[Group A]
Day 1:
Home – Helsinki – Rovaniemi (Inc: Dinner by tour leader) (Include activity: Northern Light Sleigh Ride OR Lappish BBQ)
We will meet you at Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport (HEL). You can I will fly to our first stop, Rovaniemi.
Welcome to Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and the official hometown of Santa Claus. Rovaniemi is an urban city surrounded by arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet.
Day 2:
Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village (Inc: Hotel Breakfast by Tour Leader) (Include Activity: Reindeer Ride & Frozen Lake Fishing)
WELCOME TO SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE IN ROVANIEMI
Santa Claus spends his time at Santa Claus Village every day of the year to take care of his mission in life; to enhance the well-being of children and the kindness of grown-ups, as well as spread the message of the love and goodwill and the Christmas Spirit across the globe.
Today we will stay in Igloos.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 3:
Rovaniemi – Helsinki (Inc: Igloo breakfast)
We will be visiting Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Here, nature trails and city life are both never more than a stone’s throw away, and the area if overflowing with good food, great design, interesting museums and unique architecture.
Day 4:
Tallinn – Day Trip
After a good rest of the first night, we will be onboard a ferry and kick start our journey to Estonia – Tallinn (the capital city of Estonia). Tallinn Old Town is one of the best preserved Hanseatic town centres in the world. A stone’s throw away you’ll find the city’s business centre with modern towers and luxurious hotels, trendy neighbourhoods and large shopping centres.
Day 5:
Helsinki – Stockholm (Inc: Dinner by ferry operator)
Today we will be traveling between Stockholm and Helsinki with beautiful Silja Line cruise ships Silja Serenade. This is a luxurious overnight cruises on the Baltic Sea. Onboard buffet dinner and standard breakfast is included.
Day 6:
Stockholm (Inc: breakfast by tour leader)
Today we will be in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, encompasses 14 islands and more than 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic Sea archipelago. The Cobblestone streets and ochre-colored buildings of Gamla Stan (the old town) are home to the 13th-century Storkyrkan Cathedral, the Kungliga Slottet Royal Palace and the Nobel Museum, which focuses on the Nobel Prize. Take a whole day time to explore this ancient old town.
Day 7:
Stockholm – Tromso (Inc: Hotel breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Today, we will be flying out to Tromso from Stockholm. The arctic capital Tromso is located 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle and is the largest city in Northern Norway. Tromso is famous for being one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights are sometimes so strong that you can even see it in downtown Tromso or from your hotel windows.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 8:
Tromso – Evenes (Inc: breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Leaving Tromsø, today we will officially embark our journey to another highlight of this tour – Lofoten.
Located 800 miles from Oslo and 95 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten archipelago is known for its remote, rugged beauty. Painters and authors have long drawn inspiration from the islands, which make appearances in many Norwegian paintings and the work of the Jules Verne.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 9:
Evenes – Kabelvag (Inc: breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Today, we will be driving on one of the most beautiful road for a road trip – E10.
From Evens to Kabelvåg, historical village of the Lofoten island group, northern Norway. There will be photo stops as and when we discover breathtaking scenery along the journey.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 10:
Kabelvag – Reine (Inc: breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Leaving Kabelvåg and we will be arriving Reine. The island village of Reine is one of the most famous sights in Lofoten. Amazing mountains, lovely fishing cabins, little boats and magnificent waters make for a great visit. When it comes to photogenic destinations, few places can rival Reine, Norway. It rivals the Atlantic Road for the honour of best driving experience in Norway.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 11:
Reine (Inc: breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Relax and discovering beautiful fishing villages nearby Reine will be the main task of the day. First we will be visiting Hamnøy, which is a small fishing village on the Lofoten Islands and has become of the islands’ most photographed places with it’s dramatic backdrop. Then we will be visiting Sakrisøy and then follow by the end of road E10 – Å. Located at the western tip of the archipelago, Å is a unique historical attraction.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 12:
Reine – Henningsvae (Incl. breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Say goodbye to the peaceful fishing village and head back to Henningsvaer.
Henningsvaer, a small town on the east coast of the Lofoten Islands, is often called the “Venice of Lofoten”.
Henningsvaer Football Stadium is one of the world’s most amazing and scenic football fields tucked in between tall mountains surrounded by sea and fjords.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 13:
Henningsvaer – Svolvaer – Evenes (Inc: breakfast by tour leader)
In the morning, we will drive towards Svolvaer, the starting point of the Lofoten Islands and one of the largest towns on the islands.
