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Day 1:Arrival in Oslo

Arrival to Gardemoen in Oslo. To get to the city center you can take a taxi directly to your hotel, or board the Airport Express Train to the city center. There are many public transportation options as well.
If you arrive early we recommend you to buy the Oslo Pass. You can purchase the pass at the Tourist Information Centre or through hotel receptions and many other official sale points in Oslo. The Oslo Pass is a terrific value that will allow you free admission to many attractions and museums as well as special offers to many restaurants, shops and more.
Optional: You can stay at an airport hotel if you have a late incoming flight to Oslo.

Depending on your travel requests, this tour can be arranged with Bergen as a starting point. Contact Norway Tours for more information.

Overnight stay in Oslo

Day 2: Flight to Tromsø from Oslo - Husky Adventure in Vass Valley (Included)

Start your day with a flight to the Arctic Capital, Tromsø. Later in the evening you head out in the wild for a dogsledding adventure. Your adventure starts with an introduction to your barking (but still very friendly) husky team that will pull your sled. Preparations for the voyage will be made and you will be provided with instructions on how to drive a dog sledding team. Before you know it, you and the dogs will be working together as you drive the sled by yourself through the vast white landscape into the beautiful Vass Valley. The trail that you will follow is approximately 15 km and will lead you and your team into the remote mountain and forest landscape
You will be driving in pairs, one driver and one passenger on each sled, with opportunity to switch places half way. At the end of your trail you will return to Camp Tamok. There you will be served a hot meal in a Sami lavvu (herdsmen’s tent).

Included: Guiding, hot Meal, transport and insulated body suit
Season: 1st November- 31st March
Days:  Every daytime and evening, minimum 2 people.
Duration: 4,5 hours + transportation 75 min one way (total 7 hours)
Pick up time outside Ishavshotel by the Harbour (daytime): 09:00
Pick up time outside Ishavshotel by the Harbour (evening): 17:00

Day 3: Cruise Departure

Enjoy Tromso before you board the Hurtigruten ship in the early evening. Aurora cruise with arrival in Kirkenes.

Overnight stay on board

Day 4: The North Cape, Adventure at 71° north,

After a good night sleep on board, the cruise will makes a stop at the famous North Cape. The most northerly point in Europe. Approximately 2,000 km from the North Pole. After your excursion to the North Cape you have a bit of a free time in Honningsvag.

Overnight stay on board

Day 5:Arrival to Kirkenes

Your cruise arrive in the morning to Kirkenes. Enjoy an unforgettable overnight stay at the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes. Every room is like a small treasure with different theme. More than 15 tones of ice is used to build this hotel. It's truly an unforgettable experience and a lifetime memory ! The Snow Hotel is located a short drive from Kirkenes.  All the ice comes from a frozen lake close to the Snow Hotel. The hotel is surrounded by reindeers from the Reindeer Safari Park. If you like, you can take a part of feeding the reindeer.
Spend your day in the Sami Cultural town above the Arctic Circle, Kirkenes. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the Uniqe Snow Hotel. You will enjoy a welcome drink in the Snow bar and a three course meal by the fireplace in the gorgeous Gabba hotel restaurant before your night in the exclusive Snow Hotel ( included ).

An overnight stay at the Snow Hotel is truly a lifetime experience.

Day 6: Kirkenes - King Crab Safari

A totally unforgettable experience awaits you on the frozen fjords of Kirkenes. This is your chance to catch, learn how to cook, and most importantly EAT this mysterious creature. The Arctic King Crab is one of the most sort 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 see how the crab is prepared by your master guide, and you will be taken by snowmobile sledge (an experience in itself) to a beautiful farmhouse by the lake. It is here by a cosy log fire that your King Crab meal awaits. Although presentation is simple, the superb, white leg meat and claws with their particularly juicy and naturally sweet taste make this meal in a league of its own. Transfers to and from your hotel in Kirkenes is included, and warm clothing and a helmet is provided. Please note: This tour is done by snowmobile ( fisherman drives snowmobile and guests are in s sledge behind the snowmobile ), and not by divers or in a boat.
Departure times: 09:30 and 13:00
Overnight stay in Kirkenes

Day 7: Departure

Enjoy your breakfast in Kirkens before your flight from Kirkenes to Oslo Gardemoen Airport, where you will connect to your flight home.

Are you interested in this tour with a few changes? No problem, this itinerary can be customized for you.  Contact Norway Tours for more information. ?

Included

• Hotel accommodation (comfort/ quality) for 3 nights including continental breakfast
• Accommodation (comfort) at the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes for 1 night including continental breakfast
• Three course meal at the Snow Hotel by the fireplace in the gorgeous Gabba hotel restaurant
• Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage: Tromsø-Kirkenes ( 2 nights) in a standard outside cabin including breakfast
• Transfer between Kirkenes airport and hotel
• Welcome drink at the ice bar
• Husky Adventure in Tromso
• King Crab Safari in Kirkenes
• North Cape Shore Excursion
• Detailed Itinerary
• 24 hour emergency service
• Taxes and service fees

Not included

• Flights to/from Norway
• Domestic flights
• Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
• Entrance to museums and other attractions
• Personal travel insurance