Is any accomodation in a glass roof igloo or cabin?

Scandinavian Northern Lights Tour does not include accommodation in a glass-roof igloo or cabin as part of the standard itinerary. Accommodations typically include Clarion Hotel Mestari, Santa's Hotel Tunturi Saariselkä, Santa's Hotel Santa Claus, Scandic Lulea, Scandic Kiruna, Clarion Hotel Stockholm. These are traditional hotels, not specialty accommodations like glass igloos.

How difficult would this tour be for a person with mobility issues? Do you have information on this I could share with my client?

This tour activity level is Leisurely. There will be up to 1-2 miles / 1.6-3.2km of walking per day, on primarily flat surfaces and with some stairs. There will also be cumulative daily standing of 1-2 hours. They should also be able to get on and off the coach without assistance. If they need to use any medical equipment or need assistance, we can send them a Specific Requirements Form to fill out and once our Operations Team receives the form, they will advise how we can assist the guest/s on tour.

I was interested in tour for November 2024. Can you please share some details about pricing and availability of dates?

Our Scandinavian Northern Lights tour has been discontinued.

Do you have any tours scheduled in mid September thru October?

Are you running any tours in the Sept-Oct 2024 time frame?

do you have dates for 2025 february

we will no longer offer this tour for 2024 onwards

What is this upfront additional cost of 590 for? How about deposits required? So the total cost will be 590 + quoted price?

The upfront cost is for the internal flight that is included in the itinerary. And yes, the total cost of the trip is the quoted price plus the additional upfront cost for the internal flight.

What is included in the upfront additional costs?

As this tour is 41 days prior to departure, there would be limited space left as the tour is almost sold out. Once you confirmed the booking, these will be the inclusions: - 8 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners - 8-night accommodations - Flights from Helinski to Ivalo and Kiruna to Stockholm - Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation - All hotel tips, charges and local taxes - All porterage and restaurant gratuities - Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Does this cover the accommodation in a glass roof cabin and also visit to Santa Claus post office etc?

The accommodation for glass roof cabin is included. On day 4, you will travel south to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, where you'll discover the magic of Christmas and Dive into Culture at Santa's official post office. Send a letter to your loved ones or snap a selfie at the edge of the Arctic Circle before continuing on to visit Rudolph and his friends.

What will the single supplement be for a Single room be for this tour date? How big is the group. How many Pax?

The single room for this trip is $842.00. The maximum group size for this trip is 48 guests. We do not have specific information on the current number of guests booked or available spaces.

Do you have change fees, rebooking fees, or cancellation fees?

Payment terms for cancelation, changes, and rebooking fees: Deposit due per person $200/$350. Final payment due 60/90 days before departure. Cancellation charges vary from deposit to 100% based on days before travel.

