Tour Norway Fjords And Northern Lights (8 Days)

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7 Breakfast (B) 1 Dinner (D)

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Oslo: Take an orientation around the friendly Norwegian capital. Soak up the Viking and maritime legacy, see city highlights and discover where to get the best seafood. Tromso: Located at nearly 70° north, Tromsø is famed as a viewing point for the legendary Northern Lights, but there are plenty of sights to behold down on earth too! The town is renowned for its centuries-old wooden houses, plus the 1965 Arctic Cathedral and its stained glass windows.

Flights

Internal flight included.

Accommodation

5 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in Overnight Cruise

Guide

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Transport

Flight and Cruise

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

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Insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Oslo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Oslo

God dag! That’s good day in Norwegian and it’s definitely a good day for an Arctic adventure, as we meet our Manager and Contiki crew to say ‘Hei’ here in the Norwegian capital. Oslo is a riverside metropolis back-dropped by mountains and filled with easy-going culture.
Day 2 Day 2: Oslo To Tromso
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Oslo To Tromso

Bye Oslo! Today we’re taking a train to the airport and soaring over to Tromsø, our gateway to Arctic Circle. We’ll start with an orientation tour of Tromso, and after that you’re free to sample the region’s nightlife. This is the world’s northernmost university town, and they truly do have the nightlife to match. Need to line your stomach while you’re here? This is your chance to sample local treats like grilled stockfish, reindeer sirloin, or even seagull eggs!
Day 3 Day 3: Tromso
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Tromso

Even though the sun doesn’t rise, you’ll need to be ready to rise and shine for some Arctic action this morning. This is your chance to immerse yourself in local culture with an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ Sámi Experience. Visit a Sámi camp, be welcomed into a lavvo-hut (Sámi tent) to warm up with a hot drink, get up close to the herd of reindeer at feeding time, and discover how the indigenous people of the Arctic live, with proceeds from the experience going back into the local community. Or if you want to spend more time oceanside, choose to go whale watching - gliding through the Arctic fjords on a hybrid-electric boat with panoramic windows, for maximum whale viewing and minimum disturbance to marine life - spotting sea eagles and playful seals, and maybe experiencing the thrill of seeing humpback whales lobtail and leap in the icy sea.
Day 4 Day 4: Tromso To Overnight Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Tromso To Overnight Cruise

Wake up to fresh Arctic air and a free morning. For panoramic views of the city, maybe ride the cable car up to Mount Storsteinen or, for the more adventurous, reach the top by climbing the 1200 stone steps of the Sherpa staircase. If you energetic this morning you could even try your hand at snowshoeing or snowmobiling for a true Arctic experience. It’ll be hard to contain our excitement as we board the Hurtigruten ship in the late afternoon and set sail for the next couple of days, following the wild coastline towards Skjervøy in search of the beguiling Northern Lights. Dinner is up to you this evening but you’ll be able to choose from the onboard restaurants serving authentic produce, fresh from local communities.
Day 5 Day 5: Overnight Cruise Via Honningsvag
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Overnight Cruise Via Honningsvag

Ahoy! We hope the ship rocked you soundly to sleep. This morning we sail through the Magerøysund sound and after an early stop in Hammerfest, we arrive in Honningsvåg. From here, you can join an excursion to the spectacular North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe, which is just 2000 km from the geographic North Pole. The ship continues northward along the coast of Lapland, passing by the Finnkjerka rock formation, the old sacrificial site of the Sami people. Don’t forget to look for the lights! While there’s no guarantee of seeing the elusive and mysterious Northern Lights we are definitely in the right place at the right time. The sky needs to be dark and clear of cloud and they will most likely show between 5pm and 2am, so grab yourself a coffee and keep your eyes peeled.
Day 6 Day 6: Overnight Cruise To Kirkenes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Overnight Cruise To Kirkenes

The last port on our voyage northward is Kirkenes. Located at 30°E, we’re now further east than Istanbul! The Russian border is close by, and all signs are written in both Norwegian and Russian. Here in Kirkenes, you’ll have the unique opportunity to go fishing for King Crab in the North Sea. Afterwards, we’ll end our day in the town that brought us the very first snow hotel (made completely of snow and ice).
Day 7 Day 7: Kirkenes To Oslo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kirkenes To Oslo

By now you should be completely chilled. But pull on your mittens and make the most of our last full day, with time to explore Kirkenes before we head to the airport. In the centre of town you’ll find the Russia monument and the Wartime Mothers monument, which were erected after the Second World War. Be sure to let the good times roll on this final night of our trip. Oslo is lively at night, fuelled by the fiery local spirit akevitt. Many Norwegians go out late after a vorspiel (pre-party), so hit the town after 10pm and live it up with the locals.
Day 8 Day 8: Oslo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Oslo

It’s cold outside but our hearts are full of warm and lasting memories as we say our goodbyes after breakfast. The Norwegians have an expression meaning ��see you soon’ - ‘Sees!’

8 days tour

Norway Fjords And Northern Lights (8 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Norway Fjords And Northern Lights (8 Days)

Day 1: Start Oslo

Day 2: Oslo To Tromso

Day 3: Tromso

Day 4: Tromso To Overnight Cruise

Day 5: Overnight Cruise Via Honningsvag

Day 6: Overnight Cruise To Kirkenes

Day 7: Kirkenes To Oslo

Day 8: Oslo

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