5-Day-Tour Arctic Gate-B

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5-Day-Tour Arctic Gate-B

Duration : 5 Days 4 Nights
Price From : 1999,00 
Start Location :  Rovaniemi
Age Range : 2-80
Total Seats : 1620/1620
Language :Chinese

Overview

Tour Highlights

★★★ Small group tour: 4-8 people small group tour, all-Mercedes-Benz business car reception;
★★★ Various light chasing: You can sign up for various aurora hunting activities every night, greatly increasing the probability of observing the northern lights;
★★★ Polar icebreaker: Once-in-a-lifetime epic Arctic cruise, witness the huge icebreaker breaking through the ice, visit the secrets of the far north, and then issue you an icebreaker certificate to refresh your life achievements;
★★★ Experience floating in polar lobster suits: Wear a special “lobster” waterproof suit, even if you can’t swim, you can float in the ice sea;
★★★ Fresh fjord king crab crab meat meal: Go to Tromsø Fjord, meet king crabs with local fishermen and enjoy fresh crab meat;
★★★ Tromsø sea whale watching: From November to January every year, the Tromsø waters are the most ideal place for Norwegian sea whale watching, with the highest success rate! This place is rich in resources, there are many whales, and their personalities are also very lively!★★★Exclusively upgraded glass tree house + SPA center: Have the opportunity to lie in the warm tree house and watch the dancing of the goddess Aurora! Couples a must-have for travel, a catalyst for warming up relationships, and who can you tell about the romance in the sky! This is a must-experience project in this life!
★★★One-click access to the essence of the Arctic Circle: Santa Claus Village in Finland, crossing the Arctic Circle, Santa Claus’s reindeer farm, Christmas post office, Husky farm, Finnish competition-level ski resort, polar hot springs, Far North Road – one of the most beautiful routes in Scandinavia, Catch the northernmost McDonald’s in Tromsø, go out to sea to watch whales, king crabs, Tromsø cable car…
★★★Rovaniemi in Tromsø and out or Tromsø in Rovaniemi and out, no turning back, play in both countries at once.

Surprise bonus: Certificate of crossing the Arctic Circle + Icebreaker cruise certificate + Limited Dancing Aurora postcard + Tromsø cable car overlooking Tromsø city night view

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Schedule Details

D1: Tromso Night Tour: Northernmost McDonald-Arctic Cathedral-Tromso Cable Car [The gathering time will change according to the number of people in the group on the day, subject to the group order]

Tromso is the only way to the North Pole, so it is called the "Gateway to the North Pole". It is the most famous city in northern Norway and the third largest city within the Arctic Circle. It is known as the "Paris of the North". Tromso is the most suitable place to see the Northern Lights in Norway and even the entire Nordic region. It is the famous "City of Northern Lights" in Northern Europe. The best time to see the Northern Lights is from early September to early April each year. The long winter nights in Tromso greatly increase the chance of tracking the Northern Lights.

18:15-18:30 Meeting point: Scandic Ishavshotel, Tromso

Guests arriving during the day can go to the hotel to check in first or participate in local activities at their own expense. Gather together in the evening and start the trip.

18:30-19:00 Visit tromso [Northernmost McDonald’s] and receive a limited edition postcard 2022.

Previously, the northernmost McDonald’s in the world was located in Murmansk, Russia. After the Russian-Ukrainian war, McDonald's withdrew from the Russian market, and McDonald's in Rovaniemi, Finland became the "Northernmost McDonald's." In March 2024, the McDonald's in Tromso opened, representing that the title of "Northernmost McDonald's" changed hands again. Have dinner at [Northernmost McDonald’s], and if you’re lucky, you can even get a postcard from Northernmost McDonald’s!

19:30-20:00 (NO) Check in [Arctic Cathedral], the landmark building of Tromsø

"Arctic Cathedral" is a very famous landmark in this town. It was designed by Norwegian architect Jan Inge Hovig and was inspired by the local Arctic winter scenery. Inspired by the Aurora, completed in 1965 - "Tromsdalen Church". Because of its unique white shape, it looks like an iceberg floating on the sea. No matter where you look in the city, you will not miss this beautiful landmark located in the valley.