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Northern Lights: Chase the aurora across glittering night skies
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Day 1
Helsinki
Helsinki
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Clarion)
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Helsinki with Local Specialist
- Welcome Reception
Landmarks
Sibelius Monument
Olympic Stadium
Opera House
Finlandia Hall
Day 2
Helsinki to Saariselkä
Helsinki to Saariselkä
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Santa's Tunturi)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Siida Sámi Museum - museum visit and exhibition of Sámi culture, languages, customs and connection to the landscape
Optional Activities
- Northern Lights hunt
Landmarks
Siida Sámi Museum
Lake Inari
Day 3
Saariselkä
Saariselkä
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Santa's Tunturi)
Optional Activities
- Snowshoeing along the scenic Aurora Path
- Snowmobiling excursion across the frozen Ivalo River
Day 4
Saariselkä to Rovaniemi
Saariselkä to Rovaniemi
Meals
Lunch (Lunch with hosts at reindeer farm), Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Santa's Hotel Santa Claus)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest experience at reindeer farm - lunch with hosts, farm visit, meeting reindeer, learning about Sámi traditions and Arctic life
- Reindeer sleigh ride (weather permitting)
- Visit to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi
- Visit to Santa's post office
Landmarks
Santa Claus Village
Arctic Circle
Day 5
Rovaniemi to Luleå
Rovaniemi to Luleå
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Scandic Luleå)
Included Activities
- Visit to Gammelstad church village UNESCO World Heritage site with Local Specialist
- Exploration of 424 wooden houses and early 15th-century stone church
Landmarks
Gammelstad Church Town
Day 6
Luleå to Kiruna
Luleå to Kiruna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Scandic Kiruna)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour with Local Specialist on Kiruna's urban relocation and reshaping
- Traditional fika
Landmarks
Kiruna Church
Day 7
Kiruna
Kiruna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Scandic Kiruna)
Optional Activities
- Husky safari through the snow
- Visit to working sled dog kennel (alternative if weather conditions prevent husky safari)
- Icehotel exploration
- Evening experience at Aurora Camp - two-course dinner beside frozen river with Northern Lights viewing
Landmarks
Icehotel
Day 8
Kiruna to Stockholm
Kiruna to Stockholm
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Memorable dinner concluding Northern Lights journey)
Accommodation
Hotel (Clarion)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Stockholm with Local Specialist
- Walking tour of Old Town cobbled streets
- Visit to Stockholm City Hall
Landmarks
Stockholm City Hall
Old Town (Gamla Stan)
Riddarholmen Church
Royal Palace
Day 9
Stockholm
Stockholm

Landmarks
Sibelius Monument
Olympic Stadium
Opera House
Finlandia Hall

Landmarks
Siida Sámi Museum
Lake Inari

Landmarks
Santa Claus Village
Arctic Circle

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Gammelstad Church Town

Landmarks
Kiruna Church

Landmarks
Icehotel

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Stockholm City Hall
Old Town (Gamla Stan)
Riddarholmen Church
Royal Palace

