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Take a 10-Day Guided Tour of Finland & Norway With the Northern Lights Shimmering Overhead!
See the Northern Lights from Scandinavia's breathtaking mountaintops on this 10-day tour of Helsinki, Alta and Oslo. Journey through Finnish Lapland—250 km above the Arctic Circle to Ivalo, the Gateway to the North. From the comfort of your cosy cabin in Aurora Village, gaze out through the glass roof as the lights of the aurora borealis dance above. Cross the Finnish-Norwegian border to North Cape and sample caviar in Europe’s northernmost point, before a once-in-a-lifetime visit to a working husky farm. Here you will meet the Arctic dog-sled racing Alta huskies—a world-famous champion dog sledding team, before stopping in Tromsø, where the Indigenous Sámi community invites you to help feed their reindeer herd. The vacation draws to a close on the scenic, once-Viking, shores of the Oslofjord.
Inclusions
Handpicked 4 & 5-star hotels in great locations
Superior dining in top-rated restaurants
Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am
24/7 personal service — knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver**
‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*
Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences
Local discovery led by Local Experts
Porterage, plus tips and gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Tour Highlights
Meet a Sámi family at their reindeer camp in Tromsø
Visit the North Cape with caviar and bubbles
Meet the Lyrek family and their Alaskan huskies
Visit a local ice bar in Alta
Explore Honningsvåg with your Travel Director
Discover Alta, home to the world’s first Northern Lights observatory
Explore Tromsø, Norway’s gateway to the Arctic
See Oslo’s Opera House and contemporary Bjørvika district
Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at Aurora Village
Savour local Arctic specialities in Alta
Enjoy a traditional Sámi dinner in Tromsø
Celebrate with a farewell dinner in Oslo
Itinerary
Day 1 | Helsinki — Welcome to Finland
Arrive in Helsinki and settle into your Art Nouveau-style hotel. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a welcome drink before your Scandinavian adventure begins.
Hotel: Home Hotel Jugend Meals: None
Day 2 | Helsinki → Ivalo — Gateway to Lapland
Fly north to Ivalo, 250 km above the Arctic Circle. Stay at Aurora Village in a glass-roof cabin, perfectly positioned for the chance to see the Northern Lights from your room.
Hotel: Aurora Village Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 | Ivalo → Honningsvåg — Into Arctic Norway
Journey through the winter landscapes of Lapland, crossing into Norway and travelling alongside Porsangerfjord. Continue through the Nordkapp Tunnel to Honningsvåg, with time to explore this small fishing community.
Hotel: Scandic Nordkapp Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 | Honningsvåg — North Cape & Northern Lights
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Honningsvåg before visiting the spectacular North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe. Celebrate the experience with bubbles and caviar, weather permitting.
Hotel: Scandic Nordkapp Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 | Honningsvåg → Alta — Arctic Landscapes
Travel through dramatic Arctic scenery to Alta, home to the world’s first Northern Lights observatory. Explore the city and visit a local ice bar for a chilled drink.
Hotel: Scandic Alta Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 | Alta — Huskies & Arctic Flavours
Spend a relaxed day in Alta before visiting a working husky farm. Meet the Lyrek family and their champion sled dogs, hear stories of Arctic racing and enjoy an oven-baked lunch featuring local specialities.
Hotel: Scandic Alta Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 | Alta → Tromsø — Gateway to the Arctic
Journey to Tromsø, Northern Norway’s largest city, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and Arctic waters. Enjoy an orientation of this lively northern city.
Hotel: Moxy Tromsø or Thon Hotel Tromsø* Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 | Tromsø — Sámi Culture & Reindeer
Meet members of the Indigenous Sámi community and visit a traditional reindeer camp. Feed the reindeer, hear stories and folk songs around the fire and enjoy a traditional Sámi meal.
Hotel: Moxy Tromsø or Thon Hotel Tromsø* Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 | Tromsø → Oslo — Scandinavian Finale
Fly to Oslo and discover Norway’s modern capital on an orientation featuring the Oslo Opera House and Bjørvika district. Finish your journey with a Celebration Dinner and wine.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Oslo Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 | Oslo — Farewell
Your Northern Lights adventure comes to an end after breakfast, with transfers available to Oslo Airport.
Hotel: None Meals: Breakfast
*Hotel is dependent on departure date and itinerary is subject to change.
Dates/Pricing
Tour commences
Tour ends
Savings
1 Dec 2026
10 Dec 2026
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8 Dec 2026
17 Dec 2026
10%
12 Jan 2027
21 Jan 2027
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26 Jan 2027
4 Feb 2027
10%
9 Feb 2027
18 Feb 2027
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23 Feb 2027
4 Mar 2027
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23 Mar 2027
1 Apr 2027
10%
5 Oct 2027
14 Oct 2027
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26 Oct 2027
4 Nov 2027
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2 Nov 2027
11 Nov 2027
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9 Nov 2027
18 Nov 2027
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11 Jan 2028
20 Jan 2028
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25 Jan 2028
3 Feb 2028
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8 Feb 2028
17 Feb 2028
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15 Feb 2028
24 Feb 2028
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7 Mar 2028
16 Mar 2028
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21 Mar 2028
30 Mar 2028
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*Advertised price is per person, twin share and correct as of 26 August 2026. Savings are available on selected departures for a limited time only and are subject to availability and change without notice. Deals are combinable with the 5% Global Tour Rewards Discount for eligible past passengers.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