20:00-21:30 (NO) Take the [Tromso Cable Car] to enjoy the panoramic view of the city and the fjord. If you are lucky, you can see the aurora surrounding it!
The Tromso Cable Car runs between the tops of Solliveien and Storsteinen on Tromsdalen Island (421 meters above sea level). From the viewing platform at the top station of the cable car, you can see a panoramic view of Tromso city and surrounding islands, mountains and fjords. The Fjellstua Café in the hilltop station offers local specialties for dinner or light meal.

21:30-22:00 (NO) The tour ends and you go to the hotel to check in.

Recommended self-funded projects in Tromso:
Arctic Cathedral 80 NOK || Children (0-12) Free, you can buy it directly on site.

Whale watching at sea 8:00-17:00 170€/person || Children (4-11) 120€/person [Whale watching dates: October 25th - January 31st]
Activity Details: Board our high-speed, modern catamaran for an exciting winter dream whale hunt. Our boats are fast, ensuring every time we are all one of the first boats to arrive at the whale watching areas on our tours, maximizing your time among these magnificent creatures.
The project includes: Scenic boat tour; life jackets and all necessary safety equipment; English-speaking tour guide; hot coffee, water, and tea on board.
Fjord scenery + king crab meal 10:00-14:00 (over 10 years old) 240€/person [Activity date: November 1st - March 31st]

【NOTE】
1. The itinerary is a reference time, and the specific time arrangement is subject to actual conditions; If you do not participate in self-funded projects, please arrange your own itinerary.

D2: Tromso - Far North Road - Polar Hot Springs - Kittilä (Levi)

08:30-16:00 Far North Road: Drive to Levi.

This beautiful Far North Road connects the Gate of the North Pole - Trosso, Levi Ski Resort and the famous hometown of Santa Claus. ——Rovaniemi, from the Norwegian fjords and tundra landscapes to the snow-capped virgin forests of Finland, you will enjoy the beautiful plain snow scenery and small villages of Lapland along the way. Besides beautiful scenery, and many local experience activities: snowmobiles, skiing, Sami culture, huskies, ice fishing, local food culture, ice and snow castles, etc.

18:30-20:00 Optional [Hot Spring Spa Center] Enjoy the view and soak in the bath

Levi Thermal Spa is a famous polar hot spring resort in Lapland. The hotel has a traditional sauna area and a Roman sauna area, outdoor hot springs and indoor hot springs. Hot springs and other ten Maple Hot Springs with different temperatures and different scenery. The outdoor hot springs enjoy the unique scenery of the alpine snow mountains, and the unique outdoor activities at minus 20 degrees Celsius.

You can upgrade to the Levi Glass House today

Levi recommends self-funded projects:
Tickets for Levi Ski Resort and Spa can be purchased on site. Spa 25€ || Children (4-14) 17€
Levi Aurora Observation Activity 20:00-23:00 120€/person

【NOTE】
1. Today’s journey is very long. We will stop at a supermarket to rest and buy water and food. There are toilets in local supermarkets, which cost 1€.
2. The itinerary is a reference time, and the specific time arrangement is subject to actual conditions; If you do not participate in self-funded projects, please arrange your own itinerary.

D3: Kittilä (Levi)-Finland’s largest ski resort-Kemi/Tornio

09:00-12:00 Free time for Levi, you can participate in [Self-driving Snowmobile] at your own expense

12:30-17:00 [Finland’s largest ski resort] Free activities, you can participate in snow sports at your own expense

Levi is one of Finland's two most popular ski resorts, and it's also a very popular autumn hiking destination.
Levi Ski Resort has 45 slopes, most of which are illuminated and allow for night skiing. The cross-country skiing here is also very good, with hundreds of kilometers of ski routes. Accommodation in the small town of Levi is also very convenient, with hotels and holiday homes suitable for families (with complete facilities such as saunas).

16:30-18:30 Levi drives to Rovaniemi

18:30-19:00 Rest and have dinner in Rovaniemi

19:00-20:30 Drive to Kemi/Tornio

Levi recommends self-funded projects:

Snowmobile 10:00-12:00 (2 people sharing 1 vehicle) 130€/person [requires two people to book at the same time] || (1 person driving 1 vehicle) 180€/person || Children (under 15 years old or less than 140cm tall) 65€ (in a sled towed by a coach)
Snowmobile Aurora Chasing 19:00-22:00 (2 people sharing 1 vehicle) 175€/person [two people need to book at the same time] || (1 person driving 1 vehicle) 230€ /person || Children (under 15 years old or less than 140cm tall) 133€ (riding in a sleigh towed by a coach)

You can upgrade to the Kemi Glass House by the Sea or Rovaniemi Tree Room today

【NOTE】
Today’s journey is very long. We will stop at a supermarket to rest and buy water and food. There are toilets in local supermarkets, which cost 1€.

