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Tromso, Hurtigruten and Kirkenes

7 Days / 6 locations in Norway

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bristol

Arrival by flight at Oslo Airport, Gardermoen. Transfer by private car/bus and local English speaking assistant to your hotel in the city centre. Oslo is the Viking city, the culture city, the winter capital, the city of rolling green hills and spectacular fjords and the capital city of Norway. Since 1814 (then: Kristiania), when Norway was declared independent of Denmark, Oslo has been the capital. The city is situated at the northernmost point of the 100 kms long Oslo Fiord and here you can soak in the beauty of the Vigeland Park, the Royal Castle, the City Hall, the Parliament Building, the Bygdøy Peninsula with its inspiring museums, the Akerhus Fortress, Aker Brygge and many other interest sights.

 
Day 2     Oslo - Tromso
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Tromso
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer (car/bus only – no assistant) from your hotel in centre to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen. Flight Oslo – Tromsø on own (not included). Transfer (car/bus only - no assistant) from Tromsø Airport to your hotel in the city centre. At 6.00pm – Tour start from the meeting point (walk on own to the meeting point – please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to tour start) to start your approx. 4 hours regular dog sledding excursion. The 90 Alaskan Huskies will be delighted to meet you and take you for an unforgettable wilderness experience. Learn to drive your own dog-team and live life in the great outdoors. After getting kitted-out in our specialist winter gear and meeting your English speaking guide, you will have a lesson in driving a sled dog team, then meet your dogs and head off into winter wonderland. On this 4 hour experience you will be taken into the mountains and enjoy the incredible views that make Norway such an amazing place. Running an approx. 15km route, you will be greeted back at the kennel with homemade chocolate cake and a hot drink in our traditional Sami lavvo. Return to the city about 10.00pm hours. Included: Transfer, guiding, thermal clothes, hot drink & cake. Season: Daily 01-11-2015 until 31-03-2015 (depending on the snow conditions). Please note that we recommend normal/good physical conditions to join in on the Husky tour

 
Day 3     Tromso
On Board the Hurtigruten
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning and afternoon free for leisure. In the afternoon, walk (5 minutes) from your hotel to Hurtigruten for departure at 6.30pm.

Dinner and accommodation on board Hurtigruten in outside 2-bed cabin

 
Day 4     North Cape - Honningsvaag - Hammerfest
On Board the Hurtigruten
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at on board. Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the ship as you sail along the cost. Following an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvåg at noon – the portal to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape. The tour continues westward in the direction of Kjøllefjord, Mehamn and Berlevåg.

Dinner and accommodation on board Hurtigruten in outside 2-bed cabin

 
Day 5     Kirkenes
Accommodation: Snowhotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Breakfast at on board. The vistas and sea life becomes more dramatic as you approach Kirkenes, just a few miles from the Russian boarder and the Sami communities of Northern Finland. At 9:00am you arrive in Kirkenes and private transfer (car/bus only – no assistant) from Hurtigruten to the hotel to store your luggage. At 1.00pm - A wonderful journey awaits you on our state of the art snowmobiles. You will be transferred from your hotel in Kirkenes to an Old Norwegian farmhouse where you will be fitted out in warm protective clothing and given a lesson on how to handle your snowmobile. There will be 2 people to 1 snowmobile, with many chances to change drivers with short photo stops on the way. During the 4 hours tour, you will be taken to a remote location where a small picnic meal will be provided from local ingredients. Remember, you need to be 18 or over and have a valid car driver’s license in order to drive the snowmobile. Underage passengers are welcome. Minimum 2 paying persons.

 
Day 6     Oslo - Kirkenes
Accommodation: Park Inn by Radisson Airport Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the Snowhotel to Kirkenes Airport (car/bus only – no assistant). Flight Kirkenes – Oslo on own not included). Walk (5 minutes) from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to your hotel.

 
Day 7     Oslo

Breakfast at the hotel. Walk (5 minutes) from your hotel to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen. Flight out on own.

 
Price Includes
3 Nights at Hotels Including Breakfast
Cruise Hurtigruten Tromsø – Kirkenes in 2 Days Including Breakfast and Dinn
1 Night at the Kirkenes Snowhotel Including Dinner, Breakfast and Sauna
Transfers According to Program – Excluding Assistant Unless Otherwise State
4 Hours Dog Sledding Excursion Including Warm Clothes
4 Hours Snowmobile Safari Including Protecting Clothing and a Small Picnic
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 Air
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