Trip Itinerary

 

• The trip starts in Oslo. All travelers have to reach Oslo by afternoon or evening.

 

Day 1: Arrival - Oslo - Explore Oslo  

  

• Check-In - The hostel would be centrally located and would be close to all the places you would be exploring. 

• The capital city has a lot to offer.

• Walking tour of the main street Karl Johans gate. 

• Explore the local market of Oslo

• Try local drinks and local food

• Dinner and drinks at Grünerløkka. 

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Day 2: Explore Oslo  

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• Breakfast near the hostel

• Explore the center and all major streets with a half-day walking tour of the city 

• Lunch

• Visit the Vigeland Park

• The night is all yours

 

 Day 3: Oslo - Norway in a Nutshell tour / Overnight Flåm

 

• Early breakfast at the hostel

• Start your day with a tour of Flåm on one of the most scenic train rides from Oslo to Flåm

• Enjoy the beautiful train rides from Myrdal to Flåm

• Spend a night in the middle of the Norwegian nature village Flåm

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Day 4: Continue with the tour / Stay in Bergen 

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• Early breakfast at the hostel or in the village café

• Start your day with a tour from Flåm exploring the fjords

• We head to Bergen known as the gateway to Fjords

• Evening in Bergen - a very beautiful city with a backdrop of mountains

• The night is all yours

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Day 5:  Fly from Bergen to Tromsø / Northern Lights tour 

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• We move to our next destination Tromsø - also known as the Capital of North Norway. 

• Check-In 

• Lunch at a local cafe.

• Small walking tour of the city

• In the evening head for the Northern Light Chase tour - Book in advance 

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Day 6: Husky tour 

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• After breakfast at the hotel

• Husky tour with pick up and drop from Tromsø

• Explore the harbor of the city

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Day 7: Check out / Explore Tromsø / Cruise from Tromsø to Kirkenes

 

• Have breakfast and then checkout 

• Visit the Arctic Cathedral

• Hike to the Tromsø mountain 

• Board Cruise from Tromsø  to Kirkenes with a Polar cabin INDISE with all meals included 

• This journey offers a breathtaking view of Norway’s rugged Arctic coastline, illuminated by the winter light, or even the northern lights if you’re lucky!
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Day 8: On Board

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• Cruise Tour while onboard to Nordkapp - experience the raw beauty of the Arctic Circle.

• The ship offers relaxing lounges with large windows for viewing the dramatic landscapes, including fjords, small fishing villages, and possibly some wildlife.

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Day 9: Reach Kirkenes - Stay at Snowhotel / King Crab tour 

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• Arrive in Kirkenes, known as the gateway to the Barents region

• Check into the Snowhotel, an iconic, beautifully crafted ice hotel featuring snow-carved rooms and Arctic decorations.

• Join the King Crab Safari.

• This Arctic adventure allows you to go out onto a frozen fjord to catch king crabs, followed by a cozy meal where you’ll enjoy your fresh catch.

• Return to the Snowhotel for a unique overnight stay in one of their ice rooms or warm cabins, with access to the hotel’s cozy common areas.

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Day 10: Kirkenes -  Check out - Transfer to Ivalo / Stay at Ivalo

 

• After breakfast, check out from the Snowhotel

• Transfer to Ivalo, Finland, which takes you across the beautiful snowy landscapes of the far north.

• Arrive in Ivalo and check into your accommodation.

• Spend a relaxing evening preparing for the next leg of your Arctic adventure or enjoy some of the cozy Finnish hospitality.

 

Day 11: Transfer to Igloo Resort / Stay at Glass Igloo 

 

• After breakfast - Checkout - leave for the Igloo resort

• Reach by afternoon - Check-in 

• Explore the Igloo resort 

• If you want to go on a tour you can pick from many tours at the resort 

• Dinner Included

• Evening relax at your Igloo stay and hopefully enjoy the Northern Lights from your Igloo

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Day 12: Transfer to Rovaniemi / Northern Lights tour 

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• After breakfast transfer to Rovaniemi

• Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is home to an eclectic – and unusual – array of museums

• Reach in the morning by flight

• Stay In boutique hostel - The hostel would be centrally located and would be close to all the places we would be exploring.

• After settling in start exploring the beautiful Rovaniemi town. Make yourself comfortable - relax and enjoy the very first day at leisure.

• Visit the local markets and try some local Finnish Lapland food.

