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6-Day Norway Finland Premium Small Group Tour: Tromsø, Kilpisjärvi, Levi, Pyhä and Rovaniemi | Northern Lights | Delicious King Crab Lunch | Santa Claus Village | Cross the Arctic Circle Certificate

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What you'll experience

Highlights

• Prime Location: All hotels are 100% within the Arctic Circle, maximizing your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights at night.
• Culinary Delights: Enjoy a special tasting of Norwegian local delicacies, including King Crab.
• Luxury Accommodations: Stay in premium local 4-star hotels throughout the trip, including one night in a double-glass igloo at a Finnish Aurora resort.
• Exclusive Experiences: A comprehensive range of activities, including whale watching in Tromsø, reindeer herding in the Arctic wilderness, private ski lessons in Levi, husky sledding, and crossing the Arctic Circle at Santa Claus Village.

6 days

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 — (Norway) Tromsø Gathering

    Arrive on your own at Tromsø, known as the "Paris of the North." Our English-speaking guide will be waiting at the airport during the specified time (14:00-20:00) to assist with airport bus transfers to the hotel (about ten minutes). If your flight arrives outside the pickup time, we will provide airport bus tickets and travel instructions.
      
    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Moxy
  2. 2

    Day 2 — Tromsø: Whale Watching & Optional Northern Lights Chase by bus

    After breakfast, depart from Tromsø pier in warm clothing for an unforgettable "Whale Watching Cruise."
    Special Note:
    1. The cruise duration depends on the location of the whales, which may take 8 to 9 hours.
    2. Seeing whales cannot be guaranteed due to their range. The captain will always make the best effort to find them.
    3. The activity may be cancelled due to severe weather/sea conditions; if so, a refund of 175 EUR will be provided.
    4. No lunch is included on the boat; snacks and drinks are available for purchase, or bring your own lunch beforehand.
    5. The boat is warm inside, but the deck remains cold, so ensure you wear warm clothing (insulated, windproof jacket, hat, and gloves/mittens).
    6. The whale watching activity ends on January 31st every year, and subsequent tours are changed to sea fishing.
     
    Return to Tromsø port around 4:30 PM, have free time for dinner，back to the hotel.
    After dinner, you can also choose to participate in the "Bus Aurora Chasing Activity" (+150 euros/person)
    Depart from the hotel and head to the outskirts of Tromsø, where the cloud cover is the least according to the real-time view of the day. Stay away from urban light pollution, and look for and wait for the Northern Lights to arrive with an experienced tour guide.
    During this period, we may, depending on the weather conditions at the time, Go to 1-3 stops. If you are lucky enough to encounter the aurora, your tour guide will help you take photos!
    Special Note:
    1. Auroras are a natural phenomenon, sightings are not guaranteed
    2. The activity lasts 4-5 hours, please bring your own snacks and tripod (as needed)
    3. Please wear windproof and warm clothing
     
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Moxy
  3. 3

    Day 3 — Tromsø to Kilpisjärvi: Delicious King Crab Lunch & Optional Snowshoe Northern Lights Chase

    After enjoying breakfast, we started a short city tour around 9.30 AM. Tromsø is known as the romantic capital at the gateway to the Arctic. The city, nestled among fjords, islands, and mountains, offers charming history, vibrant downtown, and accessible Arctic scenery. You will see the iconic outside of "Arctic Cathedral" and "Lutheran Cathedral."
     
    Around 10.30 AM we will drive through the fjords to an all-glass restaurant for a King Crab meal.
    *Fresh King Crab caught from the cold waters of the Barents Sea will be cooked and served with simple seasoning like lemon juice, egg yolk sauce, and bread for an authentic taste experience.*
     
    After the meal, drive about 3 hours to Kilpisjärvi in Finland, at the border with Norway and Sweden. Unlike Norway's dramatic fjords, Finland's northern region features vast forests and plains with few mountains, concentrated mainly around Kilpisjärvi, home to Finland's highest peak, Mount Haltia.
    After arriving, check into a local four-star hotel and enjoy the free time for dinner.
     
