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Journey beginning and ending at Tromsø, Norway
Available: 2024-12-23 to 2024-12-28 starting from $8061 AUD
Join a special independent Christmas tour 400 kilometres above Arctic Circle in Kilpisjärvi. This is a relaxed luxurious Christmas holiday in a totally unique and pure arctic wilderness setting at the new boutique hotel Cahkal.
As well as snowmobiling, reindeer experience and a Northern Lights cruise, sit back in a traditional Finnish Sauna experience. Enjoy a traditional Finnish Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve, before finishing the trip in the Arctic capital, Tromsø.
Arrive Tromsø and transfer to Kilpisjärvi. The place is located just over 2.5 hours, 160 km from Tromsø and is the very northwesternmost point of Finland, near the Arctic Ocean. Here you will stay at boutique hotel Cahkal for the next 3 nights.
Relax with the mountain views from your stylish room before enjoying a 3-course dinner at the accommodation restaurant, Aika.
After breakfast, experience the surrounding nature and views and learn to drive snowmobile while sightseeing the snowy mountains and lakes. The tour will introduce you to the sights around Kilpisjärvi village and takes you to a tundra lake surrounded by the mighty Saana and Jehkas mountains. The tour will make stop at the Three country cairn, at the border of Finland, Sweden and Norway. This visit is in top 3 on many visitors bucket list.
In the evening, celebrate Christmas with a traditional 3-course dinner.
After breakfast, choose an activity from the hotel’s weekly programme. Activities range from visit to the local Reindeer farm, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing or a Husky experience.
After spending the day outside it’s perfect time to enjoy the Sauna Experience, relax in the steam. The large window of the steam room lets you admire the astonishing Saana mountain. Cool off on the terrace and enjoy the view while listening to the calming sound of the Cahkal River.
Finish the day with a delicious dinner at AIKA Restaurant.
After breakfast, board your transfer and travel to Tromsø, 2.5 hours north across the Norwegian border. Tromsø is the gateway to the Arctic and one of the best and most cosmopolitan places to observe the spectacle that is called the Northern Lights.
Tromsø is located in the middle of the Aurora Borealis zone, and following the planet’s rotation, Tromsø moves into the aurora zone from 6pm to midnight.
After breakfast, you are met by our private guide at your hotel and brought outdoors on a historical and cultural city walk through Tromsø city. During this walk you visit the Polar Museum with your guide. This museum contains the history of the Arctic explorers Amundsen, Nansen and Scott. The walk ends at the Polaria aquarium and environmental centre.
The rest of the day is free to wander around in this Arctic capital – if it is a bit fresh outside, explore the lovely cafes & galleries.
In the evening, set off on an adventure into the total darkness of the Arctic fjords and Polar nights. Depart Tromsø and set sail for the direction where the clearest weather conditions for the night has been predicted. This can be north towards the areas of Kvaløyvågen or south to Ramfjorden or west along the southern part of Kvaløya island. The captain and crew will work together and keep their eyes out for clear skies or a gap in the cloud layer. While you wait for the northern lights to appear, you can stay warm and comfortable in our heated lounges. Grab a beverage and a snackcfrom the cafe.
Throughout the evening the guides will share their knowledge and personal stories of the Northern Lights. From mythical stories from around the world to the scientific explanation of the Northern Lights. Some nights she shines bright in the sky and dances with different colours, while on other nights she’s a bit shy and is only faintly visible or not visible at all. The guides can help you take pictures during the tour.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart Tromsø.
Portage is not included – you will be responsible for carrying all your luggage.
To find out more or to book this incredible tour, contact Globetrotter Lifestyle today!