Northern Lights of Scandinavia (Small Groups, 10 Days)

1 night: GLO Hotel Art, Helsinki

1 night: Aurora Village, Ivalo

2 nights: Scandic Bryggen, Honnninsvag

2 nights: Scandic Alta

2 nights: Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromso

9 Breakfast (B)

2 Dinner with Wine (DW)

3 Dinner (D)

1 Lunch (L)

Ivalo: Your delicious Welcome Dinner will be served at the boutique Aurora Village hotel.

North Cape: There is no better way to search for the Northern Lights than by toasting to your adventure with bubbles and caviar at North Cape, the most special place on earth.

Alta: Head for drinks at a local ice bar, where you'll get the chance to catch up with your fellow travellers.

Alta: Savour a delicious oven-baked lunch of local seasonal specialities of fresh salmon or the local's favourite, reindeer, served with fresh salads and wine.

Tromso: Dine on traditional food, served with hot drinks with the fascinating Sami people, as you hear tales of Scandinavia from its indigenous people.

Oslo: Scandinavian hospitality is matched with fine food and a glass of wine at your Celebration Dinner.

Alta: Meet the Lyrek family and their huskies. Hear tales about their marathon Arctic dog sled races while enjoying a hearty lunch.

Tromso: Delve into the fascinating history of Scandinavia in Tromsø. Norway has recognized its Sami population as Indigenous and has special rules for the protection of Sami cultural heritage. A Sami family welcomes you into their reindeer camp to share their traditions, culture and history, and to enjoy an evening of dinner and games.The camp safeguards traditional practices that are significant to the Sami tribe. Visitors are educated about the sustainability and resiliency of their community. The Sami Camp advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Honningsvag: During your orientation with your Travel Director hear about the past and present of this small fishing community.

Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.

Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.

Alta: Enjoy an orientation of Alta, where the world's first Northern Lights observatory was built at the end of the 19th century. With increasing tourism the city is going through quick development offering a wide range of activities.

Tromso: Enjoy your orientation of Tromsø, Northern Norway’s largest city located on the island of Tromsøya.

Oslo: On your orientation of Oslo city, see the Oslo Opera House and the new Deichman Library in the contemporary Bjørvika district.

Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.