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Northern lights, Norway

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Dog sledding, Finland Hurtigruten Coastal Cruise Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Finland

CHASING THE LIGHTS 14 DAYS
Chase the northern lights in some of the most send a letter home. Take a step into the magical world Itinerary for winter (snow) Dec to Mar:
magical destinations in Finland and Norway. of Santa’s home and meet Santa himself. Afterwards, Today, a two hour husky ride awaits. Sit back and relax,
For 14 days, experience untouched wilderness, visit a Sami reindeer farm to meet the traditional owners as your musher drives your sled through the wilderness.
Rovaniemi – the home of Santa Claus – and tour and learn about their reindeers. Enjoy lunch on the farm Enjoy a hot drink served en-route. The afternoon is at
Helsinki and Bergen. There will be unforgettable before heading back to Rovaniemi. Evening at leisure or leisure or there are optional excursions available.
experiences on offer like husky, reindeer and enjoy optional evening excursions. Day 7: Kirkenes – Southbound Hurtigruten Voyage (BLD)
snowmobile tours and overnights in unique Gamme Day 4: Rovaniemi to Saariselkä (BD) (Day 1 Of Hurtigruten Southbound Voyage)
Cabins and glass-roofed Aurora Cabin Igloos, where Today head for Saariselkä in Northern Lapland. Arrive Mid morning, transfer from the hotel to the Hurtigruten
you may be able to marvel at the northern lights at the Northern Lights Village and check-in to your Terminal for the voyage south along the Norwegian
from the comfort of your bed.
Aurora Cabin/Glass Igloo. Enjoy your cosy cabin, and coast. Enjoy lunch as the ship sets sail, then head
Day 1: Helsinki (D) weather permitting, you may have the opportunity to up to the panorama lounge to admire the views of
Arrive in Helsinki and make your own way to the hotel marvel at the amazing northern lights from the comfort the surrounding Arctic landscape or venture on deck.
and check-in. Meet with your Tour Manager and of your bed. Overnight at the Northern Lights Village in In the afternoon, the ship docks at Vardø, Norway’s
afterwards, enjoy a welcome dinner with the group. a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin. easternmost port. Continuing south, cruise along
Overnight at Glo Hotel Kluvi (or similar). Day 5: Saariselkä to Kirkenes (BD) the Varanger peninsula to Båtsfjord, before reaching
Day 2: Helsinki to Rovaniemi (B) After breakfast, transfer to Kirkenes across the Berlevåg in the evening. Cruise the next five nights in an
Outside Cabin on board Hurtigruten’s ship.
After breakfast at the hotel take a sightseeing tour of Norwegian border. Along the way, visit the SIIDA We recommend pre-booking your optional shore excursions
Helsinki. The city tour includes the Senate Square, the Museum in Inari, the capital of the Sami people in to avoid missing out.
University and the Lutheran Cathedral. See the colourful Finnish Lapland. Then journey north to Kirkenes.
Market Square, Kaivopuisto Park, diplomatic residences, Stay the next two nights in a Gamme Cabin at the Day 8: Mehamn to Tromsø (BLD)
the imposing statue of Marshall Mannerheim, the Snowhotel Kirkenes (or similar). (Day 2 Of Hurtigruten Southbound Voyage)
Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, the Orthodox In the middle of the night, dock at Mehamn, and later
Russian Church, Uspenski, and the Sibelius Monument, OPTION: For departures in January, February and March in the morning stop at Honningsvåg, then continue
plus a visit to Temppeliaukio Church – also known as 2021, you may be able to upgrade to a special Snow/Ice onwards to Hammerfest and Øksfjord. After crossing
the ‘Rock Church’, as it is carved into solid rock. In the Room in the Snowhotel Kirkenes – ask your travel agent open water, make a brief stop at the old trading post of
afternoon, transfer to the airport for an afternoon flight for details. Skjervøy, then dock at Tromsø.
to Rovaniemi. Upon arrival in Rovaniemi, transfer to Day 6: Kirkenes (BD) Day 9: Tromsø to Stamsund (BLD)
the hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure Itinerary for autumn (no snow) Oct & Nov: (Day 3 Of Hurtigruten Southbound Voyage)
or enjoy an optional evening northern lights excursion. Over 180 huskies call the Kirkenes Snowhotel home. Today, the ship negotiates an intricate network of isles
Stay the next two nights at Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus After meet and greet with these beautiful dogs, enjoy a and inlets as you pass through the legendary Lofoten
(or similar). hike with the huskies up to a plateau providing amazing Islands. The island groups of Lofoten and Vesterålen
Day 3: Rovaniemi (BL) views of the surrounding area. Blueberries, cranberries offer some of the most stunning scenery you will see
The day begins with a morning visit to the world- and crowberries ripen during the summer months, and during the entire coastal voyage. The Lofoten region is
famous Santa Claus Village, situated right on the Arctic can be picked along the way. Take a break at the summit, renowned for its natural beauty with steep mountains,
Circle. Stop by his busy post office and ask Santa to and if the weather permits, enjoy a fire and barbecue. wild nature and small, picturesque fishing villages.

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