D4: Kemi/Tornio-Icebreaker Cruise-The World's Northernmost IKEA-Border Twin Cities-Kemi /Tornio

08:00-09:00 Drive to the icebreaker pier

Located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Bothnia, on the border between Finland and Sweden, Tornio is the oldest city in Lapland. Despite being in a different way. National and time zone, Tornio forms a twin city with Haparanda on the other side of the river. Embark on an amazing experience that transcends borders and time zones.

09:00-13:30 Participate in the ice sea cruise on the icebreaker and float in the ice sea wearing a lobster suit at your own expense.
On this 3-hour icebreaker cruise, you'll witness first-hand the massive vessel's ability to break ice in the vast Baltic Sea. You can choose to relax in the comfort of your cabin, enjoy a hot juice, take a walk on the frozen sea ice during the ship's docking, or wear a special lobster suit. Floatation suits float in a sea of ice. At the end of the cruise, the captain will present a cruise certificate to everyone as a commemorative gift for the voyage.

Recommended optional items:

Sweden Polar Icebreaker + Ice Sea Float + Ice Walking 315€ || Children (4-12) 270€
Finland Kemi Sampo/Arktis Icebreaker + Ice Sea Float + Ice Walking + Lunch + Ice Castle 404 € || Children (4-12) 242€
Note: December to January is the peak tourist season, so early reservations are required. Passport information must be submitted when booking, and refunds cannot be made after successful booking!

13:30-14:30 Check in to the world's northernmost IKEA

IKEA is a world-renowned furniture and home furnishing retailer from Sweden, and of course you should visit the world's northernmost IKEA in Haparanda and experience the King of Sweden Charles 7th century early 18th century with the same meatball, you must know that IKEA can sell 2 million meatballs a day in the world!

14:30-15:30 Check in the border twin cities - Tornio and Haparanda

Located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Bothnia, on the border between Finland and Sweden, Tornio is the oldest city in Lapland. Despite being in a different time zone, Tornio forms a twin city with Haparanda on the other side of the river. Embark on an amazing experience that transcends borders and time zones.

15:30-16:30 Return to Kemi/Tornio

Kemi Recommended Optional Programs:
Snowmobile Chasing the Northern Lights 20:00 (2 people share 1 car) 200 € / person [2 people need to book at the same time] || (1 car for a single driver, 250€/person) || Children (under 13 years old or under 140 cm tall) 100€ (in a sleigh towed by coach)

Husky sledding 10km 10:00 100€/person || Children (4-14) 150€
Note: Try to book at the same time as the order is placed, there may be no places for the tour at short notice.

You can upgrade to the Kemi Glass House by the Sea or Rovaniemi Tree Room today

【NOTE】
1. The daily cruise times of the icebreaker are not fixed, the morning session and the afternoon session, and the order of city sightseeing will be adjusted according to the number of sessions that can be booked on the day.
2. The itinerary is a reference time, and the specific time arrangement is subject to the actual situation

D5: Kemi/Tornio-Arctic Science Museum-Across the Arctic Circle-Christmas Post Office-Reindeer/Husky Farm—End of Trip

08:00-09:30 Drive to Rovaniemi

09:30-10:30 Visit Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus

Rovaniemi, the true capital of Lapland, is a city built in the wilderness, where ancient traditions and modern life collide. Lordi's Square, the center of Karovanimi, and the Kemi River, the longest river in Finland, are the capital cities of Lapland. Although it is in the center of the city, there are no high-rise buildings, almost low-rise buildings. Most of the buildings in the Rovaniemi center were rebuilt after World War II and are very old, because it is renovated every year, it does not look clumped. In mid-November every year, the urban area begins to "bloom with lights", and the whole city sinks in the Christmas spirit!

