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 – Flight to 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 Snowhotel. Stay in the Snowhotel’s elegantly-designed wooden Gamme cabins. Its large panoramic window and lounge chairs covered with sheepskins will give you a comfortable view of the fjord. 3 course dinner included.
Spend 1 night in a Gamme cabin.
Read more about Kirkenes & the town’s 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 – Snow hotel

Enjoy an unforgettable overnight stay at the exotic Snowhotel in Kirkenes – 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.
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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.

Optional activities in Kirkenes:
King crab fishing 
Snowmobile safari

The add-ons with prices will appear during the tour booking.

DAY 4 – Flight to Tromso

Transfer to Kirkenes Airport after breakfast. Flight to the Arctic city of Tromso, with individual arrival to a centrally located hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant in the evening.
Spend 2 nights in Tromso
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Arctic gourmet dinner

Spend a relaxing evening in Tromso – enjoy Emma’s famous, tiny gourmet restaurant in the centre of Tromso, with her 5-course gourmet dinner based on excellent local produce. Welcome drink included.
Enjoy and relax!

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

DAY 6 – Flight to Oslo

Flight to Oslo. Overnight at a centrally located hotel in Oslo (included in the tour price. Optional: stay at an airport hotel).
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

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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

Tromso:
Arctic gourmet dinner at Emmas, 5 courses (excl. drinks)
Northern Lights reindeer sledge trip incl. warm clothes, meal & transfers

All taxes & VAT

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Where do the magic Northern Lights come from?

The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are an ethereal display of colored lights shimmering across the night sky. What causes them?
Dr Dònal Hill from University of Oxford explains us all about these magic lights occurring on the northern skies.
Watch our Northern Lights video (external link – You Tube).