In the evening, experience the northern lights tour by minivan. The Aurora Borealis are visible in Rovaniemi from late August until mid April. Our bus will take you to several different spots to give you the best change to chase the northern lights. Our guide will take some nice photos of you during the tour, playing with light for funny photo effects. You will also get tips how to set your own camera for night photography. Hot drinks and gingerbread cookies are included.
Come and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Mr. Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s Official Post Office, do some shopping and enjoy delicious lunch. After lunch, we head for the snowmobiles and drive to a local reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer, try a short reindeer sleigh ride and hear stories about reindeer herding. After a splendid day we return back to the city by snowmobiles. We get to cross the Arctic Circle on this tour!
The Arctic SnowHotel is one of the biggest Snowhotels in the world, and carved from snow and ice each year, and each SnowHotel is designed to be different to earlier years. The guide will tell you about the construction, operation and special features of the SnowHotel during the memorable guided tour through beautiful rooms of the hotel and Arctic specialities, such as the Snow Sauna.
The Ice Restaurant built of snow and ice provides a unique setting for an unforgettable dinner; serving up hot Lappish delicacies savoured around ice tables. Culinary enjoyment commences with a velvety forest mushroom soup, and is finished off with the SnowHotel´s soft Raspberry-vanilla bavaroise. In line with the theme, the dessert is served on a magnificent ice platter.
In the evening, join the Northern Lights Cuisine Cruise and enjoy a tasty three-course dinner from one of the best restaurants in Tromsø while we look for the Northern Lights. Jump aboard a silent hybrid catamaran and enjoy a peaceful cruise by night around Tromsø island. The boat has panoramic windows and comfortable heated lounges guaranteeing a cosy atmosphere. We will pass the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Tromsø and landmarks like the Arctic Cathedral. As we cruise around Tromsø fjord, you will be served a delicious Arctic tapas dinner prepared by an award-winning local restaurant. Made with locally sourced, seasonal and fresh ingredients, the three-course dinner is inspired by traditional Northern Norwegian cuisine with a modern twist!
Our first stop is Ersfjord, a local coastal village; it was traditionally a fishing village but is now a stunning fjord popular for visitors and great for those looking to take photos. The next location we will take you to is Sommarøy, a small island connected to Kvaløya via a bridge. Sommarøy is known for its stunning nature, with crystal-clear blue waters and sandy beaches with peak mountains in the background, giving you a dramatic view of the Arctic landscape. The last stop for the route is Hella, where you can find old rock carvings. The fjord side road passing through Hella is a treat for all the senses. During one of the stops above, we will serve a light picnic consisting of wraps and hot drinks.
Experience a unique dog sledding adventure through snowy terrain, surrounded by Arctic mountain landscape. Our team of huskies are eager to greet you and take you on a journey into the wilderness. No previous husky mushing skills needed. Join us for an authentic experience at our wilderness center, Camp Tamok. Upon arrival at the camp, we will provide warm winter clothes and other required gear. Our guides will give thorough safety instructions and a practical demonstration on how to steer your own sled. Dog sledding with Alaskan huskies is an active experience. Each dog sled will have two people sharing a husky team. Along the way, you will get the chance to switch places, so both of you get a chance to be the driver and/or relax on the sled.
