Ultimate Arctic Adventure & Tromso (Tour code: 12620)

Ultimate Artic Adventure & Tromso

Arrival to Tromso airport.

Check-in at your hotel (guaranteed from15:00). The rest of the day is at leisure.
Please consult the welcome letter, which you will receive upon check-in to your hotel, and kindly note where and when to meet your Tour Director.

Overnight stay in Tromso at Radisson Blu Hotel or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning we depart by private coach or a 2-hour city sightseeing tour and perfect introduction to Tromso.Tromso enjoys a subarctic climate, its location corresponding to the northern coast of Alaska.Learn about the indigenous Sami people, their traditional culture and recent history.

Following this, you will continue a tour around the island,passing Lake Prestvatn where the Meteorological Institute issituated.Travel across the bridge to the Arctic Cathedral for a visit to this masterpiece by Jan Inge Hovig. Built in 1965, the cathedral reflects north Norwegian nature, culture, and faith with a monumental stained-glass window (Entrance at the Cathedral-not included).

The rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Tromso at Radisson Blu Hotel or similar.

Arctic Cathedral

Breakfast at the hotel.

The ride from Tromso to Alta is breath-taking regardless of the time of year. Stunning scenery and magnificent nature ensure that this trip will stay with you for along time. The distance between Tromso and Alta is about 300km,a route travelled in approximately 8 hours,and include two ferry crossings.

Lunch included en-route.

Arrival in Alta and check in at your hotel. Downtown Alta is located just below the70th latitudeand is closer to the North Pole than it is to Central Europe. In spite of its high latitude the local climate is seldom severely cold thanks to Gulf Stream moderation in the prevailing wind. Due to Norway curving above its Nordic neighbors, Alta is located further east than almost all of Sweden and much of southern Finland. Being at a very high latitude,midnight sun and polar nightare present forsizeable parts of the year.

Overnight stay in Alta at Thon Hotel Alta or similar.

Tromso

Enjoy a breakfast at your hotel.

This morning you will have the opportunity to experience an unforgettable King Crab Safari, rated as one of the best experiences in the World, please check out our optional extras section (additional cost).

In the early afternoon, departure for the prestigious EMYA award-winning Alta museum. The museum is situated at the site of early settlement of Finnmark dating from around 11,000 years ago and presents exhibitions on local culture and historic industries. A must-see for anyone visiting the area.
Experience the Northern Europe’s largest and richest rock carving site, inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Here you can walk on pathways arranged around the rock carving area while enjoying a fantastic view over the Alta Fjord. The 2000 to 6200 years old rock carvings show the life of hunters and fishermen. You will have a guided tour at the museum with some free time afterwards to walk around at your own pace.

If you would like to experience the Igloo Hotel and wander among handcrafted ice sculptures, please check out our optional extras (additional cost).

Overnight stay in Alta at Thon Hotel Alta or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel before your departure.

You will travel the 340 km south to Levi by coach, an approximately 5-hour journey taking you through the beautiful northern Lapland. Your eyes will feast on breathtaking nature as you sit back and watch the landscape unfold. On the way, you will visit the Finnmarks first silverwork shop(est.1959) Juhls Silver Museum-offers traditional and exclusive modern jewelry manufactured on the premises. The Tundra collection designed by Regine Juhls is recognized as modern classics within Scandinavian jewelry design. International art and handicrafts are also presented in a beautiful,special, and unique setting.

Welcome to Finland and to Levi a winter paradise like no other. Nestled in the heart of Lapland, Levi offers breathtaking landscapes, thrilling outdoor activities, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Located in in Sirkka Village approximately 170 north of the Arctic Circle its natural surroundings are guaranteed to impress. During the next two night your accommodation will be the Aurora Igloo Cabin half igloo half cabin at the Northern Lights Village Resort- a magical way to experience the wintry star-filled sky and some with luck the dance of theNorthern Lights, while lying comfortably in the warm bed.

Enjoy a local dinner at the restaurant and maybe take an extra optional experience like Aurora Hunting by heated sleigh available in our optional extras. Also remember to set your watch one hour forward!

Overnight stay in Levi at Northern Lights Village Levi or similar.

Breakfast at the Hotel.

The natural beauty, diverse wildlife,varying terrain and, of course, the Northern Lights make Lapland and Levi very special places. From its river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with their spectacular views over the artic landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. Today you will have opportunity to get familiar with Lappish animals and the life of the locals. Enjoy the magical tranquility in Arctic nature.

