11D8N LAPLAND NORTHERN LIGHTS ADVENTURE WITH HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE Hurtigruten Cruise Sales period: Mar 2017 - Apr 2018 Travel period: Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 fr. SGD 4988 HIGHLIGHTS TOUR CODE : HNO11R (NORWAY - SWEDEN - FINLAND) (NORWAY - SWEDEN - FINLAND) Oslo City Tour Tromso City Tour Dinner in a Lavvu Lofoten Island Scenic Drive Arctic Train Ride From Narvik to Kiruna
Icehotel Visit* Overnight Cruise From Tromso to Svolvaer (Inside Stateroom) Husky Dog Ride Reindeer Farm Visit With Sleigh Ride Visit Santa Claus Village with Arctic Crossing Helsinki City Tour DAY 1 ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE DAY 2 SINGAPORE OSLO Meals onboard Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Oslo Norway. DAY 3 OSLO Lunch/Dinner Upon arrival at Oslo, be greeted by our local guide and embark on a city tour of the Norwegian capital, which is one of the oldest Scandinavian capitals and Norway s largest city. Oslo was levelled in 1624 and rebuilt in birch and stone by King Christian IV. Your sightseeing tour of the city includes Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress and the Harbourfront. DAY 4 OSLO TROMSO SVOLVAER Boxed After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Tromso Norway. Upon arrival, embark on a city tour which includes sights like the Arctic Cathedral (from outside) and its original architecture which make it look like an iceberg. Then enjoy a walking tour of the old town, partly pedestrian, which still host old wooden and colourful houses, there you can also view the largest wooden cathedral in Norway. At Kvaloeya away from the city center visit a husky dog shed and you have the chance to explore the area as well get a chance to meet and pat the puppies. After dinner in a unique Lavvu a traditional dwelling of the Sami, you some time to explore the area with a chance to view the Northern Lights before you transfer to the pier to board your overnight cruise to Svolvaer. While the cruise ship set sail, it is time for you to enjoy the night sky in the open deck with the possibility to view the Northern Nights as well! DAY 5 SVOLVAER
Upon arrival at Stamsund Svolvaer, disembark from the cruise ship and transfer to your hotel. DAY 6 SVOLVAER NARVIK Embark on a panoramic tour by bus through the Islands of Lofoten, which are of great beauty. Dominated by the enormous peaks full of snow that come up directly from the sea and separated from the main land by the Vestfjord, these islands create an approximate 150 km chain from north to south, between minor islets and bay. Lofoten is also known for its distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands. Enjoy breathtaking views while crossing the many bridges to discover this area. You will discover lively fishermen villages in the high season for cod fishing. Though lying within the Arctic Circle, the archipelago experiences one of the world's largest elevated temperature anomalies relative to its high latitude. Enjoy a drive through the scenic snowy landscapes and cross the border to Narvik Norway. Winter is a very special, magical time in Northern Norway, with the landscape and light changing constantly and no two days are the same. For many the northern lights are an unforgettable sight, and in Narvik the skies are especially clear and great for observing this phenomenon. With a famous and unforgettable view of the fjords and mountains, enjoy the scenery as it changes from the snowy wilderness to the snow capped mountain of the fjords. In the evening while at leisure, relax and enjoy looking for the Northern Lights at the surrounding. Narvik has its dark season and in the middle of winter the sun disappears until end of January. DAY 7 NARVIK KIRUNA After breakfast transfer to the train station for your scenic mountain train across the arctic landscape to Bjorkliden and Abisko one of the best places in the world to enjoy the magical Aurora Borealis! Upon arrival at Kiruna followed by dinner, free at leisure for you to move to explore the surroundings and the opportunity to spot the mysterious Aurora. DAY 8 KIRUNA JUKKASJARVI ROVANIEMI
This morning continue towards the Swedish lapland and stop in Jukkasjärvi to visit the amazing Icehotel*. Founded in 1989 it s an art exhibition and hotel made of natural ice and snow from one of Europe s last wild rivers the Torne River which is 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. See the sculptures, rooms, Ice chapel and Ice bar all carved out from ice. The walls, floors and ceilings of the hotel is a canvas of designers from all creative disciplines. The artists and art work vary from year to year, each rendition of the hotel presenting an ephemeral collection. You can also have vodka on the rocks at your own expense. The hotel melts and returns to Mother Nature in spring. Bid farewell to Sweden as we cross the border to Rovaniemi Finland. *Icehotel visit is only valid from mid December onwards (actual date to be advised) DAY 9 ROVANIEMI Start your day with a visit to Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle. You will receive a certificate of crossing after you cross the Arctic Circle. Next meet Santa Claus in his lodge. There you can have your picture taken with Santa Claus and also shop for souvenir and handicrafts. Enjoy lunch at Santa s village. Don t forget to fill in your post cards and have it send from Santa s Post Office with the special Arctic Circle stamp to your loved ones back home. Later, sit back and be led by a Reindeer sleigh enjoying the snowy wonderland. DAY 10 ROVANIEMI HELSINKI Breakfast/Lunch More adventure awaits you as you embark on a Husky Dog ride after receiving proper instructions on how to drive the sledge with these playful canines through the fascinating arctic landscapes. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Helsinki. DAY 11 HELSINKI SINGAPORE Breakfast/Lunch Embark on a city tour which includes a visit to the Senate Square, Helsinki s Administrative Centre, the University and its library, the White Cathedral, Senate Council and Sederholm House, which is the city s oldest stone building. Continue to Market Place, the coastal streets of Helsinki, and the residential and diplomatic quarters of Kaivopuisto. View the outdoor sculpture, Sibelius Monument, created by Eila Hiltunen in honour of composer, Jean Sibelius and visit Temppeliaukion Church which is constructed out of solid rock. Then, admire the outstanding architectural design of Finlandia Hall of Congress, Concert Centre and Post Office Mansion. Later, in the afternoon you may wish to explore the city at your own leisure till you transfer to the airport for your flight home. REMARKS
1. If a place of visit is closed to visitor, it will be replaced with alternative. 2. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. 3. During fairs and major events accommodation may not be in the city stated.