Top of Europe Aurora Arctic Adventure

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival to Oslo. Check in at the centrally located, elegant Bristol hotel or similar. Bristol is located close to the Karl Johansgate main street, the Royal Palace & the main shopping areas of Oslo.
You can take the Airport bus directly to the hotel from the Oslo Gardermoen airport.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in tour price)
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DAY 2

Travel to Arctic Kirkenes

Morning flight to the Arctic town of Kirkenes, situated by the Barents sea close to the Russian border. Kirkenes is ideally located in the middle of the Northern Lights zone.

Transfer to Kirkenes Snow Hotel and check in at an elegantly-designed wooden Gamme cabin. The package includes dinner and breakfast at Laven restaurant.

Spend 2 nights in the Gamme cabin

Northern Lights hunt

In the evening you will be picked up by the Aurora Express for an exciting hunt for the Northern Lights.
A knowledgeable guide will check the latest magnetic forecast and decide whether to take you by minibus towards the Russian border or in the opposite direction towards the Finnish border, in search of the Northern Lights. Transfer back to the Snow hotel after the trip.

DAY 3

Leisure day in Kirkenes

Spend the day on your own at Kirkenes Snow hotel or add an optional activity to your trip.

Optional add-ons:
King crab fishing
Snowmobile safari
Dog sledding
Prices will appear during the regular tour booking process.

DAY 4

Kirkenes – Tana – Kongsfjord

Meet your driver guide and head towards Tana. On the 160 km drive through picturesque ever-changing Arctic landscape you will make interesting educational stops en route.
Your driver guide will take you first to Neiden in order to discover one of the smallest churches in Norway. Possible stop at Skolt Sami Museum. Driving towards Tana continues with interesting stories told on the way.
Crossing the Tana River using the ice road, if conditions allow. The ice road is open only during the winter months when the ice conditions on the river allow for safe passage for cars.  An experience in itself!

Visit to a Sami family

Arrival to family Gaup around midday. Traditional local lunch served in a large Sami tent while sitting around the flames of the open fireplace in the middle. First-hand stories about Sami life, handcraft and heritage in an authentic environment, told by real people who are still living it.
Do some reindeer sledding before the journey continues to Kongsfjord. Arrival to the guesthouse in the early evening. The package includes dinner and breakfast.
Spend 2 nights at Kongsfjord Guesthouse

DAY 5

Kongsfjord

Spend the day in Kongsfjord. Enjoy the tranquility and the untouched Arctic nature. Do some snowshoe walking, visit the small village of Kongsfjord and get to know a local art studio. Here you can learn about the magic of engraving yourself.
Make original souvenirs you can take home with you either as a physical reminder of this unforgettable journey or as a present to your loved ones.
Dinner in the evening at Kongsfjord Guesthouse.
Possibilities of spotting the magical Northern Lights from your very doorstep!

DAY 6

Travel to Kirkenes & Oslo

Back to civilization! Enjoy another extraordinary transfer with your driver guide. 231 km drive towards Kirkenes Airport that will take you along seaside roads and inland of the Varanger Peninsula during a different time of the day than earlier. Enjoy this ride before reaching your flight to Oslo!

Flight to Oslo. Overnight in the centre of Oslo, or at an airport hotel at your choice.
Spend 1 night in Oslo

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THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

Accommodation
4* Hotel w. breakfast buffet
in Oslo

Kirkenes:
2 nights in Gamme cabin incl. breakfast & 3-course dinner

Kongsfjord:
2 nights in Kongsfjord Guesthouse incl. breakfast & 3-course dinner

Transport
Flight Oslo-Kirkenes-Oslo
Transfer Kirkenes Airport-Snowhotel
Transfer Kirkenes Snowhotel (day 4)-Kongsfjord-Kirkenes Airport (day 6) with driver guide*

Activities & Excursions
Aurora Express bus in Kirkenes
Visit to Sami family incl. lunch & reindeer sledding
Village Walk in Kongsfjord

* Please note: shared with a small group of international travellers.

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