Norway&Finland Aurora(Alta) 8D

Duration8 Days
Difficulty 1 star
  • Program Outline
  1. D1: China - Oslo

    Today's theme: Oslo City Walking

    The plane arrived in Oslo, Norway, and, depending on the flight time, started a city walk in the afternoon. Oslo's Old Town is the largest medieval city in Northern Europe, apart from Visby, and is well preserved today.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

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  2. D2: Oslo - Alta - Honningsvåg

    Today's theme: Aurora City (ALTA); The Northern Lights Cathedral; Aurora Tundra Trekking

    In the morning, we had breakfast and took a flight from Oslo to Alta. Alta is the largest town in Norway's northernmost Finnmark county, located deep in the Alta Fjord. Back in the late 19th century, the world's first aurora Borealis astronomical observatory was built here, and the first aurora astronomical photographs were taken here. Because of this, Alta is also known as the City of the Northern Lights and is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora because it is located above the polar circle.

    We will visit the famous Northern Lights Cathedral. It is one of the most famous buildings in the area, the design of the interior of the church is inspired by the aurora, and it is a work of art in itself, and everyone comes here with a different perception.

    After lunch in Alta, we will drive further north to the northernmost point in Europe, the gateway to the North Cape: Honningsvag, where we have arranged an evening Aurora Tundra Trekking hike on the ice field.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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  3. D3: Honningsvåg - Nordkapp - Inari

    Today's theme: Exploring and fishing king crabs in the northernmost city in Europe; Aurora Hunting;

    We will travel by car to Nordkapp, the northernmost part of Norway, widely regarded as the northernmost point in Europe. At 307 meters above sea level, the North Point Plateau has cliffs that plunge into the sea, where the icy waters of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet. We'll stop here and explore this beautiful coordinate city. The North Point also retains its original natural appearance, which is home to a variety of distinctive and compact fishing villages. You can also see thousands of puffins, boobies and cormorants perched on the cliffs

    In the afternoon we will follow the adventure professionals to catch the Kingcrab Safari, the largest crab species in the world. We can cut through 1.5 to 2 meters of ice with our own hands and experience the process of pulling a net to retrieve a king crab weighing up to 15 kilograms. At the same time, the staff will demonstrate how to slaughter the king crab in order to maintain the best taste in the shortest time. Then we will experience cooking king crab and enjoy our meal.

    Then take the minibus to Inari. We continue our Aurora Hunting. In fact, we are already in the best area for auroras, and only visitors in big cities need to track auroras. We have the greatest probability, just quietly look up at the sky, moved by the brilliance of the aurora and the magic of nature.

    Accommodation : Hotel Inari (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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  4. D4: Inari

    Today's theme: Cross-country Skiiing; Finnish cuisine course; Ice Fishing; Snow Lake Walk (Inari Aurora Walk)

    Professional instructors take us on Cross-country Skiiing, through a vast expanse of white fields, seeing thousands of miles, hearing only our own breath, and the sound of crunching on the snow, the warm sun shining on our bodies, and the occasional reindeer, squirrels, and hares popping out of their heads to accompany us; When you are tired, find a place to rest, drink a hot drink, and let the warm current fill your body.

    After the cross-country, we will return to the resort and learn Finnish Food lessons in the restaurant. The rich and thick taste of Finnish food has been loved by food lovers all over the world. The fat and beautiful fish, the sweet berries and the rich cheese have created a series of classic Finnish food, and the opportunity to make homemade special dishes is very rare. We can not only have a further understanding of the natural environment of Finland from the perspective of cooking, but also experience the food culture of Nordic countries. Experience the small happiness in travel under the satisfaction of oral desire.

    In the afternoon, we rode snowmobiles to the frozen lake and began Ice Fishing. You are free to cut ice holes anywhere on the lake, because winter fish are slow and easy to bait, so this season you can enjoy fishing fun that you can not have in other seasons.

    In the evening, we will follow our aurora guide on Inari Lake, the largest lake in Northern Finland, using Snow Show walks or other equipment, depending on the weather and snow conditions. The light conditions and the color of the sky change from day to day and from time to time. It is always fascinating to be in the wilderness of Lapland, gazing at the winter sky. The bright Northern Lights can even illuminate the frozen Northland landscape and help skiers find their way home.

