Do you have a brochure or any additional detailed information about this tour? Is the domestic flight from Helsinki to Ivalo and from Tromsø to Oslo included in the tour price, or will we need to pay for these flights separately? What is the luggage allowance for the domestic flights? Are any activities weather-dependent and possibly subject to cancellation? For the stay in Ivalo, is the room a glass-roof cabin or a standard chalet? At what exact time does the tour end in Oslo on Day 10? Are there any additional mandatory fees or taxes that are not included in the displayed tour price? Does this tour offer a strong chance of seeing the Northern Lights in both Ivalo and Tromsø? Are there any activities that we will do which are not mentioned on the website? What activities are not included in the tour price? If there are any, please explain them and provide the cost per person.

Internal flights from Helsinki to Ivalo and from Tromsø to Oslo will be included in the tour package price. A single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 35.4"x29.5"x17.7" (90x75x45cm) and weight not exceeding 50lbs. (23kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one carry-on piece per person. Some activities are weather dependent and may be subject to change or cancellation. For the stay in Ivalo, you'll be hosted at Aurora Village with glass-roof cabins designed for Northern Lights viewing. The tour officially concludes after breakfast at the hotel on Day 10. The tour price covers most inclusions. While Northern Lights are not guaranteed, this itinerary offers a strong chance of sightings in Ivalo and Tromsø. Additional optional experiences will be available during the tour, with prices and details provided by the Travel Director.

Is there a single supplement for this tour?

For solo travelers, a single supplement applies when booking a single room. Alternatively, you may choose a twin share option, where you'll be paired with another guest of the same gender on the tour. Single room - US$5,835.00. Twin share room - US$4,985.00.

Northern Lights of Scandinavia (Classic)

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From Helsinki to Oslo

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Fully Guided: 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 - 40
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Helsinki
Accommodation
Hotel (Home Hotel Jugend, Helsinki)
Included Activities
- Meet Travel Director for welcome drink
Day 2
Helsinki to Ivalo
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner at Aurora Village hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Aurora Village, Ivalo)
Included Activities
- Flight to Ivalo
- Dinner at Aurora Village hotel
Landmarks
Ivalo River
Day 3
Ivalo to Honningsvåg
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Scandic Nordkapp), Hotel (Scandic Nordkapp, Scandic Bryggen, Honnninsvag.)
Included Activities
- Drive through Lapland landscape
- Cross Finnish-Norwegian border
- Travel along Porsangerfjord
- Subsea Nordkapp Tunnel crossing
- Waterfront stroll in Honningsvåg
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks
Porsangerfjord
Nordkapp Tunnel
Magerøya Island
Day 4
Honningsvåg
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Bubbles and caviar at North Cape)
Accommodation
Hotel (Scandic Nordkapp), Hotel (Scandic Nordkapp, Scandic Bryggen, Honnninsvag.)
Included Activities
- Visit 19th century church
- North Cape visit with bubbles and caviar
Optional Activities
- King crab experience and sea-to-table lunch
Landmarks
North Cape
Honningsvåg Church
Day 5
Honningsvåg to Alta
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Drinks at a local ice bar)
Accommodation
Hotel (Scandic Alta)
Included Activities
- Visit first Northern Lights observatory site
- Visit first ice hotels in the world with chilled beverage
- Orientation of Alta
Landmarks
Northern Lights Observatory
Northern Lights Cathedral
Altafjord
Day 6
Alta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Oven-baked seasonal lunch at husky farm - fresh Arctic fish or tender reindeer, served with crisp salads, local accompaniments, and a glass of wine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Scandic Alta)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Alta Museum
- Visit working husky farm and meet Lyrek family
- Oven-baked lunch at husky farm
Landmarks
Alta Museum
Day 7
Alta to Tromsø
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Moxy Tromso)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Tromsø
Day 8
Tromsø
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sámi meal with hot drinks, including games and cultural stories)
Accommodation
Hotel (Moxy Tromso)
Included Activities
- Meet Indigenous Sámi community
- Visit reindeer camp
- Help feed reindeer herd
- Traditional lavuu tent experience with stories and folk songs
- Traditional Sámi meal with hot drinks
Day 9
Tromsø to Oslo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at local restaurant - Scandinavian hospitality matched with fine food)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo)
Included Activities
- Flight to Oslo
- Orientation of Oslo - Oslo Opera House and Deichman Library
- Celebration Dinner with wine at local restaurant
Landmarks
Oslo Opera House
Deichman Library
Oslofjord
Day 10
Oslo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Ivalo River

Landmarks
Porsangerfjord
Nordkapp Tunnel
Magerøya Island

Landmarks
North Cape
Honningsvåg Church

Landmarks
Northern Lights Observatory
Northern Lights Cathedral
Altafjord

Landmarks
Alta Museum

Landmarks
Oslo Opera House
Deichman Library
Oslofjord

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Home Hotel Jugend, Helsinki
Hotel
day 1
Aurora Village, Ivalo
Hotel
day 2
Scandic Nordkapp
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Scandic Nordkapp, Scandic Bryggen, Honnninsvag.
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Scandic Alta
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Moxy Tromso
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo
Hotel
day 9

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
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5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
5.0
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4.5

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Elfriede
February 25th, 2025
5
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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Courtney
December 19th, 2024
5
This trip was a bucket list trip and Insight Vacations made it an absolutely incredible experience. Our tour guide...
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Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Insight Vacations
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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Allison
March 8th, 2023
5
Northern Lights tour with Insight Vacations was very well designed to maximize the experience. The tour leader Zsofi...
Northern Lights tour with Insight Vacations was very well designed to maximize the experience. The tour leader Zsofi was exceptional and our most capable driver Iceman Tom made it an unforgettable experience. I loved the ease of the pace...no rush mornings as most of the activities were later into the day to ensure you were brighteyed and bushy tailed (awake) for the nighttime spectacle we came for...lady Aurora Borealis. And what a,show the fair lady put on for us...we saw her on nights 2 and 3 of the tour. Our hearts were thrilled. Mission accomplished...bucket list checked. The coach, the accommodation the optionalsShow more
Traveled in February 2023
Reply from: Insight Vacations
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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James
March 19th, 2022
5
Using a new term in my vocabulary the overall experience was EPIC! Everything, from the pre-tour communications with...
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