Itinerary
- Day 1
Helsinki
Touch down in Helsinki and check into the Home Hotel Jugend, an Art Nouveau four-star property with real character. You'll meet your Travel Director and the group for a welcome drink, so you can start getting to know everyone before the Scandinavian portion of your trip kicks into gear.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Home Hotel Jugend, Helsinki)
- Day 2
Helsinki to Ivalo
Fly north to Ivalo in Finnish Lapland, sitting 250km above the Arctic Circle on the Ivalo River. The area has historical ties to the 19th century goldrush, and you'll stay at Aurora Village with glass-roof cabins designed for stargazing. Settle in with dinner at the hotel while you keep watch for northern lights activity from your room.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at Aurora Village hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aurora Village, Ivalo)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Aurora Village hotel
Landmarks/POIs Ivalo River 
- Day 3
Ivalo to Honningsvåg
Drive further north through winter landscapes, crossing into Norway on your way to Honningsv\u00e5g, the country's northernmost city. The route takes you along the Porsangerfjord (Norway's fourth largest) before heading through the subsea Nordkapp Tunnel to Mager\u00f8ya island. After arriving, take a walk through this small fishing community along the waterfront and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Nordkapp)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Honningsvåg with Travel Director
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Porsangerfjord Nordkapp Tunnel Mageroøya - Day 4
Honningsvåg
Spend the day exploring Honningsv\u00e5g at a relaxed pace. Walk to the 19th century church, one of the few structures to survive WWII destruction in Northern Norway. If you're interested, join an optional lunch featuring fresh king crabs and learn about the local fishing industry. Later, head to North Cape (Europe's northernmost point) where you'll raise a glass with bubbles and caviar, assuming weather cooperates.
- Meals
- Lunch (Bubbles and caviar at North Cape)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Nordkapp)
Included Activities
- Walk to 19th century church
- Visit North Cape
- Celebration toast with bubbles and caviar at North Cape
Optional Activities
- King crab experience with sea-to-table lunch
Landmarks/POIs Honningsvåg Church North Cape - Day 5
Honningsvåg to Alta
Travel across changing terrain from barren lands through highlands to the Altafjord shoreline. Alta's where the world's first northern lights observatory was built back in the 1800s, and the city keeps developing rapidly. Check out one of the world's first ice hotels and have a chilled drink with fellow travelers, then settle at your comfortable hotel next to the modern Northern Lights Cathedral downtown.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Alta)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Alta
- Visit to ice hotel with chilled beverage
Landmarks/POIs Altafjord Northern Lights Cathedral - Day 6
Alta
Take things slow in Alta with optional activities to choose from. The Alta Museum features UNESCO World Heritage rock carvings from prehistoric times, so that's worth your time. Later, head to a working husky farm run by the Lyrek family to meet champion sled dogs and learn about Alaskan huskies competing in Arctic races. Grab an oven-baked lunch before spending time with the dogs.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hearty oven-baked seasonal lunch at husky farm with fresh Arctic fish or tender reindeer, crisp salads, local accompaniments, and a glass of wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Scandic Alta)
Included Activities
- Oven-baked seasonal lunch at husky farm with wine
Optional Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Alta Museum with prehistoric rock carvings
- Working husky farm visit with Lyrek family
Landmarks/POIs Alta Museum - Day 7
Alta to Tromsø
Head south to Troms\u00f8, northern Norway's largest city, located on Troms\u00f8ya island. The setting is striking with snowcapped mountains rising around you and beautiful water views all around the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Tromso)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Tromsø
Landmarks/POIs Tromsøya - Day 8
Tromsø
Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience where you'll spend time with members of the Indigenous S\u00e1mi community. A S\u00e1mi guide walks you through their camp and shares Arctic Norway history. You'll help feed the reindeer herd, then gather in a lavuu (traditional S\u00e1mi tent) for stories about S\u00e1mi life, folk songs by the fire, and traditional food and hot drinks.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Sámi food served with hot drinks at camp)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Tromso)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Sámi community
- Sámi camp tour with reindeer feeding
- Traditional Sámi meal with hot drinks in lavuu
- Day 9
Tromsø to Oslo
Fly from Troms\u00f8 to Oslo, a modern capital on the Oslofjord with forested mountains as backdrop. During your orientation, you'll see the Oslo Opera House and the new Deichman Library in the contemporary Bj\u00f8rvika district. That evening, join the group at a local restaurant for a Celebration Dinner with wine where you can toast your new friends and reflect on the journey.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Oslo)
Included Activities
- Orientation of Oslo including Oslo Opera House and Deichman Library
- Celebration Dinner with wine at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Oslo Opera House Deichman Library Oslofjord 
- Day 10
Oslo
Say goodbye to your fellow travelers. Your trip concludes after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
