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Northern Lights of Scandinavia (Small Groups)

10 days
From Helsinki to Oslo
5.0
4 traveler reviews

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Helsinki

    Accommodation
    Hotel (GLO Art, Helsinki), Hotel (Home Hotel Jugend, Helsinki)

    Optional Activities

    • Russian Dinner in Helsinki - authentic pre-revolution Russian cuisine (EUR 67.00)
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  2. Day 2

    Helsinki to Ivalo

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner at Aurora Village boutique hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Aurora Village, Ivalo)

    Optional Activities

    • Aurora Snowmobile Safari - chase the northern lights on a snowmobile with a local expert (EUR 110.00)
    • Meet the Finnhorses - experience with Finnhorses and traditional Lapland Teepee salmon demonstration (EUR 130.00)
    Landmarks
    Ivalo River
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  3. Day 3

    Ivalo to Honningsvåg

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scandic Nordkapp)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Honningsvåg with Travel Director - learn about the past and present of this small fishing community
    Landmarks
    Porsangerfjord
    Nordkapp Tunnel
    Magersøya Island
  4. Day 4

    Honningsvåg

    Meals
    Dinner (Bubbles and caviar at North Cape)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scandic Nordkapp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to 19th century church - survived World War 2 destruction
    • North Cape visit and celebration with bubbles and caviar (weather permitting)

    Optional Activities

    • Arctic King Crab Experience with Lunch - witness giant king crabs being hauled, see preparation, and enjoy king crab feast (EUR 185.00 or EUR 95.00 for land-based only)
    Landmarks
    North Cape
  5. Day 5

    Honningsvåg to Alta

    Meals
    Dinner (Drinks at a local ice bar)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scandic Alta)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to one of the first ice hotels in the world - enjoy a chilled beverage
    • Orientation of Alta - see where the world's first Northern Lights observatory was built

    Optional Activities

    • Northern Lights Mountain Safari - chase the northern lights from a mountain with a local expert, enjoy hot chicken curry soup at camp, and go on a hunt in survival suits (EUR 159.00)
    Landmarks
    Altafjord
    Northern Lights Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    Alta

    Meals
    Lunch (Oven-baked seasonal lunch with fresh salmon or reindeer, salads, and wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scandic Alta)

    Included Activities

    • Husky farm visit - meet the Lyrek family and champion sled dogs
    • Learn about Alaskan huskies and Arctic dog sled racing
    • Oven-baked lunch with fresh salmon or reindeer, salads, and wine

    Optional Activities

    • World Heritage Rock Art Centre - discover life and culture of Alta's ancient people through rock art (EUR 36.00)
    • Wilderness Dog Sleigh Ride - exhilarating dogsled ride through forests and fields near Alta River (EUR 75.00)
    Landmarks
    Alta Museum
    Alta River
  7. Day 7

    Alta to Tromsø

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Moxy Tromso)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Tromsø

    Optional Activities

    • Arctic Ocean Cathedral and Cable Car Experience - visit the Arctic Ocean Cathedral and ascend via cable car to Storsteinen mountain range at 1,400 meters above sea level (EUR 50.00)
    Landmarks
    Tromsøya Island
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  8. Day 8

    Tromsø

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Sámi meal with hot drinks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Moxy Tromso)

    Included Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - meet Indigenous Sámi community
    • Immersive journey through Sámi camp with guide
    • Feed reindeer herd
    • Traditional Sámi tent (lavuu) experience with stories and folk songs
    • Traditional meal with hot drinks
  9. Day 9

    Tromsø to Oslo

    Meals
    Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Oslo - Oslo Opera House and new Deichman Library in Bjørvika district
    • Celebration Dinner with wine at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Highlights of Oslo - Viking Ship Museum, Vigeland Sculpture Park, and Local Expert commentary (EUR 38.00)
    Landmarks
    Oslo Opera House
    Deichman Library
    Oslofjord
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  10. Day 10

    Oslo

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    February 25th, 2025
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    I loved the Itinerary. Our Guide, Dino Lemesh, was the best. He gave a lot of information, has a very nice...
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    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We genuinely appreciate the time you took to provide your feedback, and we're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the company of our On The Road Team. They are a dedicated group striving to make every tour extraordinary, and it's heart-warming to know they left a positive impression on you. Thank you for highlighting their efforts.
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    December 19th, 2024
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    This trip was a bucket list trip and Insight Vacations made it an absolutely incredible experience. Our tour guide...
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    We appreciate you taking the time to write a review and provide us with your feedback. We are pleased to hear that our Travel Directors were able to provide you with a stress-free vacation by handling all the travel details and utilising their professionalism, organisation, and in-depth knowledge of the regions they cover. It brings us joy to know that we have assisted you in checking off some bucket list items. Thank you for being our guest.
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    March 8th, 2023
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    Northern Lights tour with Insight Vacations was very well designed to maximize the experience. The tour leader Zsofi...
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    We appreciate your feedback during your time in Scandinavia. We are delighted to learn that your Travel Director and Coach Driver made you feel at home while sharing their expertise, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations of what these beautiful countries offer and providing you with professional service throughout the trip. Thank you for choosing Insight Vacations for your travels, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even more enjoyable experience in the future.
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      Guests are allowed one suitcase not exceeding 50lbs and one piece of hand luggage.

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten 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.

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      The prices displayed are based on a twin room per person. For a booking of 3 people, you will enjoy the comfort of 1 twin room at a rate of $5,731.00 per person and 1 single room at a rate of $8,094.00 per person, including the single supplement. Alternatively, you have the option to stay in one twin room and one twin share room at a rate of $5,731.00 per person. Triple rooms are suitable for two adults and one child (three adults may find rooms too small as they often have one double and one foldaway bed and limited suitcase space).

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