Meet the Reindeer farmers who will tell you about the reindeer,and its importance to the Sami culture. Sitting in a two-personsleigh, pulled by your reindeer, you will experience a short ride in this traditional and peaceful way of moving through the white landscape where the only sound you will hear is the melody ofreindeer bells. Sami and his family have been living in the farm more than 300 years. Visit the café, the museum and enjoy a typical three-course home made lunch. Afternoon free at leisure.

Enjoy dinner at your Hotel. 

If you would like to add an extra activity, please check out our optional extras for an authentic Finnish experience.

Overnight stay in Levi at Northern Lights Village Levi or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by an early departure.

The route between Levi and Haparanda (290km) is quite scenic, especially during the winter months when the landscape is covered in snow. As you travel east from Levi towards Haparanda, you'll pass through the forests and hills of Finnish Lapland, which are dotted with small towns and villages.

As you approach the border between Finland and Sweden, you'll cross the Muonio River, which forms the border between the two countries. The river is quite wide and frozen in the winter, and you may be able to see people ice fishing or skiing on the river. Once you cross into Sweden, you'll notice a change in the landscape, as the terrain becomes flatter, and the forests give way to open fields. Haparanda is located on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, so you may be able to catch glimpses of the sea as you approach the town. Overall, the drive between Levi and Haparanda is a beautiful journey through the winter wonderland of Lapland, with plenty of opportunities to appreciate the natural beauty of the region.

After arrival in Haparanda in Swedish Lapland, you will have a chance to try unique ways of fishing as optional experiences.

Tonight, you will stay at one of the most famous turn-of-the-century hotels in Sweden, restored to its former glory, with theauthentic character of the town’s number one establishment: red plush, crystal chandeliers, stucco. Haparanda, with Stadshotelletat its center, at periods has been the European town with the fastest pulse rate.The building was designed by the architects Fritz Ullrich and Eduard Hallqvist from Stockholm. The hotel was built in the classical style, the master builder and the carpenters coming from Sundsvall, Sweden, the stucco workers came from Italy, much of the building material was from Silesia.

Enjoy dinner at your Hotel

Overnight stay at Haparanda Stadshotel or similar.

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Time for a swim as you head to the town of Kemi for a full day of activities. First a visit to the Winter Park* with its special snow slides, enjoy the snow sculptures and Snow Experience 365 complex, followed by three-course or buffet lunch at Seaview Restaurant.

Short drive to the harbour where you embark the impressive vessel SAMPO ICEBREAKER for a cruise through the ice of the Northern Gulf of Bothnia to make your adventure unforgettable.Sea Lapland is one of the few extraordinary places where the sea completely freezes over in the winter. Enjoy an unforgettable sea, snowand ice adventure on a cruise on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Let the magical moments in arctic nature blow you away. The crew gives a presentation of this historical ship and provide a guided tour around the vessel all the way from the Captain’s bridge to the engine rooms. Feel the arctic freedom on the deck or relax in the warm indoors sipping hot beverages in Icebreaker Bar.

Before returning to the port, the ship will make a one-hour stop to enable each visitor to participate in the ice floating event–in the middle of the largest ice field in Europe.You can jump into the sea and float! Of course, comfortably dressed in survival suits (Please note that the ice floating experience requires min, height of 130cm due to safety reasons).

The adventure continues, as you make your way to Rovaniemi, located right on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi capital of Finnish Lapland, home of Santa Claus counts with more than 60.000 inhabitants. Evening at leisure to enjoy one of the many wonderful restaurants of the capital of Lapland.

Overnight stay in Rovaniemi at the Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus or similar.

*Please note that the construction of the Winter Park is dependent on the weather conditions and therefore not guaranteed to be open during January.

Breakfast at the hotel and departfor the next step on the winter adventure. Drive through the white nature to visit a Husky Farm located right on the Arctic Circle. The barking of enthusiastic dogs will welcome you to the most genuine Husky farm in Rovaniemi. The head musher will talk about the life and training of these Arctic animals and you will also have the chance to take some great photos. After brief instructions you embark, riding in pairs, on a run through theforest behind your pack of huskies (3-5km).

The day continues with a visit to the world-famous Santa Claus Village, built right on the Arctic Circle and home to Santa Claus. Stop by his busy post office where you can ask Santa to send a letter to your loved ones just before Christmas. Take a step into the magical world of Santa ́s home and meet Santa himself. No words can describe the emotions of this fairy-tale-likemoment. It is something you will always remember. An absolute must for any visit to Lapland. After the visit to Santa Claus Village, return to your hotelby bus.The rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Overnight stay in Rovaniemi at the Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus or similar.

Breakfast and the rest of your day at leisure until your regular transfer to Rovaniemi airport in good time for your departure flight.