• Evening head out for a guided tour of Northern Lights Chase - Bonfire + Cookies + Hot tea and guidance from a very professional photographer

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Day 13: Polar Ice Breaker Cruise

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• Today, after breakfast kickstart start to the day with cruise

• Head for Polar Ice breaker cruise 

• Next visit Husky / Reindeer farms 

• OR head to the Arctic Snow hotel and experience something different ( Subject to opening )

• Evening at leisure or head out for a Lappish dinner experience 

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Day 14: Explore Rovaniemi / Santa Claus Village / Overnight train to Helsinki

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• Today, have a late start to the day

• Post breakfast head for a tour of the Santa Claus village where you visit and meet Santa Claus in person

• Explore the village till late evening 

• Return to the hostel 

• Catch overnight train to Helsinki

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Day 15: Explore Helsinki

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• Early morning arrival - check-in - Start your day with Breakfast at the hotel 

• Head out for a self-guided walking tour of the city 

• LUNCH

• Post Lunch Take a ferry and head to the UNESCO World Heritage site - Suomenlinna 

• After returning in the evening head for a great Sauna experience which is a must when in Finland

• Head back to accommodation late night after a sauna experience ​

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Day 16: Depart back to India

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• Move to airport 

• Return flight to India

 

Inclusions: Apart from Lots of Happy moments + Photographs + Smiles we will share + Jokes we will make + New Friendships + Journey 

 

• Guidebook for the trip

• Visa assistance for the trip ( Submission of docs and visa fees from your end )

• Stay in a Private Standard Double room in 3* hotel in Oslo with breakfast included 

• Norway in a Nutshell tour 

• Stay in Bergen in a double room in 3* hotel with breakfast included 

• Flight from Bergen to Tromsø including checked baggage 23kg (Non-Refundable) - 2:25 Pm - 4:25 Pm

• Stay in a Standard Twin room in Tromsø 3* hotel with breakfast included

• Northern Lights tour in Tromsø

• Husky tour with pick up and drop from Tromsø 

• Cruise from Tromsø  to Kirkenes with a Polar cabin INDISE with all meals included 

• Tour while onboard to Nordkapp 

• Stay at Snowhotel Kirkenes in Snow Double room with breakfast and dinner included

• Original King Crab Safari tour from Snowhotel 

• Stay in Ivalo in a hotel in a Superior Twin Room Annex Building with breakfast included 

• Bus transfer from Ivalo hotel to Igloo stay 

• Stay in Kakslauttanen Igloo resort in Glass Igloo in West Village with Shower and Sauna with breakfast and dinner included

• Bus transfer from Igloo Resort to Rovaniemi

• Stay in Rovaniemi in a Twin room with breakfast included in a boutique hostel ( Kitchen available outside ) 

• Polar Ice Breaker Cruise with pick up and drop from Rovaniemi included ( No meals included )

• Northern Light chase tour in Rovaniemi 

• Overnight train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki with a private cabin ensuite 

• Stay in a 4* Private Twin room in Helsinki with breakfast included 

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Exclusions:

 

• Flights from India to India both way

• Travel Insurance

• Visa fees 

• Lunch & dinner and drinks at all times and meals if not mentioned specifically

• Anything not mentioned 

• Internal travel in the city and transfers from stations and airports wherever not mentioned

• Due to bad weather - if any route changes or plan changes -- the extra cost would be incurred individually *

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Terms & Conditions

 

• You are an adult and you have to take full responsibility for yourself at all times and respect other cultures.

•  If you are caught doing anything illegal you will be facing the consequences alone, travel to discover will not come into the picture.

• You have to follow all the instructions given by the trip leader at all times.

• When you are traveling alone you have to tell the team about your whereabouts.

• You have to abide by all the rules and regulations of another country.

• You would be traveling with other people, you have to respect everyone's privacy.

• We have a plan/itinerary for the whole trip but some things might get changed according to the situation please be prepared.(like flight delays etc)

• No refund in case of cancellation of flights or interconnecting flights/trains.

• We would be staying in a backpacker hostel all the time and would be sharing the room with other people, you are responsible for your stuff and yourself

 

Apps 

 

Aurora Forecast (Android, iOS—free), Aurora Notifier (Android—free), and Aurora Alert (Android—Rs190) alert you with Northern Lights forecasts. The Norway Lights app by Visit Norway also provides flight suggestions and photography tips (Android, iOS, Windows—free).