ARCTIC CIRCLE (NORWAY, SWEDEN, FINLAND)
Package Highlights
Duration
13D 10N
Difficulty
Moderate
Meeting Point
KLIA1
Details
Highlights
Full Itinerary
Download the day-by-day programme.
What's Included
- Return international flight
- Hotel accommodation
- Coach and service transfer
- City Taxes
- Entrance to polar zoo
- Whale watching tour
- Fjord cruise
- Snowmobile tour
- Reindeer sledge
- Kiruna city ice hotel
- Night train with cabins: Rovaniemi - Helsinki
- Meals as per itinerary
- Igloo hotel with chance to view aurora from room
Not Included
- Tips for driver and guide
- Visa fees
- Personal items, like laundry, drinks, telephone
- Anything not listed as included above
Itinerary
Day 1: Kuala Lumpur - Doha - Oslo - Tromsø
Assemble at KLIA four hours before departure. Depart to Istanbul for transfer flight to Oslo, then a domestic flight towards Tromsø, Norway.
Day 2: Oslo - Tromsø
Arrive in Tromsø, the “Gateway to the Arctic.” Take the cable car up Mount Storsteinen for panoramic views of Tromsø. Explore the city and later visit Sommarøy, a charming fishing village with stunning beaches and fjords. Overnight in Tromsø. Optional Aurora hunting in the evening.
Day 3: Polar Zoo - Tennes Stone
Visit the Arctic Polar Zoo, home to Arctic animals such as wolves, lynx, musk ox, and polar bears. Then, stop at Tennes Stone, where ancient rock carvings over 7,000 years old can be found. Continue to Tennevoll and stay overnight.
Day 4: Andenes Whale Watching Tour
Enjoy an unforgettable whale-watching adventure in Andenes, one of the best places in Norway to see whales and dolphins in the wild. The 5-hour cruise also offers views of fjords, islands, and mountains. Stay overnight in Andenes.
Day 5: Andenes - Trollfjord Tour - Svolvær
Morning boat excursion to Trollfjord, one of the most beautiful fjords in Lofoten, surrounded by mountains 600–1000 meters high. Admire the majestic scenery and wildlife like eagles and seagulls. Continue to Svolvær and stay overnight.
Day 6: Lofoten Islands Tour - Svolvær
Full-day exploration of the stunning Lofoten Islands, famous for its fishing villages, dramatic landscapes, and red cabins. Visit picturesque villages like Reine and Hamnøy, surrounded by mountains and fjords. Overnight in Svolvær.
Day 7: Arctic Train Tour - Narvik
Embark to Narvik. Experience breathtaking landscapes of fjords, mountains, and valleys. Arrive in Narvik and check-in for overnight stay.
Day 8: Snowmobile Tour - Kiruna
Join a thrilling 3-hour snowmobile adventure in the Arctic wilderness. After lunch, transfer to Kiruna, Sweden. Visit Kiruna War Museum or local attractions. Check-in at hotel and overnight in Kiruna.
Day 9: Kiruna Tour
Explore Kiruna city, visit the iconic wooden church and enjoy sightseeing. Learn about Sami culture and Arctic life. Overnight in Kiruna.
Day 10: Rovaniemi - Igloo Hotel
Cross into Finland and transfer to Rovaniemi. Visit Santa Claus Village where you can meet Santa Claus, send postcards, and enjoy Arctic activities. Later, check-in to the unique Glass Igloo Hotel for a magical night with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
Day 11: Rovaniemi - Santa Claus Train
Free time in Rovaniemi for optional activities or souvenir shopping. In the evening, board the overnight Santa Claus Train towards Helsinki. Overnight in a sleeper train.
Day 12: Helsinki - Doha
Arrive in Helsinki in the morning and transfer to the airport for your onward flight back to Doha.
Day 13: Kuala Lumpur Arrival
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur full of memories of Arctic Circle with Via Vacation and Travel Sdn Bhd.