Northern Lights Chase — Norway & Finland

Arrival in Tromso

Arrive at Tromso Airport and transfer to your hotel in the city center of Norway's Arctic capital. Explore the compact and charming downtown area, visit the striking Arctic Cathedral, and enjoy panoramic views from the Fjellheisen cable car. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant specializing in Arctic cuisine, featuring king crab and whale steak.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Tromso

Tromso Exploration & First Aurora Hunt

Morning guided city tour including the Polar Museum, chronicling Norway's polar exploration history, and the Northern Norwegian Science Centre with its planetarium show about the aurora borealis. Free afternoon to explore the city's cozy cafes and browse Tromso's unique Arctic boutiques. First Northern Lights excursion by minibus, chasing the aurora across the fjord-studded landscape with an expert guide and professional photographer.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Tromso

Tromso Fjord Aurora Cruise

Day at leisure in Tromso to relax or take optional activities such as snowshoeing or whale watching. Evening fjord cruise aboard a catamaran, sailing through the dark Arctic waters while watching for the Northern Lights reflecting on the calm sea surface. Warm drinks and a light supper are served on board as you scan the skies from the open deck.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Tromso

Lofoten Islands Day Trip

Full-day guided excursion to the breathtaking Lofoten Islands, one of the most dramatic landscapes in all of Norway. Drive across bridges connecting the island chain, with towering granite peaks rising straight from the sea on either side. Visit the fishing village of Henningsvaer, explore the Viking Museum at Borg, and marvel at pristine white-sand beaches set against jagged Arctic mountains.

Accommodation: Rorbuer cabin in Lofoten

Lofoten Northern Lights & Return to Tromso

Morning at leisure to photograph the spectacular Lofoten scenery in the soft Arctic light, with fishing boats bobbing in turquoise harbors below snow-capped peaks. Third Northern Lights excursion from Lofoten, where the low light pollution and dramatic backdrop create some of the world's best aurora viewing conditions. Late evening return to Tromso by express boat.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Tromso

Tromso to Rovaniemi

Morning flight from Tromso to Rovaniemi, crossing from Arctic Norway into Finnish Lapland. Arrive in the official hometown of Santa Claus and transfer to your wilderness lodge surrounded by snow-laden boreal forest. Afternoon visit to the Arktikum Science Museum to learn about Arctic ecosystems and the science behind the Northern Lights. Fourth Northern Lights excursion by minibus into the Finnish wilderness.

Accommodation: Wilderness lodge near Rovaniemi

Dog Sledding & Aurora Photography

Morning dog sledding expedition through the silent, snow-covered forests of Finnish Lapland. Mush your own team of eager huskies across frozen lakes and through birch forests blanketed in white. Afternoon aurora photography workshop with a professional photographer, learning techniques for capturing the Northern Lights on camera. Fifth Northern Lights excursion to a remote viewing location, applying your new photography skills.

Accommodation: Wilderness lodge near Rovaniemi

Reindeer Safari & Glass Igloo

Morning reindeer safari through the peaceful Lapland landscape, guided by a local Sami herder who shares insights into the ancient traditions and modern life of Finland's indigenous people. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the lodge sauna or try cross-country skiing. Tonight is a highlight of the trip — sleep in a heated glass igloo designed for aurora viewing, watching the Northern Lights dance directly overhead from the warmth of your bed.

Accommodation: Glass igloo near Rovaniemi

Finnish Lapland Wilderness Day

Full day of Arctic adventures in the Finnish wilderness. Morning snowmobile safari across vast frozen landscapes, stopping at a wilderness cabin for hot drinks and traditional Lappish snacks. Afternoon ice fishing on a frozen lake, drilling through the ice to try your luck at catching Arctic char. Sixth and final Northern Lights excursion, with a bonfire under the stars and warm berry juice to toast your aurora-chasing adventure.

Accommodation: Wilderness lodge near Rovaniemi

Departure from Rovaniemi

Final morning in Finnish Lapland with time for a last walk in the snowy surroundings or a visit to a local handicraft shop for Sami-inspired souvenirs. Transfer to Rovaniemi Airport for your departure flight, concluding an extraordinary 10-day Northern Lights adventure across the Arctic regions of Norway and Finland.