As the final stoo on our Lofoten Islands journey, we can enjoy lunch here, stroll around town and take some photos.
Then, we will bid farewell to the Lofoten Islands and head towards the airport.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 14:
Evenes – Copenhagen (Inc: Hotel breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Our last destination of the tour is one of the world’s happiest city and place to live in – Copenhagen.
Today we will be visiting the famous – Little Mermaid Statue. Based o the 1837 fairy tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the small and unimposing statue is a Copenhagen icon and has been a major tourist attraction since its unveiling in 1913.
Then, we will be heading to Nyhavn. Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. Stretching from Kongens Nytorv to the harbour front just south of the Royal Playhouse, it is lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouse and bars, cafes and restaurants.
Day 15:
Copenhagen (Incl. breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Today, we will be stepping into Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting fairytale world.
Our first highlight will be visiting Tivoli Garden. Tivoli Gardens was founded in 1843 and has become a national treasure and an international attraction. Fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen visited many times, as did Walt Disney who even found the inspiration to his own Disney World here.
Then, we will be heading to Strøget shopping street – a pedestrian, car free shopping area in Copenhagen. This popular tourist attraction in the centre of town is one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe at 1.1km. Location at the centre of the old city of Copenhagen, it has long been one of the most high-profile streets in the city.
Day 16:
Copenhagen – Home (Incl. breakfast by tour leader)
Today we will end and catch the flight back to KUL/SG.
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[Group B]
Day 1:
Copenhagen (Incl. dinner by tour leader)
Our first destination of the tour is one of the world’s happiest city and place to live in – Copenhagen.
Today we will be visiting the famous – Little Mermaid Statue. Based o the 1837 fairy tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the small and unimposing statue is a Copenhagen icon and has been a major tourist attraction since its unveiling in 1913.
Then, we will be heading to Nyhavn. Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. Stretching from Kongens Nytorv to the harbour front just south of the Royal Playhouse, it is lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouse and bars, cafes and restaurants.
Day 2:
Copenhagen (Incl. breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Today, we will be stepping into Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting fairytale world.
Our first highlight will be visiting Tivoli Garden. Tivoli Gardens was founded in 1843 and has become a national treasure and an international attraction. Fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen visited many times, as did Walt Disney who even found the inspiration to his own Disney World here.
Then, we will be heading to Strøget shopping street – a pedestrian, car free shopping area in Copenhagen. This popular tourist attraction in the centre of town is one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe at 1.1km. Location at the centre of the old city of Copenhagen, it has long been one of the most high-profile streets in the city.
Day 3:
Copenhagen & Tromso (Incl. breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Today, we will be flying out to Tromsø from Copenhagen. The Arctic capital Tromsø is located 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and is the largest city in Northern Norway. Tromsø is famous for being one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights is sometimes so strong that you can even see it in the downtown of Tromsø or from your hotel window.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 4:
Tromso – Evenes (Incl. breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Leaving Tromsø, today we will officially embark our journey to another highlight of this tour – Lofoten.
Located 800 miles from Oslo and 95 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten archipelago is known for its remote, rugged beauty. Painters and authors have long drawn inspiration from the islands, which make appearances in many Norwegian paintings and the work of the Jules Verne.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 5:
Evenes – Kabelvag (Incl. breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Today, we will be driving on one of the most beautiful road for a road trip – E10.
From Evens to Kabelvåg, historical village of the Lofoten island group, northern Norway. There will be photo stops as and when we discover breathtaking scenery along the journey.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 6:
Kabelvag – Reine (Incl. breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Leaving Kabelvåg and we will be arriving Reine. The island village of Reine is one of the most famous sights in Lofoten. Amazing mountains, lovely fishing cabins, little boats and magnificent waters make for a great visit. When it comes to photogenic destinations, few places can rival Reine, Norway. It rivals the Atlantic Road for the honour of best driving experience in Norway.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 7:
Reine (Incl. breakfast & dinner by tour leader)
Relax and discovering beautiful fishing villages nearby Reine will be the main task of the day. First we will be visiting Hamnøy, which is a small fishing village on the Lofoten Islands and has become of the islands’ most photographed places with it’s dramatic backdrop. Then we will be visiting Sakrisøy and then follow by the end of road E10 – Å. Located at the western tip of the archipelago, Å is a unique historical attraction.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 8:
Reine – Henningsvaer – Evenes (Incl. breakfast by tour leader)
Today, while we are on our wat back to Narvik (Evenes), we will be passing by Henningsvær. The tiny fishing village of Henningsvær spreads across several islands on Austvågøya’s southern coast. We will make a photo stop here before continue our journey.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 9:
Evenes – Stockholm (Incl. breakfast by tour leader)
Today, we will be leaving Norway from Narvik airport, taking a transit in Oslo and then fly in to Stockholm. We will be checking in and rest in the hotel right after we arriving Stockholm as our arriving time is late night around 9-10pm.