    Optional: A special "Northern Lights Chasing by Snowshoe Hike " (+100 EUR/person) for those wishing to experience the Northern Lights through additional outdoor activities.
    Snowshoes help you walk on deep snow, allowing you to reach untouched areas far from light pollution, where you can hike to a hidden lake or a mountaintop with unobstructed views. Safety is ensured by using headlamps during the snowshoe hike, with hot drinks and cookies provided during rest breaks while enjoying the expansive Arctic wilderness and awaiting the Northern Lights. Wildlife such as reindeer or Arctic hares may be spotted along the way, but no need to worry about bears as they hibernate during winter.
    Special notes:
    1. The activity lasts for 3 hours, including guide, hot drinks, and snowshoes for hiking;
    2. The Aurora is a natural phenomenon, so it is not guaranteed to be seen, but even if the weather is not as expected, snowshoe hiking itself is an interesting activity experience.
    3. Number of participants: 5 people or more.
     
    Tromso Cathedral

    Tromso Cathedral

    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Santa's Hotel Rukka
  4. 4

    Day 4 — Kilpisjärvi to Levi: Arctic Wilderness Reindeer Herder Experience with lunch & Husky Farm Visit + 2 km Sledding

    After breakfast, participate in a unique experience—different from typical reindeer farm visits, we arrange for you to be surrounded by hundreds of reindeer in a "Genuine Reindeer Herder Experience."
    Drive through roads lined with reindeer, cross into the herd to meet the reindeer, which are free to roam and will welcome you on your way to the main camp. Here, you can feed the reindeer, gently pet them, and take many photos.
    The host is a 12th-generation traditional Sami, eager to invite you to his cabin for a lunch and hot drinks while sharing the history of traditional Sami reindeer herding, feeding practices, daily life, and how herders recognize their reindeer.
     
    After lunch, we drive to Levi, stopping en route at a Husky Farm where lively huskies await you. Meet these fluffy friends and enjoy a "2 km Husky Sledding" experience as a passenger. Following the sledding, you can take photos with the dogs and interact with their caretakers to learn more about huskies on the farm. The total activity duration is about one hour.
     
    After saying goodbye to the adorable huskies, continue driving to Levi, Finland's premier ski resort. The four-star hotel is conveniently located next to the Levi ski area.After check-in, you can dine independently and relax in the hotel's sauna.
     
    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Break Sokos Hotel Levi
  5. 5

    Day 5 — Levi to Pyhä : 1.5-Hour Private Ski Lesson & Aurora cabin staying

    After breakfast, gather at the ski area for gear rental and a "1.5-Hour Beginner Private Ski Lesson" with private ski instructors (1 instructor for groups of 8, 2 instructors for groups of 9-12).
    *Beginner Ski Lesson - Downhill Skiing: also known as Alpine skiing. This course is designed for beginners without alpine skiing experience, teaching basic skiing knowledge, practising safe falls, standing up, sliding, turning, and stopping. Training takes place on flat, easy slopes. If you have some skiing skills, ski equipment rental and ski passes are provided for independent exploration.*
     
    After lunch, we drove for about 2.5 hours to the most anticipated special hotel accommodation on this trip--"Finnish Aurora cabin"!
    The Northern Lights village Pyhä was opened in December 2023. Step into the enchanting world of Lapland, lie in your warm and comfortable bed, immerse yourself in the beautiful and charming starry sky, and enjoy an unforgettable night under the Arctic night sky!
    We have also specially arranged the buffet dinner for you. Enjoy delicious food with friends and celebrate the last night of this trip!
     
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Northern light village
  6. 6

    Day 6 — Pyhä to Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village Visit + Cross the Arctic Circle Certificate; End of the tour.

    You have plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful environment of the glass igloo in the morning.
    Around 11 am we will drive about 1.5 hours to Rovaniemi for lunch , then we will visit the famous "Santa Claus Village." Step into a world reminiscent of childhood, meet Santa Claus, share your New Year’s wishes (photos with Santa can be purchased), and send postcards with special stamps from Santa’s Post Office.
    Due to Rovaniemi's unique geographic location, you'll also "Cross the Arctic Circle and receive a certificate."
     
