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Overview
Highlights
- • Northbound voyage on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage (Kystruten) • 3 nights in a glass roofed cabin (similar to an igloo) • In-depth city tours of Oslo and Bergen • Husky Safari • Snowmobile riding • Reindeer experience with local Sámi-reindeer herders • Aurora hunting • Opportunity for spotting the Northern Lights • Small group sizes, maximum 18 travellers Helsinki and Tallinn, Estonia independent extension can be added to this itinerary
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Trip includes
- 4 nights in 4* hotels in central locations, 3 nights at Aurora Cabin / Glass Igloo, 1 nights at Gamme Cabins and 6 nights cruise accommodation in an outside cabin on the coastal ferry
- Meals in total: Daily breakfasts, 7 lunches, 11 dinners and 2 activity snacks & hot drinks. This includes a welcome and goodbye special dinner.
- English speaking Tour Escort
- English speaking local guide for city tours in Oslo & Bergen
- Outdoor clothing for winter activities/safaris (winter boots, balaclavas, woollen socks, mittens, overalls, tube scarf) at the Aurora Cabins
- Free use of snowshoes, cross-country skis, toboggans, ice-skates and kick sledges at the Aurora Cabins
- Free aurora alert at the Aurora Cabins
- Lunch and a guided visit to cultural museum, Sami Siida in Inari
- Norway in a Nutshell with fjord cruise
- Train from Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm, Cruise to Gudgvangen
- Private transfer from Gudvangen to Bergen
- Overnight in a Gamme cabin at the Kirkenes Snowhotel (Only Snow room available for departures on February 19th and March 7th)
- Three nights in Aurora cabins (similar to a glass igloo with open glass roof)
- Voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes with Havila, 6 nights in unspecified outside cabin (15m2) with window, fridge, sofa, desk, TV with international channels, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, toilet & shower (Pre-booked cabin upgrades available on request subject to availability).
- All meals on the Norwegian Coastal voyage
- Transfers: Kirkenes to Inari/Ivalo and to Ivalo Airport
- Winter or Autumn activities depending on the season: King Crab Safari, WINTER ACTIVITIES: Reindeer Farm Visit, Snowmobile Safari, Husky Safari, Aurora hunting by car AUTUMN ACTIVITIES: Husky wagon ride, Panorama sauna & jacuzzi, Floating wood sauna experienceand Aurora hunting by car. (Please note that the coastal voyage optional activities are not included.)
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Itinerary
Arrive Oslo and make your own way to your central hotel in the heart of Oslo. The Norwegian capital has a great deal to offer the discerning traveller. If you arrive early, we can recommend a walk around the centre of town to view the Parliament, the Castle &am...
The Norwegian capital has a great deal to offer the discerning traveller, and you have a full day to discover the city. After breakfast, you will meet a specialist Oslo guide for a four hour city tour by minibus.
Afterwards, you can walk around the centre of town to view the Parliament, the Castle, the Harbour area and the new Opera House.
Catch an early morning train from Oslo to Myrdal. The train journey over Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau is spectacular. In the comfort of your train, watch fjord scenery with beautiful waterfalls, flowing rivers, deep valleys and mountains.
Arrive in Flåm and have the afternoon to explore this small fjord side village. Optional walks and activities available.
The day starts with a spectacular 2-hour fjord cruise from Flåm to the tiny fjord village of Gudvangen. Enjoy the magnificent views of the Aurlandsfjord & the Næroyfjord-a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The boat docks in Gudvangen, and from there the journey c...
After breakfast enjoy a
The afternoon is free in Bergen - be sure to enjoy the indoor & outdoor fish markets with their platters, sushi & paella opti...
A winter expedition along the coast of Norway is a beautiful experience. The landscape is covered in pure white snow; the air is fresh, pure and crisp. Clusters of cosy houses glow on the shores like embers, and the stunning backdrop of snow-clad mountains refl...
When visiting the old royal city of Trondheim, be sure to get a good view from the Old Town Bridge. (Gamle Bybrua) Dating from 1861, this neo-gothic wooden bridge used to be the only way into the town centre. Nidaros Cathedral, built between 1070 and 1300 is No...
