Go hunting the Northern Lights, sledding with huskies and reindeers, snowmobiling and much more. The perfect winter itinerary to catch the northern lights and experience the best of the region.
Welcome to Finland!
On your arrival at Ivalo Airport, you will be greeted by our local representative. Take your private transfer to Saariselkä (approx. 30 min) and spend the rest of the day at leisure at the Northern Lights Village in Saariselkä.
Overnight at Northern Lights Village, Saariselkä.
Today you will enjoy a husky safari through the snowy forests and fells. Driving a team of huskies over the white, shimmering fells is an experience you will never forget.
In the evening, visit an Aurora Camp by one of the local lakes. Here you can warm up in a cozy hut by the fire, enjoy a warm drink and prepare a traditional Lapland midnight snack, and if lucky and the sky is clear, experience the fascinating Northern Lights.
Overnight at Saariselkä.
This morning after breakfast, depart Saariselkä via Inari, with a stop and entrance to the Siida Sami Museum.
Continue north west, crossing the border to Norway, and shortly afterwards arriving in Karasjok, the Sami capital, with strong ties to the Sami culture, a home of the Sami Parliament, “Samediggi”.
Overnight at Karasjok.
Today after breakfast, an early morning departure and the journey continues North, bound for the North Cape.
Travelling through the North Cape tunnel we reach the Magerøya Island on which the North Cape is situated. The North Cape cliff itself will be visited today (subject to weather conditions).
Overnight at Honningsvåg.
Today after breakfast, head south and travel back along the Porsanger fjord, bound for Alta, “The Northern Lights city of Norway”. In the afternoon, visit the Alta Museum to see the expositions about the local history of Northern Lights.
Spend the remaining part of your day at leisure and why not try your luck and join in on a local Northern Lights safari, in and around Alta. In Alta you have the chance to upgrade and experience an overnight stay in the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel.
Overnight at Alta.
Today after breakfast, drive along the arctic fjords bound for Tromsø, former starting point of many North Pole expeditions.
Enjoy free time before your evening Northern Lights safari, where a light dinner will be included.
Overnight at Tromsø.
Today after breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure in Tromsø, where you have the opportunity to take an optional snowmobile safari, husky safari or many more exciting excursions.
Overnight at Tromsø.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Private transfer to Tromsø Airport to board your flight back home.
Say goodbye and have a good journey back home with beautiful memories of your North Cape and Northern Lights Experience.
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