Summary
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Combine a snow hotel stay with a bucket-list Northern Lights cruise
Highlights
- Cruise Norway's spectacular coast
- Go in search of the Northern Lights
- Enjoy a range of optional winter activities
- Spend a night in the Northern Lights city of Tromso
- End with a stay at the iconic Kirkenes Snowhotel
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Recommended for:
Activity adventure | Bucket-list holidays | Natural world | Northern Lights | Ocean cruise | Winter
Tick two off the bucket list with a Northern Lights cruise and a stay in one of Scandinavia’s iconic snow hotels. It all begins in the Northern Lights capital of Tromsø where, after a night among its buzzing bars and restaurants, you’ll begin your cruise north along the Norwegian coast. Between dramatic views and a host of off-ship excursion options, you’ll enjoy what is one of Norway’s most environmentally friendly vessels, complete with stylish lounge areas, a heated pool and Jacuzzis, as well as three restaurants, including a fine dining option, showcasing delicious local flavours. What's more, you'll have multiple opportunities to spot the aurora, mixing in optional adventures including king crab fishing, husky sledding and snowmobiling. Finally, anchor in Kirkenes where you’ll stay at its iconic snow hotel.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Tromso
After included VIP airport lounge access, fly to Tromso where, on arrival, you'll transfer and check in to the stylish Clarion Collection Hotel With, with beautiful views of the harbour and ocean. Complimentary afternoon waffles and a light buffet supper are the perfect fuel for an optional Northern Lights hunt this evening in Tromso. Far away from any light pollution, this is one of the best places in the world to spot the aurora.
Stay: Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso (Superior)
Meals: D
Day
2
Board Havila
After breakfast, perhaps head out on an excursion, such as husky sledding, or board the cable car to the top of the Storsteinen mountain for spectacular snow-capped views. Later, head to the port to board Havila, a brand-new ship that's one of Norway's most eco-friendly. Havila's dedication to the environment is impressive, from its zero-emission four-hour sailing capacity to its Jacuzzi warmed by surplus heat. Settle in to your stylishly-appointed, sea-view cabin before heading to one of the three restaurants, where chefs handpick the best raw ingredients from local sources. Most impressive is Hildring, where you can expect world-class seafood in an intimate, elegant setting. Tonight – alongside keeping your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights – you'll sail past Skjervøy, a tiny island surrounded by narrow fjords home to orcas and humpbacks, and Hammerfest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stay: Havila
Meals: B D
Day
3
On board Havila
Explore the ship today as you pause to take in the charming fishing villages, rugged cliffs and narrow fjords along the coast. Highlights include the chance to have breakfast at the North Cape plateau and stop at Honningsvåg to head out King Crab fishing or ice fishing. You'll also pass Kjøllefjord, which has one of the most distinctive rock formations on the Norwegian coast, before your cruise continues through the night. Just be sure to step out on deck to – with luck – spot the dazzling lights above.
Stay: Havila
Meals: B L D
Day
4
Kirkenes Snowhotel
After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to your final stop, Kirkenes. Check in to the celebrated Kirkenes Snowhotel, one of Scandinavia’s most iconic, offering individually-themed ice rooms and saunas. If the thought of a snow suite sends shivers down your spine, you can also choose to stay in one of the stylish wooden Gamme huts complete with panoramic window, underfloor heating, Villeroy Boch styled en-suite and a cosy log-cabin feel. You'll be given thermal clothing on arrival to keep you comfortable before this afternoon perhaps heading out to visit the reindeer and 150 huskies that live on the farm. Then, optional excursions, from husky safaris and snowmobiling to meeting local Sami people, are the perfect prelude to your final dinner at the onsite restaurant for such Norwegian Arctic classics as cod, halibut and reindeer before a final viewing of the Northern Lights.
Stay: Kirkenes Snowhotel (Superior)
Meals: B D
Day
5
Kirkenes to UK
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in time for your return flight to the UK. If you'd like to extend your stay in Tromso, Kirkenes or Oslo before or after your trip, simply speak to one of our consultants when enquiring.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
5-day tailor-made holiday
from £1,235 pp incl. flights
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