DAY 1 Tromso
Welcome to Tromso! Upon arrival, make your way to the Flybussen bus stop for your transfer to the city centre. After check in at your hotel, the rest of your day is at leisure to begin exploring Tromso at your own pace.
Stay at: Radisson Blue Tromso or similar (4 star) or similar

DAY 2 Tromso
This morning, be introduced to Tromso on a guided city sightseeing tour. Learn about the indigenous Sami people, their traditional culture, and most recent history. Tour around the island, passing Lake Prestvannet where the Meteorological Institute is situated before travelling across the bridge to the most iconic landmark of Tromso, the Arctic Cathedral. It can be seen from a plane or from a boat in Tromso sound, its' glass façade and concrete slabs that shape this building, creating an architectural masterpiece to admire externally and from the inside. Visit this masterpiece by Jan Inge Hovig built in 1965, the cathedral reflects North Norwegian nature, culture, and faith with a monumental stained-glass window.
This afternoon is at your leisure, but if you are wanting to discover more, there is an optional King Crab Safari, rated as one of the best experiences in the World. Heading out on the Alta Fjord you will come face to face with this giant of the sea, which can reach up to two metres claw to claw and weigh up to 15 kilograms. After making the catch for the day, you will be transferred to a remote cabin where the crab will be prepared for a delicious lunch!
This evening, you have the opportunity to join an optional tour, taking the Tromso Cable Car up to Storsteinen, enjoying the panoramic views from over 400 metres above the city. And if the Northern Lights make an appearance... it will make the moment even more magical.
Stay at: Radisson Blu Tromso or similar (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Tromso – Alta
It's a long drive to Alta today that offers some of the most stunning scenery. Marvel at the magnificent nature and breathtaking vistas along the way including two ferry crossings. Lunch will be en route, with an afternoon arrival into Alta. Downtown Alta is located just below the 70th latitude and is closer to the North Pole than it is to Central Europe. Being at a very high latitude, midnight sun or polar nights are present for majority of the year.
Tonight offers another chance to experience the Northern Lights. Join an optional Sleigh Ride that follows the Alta River travelling through the magical forest at night. On a sleigh pulled by a Norwegian Fjord Horse, you will be taken to a wilderness shelter where a traditional dinner will be served around a warm fire.
Stay at: Scandic Alta or similar (4 star)
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4 Alta
Alta is known as Norwegian Lapland, being the largest town located in the North of Norway. It offers wonderful opportunities to interact with the nature that surrounds it and today you will be offered optional tours to experience these unique adventures for yourself. Located in the town centre, we recommend at some point today you visit the modern Northern Lights Cathedral. It is an elegant and modern construction featuring concrete and wood with external cladding of titanium sheets and a towering spiral with belfry.
After breakfast, you will be departing for the EMYA award-winning Alta Museum. This museum is situated on the site of the early settlement, Finnmark, dating from around 11,000 years ago. Its exhibits are on the local culture and historic industries which you will learn about from a guided tour of the museum before having some free time to walk around on your own.
The remainder of the day is free unless you wish to join an optional Husky Tour. Drive out of town to the husky camp, where you will be served a traditional Norwegian meal in a cosy Gamme hut (turf home), while you receive clear and concise instructions on how to drive a dog sled. Afterwards, meet the friendly and excitable Alaskan huskies that are waiting to greet you, and experience the feeling of being fully in control and driving the dog sled yourself.
This evening, you may want to join the optional tour, Sorrisniva Ice Hotel. Visit the world's most northern ice hotel, where everything is built from pure snow and ice every year with different themes. Wander among handcrafted ice sculptures or enjoy an ice drink in the bar (own expense). Afterwards, thanks to the location of the hotel, you may catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights on your way back to the hotel.

