Ice Hotel, Northern Lights & Tromso

DAY 1 - Overnight in Oslo

Individual arrival to Oslo. Check in at the Park Inn Airport Hotel (included in the tour price), conveniently located within walking distance of the airport.
The airport express train (Flytoget) takes 20 mins between the airport and the centre of Oslo.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
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DAY 2 - Kirkenes

Morning flight to the Arctic town of Kirkenes, the “top of Europe”, located by the Barents Sea close to the Russian border. Transfer from the airport to Kirkenes Snow hotel.
The first night you will stay in an elegantly-designed wooden Gamme cabin, next to the exotic Snow Hotel. Its large panoramic window and lounge chairs covered with sheepskins will give you a comfortable view of the Arctic scenery. 3 course dinner included.
Spend 1 night in a Gamme cabin
Read more about Kirkenes’ dramatic history

Wilderness dog sledding

Join an adventurous 2-hour dog sledding trip in the afternoon. The tour goes in scenic surroundings over the fjord and on the mountain plateau.
Included: Transfers, warm clothes
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing (special clothing will be provided).
Age restrictions: Min. 7 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Difficulty level: Average physical condition – involves physical activity on uneven surface and/or steep terrain. Not suitable if you have limited mobility.

DAY 3

King crab Safari

A totally unforgettable experience awaits you on the frozen, Arctic  fjords of Kirkenes – with excellent king crab fishing facilities; there will always be a catch!
This is your chance to learn how to catch, cook, and most importantly, taste this mysterious creature. Return to the Snow hotel after the king crab safari for an overnight stay
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Overnight in the Snow hotel

Enjoy an unforgettable overnight stay at the exotic Snow hotel  – a beautiful piece of architecture with ice sculptures, surrounded by live reindeer in the Reindeer Safari Park. You can also take part in the feeding of the reindeer.
Spend 1 night in the Snow hotel
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About sleeping in the Snow hotel

After a  3-course Arctic dinner in Laven restaurant, you can chill out in the ice bar, followed by the overnight stay in the Snow hotel. Your room is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable night’s sleep, including insulated mattresses and a warm sleeping bag to keep you warm all night long.
Breakfast & sauna in the morning.
You will be given thorough instructions for the overnight stay!

DAY 4 - Tromso

Transfer to Kirkenes Airport after breakfast. Flight to the vibrant, Arctic town of Tromso, with individual arrival to a centrally located hotel. Tromso is beautifully located surrounded by mountain peaks, islands and fjords. The main centre is actually located on an island, with bridges connecting the town to the mainland.

Arctic gourmet dinner

Relax in Tromso before you go to Emma’s famous, tiny gourmet restaurant in the centre of Tromso, with a 5-course gourmet dinner based on excellent local produce. Welcome drink included.
Enjoy and relax!
Spend 2 nights in Tromso

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DAY 5 - Reindeer sledge

You will be picked up in the centre of Tromso for an adventurous trip to the exotic wilderness of the Tamok Valley. Due to the geographical location the climate is drier and colder than in Tromso, thus offering a maximum chance of seeing the amazing Northern Lights. You will drive a reindeer sled, try lasso-throwing and learn about Sami culture.

The Northern Lights reindeer sledge trip includes reindeer sledding activity, transfers, a traditional hot meal and social time by the open fire in the Sami tent. Also included: Insulated body suit, warm shoes, gloves, headwear & head lamp. English speaking guide.

Optional add-ons in Tromso:

Join a whale watching trip (available between November 5th and January 31st). Get a unique perspective on the magnificent Humpback Whales and Orcas as they feed in the herring-rich fjords of the Arctic.

You can also add nights & adventurous activities in Tromso during the booking process.

DAY 6 - Return to Oslo

A 2 hour flight to Oslo. Overnight at a centrally located hotel in Oslo (included in the tour price. Optional: stay at an airport hotel).
Spend 1 night in Oslo
The tour finishes after breakfast on day 7.

Some sights in Oslo: Akershus Fortress, the City Hall, the Opera House, the Aker Brygge wharf, the Edvard Munch Museum, the Viking Ship Museum, the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Contemporary Art & Vigeland Sculpture park

This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet
in Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Tromso & Oslo
Kirkenes:
• 1 night in Gamme cabin incl. breakfast & 3-course dinner (excl. drinks)
• 1 night in Snowhotel incl. breakfast, 3-course dinner (excl. drinks), warm sleeping bags & morning sauna

Transport
• Flight Oslo-Kirkenes
• Transfer Kirkenes Airport-Snowhotel-Kirkenes Airport
• Flight Kirkenes-Tromso
• Flight Tromso-Oslo

Activities & Excursions
Kirkenes:
• Wilderness dog sledding incl. warm clothes & transfers
• King Crab safari incl. warm clothes, transfers & king crab meal
Tromso:
• Arctic gourmet dinner at Emmas, 5 courses (excl. drinks)
• Northern Lights reindeer sledge trip incl. warm clothes, meal & transfers

All taxes & VAT

NOT INCLUDED:
International flights to/from Norway, airport transfers in Oslo & Tromso, travel insurance

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