Capitals of Northern Lights

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Enjoy a stay in an Aurora Igloo Cabin, half igloo and half cabin! It is a magical way to experience the wintry star-filled sky and some with luck the dance of the Northern Lights, while lying comfortably in the warm bed!

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Small Group Tour up to 25 passengers

Visit to the award-winning Alta Museum

7 days

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2 hours guided city tour of Tromso

4 nights in 4* hotels centrally located

2 nights at the Northern Lights Village Levi- 4* in an Aurora Igloo Cabin

Regular Departure transfer to Levi Airport

Arrival transfer in Tromso by public service Flybussen

Coach transfer from day 3-6

6 buffet style breakfasts

Meals: 2 lunches & 2 dinners

Luggage allowance is 1 suitcase & 1 piece of hand luggage per person

Bi-lingual Tour Escort (English & Spanish) from Day 2 to Day 6 inclusive

Visits, excursions and entrances as mentioned in the program

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Capitals of Northern Lights

Day 1 Tromso

Arrival to Tromso airport.

Check-in at your hotel (guaranteed from15:00). The rest of the day is at leisure.
Please consult the welcome letter, which you will receive upon check-in to your hotel, and kindly note where and when to meet your Tour Director.

Overnight stay in Tromso at Clarion The Edge or similar.

Day 2 Tromso

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning we depart by private coach or a 2-hour city sightseeing tour and perfect introduction to Tromso. Tromso enjoys a subarctic climate, its location corresponding to the northern coast of Alaska. Learn about the indigenous Sami people, their traditional culture and recent history.

Following this, you will continue a tour around the island,passing Lake Prestvatn where the Meteorological Institute is situated. Travel across the bridge to the Arctic Cathedral for a visit to this masterpiece by Jan Inge Hovig. Built in 1965, the cathedral reflects north Norwegian nature, culture, and faith with a monumental stained-glass window (Entrance at the Cathedral-not included).

The rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Tromso at Clarion The Edge or similar.

Breakfast, Dinner

Arctic Cathedral

Day 3 Tromso Alta

Breakfast at the hotel.

The ride from Tromso to Alta is breath-taking regardless of the time of year. Stunning scenery and magnificent nature ensure that this trip will stay with you for along time. The distance between Tromso and Alta is about 300km,a route travelled in approximately 8 hours,and include two ferry crossings.

Lunch included en-route.

Arrival in Alta and check in at your hotel. Downtown Alta is located just below the70th latitude and is closer to the North Pole than it is to Central Europe. In spite of its high latitude the local climate is seldom severely cold thanks to Gulf Stream moderation in the prevailing wind. Due to Norway curving above its Nordic neighbors, Alta is located further east than almost all of Sweden and much of southern Finland. Being at a very high latitude, midnight sun and polar nightare present forsizeable parts of the year.

Overnight stay in Alta at Thon Hotel Alta or similar.

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 Alta

Enjoy a breakfast at your hotel.

This morning you will have the opportunity to experience an unforgettable King Crab Safari, rated as one of the best experiences in the World, please check out our optional extras section (additional cost).

In the early afternoon, departure for the prestigious EMYA award-winning Alta museum. The museum is situated at the site of early settlement of Finnmark dating from around 11,000 years ago and presents exhibitions on local culture and historic industries. A must-see for anyone visiting the area.
Experience the Northern Europe’s largest and richest rock carving site, inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Here you can walk on pathways arranged around the rock carving area while enjoying a fantastic view over the Alta Fjord. The 2000 to 6200 years old rock carvings show the life of hunters and fishermen. You will have a guided tour at the museum with some free time afterwards to walk around at your own pace.

If you would like to experience the Igloo Hotel and wander among handcrafted ice sculptures, please check out our optional extras (additional cost).

Overnight stay in Alta at Thon Hotel Alta or similar.

Breakfast

Day 5 Alta Lapland Levi

Breakfast at the hotel before your departure.