Stay at: Scandic Alta (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5 Alta – Saariselka (Jan 5, 11)
Early departure from Alta today, as you cross the border and travel south through beautiful Finnish Lapland. Sit back and relax as your eyes feast on the breathtaking landscape as it unfolds.
On your way to Saariselka*, stop in Karasjok to visit the Sami Museum, the largest museum collection representing Sami cultural history in Norway. After exploring the museum, get lunch in Karasjok at your leisure, before continuing to Saariselka.
Arrive in Saariselka, at The Northern Lights Village, your unique accommodation for the next 2 nights. You will be staying in an Aurora Igloo Cabin, a magical way to experience the wintery star filled sky and with some luck the dance of the Northern Lights, all while lying comfortably in your warm bed. Settle into your cabins before gathering together tonight to enjoy dinner at the local restaurant.
This evening, there will be an optional tour on offer to go to Aurora Hunting by Heated Sleigh. This tour is the best option if you do not wish to ride a snowmobile and would rather sit in the comfort of a heated sleigh pulled by the guide. Travel into the forest through the snowy, moonlit landscape away from the light pollution. Arrive at a fire and enjoy warm drinks and prepare your camera to take photographs of the northern night sky and if you are lucky, the Northern Lights will appear.
*Tours departing Tromso on Feb 20 and Mar 13 will travel to Levi instead of Saariselka. On the way to Levi, there will be a stop at Finnmark’s first silverwork shop, Juhl’s Silver Museum. Accommodation in Levi will be Northern Lights Village Levi (4 stars), in the Aurora Igloo Cabins.
*Tours departing Mar 5 will stay at Aurora Cabins Ivalo (4 stars) instead of Northern Lights Village Saariselka.
Stay at: Northern Lights Village Saariselka (4 star) (Jan 5, 11)
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 6 Saariselka
The natural beauty, diverse wildlife, varying terrain and, of course, the Northern Lights make Lapland. Today, you will have the opportunity to get familiar with Lappish animals and the life of the locals and enjoy the magical tranquillity the Arctic nature offers.
After breakfast, is at leisure to relax or partake in the following optionals offered at the Northern Lights Village that would make this stay an even more authentic Finnish experience.
On the snowmobile safari, you will receive a good understanding of the nature of Lapland during the winter. The breathtakingly beautiful landscape of the forest, the powdery snowdrifts, and the trees bowing down under the weight of the snow line your route that takes you comfortably away from the bustle of the village of Saariselka. Along the way, we stop to take photographs of the beautiful scenery and to enjoy a hot drink.
Alternatively, you may choose to join a snowshoe hike through the forest. The deep snow crunching under the shoes, the snow-hooded trees, and the pearly-white willow grouse watching you from afar – the winter nature is a magical world of its own. Hike through the forest in snowshoes to a nearby fell where you will build a fire, enjoy a delicious meal outdoors, and enjoy the spectacular scenery including watching out for the Northern Lights. Your guide will provide information on the nature and animals of Lapland, and with any luck you may see a Siberian jay, a willow grouse, or a herd of reindeer wandering by. This trip is especially suitable for nature-lovers, who wish to take great photographs and enjoy the natural scenery in an ecological way.
This afternoon, you will get acquainted with the Sami Reindeer as you visit a local farm and take a sleigh ride. Meet the traditional Sami farmers who will tell you about the reindeer and their importance to the Sami culture. Then you will head out in pairs on two person sleighs pulled by the reindeer to experience this traditional and peaceful way of travelling through the serene landscape.
This evening, take a snowshoe tour through the Arctic nature, where your guide will provide information on the nature and animals of Lapland. At a nearby fell, warm up inside a hut and indulge in snacks and drinks while you keep watch for the Northern Lights.
Stay at: Northern Lights Village Saariselka (4 star)
Meals included: Breakfast, and dinner


DAY 7 Saariselka
Enjoy breakfast and your day at leisure until your transfer to Ivalo* Airport for your onward journey. Hope you have had a wonderful time exploring the Capitals of the Northern Lights!

*Tromso departures Feb 20 and Mar 13 will be transferred to Kittila airport

Meals included: Breakfast

Please note: All the optional tours require pre-booking as they are not available to be booked once on tour.