Ice Hotel, Northern Lights & Tromsø

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival in Oslo. Check in at an Oslo Airport hotel (included in the tour price), conveniently located within walking distance of the airport. The airport express train (Flytoget) takes 20 minutes between the airport and the centre of Oslo.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
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DAY 2

Travel to Arctic Kirkenes

Morning flight to the Arctic town of Kirkenes, the “top of Europe”, located by the Barents Sea close to the Russian border.
Kirkenes is ideally located in the middle of the Northern Lights zone. Individual arrival to a centrally located hotel; take the scheduled airport bus or a taxi (approx. 20 mins).
Spend 1 night in Kirkenes
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Wilderness dog sledding

Join an adventurous 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.

Hunting the Northern Lights by bus

In the evening, you will be picked up for a Northern Lights hunt by bus.
You will be driven far away from the light pollution, east towards the Russian border, west towards Finland, or south into the Pasvik valley, depending on the Aurora forecast that night. In addition to the chance of spotting the Northern Lights, the tour offers a great opportunity of sightseeing in the area and admiring the arctic landscape.
Included: Transfers, hot juice & biscuits
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

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 Snowhotel 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 Låven 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

Travel to Tromsø

Breakfast at the Snowhotel, then transfer to the centre of Kirkenes before your flight to Tromsø. Take a taxi or the airport bus to the airport.
Flight to the vibrant, Arctic town of Tromsø, with individual arrival to a centrally located hotel. Tromsø 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.
Spend 2 nights in Tromsø
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Arctic gourmet dinner

Relax in Tromsø before you go to Emma’s famous, tiny gourmet restaurant in the centre of Tromsø, with a 7-course set taste experience based on excellent local produce. Enjoy and relax!
Please note: Emmas Restaurant is closed Sundays & Mondays, and 23 Dec until and including 3 Jan. For those days, we will replace dinner at Emmas with dinner at Fiskekompaniet, or if not available reduce the price when sending the booking confirmation.

DAY 5

Reindeer sledge

You will be picked up in the centre of Tromsø 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 Tromsø, 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, meeting the indigenous Sami people, and listening to their stories.
Also included: Winter overall suit, boots, mittens & hat. English speaking guide.

Optional add-ons in Tromsø:

• Join a whale watching trip (available between November 1st 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 Tromsø during the booking process.

DAY 6

Return to Oslo

A 2-hour flight to Oslo. Overnight at a centrally located hotel in Oslo.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
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 (closed for rebuilding to 2025/2026 – artefacts from the Viking Age can be seen at The Historic Museum in the city centre), the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Contemporary Art & Vigeland Sculpture Park

This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet
in Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Tromsø & Oslo
3* Hotel w. breakfast buffet
in Kirkenes

Kirkenes:
• 1 night in Snow hotel incl. breakfast, 3-course dinner excl. drinks, warm sleeping bags & morning sauna

Transport
• Flight Oslo-Kirkenes
• Flight Kirkenes-Tromsø
• Flight Tromsø-Oslo

Activities & Excursions
Kirkenes:
• Wilderness dog sledding incl. warm clothes & transfers
• Hunting the Northern Lights by Bus, incl. snacks & transfers
• King crab safari incl. warm clothes, transfers & king crab meal

Tromsø:
• Arctic gourmet dinner at Emmas, 6-course taste experience excl. drinks (except days when closed: Sundays & Mondays, 23 Dec until and including 3 Jan)
• Northern Lights reindeer sledge trip incl. warm clothes, meal & transfers

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NOT INCLUDED:
• International flights to/from Norway
• Airport transfers
• Personal travel insurance

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