Day 10:
Stockholm (Incl. breakfast by tour leader)
A fresh new day. Today we will be in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, encompasses 14 islands and mroe than 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic Sea archipelago. The Cobblestone streets and ochre-colored buildings of Gamla Stan (the old town) are home to the 13th-century Storkyrkan Cathedral, the Kungliga Slottet Royal Palace and the Nobel Museum, which focuses on the Nobel Prize. Take a whole day time to explore this ancient old town.
Day 11:
Stockholm – Helsinki (Incl. Hotel breakfast and dinner by ferry operator)
Today we will be traveling between Stockholm and Helsinki with beautiful Silja Line cruise ships Silja Serenade. This is a luxurious overnight cruises on the Baltic Sea. Onboard buffet dinner and standard breakfast is included.
Day 12:
Helsinki (Incl. breakfast by ferry operator)
We will be visiting Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Here, nature trails and city life are both never more than a stone’s throw away, and the area if overflowing with good food, great design, interesting museums and unique architecture.
Day 13:
Tallinn – Day Trip
After a good rest of the first night, we will be onboard a ferry and kick start our journey to Estonia – Tallinn (the capital city of Estonia). Tallinn Old Town is one of the best preserved Hanseatic town centres in the world. A stone’s throw away you’ll find the city’s business centre with modern towers and luxurious hotels, trendy neighbourhoods and large shopping centres.
Day 14:
Helsinki – Rovaniemi (Igloo) (Include activity: Ice Fishing on a frozen lake)
Welcome to Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and the official hometown of Santa Claus. Rovaniemi is an urban city surrounded by arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet.
**If weather permits, we will wait for Northern Light after dinner.
Day 15:
Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village (Inc: Hotel Breakfast & Dinner by Tour Leader) (Include Activity: Reindeer Ride Farm Visit & Northern Lights Sleigh Ride OR Lappish BBQ)
WELCOME TO SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE IN ROVANIEMI
Santa Claus spends his time at Santa Claus Village every day of the year to take care of his mission in life; to enhance the well-being of children and the kindness of grown-ups, as well as spread the message of the love and goodwill and the Christmas Spirit across the globe.
Day 16:
Rovaniemi – Helsinki – Home (Incl. Breakfast Tour Leader)
Today we will end out tour by taking a domestic flight from Rovaniemi to Helsinki.
Tour Fee
RM26,099/pax
10 pax to go, 12 pax full
Includes:
- Car rental, petrol, parking fees & toll (drivers included)
- Domestic flight
Group A: HEL – ROV, ROV – HEL, Stockholm – OSL, OSL – Tromso, Narvik – CPH
Group B: CPH – OSL, OSL – Tromso, Narvik – Stockholm, HEL – ROVE, ROV – HEL
- Silja Line (Overnight Cruise) Stockholm – Helsinki
- Return ticket: Helsinki to Tallin Ferry
- 1 night Igloo stay in Rovaniemi
- Activities: Rovaniemi – Reindeer Ride x 1, Ice fishing on a frozen lake x 1, Northern lights Sleigh Ride OR Lappish BBQ x 1
- Professional travel photography by tour leader
- 8 nights aurora photography session (if weather permitted)
- 15 night accommodation (hotels, apartments, cabin, chalet)
- 13x home cook/hotel/ferry breakfast & 9x home cook/ferry dinner
Excludes:
- Flight ticket (home country to Copenhagen/Finland, Helsinki)
- Flight ticket (Helsinki/Copenhagen to home country)
- 3x breakfast & 16x lunch & 7x dinner
- Travel insurance
- Optional tour
- Euro 10/pax/day is to be paid.
- Tips will be collected by tour leader on the last day of the tour
- Tips for for tour leader/ driver/ photographer/ cook
Notes:
- Itinerary serves as guideline and it may varies due to weather changes or any unforeseen circumstances.
- Aurora (Northern light) is an unpredictable natural phenomenal and there is no assurance in the hunt.