    At the same time, we will also experience the whole process of Finnish traditional sauna tonight, which is probably the magic of the legendary ice and fire.

    Accommodation : Hotel Inari (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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  5. D5: Inari - Saariselkä

    Today's theme: Visit the Siida Museum; The Animal Rescue Center; Dogsledging self-driving; Saariselka, the highest peak in Saariselka; Aurora Toboggoning

    Today we return to downtown Ivalo and visit the Sami Museum (Siida). It's as if you've stepped into the Sami's past and present lives. Lapland is known as the last pure land of Northern Europe, and the Sami people are known as the last indigenous people of Northern Europe. More than 2,000 years ago, the Sami people flourished in what is now Finland. If you want to truly understand the Nordic national spirit, the Sami culture is a perfect entry point.

    Then we will visit the local Animal Rescue Center, where owner Tiina will welcome us with her beloved huskies, Arctic foxes and other Arctic animals, and we will have the opportunity to get close to the animals. Listen to Tiina tell the story of how she rescued these small animals from the fur factory. In her talk, you will have a deeper understanding of the Finnish people's conservation of nature.

    In the afternoon, change into your clothes and shoes, then board the sled and let the Huskies drive you through the frozen landscape, enjoying breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains. On a polar night, in a clear sky, the only light you can see is from the stars, the moon, or sometimes even the northern Lights. Then ride the sleigh freely in the snow-covered world, breathe the dry and fresh air, feel the wind rushing past.

    In the evening, we come to Saariselka, where the Surrey Mountains are the highest mountains in the north and are not the focus of traditional tour groups. Here the Winter Park under the aurora provides a series of ice and snow fun sports in the evening, including skating, sledding, curling, snow saucer, ice skating and other exciting and interesting authentic Nordic sports, so that you can personally experience the special fun of sweat in winter, enjoy yourself on the snow and ice rink. Feel the purest joy of a child. We will experience the fun of Aurora skiing on the amazing Aurora Toboggoning run from the top of the mountain all the way down.

    On a polar night, the only light you can see is from the stars, the moon, or sometimes even the northern Lights. This night will be your own, in the snow-covered world, breathe the dry and fresh air, feel the wind rushing past...

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch

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  6. D6: Saariselkä - Rovaniemi

    Today's theme: Arktikum Science Museum; Visit Santa Village; The Santa post office; Reindeer farm,

    After breakfast in the morning, I will drive to Rovaniemi, a small town on the border of the Arctic Circle, now best known as the home of Santa Claus.

    The Arktikum Science Museum displays the natural scenery and characteristic species of the Arctic, which has to be mentioned is the aurora experience room carefully set up for visitors, visitors lie flat under the small canopy, see the stars twinkling in the darkness, and then the blue and green aurora dancing in the night sky. Like a charming and mysterious spirit above the North Pole...

    We will go to Santa Village, the only United Nations-certified Santa Claus Village, visit the legendary Santa Claus, see how Santa and the dwarfs are busy preparing Christmas presents, and can take photos and chat with him about their wishes for the coming year and what gifts they want. Looking at Santa Claus covered in red and white hair, the laughter of childhood can be reappeared. The Santa post office is the highlight here, where we will select a variety of fairytale stamps and greeting cards. All letters sent from this place will be specially stamped with a special North Pole Santa Claus postmark, and here you can also order a letter signed by Santa Claus to be sent to your friends and family at Christmas, to bring them a surprise. We also have the opportunity to take a reindeer cruise in Santa Claus Village.

    Tonight, we're not chasing the aurora anymore. Rovaniemi is already the southernmost point of the journey and the least likely to see the aurora. Of course, with any luck, we'll still be able to see the aurora again, shopping, eating and drinking in the home of Santa Claus.

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch

  7. D7: Rovaniemi - Helsinki

    Today, we travel to Helsinki, the capital of Finland, and follow our leader on the City Walk. It is a compact city, and you can easily walk around the city and explore the city from multiple perspectives of design, architecture, culture, shopping and more. The city also has large parks, forests, lakes, and small islands dotted the coastline. Wherever you go, nature is never too far away. Then we'll have plenty of free time in the city.

    Meal : Breakfast

  8. D8: Helsinki; Departure or Extension Program

    Free time.

    According to our flight time, we headed to the airport.

    Meal : Breakfast

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Route CodeFIADV1

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