You will travel the 340 km south to Levi by coach, an approximately 5-hour journey taking you through the beautiful northern Lapland. Your eyes will feast on breathtaking nature as you sit back and watch the landscape unfold. On the way, you will visit the Finnmarks first silverwork shop(est.1959) Juhls Silver Museum-offers traditional and exclusive modern jewelry manufactured on the premises. The Tundra collection designed by Regine Juhls is recognized as modern classics within Scandinavian jewelry design. International art and handicrafts are also presented in a beautiful,special, and unique setting.

Welcome to Finland and to Levi a winter paradise like no other. Nestled in the heart of Lapland, Levi offers breathtaking landscapes, thrilling outdoor activities, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Located in in Sirkka Village approximately 170 north of the Arctic Circle its natural surroundings are guaranteed to impress. During the next two night your accommodation will be the Aurora Igloo Cabin half igloo half cabin at the Northern Lights Village Resort- a magical way to experience the wintry star-filled sky and some with luck the dance of theNorthern Lights, while lying comfortably in the warm bed.

Enjoy a local dinner at the restaurant. Also remember to set your watch one hour forward!

Overnight stay in Levi at Northern Lights Village Levi or similar.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 Levi

Breakfast at the Hotel.

The natural beauty, diverse wildlife,varying terrain and, of course, the Northern Lights make Lapland and Levi very special places. From its river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with their spectacular views over the artic landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. Today you will have opportunity to get familiar with Lappish animals and the life of the locals. Enjoy the magical tranquility in Arctic nature.

Meet the Reindeer farmers who will tell you about the reindeer,and its importance to the Sami culture. Sitting in a two-personsleigh, pulled by your reindeer, you will experience a short ride in this traditional and peaceful way of moving through the white landscape where the only sound you will hear is the melody ofreindeer bells. Sami and his family have been living in the farm more than 300 years. Visit the café, the museum and enjoy a typical three-course home made lunch. Afternoon free at leisure.

Enjoy dinner at your Hotel.

Overnight stay in Levi at Northern Lights Village Levi or similar.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Levi

Breakfast at the hotel and the rest of your day is at leisure until your regular transfer to Levi Kittila airport in good time for your departure flight. End of Services

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Optional Extras

Day 1: Tromso Cable Car

Joig the group tour around 19:45 hrs in the hotel reception. A short transfer will take you from the hotel to the Cable Car Station. Board a gondola, and in just four minutes you will be transported 421 m above sea level to experience Tromso’s bestview. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Tromso and the surrounding islands, mountains and fjords. If we are lucky the northern lights will show up and top off this already impressive experience.
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Transportation, lift ride & guide

2 hours

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Day 2: Polaria Museum and Tromso University Museum

Meeting Time: 14:00 at the hotel reception
Polariais the world’s most northerly aquarium and looks asthough the world’s largest dominoes have been knockedover.This arctic aquariumwhich opened in 1998, focuses oneducating visitors about the exotic, freezing waters of the Nordic North. The museum portions of the aquarium feature display on the Svalbard region as well as simulated permafrost, while the aquarium proper contains rare specimens of cold-water fish and other arctic marine life from the area. The main attraction is a large pool that houses several large-bearded seals that visitors can get remarkably close to thanks to viewing bubbles in the tankwall.Maybe the most remarkable aspect of the aquarium is the building itself. It was designed to evoke massive ice flows that have pushed up against one another, breaking and stacking into a slanted fringe. In effect, the structure looks almost as though a series of building toppled into each other like a dominoes cascade.The Arctic University Museum of Tromso offers diverse and insightful exhibitions from northern culture, including everything from Norway’s oldest chewing gum to the northern lights and Vikings. Located in Tromsø, acity Nylund describes as The Port to the Arctic Ocean, the museum is a place for cutting-edge researchin subjects ranging from mosquitos and Vikings to fossils, Polar exploration, and the indigenous Samipeople.The museum offers three different attractions: Tromsø Museum, the Polar Museum and the Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden.
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Coach at disposal for 2:30 hours with tour leader
Entrance-Tromsø University
MuseumEntrance-Polaria

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Day 2: Aurora Husky Visit with Dinner included

