Itinerary
- Day 1
Tromsø
You'll arrive in Tromsø and take the public airport bus to your hotel. The evening is yours to wander through the city center, checking out the wooden houses and grabbing dinner at one of the local restaurants or bars.
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Tromsø city center
Landmarks/POIs Tromsø - Day 2
Hammerfest - Honningsvåg
Spend your day in Tromsø visiting museums and attractions if you'd like, then head to the harbor at 18:30 to board the Havila Voyages ship. From there, you'll sail north toward Skjerøy, Hammerfest, and Honningsvåg. Keep an eye out for the Northern Lights as you travel across the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise aboard Havila Voyages ship northbound
Optional Activities
- Polar Museum visit
- Tromsø University Museum visit
- Arctic Ocean Cathedral visit
- Art museum visit
- World's northernmost brewery visit
- Whale watching with electric catamaran (during whale season)
- Fjord tour with electric catamaran (from February)
Landmarks/POIs Tromsø Arctic Ocean Cathedral Polar Museum Tromsø University Museum Skjervøy Hammerfest Honningsvåg - Day 3
North Cape - Varangerfjord
The ship takes you from Hammerfest to Honningsvåg, and you'll visit the North Cape to see the iconic globe monument marking Europe's northernmost mainland point. After that, you'll sail around the Varanger peninsula toward the Varangerfjord, where conditions for spotting the Northern Lights are particularly good.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise around Varanger peninsula toward Varangerfjord
Optional Activities
- North Cape excursion with monument visit
Landmarks/POIs North Cape Varangerfjord Hammerfest - Day 4
Varangerfjord to Kirkenes
You arrive in Kirkenes and transfer to Snowhotel Kirkenes near Bjørnevatnfjord. Once you check in, staff will explain how the hotel works and show you around the Scandinavian-style Gammes where you'll stay. Later in the afternoon, you'll have a hot drink and get a full tour of the facility.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from harbor to Bjørnevatnfjord
- Guided tour and information event at Snowhotel Kirkenes
- Hot drink at Snowhotel
Optional Activities
- Night in cold room at Snowhotel (special experience)
Landmarks/POIs Kirkenes Bjørnevatnfjord Snowhotel Kirkenes - Day 5
Kirkenes
Your day at Snowhotel Kirkenes depends on your arrival date. If you came between November 6-28, you have leisure time with included activities like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snow yoga, husky walks, and visits to reindeer and sled dog farms. If you arrived December 1 or later, you'll have a relaxed morning, then take a dog sled safari in the afternoon across frozen fjords (roughly 10 km).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to reindeer enclosure
- Access to husky sled dog farm
- Snowshoe rental and trial
- Cross-country skiing
- Snow yoga
- Short walk to fjord with young huskies
- Guide commentary on Arctic life and Sami indigenous people
- Dog sled safari with expert instruction (approximately 10 km on frozen fjords, for arrivals 1.12 or later)
- Refreshments and warm drinks during activities
Landmarks/POIs Kirkenes - Day 6
Kirkenes to Airport
You'll transfer to the airport for your departure, or you can arrange to stay longer and explore more of the Arctic region if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
Optional Activities
- Tour extension
Landmarks/POIs Kirkenes