10:30-12:00 Visit Arctic Museum Arktikum at your own expense

Explore the past and present of Lapland. If you want to learn about the history and culture of Rovaniemi and Lapland, you must start with the Arctic Museum (Arktikum). The all-glass dome corridor of the museum is the wedding hall of many newlyweds, and it is a beautiful location suitable for taking photos and checking in~

Recommended optional items:

Arctic Museum 19 € / person || Children (7-15) 3 €
Note: The museum is closed on Mondays from January to November and on December 24.

13:00-15:00 Walk into the fairy tale world - visit [Santa Claus Village], cross the Arctic Circle, and take a photo with Santa Claus

Crossing the Arctic Circle marker line is a must-do when you come here, whether you walk, "sit", climb, or skip it to a certificate of crossing the Arctic Circle with your signature! Full of ritual~
Want to know if Santa Claus will drive his reindeer sleigh to China to deliver gifts? Go to his office and find out for yourself! With Santa Claus Close contact, "kissing" is not allowed, "hugging" is a must, "holding high" depends on fate; After a short chat interaction, take a beautiful group photo, then go to the Christmas Elf's shop and pick up a Christmas gift......

15:00-16:00 Christmas Post Office

This is Santa's official post office, where Santa and his elf companions receive more than 2,000 messages from more than 200 countries around the world every year 10,000 greeting letters, and as many as 30,000 per day during the Christmas holidays. Of course, more than 2 million postcards are sent from here every year to all over the world. Pick up the Christmas Post Office's unique Aurora stamps at the post office and send a message of Arctic memory to your friends or future selves around the world.

16:00-18:00 Visit Santa's Reindeer Farm and Husky Farm

Want to roam the Arctic forest in your own reindeer sleigh like Santa Claus? Or want to talk to energetic professional households- The huskies of the Arctic Circle have a snow carnival?

Recommended optional items in Christmas Village:

Reindeer sleigh 1km 60€ || Children (3-12) 40 €
Husky sleigh 2km 59€ || Children (4-12) 45€
Note: Queues are long in December and January, and tickets are hard to come by during the Christmas holidays, so it is recommended to book as early as possible.

18:00-18:30 Drive to Rovaniemi train station and end the trip

Free time in the Christmas Village in the afternoon. If you don’t need to go to the train station, you can break up the group on your own according to your own itinerary.

F.A.Q

Is it guaranteed to see the aurora during the trip? Do you need to sign up for a tour?

The aurora is a purely natural phenomenon, not artificial light. There is no guarantee that you will be able to see the northern lights in all activities. The aurora season in Nordic is in mid-to-late September every year to the mid-April of the following year, it mainly depends on whether there is darkness. It cannot be observed during daytime, strong light pollution, or cloudy weather conditions. It is recommended to join a professional light-seeking group. The local guide has many years of observation experience and will drive to places with observation conditions to increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.

When does the icebreaker activity start? Which icebreaker will you take on your trip? Can children go?

Icebreaker activities usually start from early December each year to early April of the following year. Currently running are Sampo and Arktis from Kemi, Finland, and Polar from Sweden. All icebreaker activities include sea floatation, ice walking (if the ice is thick enough) and icebreaker cruise certificates. The first choice for our itinerary is the Polar icebreaker, due to sailing schedule and other reasons, we arrange it according to the specific itinerary. Any age group can participate in this activity. The minimum size of the floatation suit is 125cm, so children below 125cm cannot participate in sea floating activities. There are no other restrictions.

How to upgrade a igroo?

The Glass House Hotel upgrade is available in Kemi, Levi, Rovaniemi and Saariselkä. Since it’s hard to find a room at the Glass House Hotel, especially in December, be sure to book in advance. Once the reservation is successful, it cannot be rescheduled or canceled.

Can I book activities on the day when we arrive at the location?

Most Nordic activities need to be booked 3-5 days in advance. During the peak season, there are usually no seats available for same-day registration, so please register as early as possible.

Can I definitely see whales during whale watching activities? Is lunch included?

Norwegian whales are not kept in captivity, so whale sightings are not guaranteed on this tour. Our experienced captain will search for whales whenever possible. If you don’t see any whales during your trip, you can book your another whale watching for free at our Norway Travel Shop in Tromso when you get back to the city on the same day. The itinerary does not include meals, so it is recommended to bring your own lunch. There is a small kioski store on the ship.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport

What's Excluded

  • Flights
  • Insurance
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