This morning, between Nesna and Ørnes you will pass a globe on a small islet, which heralds your crossing of the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Circle marks the border to the Arctic region. In summer this means 24-hour daylight- often referred to as the Midnight Sun...
During the night the ship navigates the narrow Raftsund strait. After a stop in Harstad situated on the largest island of Norway- Hinnøya, you continue via Finnsnes to Tromsø for a extended stay.
Many of the epic Arctic expeditions used Tromsø as a start...
Today you sail through Magerøysund and after an early stop in Hammerfest, you arrive in Honningsvåg. This small port is the gateway to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape, which rises 300m from the ocean, and at 71° 10' 21" north ocean puts you a mere 2,0...
You will arrive in Vadsø early in the morning. Located in the Varanger region this is one of the most attractive and popular bird-watching areas in the Arctic due to it being directly in the path of the birds migrating from east to west.
The last port on...
The Arctic King Crab is one of the most sought-after meals in top restaurants, and yet here, you get to eat the best and the freshest, pulled from the fjord in front of your eyes. You all take part in helping to saw the hole in the ice and bring up the catch. You will...
Your evening will then progress to a delicious 3 course dinner. The food served is charmingly tradi...
After breakfast, take a drive through wild forests and around pristine lakes to Inari, the Sami capital (traditional nomads of Scandinavia, reindeer herders).
In Inari we will have lunch and a guided tour at Sami Siida Museum - the national museum of the...
Dinner is included at the restaurant.
After breakfast, meet the reindeers. In the old days people used reindeer for transportation. Today you will meet the local reindeers at work, Manu, Pelokas and Papu. Papu will take you for a short reindeer sleigh ride. In a traditional Kota-tent you will have ...
After breakfast, get ready for today's husky safari - an unforgettable journey through breathtaking winter scenery.
On arrival at the husky farm, dressed in your warm outer thermal suit, gloves and hat, you will be presented with your very own husky team...
After breakfast, self-transfer to Ivalo Airport. You can add an extra few days in Helsinki and a day tour to Tallinn as an extended package.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Tour Operator
50 Degrees North is a niche, independently owned, specialist travel company that aims to give you a little more than just a holiday.
50 Degrees North specializes in holiday travel to Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, the Arctic. We specialize regionally, as we believe it is not possible to be good at everything. We also focus on offering the most enriching style of travel.
WHY TRAVEL WITH US?
There are many reasons to book your Nordic or Arctic holiday with us, and here are a few to think about;
You get to speak with a passionate local Scandinavian with firsthand knowledge from the region. Be sure to check us out here.
- All our sales staff and owners are Scandinavians, and we know our home region like the back of our hand. This expertise is unique in the industry, and adds significant value to each booking, ensuring our customers have the best possible holiday experience.
- As Scandinavians, we have a strong relationship with local suppliers and hoteliers. We contract directly with local guides, hoteliers and transport companies. There are no middlemen taking a cut, and our rates are competitive. That said; we are not in the game of competing for the cheapest available rate of the day. The personal touch and care we provide for every trip we put together goes far beyond anything offered through an online booking site.
- We keep updated on local conditions to benefit your holiday. This may include; a) knowledge on which areas of town have building works taking place which may affect your good night’s sleep; b) knowledge of which cruise ship may be docking in small fjord villages when you happen to be there seeking peace and quiet; c) alternative transport options taking you away from the crowds.
- 50 Degrees North has offices in Lillehammer (Norway) as well as Melbourne, (Australia) and will be able to respond to sales and operational inquiries in three time zones.
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What's excluded
- International flight tickets, Norwegian coastal voyage optional excursions, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature. Portage is not included - you will be responsible for carrying all your luggage. Arrival transfer in Oslo is not included. Booking your flight from Ivalo to Helsinki with Finnair in combination with your international flight is a more affordable option. We can add a Helsinki and Tallinn, Estonia independent extension after this tour finishes. Flights from Ivalo to Helsinki, 2 nights in Helsinki and a day trip to Tallinn, Estonia.
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