Kirkenes & Tromsø Winter Adventure – including Ice Hotel

Welcome to Oslo

Upon arriving in Oslo, your journey begins with a stay at a conveniently located airport hotel, just a short walk from the terminals. This comfortable retreat is perfectly situated for your early flight the next day, allowing you to rest easy knowing you're just steps away from your departure.

But don’t let the proximity to the airport keep you from experiencing the city of Oslo. The city’s vibrant heart is only a 20-minute ride away on the efficient Airport Express train (Flytoget), making it easy to explore on your own. As the evening unfolds, you can immerse yourself in Oslo’s charm—wander through its captivating museums, stroll along streets adorned with cozy cafes, and discover the city’s rich cultural scene.

Highlights

Fly to Kirkenes

Morning flight to Kirkenes lands you in true frontier country on the Barents Sea. Check in to your central hotel and breathe in the Arctic air. If you’re itching to get moving, add optional daytime activities like a short husky run or a snowmobile spin can be.

After dark, your first Northern Lights window opens with an included Northern Lights chase by bus (approx. 21:00–23:59). Local guides read the forecast and drive for clear skies—toward the Pasvik valley, the borderlands, or wherever conditions look best.

King Crab Safari and night at the Snowhotel

Wake to a Kirkenes classic: an included king crab safari on the ice. Learn how these giants are hauled from the depths and enjoy the freshest feast you can imagine – right where it’s caught. As evening settles, the magic steps up a notch.

Transfer to the Snow Resort Kirkenes Snowhotel for your included overnight in rooms carved from ice and snow, with glowing sculptures and warm thermal bedding that makes it surprisingly cozy. It’s the bucket‑list Arctic night you came for.

Travel to Tromsø

After breakfast, an included transfer takes you from the Snowhotel to Kirkenes Airport for your flight to Tromsø. On arrival, check in to your central hotel (included) and exhale—this is the north’s lively hub with cafés, harbor views, and big skies.

Tonight, we’ve booked you dinner at one of Tromsø’s favorites – Emma’s Dream Kitchen or Fiskekompaniet – a perfect welcome to the city and its coastal flavors.

Full day of exploration in Tromsø

Spend the day exactly how you want. When in season, you can add a silent whale‑watching cruise on a hybrid‑electric vessel; on land, optional daytime dog sledding, reindeer sledding with Sámi interaction, or a snowmobile tour bring different angles on the Arctic.

As evening falls, your final included Northern Lights experience begins: Sámi culture, Northern Lights & reindeer visit. Settle into a warm lavvu, hear stories of life in the north, meet the reindeer, and step outside often to watch for the Aurora.

Highlights

Return to the capital for a last night in Oslo

Bid farewell to Tromsø as you board a 2-hour flight back to Oslo, marking the end of your Arctic adventure. Upon arrival in the vibrant capital city, check in at a centrally located hotel, where you'll spend your final night in Norway.

With the evening free to explore Oslo, take advantage of the opportunity to immerse yourself in the city's rich cultural offerings. Perhaps venture to the iconic Vigeland Sculpture Park, home to over 200 captivating sculptures by Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland, offering a serene setting for an evening stroll.

The tour ends after breakfast and check-out from the hotel next morning.