Be ready for a pick-up right outside your hotel at 18:30 hrs where you will be met by a representative from Tromso Villmarkssenter and taken on a 25-minute bus ride to the Aurora Camp. At the camp you will be equipped with thermal overalls and boots to keep you nice and warm all evening. 300 friendly Alaskan huskies arewaiting to greet you and enjoy some cuddles, followed by an affectionate and playful visit to the puppy enclosure. Once you have filled up on puppy love, it is time to enjoy a traditional Norwegian dinner in our cosy Gamme-hut (turf home). You will beserved Norwegian Bacalao, prepared with locally sourced cod andtomato sauce, and for dessert their savoury signature chocolatecake. As it is impossible to predict when the Aurora will appearduring the evening, your guide will keep a close eye on the sky foryou and the program will be adjusted accordingly. For those of you who wish to sit outside and wait for it to appear, a bonfire will set the mood and keep you toasty.
Inclusions:

transportation, guide, warm overalls, traditional Norwegian dinner

4 hours

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Day 3: Sleigh Ride under the Northern Lights with Dinner

Meeting Time: 19:45 at the hotel reception
This tour offers you an evening of cozy adventure. You will be picked up in Alta and driven to a farm in the nearby countryside where you will climb aboard a sleigh and get bundled up in warm blankets. Your sleigh is then pulled by a Norwegian Fjord Horse through the forest and along the Alta River, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the peace and beauty all around you. Near the end of the ride, you will stop at a wilderness shelter where a light dinner will be served around a warm fire. Under the right conditions you might also be able to captures some beautifulimages of the Northern Lights.
Inclusions:

Transportation,sleigh ride,traditional Norwegian dinner

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4.00 hours

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Day 4: King Crab Safari

Meeting Time: 08:15 at the hotel reception
“Rated one of the best 25 excursions in the World by National Geographic”
One of the highlights of Northern Norway with the chance to tasteone of the local delicacies known worldwide. Heading out on theFjord you will come face to face with this giant ofthe sea on theKing Crab safari. The red king crab found in the Barents Sea canreach up to two meters from claw to claw and weigh up to 15kilos. Depending on the weather and ice the trip might be by boator snowmobile drawn sleigh. Once your king crab has beencaught, you are transferred to a remote cabin where the crab willbe prepared for a delicious lunch. All equipment and clothing willbe provided.
Inclusions:

transportation, thermal equipment, kingcrablunch,warmdrinks and snacks

5 hours

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Day 4: Northern Lights Tour & Sorrisniva Ice Hotel

Meeting Time: 18:30 at the hotel reception
Meet your Tour Director in the lobby of your hotel for a 20 minute bus ride into the countryside. The family owned Sorrisniva adventure facility is perfectly located to maximize your chances of seeing the magnificent Aurora Borealis in the time between September and March. Experience the Igloo Hotel-the worlds northernmost ice hotel, built from ground every year with different themes. Get a break from your daily life and feel theserenity and silence the Igloo Hotel gives you. Wander among handcrafted ice sculptures or take an ice drink in our bar. Everything is made from pure snow and ice.

After the visit to the Ice Hotel, you will take on the Northern Lights chase in the company of aknowledgeable guide. Along the way you will have an excellent opportunity to learn more about the natural phenomenon as well as the local history of Alta. Your guide will also be very happy to help you catch some beautiful images with your own camera.
Inclusions:

transportation, guide, sweet snacks and soft drink, entrance to Sorrisniva Ice Hotel

4-5 hours

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Additional information

It is important to note that in all our winter programs can be lightly physically demanding and the passenger may be exposed to different kinds of light physical strain. Uneven grounds during walking tours, snow andice are common surface in the Nordic destinations. All activities involving arctic sailing, snowmobiling, reindeer sleighs, husky sleighs & ice breaker will include appropriate thermal equipment provided for each guest prior to the start of each activity. Warm winter clothing and suitable winter shoe ware are a must.
The Itinerary may change without notice due to weather conditions. The weather in Norway, especially on fjord area, can be unpredictable during the season and road closures may be enforced by local authorities.

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