Itinerary
- Day 1
Tromsø
You'll arrive in Tromsø and get met by your Trip Manager and Contiki crew. After settling in, you're ready to start exploring the Arctic. The landscape here is something special with dramatic fjords and mountains, and if conditions are right, you might catch the Northern Lights dancing across the sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Tromsø - Day 2
Arctic Fjords
This morning starts early for some Arctic action out on the fjords. There's an optional hybrid-electric boat tour where you'll glide through the water with wide-open views. You'll have chances to spot seals lounging on ice, and if you're lucky, humpback whales or orcas might swim past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hybrid-electric boat excursion through Arctic fjords with panoramic views and wildlife spotting opportunities
Landmarks/POIs Arctic Fjords - Day 3
Tromsø to Skjerværy (Hurtigruten Cruise)
The morning is free, so you can do whatever you want in Tromsø. One option is taking the cable car up Mount Storsteinen for views across the city and surrounding landscape. Or you could try the polar plunge followed by a sauna if you're feeling bold. Later in the afternoon, you'll board the Hurtigruten ship and sail south toward Skjerværy along Norway's wild coast, watching for Northern Lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Mount Storsteinen for panoramic views of Tromsø and Tromsdalstinden mountain
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge and sauna experience
- Dinner at onboard restaurants serving authentic local produce
Landmarks/POIs Mount Storsteinen Tromsdalstinden - Day 4
Honningsvåg - North Cape
You'll sail through Magerøysund sound, stopping early in Hammerfest before heading to Honningsvåg. There's an optional excursion to North Cape, which is Europe's northernmost point. As the ship continues along Lapland's coast, you'll pass Finnkjerka, a rock formation that's sacred to the Sami people. Keep your eyes open through the evening for the Northern Lights.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe (subject to availability)
Landmarks/POIs Magerøysund Hammerfest Honningsvåg North Cape Finnkjerka - Day 5
Kirkenes
The ship pulls into Kirkenes, the northernmost port on this route and further east than Istanbul with Russia's border close by. You'll get to try dogsledding with experienced mushers and a team of huskies. After that, explore the town known for creating the first hotel built entirely from snow and ice.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Dogsledding excursion with expert musher and huskies
- Visit to the original snow hotel
Landmarks/POIs Kirkenes - Day 6
Kirkenes to Tromsø
You'll fly back to Tromsø from Kirkenes, and the afternoon is yours to explore. There's an optional cultural experience with the Sami people where you'll visit a traditional camp, see reindeer herds, learn inside a lavvo hut, and get insight into how Arctic indigenous communities live and work.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Internal flight from Kirkenes to Tromsø
Optional Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ Sámi Experience including visit to Sámi camp, lavvo-hut (Sámi tent), hot drink, reindeer herd visit at feeding time, and cultural education with proceeds supporting local community
Landmarks/POIs Tromsø - Day 7
Tromsø (Departure)
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye and head home with memories from your Arctic journey. The local Norwegian saying 'Sees!' means 'see you soon' - and who knows, maybe you'll be back for another adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
