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)
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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 Bjornfjell Mountain Lodge upon arrival to the Alta Airport, for a relaxing night in the Arctic silence.

Polar night experience

The Bjornfjell Mountain Lodge offers you authentic, Norwegian accommodation in beautiful, quiet, Arctic surroundings, with fresh air, far away from the lights of the town.

In the evening of day 2, enjoy a Polar night bonfire trip, including a 2-course dinner. You will be picked up at the cabin and brought to the edge of the nearby mountain.
Let the silence embrace you! and if the sky is clear, there is a good chance the mystical Northern Lights will come out to dance!
Spend 1 night at Bjornfjell Mountain Lodge

Day 3

Dog sledding

Enjoy a quiet morning at Bjornfjell Mountain Lodge. In the early afternoon, you will be transferred to the Holmen Husky Lodge.

Here you will join an exciting dog sledding tour in the beautiful winter landscape. The tour is approx. 15 km long, and 2 people will share one dog sleigh. Afterwards you’ll be served a 2-course dinner.

Overnight in a traditional Lavvo

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 from the glass roof/wall.

In the evening you can go for a walk in the area and look 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 1 night in the Lavvo

DAY 4

Snowmobile Safari

Join a snowmobile tour in the late morning. 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 Igloo Hotel.

You will get a guided tour of the world’s northernmost Ice hotel. Time at leisure at the hotel before you join another Northern Lights tour in the evening.
Depending on the weather and Northern Lights forecast, the guide will choose the best direction to go spotting 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 starts with 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 5

Sami & Reindeer Experience

Start the morning with a sauna. At 11AM it is time for another activity, a Sami adventure and reindeer sledding tour. This Sami experience lasts for 1.5 hours and the sledding tour is 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. Upon return to the Igloo Hotel, you will be served lunch, before the transfer to Alta.
Spend 1 night in Alta

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)
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This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet
in Oslo & Alta

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

Transport
Flight Oslo-Alta-Oslo
All transfers included between Alta (day 2) until arrival at hotel in Alta (day 5)

Activities & Excursions
Polar Night Experience incl. 2-course dinner
Dog sledding at Holmen Husky in the evening, 15 km (2 persons per sled)
Snowmobile Safari (2 persons per snowmobile)
Northern Lights tour with guide in minivan/bus
Reindeer Sledding and Sami Culture

All taxes & VAT
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NOT INCLUDED:
• Flights to/from Norway
• Airport transfers in Oslo and to Alta Airport
• Personal travel insurance

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