Ice Hotel, Northern Lights & Fjord tour

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival and check in at a Gardermoen Airport hotel. The airport hotel is within walking distance of the arrival & departure terminal. The frequent airport express train takes 20 mins to the centre of Oslo.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
• Read about what to see in Oslo

DAY 2

Travel to Arctic Kirkenes

Morning flight to the Arctic town of Kirkenes, located by the Barents Sea close to the Russian border. Individual arrival to a centrally located hotel. You can take the scheduled airport bus (approx. 20 mins), or a taxi.
Spend 1 night in Kirkenes
• Read about Kirkenes’ dramatic history

Northern Lights dog sledding

You will be picked up at your hotel in the evening of Day 2 for an adventurous 2-hour Northern Lights trip to the amazing wilderness of the Pasvik Valley, with husky dog sledding. Transfer to your hotel after the trip.
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 Snowhotel after the King crab safari for an overnight stay.
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Overnight in the Snow hotel

You will be picked up for a short drive to the exotic Snow hotel – a beautiful piece of architecture with ice sculptures made by professional artists. A tiny reindeer park is located next to the Snow hotel.
Starting with an Arctic dinner in the restaurant, followed by thorough instructions about sleeping in the Snow hotel. A large service building with comfortable lounges is at your disposal during the stay.
Spend 1 night in the Snow hotel
• Read about Sleeping in the Snow hotel

DAY 4

Travel to Oslo

Breakfast at the Snowhotel before the transfer back to the centre of Kirkenes, where you can take the airport bus or a taxi to the airport. Flight to Oslo. Overnight at a centrally located hotel in Oslo.
Spend 1 night in Oslo

Optional: 

• Additional night(s) in Oslo
•  Sightseeing in Oslo

The add-ons with prices will be available during the tour booking process

DAY 5

Norway in a Nutshell® combination trip:

Travel to Flåm fjord village
Sit back and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the white, wild and wonderful winter landscape.
The scenic Bergen Line takes you through the Hallingdal valley and across the beautiful, snow-covered Hardangervidda mountain plateau, with views of Hallingskarvet mountain range.
The highest station is Finse, located at 1222 m above sea level, offering views of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier.

The famous Flåm Railway
At the tiny Myrdal mountain station you change to the Flåm Railway – one of the steepest rail lines in Europe. A 1-hour unforgettable journey from mountain to fjord, with waterfalls, a scenic river & tiny settlements.
Spend 1 night in Flåm
• Read about the Bergen Line
• Read about the Flåm Railway

Optional

Winter Fjord Safari & Additional night in Flåm
A fun and engaging tour by RIB boat, where you have the chance to get close to villages and waterfalls along the way, with a stop for hot drinks and a taste of the local goat cheese in the tiny village of Undredal.
An additional night in Flåm is included.

This add-on with prices will appear during the tour booking process

DAY 6

Travel to picturesque Bergen

Fjord cruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Board a boat for an unforgettable 2-hour fjord cruise starting on the scenic Aurlandsfjord with stunning winter views. Then onto the UNESCO Nærøyfjord, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and tiny farms clinging to the steep mountain sides. Nærøyfjord means the narrow fjord in Norwegian – the narrower branch of the main Sognefjord.

Through Stalheim Canyon
Once you get off the boat in Gudvangen, a connecting coach is taking you to Voss. You will pass through the dramatic Stalheim Canyon, with steep mountain sides and a beautiful river. You will also see a beautiful lake and perhaps a frozen waterfall en route.
Finish by local train from Voss to Bergen.
Spend 2 nights in Bergen
• Read about Bergen

DAY 7

Private City Walk Bergen

A guided walk in Bergen (2 hrs), through its historic streets and alleyways, is the ideal way of taking in the Bergen ambience. Modern landmarks, old wooden areas of the centre, the broad streets and the charming narrow alleyways typical for Bergen are included in this relaxing walk. You will also explore the old wharf, which is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and learn more about the Hanseatic period, the fish trade and the daily life of Bergen’s inhabitants from 1100 AD to today.
Spend the rest of the day in Bergen on your own.

Optional:

• Additional night(s) in Bergen
• Add train or flight back to Oslo

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

This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet (+dinner in Flåm)
in Oslo, Kirkenes, Flåm & Bergen

Kirkenes:
• 1 night in Snow hotel incl. breakfast, 3-course dinner (excl. drinks), warm sleeping bags & morning sauna
• Transfers from/to the centre of Kirkenes

Transport
• Flight Oslo-Kirkenes
• Flight Kirkenes-Oslo

Norway in a Nutshell combination ticket:
• Train Oslo-Myrdal
• Flåm Railway Myrdal-Flåm
• Nærøyfjord cruise Flåm-Gudvangen
• Coach Gudvangen-Voss
• Train Voss-Bergen

Activities & Excursions
Kirkenes:
• Northern Lights dog sledding incl. warm clothes & transfers
• King crab safari incl. warm clothes, transfers & king crab meal

Bergen:
• Private City Walk in Bergen, 2 hrs

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

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