Norway & Northern Lights
Escape into a winter wonderland
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Group Size: Max 24
Trip code: CTNW
Duration: 8 days
If you’re ready for a unique travel experience, this is it. Discover Norway and the Arctic Circle over eight enchanting days as you explore landscapes featuring fjords and glaciers, cities where the sun never sets, rare glimpses of wildlife and the elusive aurora borealis. This is the most magical winter escape you could imagine, as the days and nights blend into one unforgettable adventure. Fill your free time with extraordinary adventures and spend your evenings romantically gazing up at the stars. On this legendary trip, we’ll travel to the edges of the earth - but don’t worry about getting here and back. Our point of departure and return is the capital city of Oslo, so all you have to do is come along for the incredible journey.
Trip Highlights
- Start and finish this Arctic adventure in Oslo: Norway’s easy-to-access and lovely-to-explore capital city
- Board the world’s most beautiful voyage and enter a polar paradise of spectacular mountains, fjords, glaciers and an eternal night sky
- Stay up late on the deck as you go stargazing and search for the awe-inspiring aurora borealis
- Learn that Tromsø is so much more than a northern lights gateway, as you admire this ethereal city from the mountains
- Make this trip as active or chilled as you wish, with fantastic activity options like whale watching, winter sports and King crab fishing
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- 7 nights’ accommodation
- 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Internal flights
- Trip transportation
- A Cruise experience
- Expert trip leader and local guides
- Oslo orientation tour
- Time in Tromsø
- Mount Storsteinen cable car ride
- Honningsvag stay
- Kirkenes visit
- 24-hour emergency support
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Some meals, snacks and drinks
- Optional Activities
Day 1: Start in Oslo
Meet your group and trip leader today at 4pm in Oslo, Norway's captivating capital. After everyone's said "Hei", we're going to get to know Oslo better on an orientation tour around the city. In no time, you'll fall head-over-heels for this laidback yet exciting city - from its Viking history to epic city highlights and the mountains and baby fjord just in the distance. When your trip leader has let you in on everything there is to know - including where to find Oslo's best seafood - you're all set up for an evening of free exploration with your group!
Day 2: Oslo to Tromsø
Today we'll take a train to the airport and fly out of Oslo to reach Tromsø: a winter wonderland city and the ultimate gateway for the Arctic Circle. To get you settled into this breathtaking destination, we'll take an orientation tour around Tromsø's vibrant waterfront and shimmering streets. Then the evening is free for you to explore the nightlife!
Day 3: Tromsø
Today you're welcome to do your own thing, or you can join in on two optional activities: an Arctic safari boat tour where you explore a fjord and have the chance to spot humpback whales. You will also have the option to join an Indigenous Sámi culture experience where you will feed reindeer and enjoy a traditional dinner! From sipping hot drinks around the fire to learning about Sámi cultural customs and meeting the adorable reindeer, tonight is a unique privilege to experience what life's like near the magnificent Arctic Circle!
Day 4: Mountains and sailing
Enjoy a free morning in Tromsø, which you can easily fill with snowshoeing or snowmobiling. In the early afternoon, we'll ride a cable car to the Storsteinen mountain ledge for a legendary view of Tromsø's glistening white-and-gold cityscape. The excitement is high later as we board the ship and start sailing in search of the extraordinary auroras!
Day 5: Honningsvag
As the boat gently sails further north, take in wintery scenery like the misty Magerøysund and the secluded town Hammerfest. And that's not even all of it; we'll pass the coast of Lapland, ancient Sámi sites and other natural wonders. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive northern lights; it's going to be a late one, but the cups of coffee and amazing company make the time fly by!
Day 6: Kirkenes
Today we'll reach our final port on this phenomenal voyage. After arrival in Kirkenes, you can either take some free time to explore or catch your dinner this evening with an optional King crab fishing experience. Gigantic sea crabs are famous for their sweet and subtle flavour; they're likened to lobster, but you've never tried anything quite like it!
Day 7: Kirkenes to Oslo
This morning we'll make the most of our time in Kirkenes by exploring its historical monuments, before heading to the airport for a short flight to Oslo. Whether you're in the mood for a chilled evening or want to experience lively nightlife, there's something for everyone in Oslo. It's a Norwegian tradition to go out later after a vorspiel (pre-party), so heading out after 10pm for a party with the local people is highly recommended.
Day 8: End trip in Oslo
What a magical week it's been - sailing the Arctic Circle, searching for the auroras and socialising with your incredible group, trip leader and all the local people! There no activities today so you can depart at any time after breakfast.
Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.
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Online booking isn't currently available but if you'd like to enquire please use the form below. Alternatively if you'd like to discuss alternate trips or if you have any other questions please don't hesitate to contact us.The trip starts on Day 1 at 4pm in Oslo, Norway’s capital city.
This trip finishes on the morning of Day 8 in Oslo after breakfast. No activities are planned today, so you can leave at any time.
Accommodation
7 nights’ accommodation is included in this trip. You will spend 5 nights in comfortable hotels in beautiful cities, and 2 nights onboard a cruise as part of an extraordinary aurora sailing experience! The rooms will be twin-share and include an ensuite bathroom.
Meals
7 breakfasts and 1 dinner is included in this trip. Norwegian cuisine is so cosy and can be a feast for any seafood lovers, so you shouldn’t have any trouble purchasing the rest of the meals yourself.
Although eating out in Norway can sometimes be expensive, one of the easiest ways to save money is to order the day’s special at smaller restaurants and to eat local dishes like bacalao and moose burgers. While in Oslo, you could check out the food halls and markets!
This trip is designed for travellers between the ages of 18 to 35.
British passport holders can visit the Schengen area without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Your passport’s date of issue must be less than 10 years old before the date you arrive. It must also have an expiration date of at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.
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