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Santa's Tunturi
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Hotel
day 4
Scandic Luleå
Hotel
day 5
Scandic Kiruna
Hotel
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Barbara
March 21st, 2024
Led by Lasse
The best trip in my life!
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent trip with us. We are thrilled to hear that our Travel Director enhanced your guided vacation experience and made it even more memorable. At Trafalgar, our commitment is to provide our valued guests with the best possible travel experience and inspire them to explore the world with curiosity and adventure. We appreciate you choosing to travel with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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February 26th, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent trip. We are delighted to hear that our Travel Director was able to make your guided vacation experience even more memorable. At Trafalgar, we are committed to delivering the best possible travel experience to our valued guests, and we aim to inspire a sense of curiosity and adventure within them. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
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VENKATA
January 16th, 2024
Excellent very well organised. Tour director Xavier was fabulous and so was the driver Damien. Very professional....
Excellent very well organised. Tour director Xavier was fabulous and so was the driver Damien. Very professional. Would really recommend this trip to all my friends and family.Show more
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Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are thrilled you had a wonderful experience on this itinerary and received exceptional service from our On The Road Team. We truly value the efforts of our team members, as they are indeed an asset to our company. At Trafalgar, our goal is to provide our travellers with unique and memorable experiences. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing us for your travel needs.
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Toni
March 15th, 2023
Loved the way they collected and delivered suitcases to rooms. Great guide. Great itinerary
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Thank you for taking the time to offer feedback. We’re pleased to read that you appreciated your Trafalgar team and the pace of your itinerary, and we hope you’ll join us on another Trafalgar experience soon.
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Richard
Asked on June 26th, 2025
Is any accomodation in a glass roof igloo or cabin?
Accommodation
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2025
  Scandinavian Northern Lights Tour does not include accommodation in a glass-roof igloo or cabin as part of the standard itinerary. Accommodations typically include Clarion Hotel Mestari, Santa's Hotel Tunturi Saariselkä, Santa's Hotel Santa Claus, Scandic Lulea, Scandic Kiruna, Clarion Hotel Stockholm. These are traditional hotels, not specialty accommodations like glass igloos.
J
Jon
Asked on February 21st, 2025
How difficult would this tour be for a person with mobility issues? Do you have information on this I could share with my client?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2025
  This tour activity level is Leisurely. There will be up to 1-2 miles / 1.6-3.2km of walking per day, on primarily flat surfaces and with some stairs. There will also be cumulative daily standing of 1-2 hours. They should also be able to get on and off the coach without assistance. If they need to use any medical equipment or need assistance, we can send them a Specific Requirements Form to fill out and once our Operations Team receives the form, they will advise how we can assist the guest/s on tour.
B
Ben
Asked on February 25th, 2024
I was interested in tour for November 2024. Can you please share some details about pricing and availability of dates?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2024
  Our Scandinavian Northern Lights tour has been discontinued.
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  Ben
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  Is there any other similar tour like the one I mentioned earlier? We would be interested in visiting Swedish and Finnish Lapland for Northern Lights and Polar Nights.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2024
  We don't have a specific tour focused solely on Lapland, but I recommend our Capitals of Scandinavia tour. It's a 10-day adventure through Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, offering a comprehensive exploration of Nordic countries.
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Stephen
Asked on February 1st, 2024
Do you have any tours scheduled in mid September thru October?
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  Stephen
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  Are you running any tours in the Sept-Oct 2024 time frame?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2024
  Apologies as we will no longer offer this tour for 2024 onwards. The only and last departure available is on 3rd March 2024.
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  Stephen
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  The purpose of the trip is to see the Northern Lights. If you have an alternate way to see them please let me know.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2024
  You might want to check out our other tours for Northern Lights: Northern Lights of Scandinavia and Scenic Iceland & the Northern Lights
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Andrea
Asked on January 29th, 2024
do you have dates for 2025 february
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2024
  we will no longer offer this tour for 2024 onwards
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Joel
Asked on January 24th, 2024
What is this upfront additional cost of 590 for? How about deposits required? So the total cost will be 590 + quoted price?
Payments
Price / Availability
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2024
  The upfront cost is for the internal flight that is included in the itinerary. And yes, the total cost of the trip is the quoted price plus the additional upfront cost for the internal flight.
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Kelly
Asked on January 23rd, 2024
What is included in the upfront additional costs?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2024
  As this tour is 41 days prior to departure, there would be limited space left as the tour is almost sold out. Once you confirmed the booking, these will be the inclusions: - 8 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners - 8-night accommodations - Flights from Helinski to Ivalo and Kiruna to Stockholm - Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation - All hotel tips, charges and local taxes - All porterage and restaurant gratuities - Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Dan
Asked on August 31st, 2023
Does this cover the accommodation in a glass roof cabin and also visit to Santa Claus post office etc?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2023
  The accommodation for glass roof cabin is included. On day 4, you will travel south to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, where you'll discover the magic of Christmas and Dive into Culture at Santa's official post office. Send a letter to your loved ones or snap a selfie at the edge of the Arctic Circle before continuing on to visit Rudolph and his friends.
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  Dan
  Traveler•Written September 2023
  What time we would arrive in Stockholm on 15th Jan'24? I planning a short trip from to Oslo, Flam and Bergen within 4 days before my departure from Oslo on 19th Jan'24. Will that be possible?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2023
  On the last day, January 15, 2024, departure transfer times to Stockholm airport will be 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. For your extension trip after the tour, that will be on your own, or you may coordinate with the travel director for some advice.
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Helen
Asked on June 19th, 2023
What will the single supplement be for a Single room be for this tour date? How big is the group. How many Pax?
Group size
Single supplement
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2023
  The single room for this trip is $842.00. The maximum group size for this trip is 48 guests. We do not have specific information on the current number of guests booked or available spaces.
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Grace
Asked on June 1st, 2023
Do you have change fees, rebooking fees, or cancellation fees?
Payments
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2023
  Payment terms for cancelation, changes, and rebooking fees: Deposit due per person $200/$350. Final payment due 60/90 days before departure. Cancellation charges vary from deposit to 100% based on days before travel.

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