    After the Santa Claus Village visit, the journey ends around 4 PM .
    Arrived at Rovaniemi Airport around 16.10
    Arrive at hotel in Rovaniemi city centre around 16:30
    Arrive at Rovaniemi Railway Station at about 16:40 where you can also take the night train to Helsinki
    Special note: The itinerary order may be adjusted due to weather conditions, with final interpretation by Timetravels.
    Santa Claus Village

    Santa Claus Village

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Included

  • 16-seater bus, including parking fees, tolls, and related vehicle expenses.
  • Local drivers with over 10 years of Arctic Circle driving experience.
  • Experienced professional English-speaking guide for the entire trip.
  • Western-style buffet breakfast at the hotel, with free Wi-Fi in rooms.
  • Accommodation Details:
    - Two nights at a local four-star hotel in Tromsø, Standard twin room.
    - One night at a local four-star hotel in Kilpisjärvi,  Standard twin room.
    - One night at a local four-star hotel in Levi, Standard twin room.
    - One night at an aurora cabin in Pyhä, Standard twin cabin.
  • Included activities and meals:
    - Whale watching in Tromsø(this activity ends on 31st Jan every year, for group departure after that, alternative activity is sea fishing).
    - King Crab lunch.
    - Reindeer herding experience in the Arctic wilderness with lunch.
    - 1.5-hour private skiing lesson in Levi (1-2 instructors based on group size), ski gear rental, and ski pass.
    - Husky farm visit + 2 km sledding experience.
    - Visit Santa Claus Village, cross the Arctic Circle with a certificate.
  • Tips for the driver and guide throughout the trip.

Not included

  • Optional activities: Tromsø Northern Lights chasing by bus +150 EUR/person, Kilpisjärvi Northern Lights chasing with snowshoe +100 EUR/person.
  • All main meals (except hotel breakfasts and meals included with activities).
  • Personal expenses, visa fees, air tickets, etc.
  • Single room supplement: +700 EUR/person.
  • Upgrade price for a group of 6 people：+520 EUR/person; Upgrade price for a group of 7 people：+280 EUR/person.
  • Additional costs due to force majeure events such as pandemics, strikes, storms, natural disasters, etc.
  • Personal travel insurance.

Cancellation policy

Read the full cancellation terms
  • Cancellation within 16 days after the group is confirmed will be charged 100% of the fee and cannot be cancelled;
  • Group notification will be sent at least 30 days before departure.
  • Once registered for the Tiefa group period, the group is confirmed and the group fee is non-refundable.

Important info

Special notes
  • A group of 8 people needs to confirm twice.
  • Clothing preparation
    The average temperature in Finland from December to April of the following year is -10-15℃; it is recommended that you wear a medium-thick down jacket, winter outdoor pants, and a pair of snow boots during the trip. Please bring the hat, scarf, and gloves needed for winter and refer to the following suggestions:
    - Hat: Ski hat, cold hat, cold mask are all OK, the style must cover the ears.
    - Scarf: Thick and windproof.
    - Gloves: Try to choose mittens, the size should be wide so that the fingers can move freely. The glove opening can cover the outer sleeve.
    - Outerwear: Ski suits or waist-length thick coats are preferred. The material is recommended to be windproof and shatterproof, and the style is not tight and suitable.
    - Underwear: Wear close-fitting sports bras and long underwear pants for the upper and lower body first, then a long-sleeved wool sweater for the upper body, and thick wool pants for the lower body.
    - Pants: The material should be thick and airtight, half-length ski pants or one-piece ski pants are suitable.
    - Shoes: Anti-slip boots that are higher than the heels. The toe of the shoe should be wide so that the toes have room to move. It is better if the shoes are lined with warm materials such as wool.
    *If you wear slippers, sneakers, single pants and other clothes that are obviously not suitable for winter, you will be prohibited from participating in any outdoor activities organized by us.
  • Tips
    - Hotel: The temperature in the hotel is kept at around 20 degrees, so light clothes are sufficient
    - Bus: You will often go in and out of the bus during the journey, so please bring a jacket that is easy to put on and take off
    - Restaurant: Please do not wear ski clothes when entering the restaurant
    - When participating in strenuous sports, it is easy to sweat because you wear more clothes. If you do not take off your clothes, you will easily catch a cold after the sweat cools down. Change clothes after an activity.
    - In temperatures below zero, the face and other exposed skin are prone to wrinkles and cracks. Be sure to apply some skin cream when going out.
    - In extremely cold climates, you should pay attention to preventing frostbite. If you stay outdoors for more than an hour, pay attention to the exposed parts of your skin, especially the condition of your cheeks. If white powder-like spots appear on the surface of your skin, you should stop outdoor activities and return to the room to keep warm immediately.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
Adults: Starting from 2899 EUR/person, based on a group of 8 people.
Departures between Dec 1st and Feb 9th require an additional fee of +100 EUR/person.
Children under 11:
60 EUR/person discount for regular beds
500 EUR/person discount for an extra bed
Child rates apply to children 11 years and under, using an extra bed throughout the trip.

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