna and Jacuzzi & heating blankets

Transport
• Flight Oslo-Alta-Oslo
• All transfers in Alta

Activities & Excursions
• Northern Lights tour with guide in minivan/bus
• Snowmobile Safari (2 persons per snowmobile)
• Reindeer Sledding and Sami Culture
• Dog sledding at Holmen Husky, 15 km (2 persons per sled)

All taxes & VAT
Detailed itinerary & directions

NOT INCLUDED:
• Flights to/from Norway
• Airport transfers in Oslo
• Personal travel insurance

PRICES & BOOKING 

Choose a start date, room & number of persons, whereupon the prices will appear in the tour summary box.

• Booking & payment procedures
• Our travel arrangements
• General terms & conditions

Book safely with Fjord Travel Norway – a local, Norwegian travel company. We have been in business for more than 20 years, offering tours based on our goal of sustainable tourism.