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Tromso - Havila Cruise - Kirkenes
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Your eight-day adventure to Norwegian Lapland begins with a three-and-a-half-hour flight to Tromso, the largest city beyond the Arctic Circle. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your friendly hotel in the city centre. Relax this afternoon in the outdoor sauna with breathtaking views of the city.
Today, you have the whole day to explore Tromso and its surroundings at your own pace. Bundle up for a walk in the bright, fresh air before ducking into the warmth of a cosy cafe or head out to sea for a whale-watching trip. We’ll also arrange tickets for the Polar Museum, which traces the history of trappers and explorers in the Arctic regions. Inside, discover an entire room dedicated to the polar expeditions of celebrated Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen.
As the day draws to a close, head to the city’s port to board your Havila Cruise to Kirkenes, which departs from the mainland in the early evening. Enjoy dinner on board before retiring to your cabin for a good night’s sleep as you’re transported through the Arctic Circle.
Today, continue to enjoy the surrounding Arctic scenery as you glide along the coast towards Kirkenes. En route, you have the option to add on exciting excursions, from snowmobile safaris and ice fishing in the Arctic to birdwatching near North Cape. Everything is tailored to you, so simply ask your consultant to book you onto the trips you’re most interested in.
Bid farewell to your cruise this morning, as you disembark and are privately transferred to your quaint snow hotel in Kirkenes. Don’t be fooled by the name, this hotel exudes comfort, and you'll soon feel right at home within its cosy restaurants and outbuildings.
To give you an idea of just how remote you’ll be, the only thing between Kirkenes and the North Pole is the isolated archipelago of Svalbard. Let that sink in.
Once you’ve settled into your cosy room, it’s time to put your mushings skills to the test on a magical dog sled ride. Explore the vast snowscape in the company of a musher and a pack of huskies, as you learn how to drive a team through the winter wonderland.
If you think you know crabs, think again. Today, you’ll set out on a winter safari, facing the largest crustacean in the world – the mighty king crab, whose leg span can reach a mind-boggling five feet wide.
Despite their alien appearance, these creatures are found in the fjords around Kirkenes, where fishermen cast traps through holes in the ice. You’ll be taken on a snowmobile ride across the frozen fjord to help pull these ocean giants from the waters, before heading to a rustic restaurant to sample your catch and enjoy a meal of juicy king crab.
Wave goodbye to your snow hotel, zip up your bags and begin the first leg of your journey home. Take a private transfer to Kirkenes airport to board your two-hour flight to Oslo, where a quick layover will allow you to stretch your legs before you hop on a two-hour flight back to the UK.
Everything in this itinerary is entirely customisable, down to the smallest details. Here are some more suggestions of what could be included
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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