Best of Northern Lights
An aurora, sometimes referred to as polar lights, northern lights, or southern lights, is a natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in the high-latitude regions. Auroras are the result of disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind.
In the polar latitudes, auroras can appear on any dark night. Long winter nights are good but not necessarily the best time. Near equinoxes in March and September, the Earth’s magnetic field lets more solar particles interact with the atmosphere, creating aurora seasons! I suggest autumnal equinox in September, when there are pleasant temperatures in polar latitudes.
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Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival Oslo
Arrival at Oslo airport, meet & greet by our representative, transfer to hotel for check in
Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country's southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It's known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century
Rest of the day at leisure to explore city on your own
Dinner & overnight at Oslo - Day 2
Oslo - Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for city tour
This sightseeing is an overall look of the city. The tour passes through the charming city centre with its majestic main street, the lively harbor area and the city park located between the National Theatre and the Parliament. The Vigeland Park shows us some of the best Norwegian works in the art of sculpture. Statues of granite, bronze and wrought iron, play with the realistic and symbolist sides of life. From the Holmenkollen ski jump you can enjoy a fabulous view over the city and the fjord.On Bygdøy, you will visit the Viking Ship Museum
Dinner & overnight at Oslo - Day 3
Oslo to Bergen
After breakfast, transfer to the train station
Train Oslo to Bergen, Norway in a nutshell, depart from Oslo Central station
Train: Oslo-Myrdal, The Flåm Railway: Myrdal-Flåm, Fjord cruise: Flåm-Gudvangen,
Bus: Gudvangen-Voss, Train: Voss-Bergen, Free entrance to the Flåm Railway Museum in Flåm, Arrival Bergen
On arrival transfer to the Hotel for check in
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner & overnight at Bergen - Day 4
Bergen - Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for city tour
Start the walk towards Bryggen, passing the medieval King Håkon's Hall, erected during the reign ofKing Håkon Håkonsson and the Rosenkrantz Tower. The Hanseatic Quarters. “Bryggen†is one of the most known quarters from the Middle Age in Norway
The original buildings were destroyed in a fire in the beginning of the 18th century, but the houses were thenre built in the same style as the former buildings from 1350. The interesting history of Bryggen will be told while walking through the many narrow passages
From Bryggen we walk slightly uphill, to the lower Funicular station
Here you will embark the Funicular that will take you approx. 300 meters above sea level, It Is a funicular train over top of mountain Floi. from where you will have a panoramic view over the town center.Start the walk along one of the many graveled paths to Fløypilen. Fromhere you continue down towards Fjellveien via Tippetue path. You will have a nice view over the city all the way down to Fjellveien street. discover Bergen from top of the Floi mountain by taking Funicular train Floibanen, spend some time in the famous fish market and UNESCO heritage of Bryggen
One way takes 7 minutes and then you can spend as much time as want amongst nature watching magnificent view of Western fjords before coming back to the hotel in the evening
Dinner & overnight at Bergen - Day 5
Bergen to Stockholm by flight
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Stockholm
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, encompasses 14 islands and more than 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic Sea archipelago. The cobblestone streets and ochre-colored buildings of Gamla Stan (the old town) are home to the 13th-century Storkyrkan Cathedral, the Kungliga Slottet Royal Palace and the Nobel Museum, which focuses on the Nobel Prize
On arrival transfer to hotel for check in
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner & overnight at Stockholm - Day 6
Stockholm to Helsinki by Cruise
After breakfast, morning is at leisure to explore city on your own
Later in afternoon transfer to cruise port for cruise to Helsinki
Dinner & overnight on Cruise - Day 7
Arrival Helsinki
After breakfast, embark from cruise and proceed for city tour
Visit the main tourist attractions; Sibelius Monument, Olympic Stadium where you can also visit the Olympic Tower to have a beautiful view of the city, the amazing Rock Church, Uspenski Cathedral, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral. Everyone will also will have the opportunity to visit the markets downtown for a taste of traditional food. You can visit some of the best cafees in town and shop at the famous designer shops
Transfer to hotel for check in
Helsinki, Finland's southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present
Rest of the day at leisure
Dinner & overnight at Helsinki - Day 8
Helsinki to Luosto (Lapland)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board the Flight to Rovaniemi, on arrival meet the driver and depart to Luosto, on the way stop over at Santa Village
You can meet Santa Claus and cross the magical Arctic Circle every day at the Santa Claus Village in Lapland in Finland. Send friends and relatives greetings from there…
When Santa Claus declared Rovaniemi as his hometown, he told how his home at Ear Mountain (Korvatunturi) was revealed at the beginning of the last century and how this closely guarded secret spread the world over. In order to retain the privacy of his secret location, the Elf folk decided to build a place where Santa could meet people from near and far at the Northern Arctic Circle
Santa Claus spends his time at the Santa Claus Village every day of the year to take care of his mission in life; to enhance the wellbeing of children and the kindness of grown-ups, as well as spreading the message love and goodwill of Christmas Spirit throughout the globe. Rovaniemi is The Official Home of Santa Claus
Later transfer to Lapland hotel for check in
Lapland is Finland's northernmost region, a sparsely populated area bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea. It's known for its vast subarctic wilderness, ski resorts and natural phenomena including the midnight sun and the Northern Lights. Capital Rovaniemi is the gateway to the region
Dinner & overnight at Lapland - Day 9
Lapland - Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for Reindeer and Husky Safaris
Morning:
Memorable reindeer sleigh ride. Transportation by car to a reindeer farm to try this traditional way of travelling through snowy forests. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee with a bun around a campfire and learn about the life of reindeer herders
Afternoon:
Wintertime safari with husky teams. After a short transfer by car, we'll arrive at a husky ranch, where these friendly dogs will bark an enthusiastic welcome to you. Before departing on the safari, you will be given instruction on how to control the sleds, which you will ride in pairs. Enjoy some hot berry juice by an open fire and chat with the head musher about these amazing northern animals once you return to the ranch
Night Activity: Northern Light (Aurora) Hunting- optional if not get success on first attempt
Dinner & overnight at Lapland - Day 10
Lapland to Rovaniemi for Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the Rovaniemi Airport for onward flight
Notes
Round the Year Destination
Hotels
Tour Inclusions [Best of Northen Lights]
- 2 nights Oslo
- 2 nights Bergen
- 1 night Stockholm
- 1 night on Cruise
- 1 night Helsinki
- 2 nights Lapland
- Daily breakfastat & dinner
- All transfers and excursions throughout the program as per Itinerary
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