Scandinavian Lapland Aurora
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Arrival at Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus- Airport transfer.
- In the evening, experience the northern lights tour by minivan.
- The Aurora Borealis are visible in Rovaniemi from late August until mid April.
- Our bus will take you to several different spots to give you the best change to chase the northern lights.
- Our guide will take some nice photos of you during the tour, playing with light for funny photo effects.
- You will also get tips how to set your own camera for night photography. Hot drinks and gingerbread cookies are included.
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Rovaniemi. Santa Village tour, 3.5 hrs
- Enjoy the Santa Clause Visit with a small group, meet the real Santa and blow him your wishes, visit Santa’s post office were his elves are working full year, you can also send a post card from there to your siblings or friends.
- We will cross the arctic circle line where you can take some photos and videos.
- Enjoy afterwards the rest of the village, local typical shops, souvenirs, see some reindeers and more.
- Return to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Rovaniemi. Experience the Husky ride, 3 hrs
- Visit the husky kennel and get a feel for how the dogs are prepared to be the amazing athletes they are.
- Our enthusiastic dogs will happily take you down the forest trail for an unforgettable experience.
- Optional: After the tour, enjoy the luxury of staying in a glass igloo. Glass ceiling allows you to gaze up to the inky night sky and watch the Northern Lights hypnotically dance, all from the comfort of your bed.
- Return to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Rovaniemi to Tromso
- Take flight to Tromso. Airport transfer and hotel check in. Tromsø is known as the Arctic Capital and is the biggest city in Northern Norway.
- In the evening, join the Northern Lights Cruise. Jump aboard a silent hybrid catamaran and enjoy a peaceful cruise by night around Tromsø island.
- The boat has panoramic windows and comfortable heated lounges guaranteeing a cosy atmosphere.
- We will pass the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Tromsø and landmarks like the Arctic Cathedral.
- Return to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Tromso. Arctic Fjord Sightseeing By Minibus, 5hrs
- Our first stop is Ersfjord, a local coastal village; it was traditionally a fishing village but is now a stunning fjord popular for visitors and great for those looking to take photos.
- The next location we will take you to is Sommarøy, a small island connected to Kvaløya via a bridge. Sommarøy is known for its stunning nature, with crystal-clear blue waters and sandy beaches with peak mountains in the background, giving you a dramatic view of the Arctic landscape.
- The last stop for the route is Hella, where you can find old rock carvings. The fjord side road passing through Hella is a treat for all the senses. During one of the stops above, we will serve a light picnic consisting of wraps and hot drinks.
- Return to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Tromso
- Join this guided tour of Tromsø to see some of the main historical spots.
- On this tour we take you on a walk around the small city centre of Tromsø that has been founded in 1795 on the island of Tromsøya.
- The city, which was also called the Gateway to the Arctic, has been throughout history the start for several Polar Expeditions.
- After short walk around the pier, we would arrive at the unique Polarmuseet and Skansen area. The tour continues along Storgata (the pedestrian street), the Market Place, the Catholic and Protestant Cathedrals, Roald Amundsen monument and the Mack Brewery.
- Tromsø is one of the best places in Norway to see the Northern Lights. Join the Aurora Minibus tour in evening. In Tromsø, every evening from September to April offers a chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Our team is made up of experienced and dedicated guides: they will use their local knowledge and check the weather forecast to find the best spots to see the Northern Lights.
- Return to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Tromso to Kiruna
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- The arctic capital of Swedish Lapland! Private transfer from Tromso to Kiruna by car.
- Sightseeing enroute. Check in hotel and relax.
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Kiruna. City sightseeing tour, 2 hrs
- Kiruna is an exciting city to experience and learn more about.
- Three cultures meet – the Sami, the Swedish and the Finnish, all of which have had an important part in the development of the mining community of Kiruna. We begin the tour from a historical and holistic perspective, as far back in time as 400 million years ago when the American continent collided with the European continent. If the weather is clear we can see the mountain range that was formed in connection with the collision and gain an understanding of Kiruna as a city. The journey continues with a few more stops through Kiruna's old city center where the city transformation is in full swing.
- In the evening, experience the northern lights chase by minivan. With a minivan we’ll take you to the Northern Light. Abisko, Björkliden, Jukkasjärvi, or nearby, the guide will check where the best possibilities to see the Northern Light is within 100km and takes you there. This is the perfect tour to maximize your chances of seeing and taking pictures of the amazing Aurora Borealis.
- Return to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Kiruna. ICEHOTEL tour, 3 hrs
- ICEHOTEL is a world class destination.
- It was founded in 1989 and is the original hotel made of ice and snow. It is also Sweden’s most unique and probably most extensive private ice art hall. Icehotel 365 accommodates nine Art Suites, nine Deluxe Suites with private bathroom and relax, an ice gallery and Icebar by Icehotel Jukkasjrävi – all created by ice builders and artists from around the world.
- Return to Hotel and Overnights stay at Hotel.
- Optional: Northern light tour.
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Fly Back Home
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Check-out from airport and Fly for your onwards Journey.
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