Tour

Norway Fjords & Northern Lights
from USD 2529

Contiki Holidays

Tour Code: WWNWB19
Vacation Type:
Brochure:
Duration: 8 Days
Country: Norway

Experience Arctic adventures in a beautiful country steeped in rich culture. Expect fresh air, fairytale forests, fresh seafood, jaw-dropping fjords and enough natural beauty to take your breath away. Fly north from the chilled Norwegian capital all the way to the Arctic Circle to discover ancient Sami culture and adrenaline-rich activities. Then set sail aboard a Norwegian cruise and marvel as you float gently past mountains, valleys, glaciers and dramatic coastal landscapes in search of the Northern Lights. What could be more magical?



Norway Fjords & Northern Lights

Intra Tour Air

  • Intra tour Air Kirkenes to Oslo

Intra Tour Air Tax

  • Intra tour Air Tax Kirkenes to Oslo

Intra Tour Air

  • Intra Tour Air Oslo to Tromso

Intra Tour Air Tax

  • Intra Tour Air Tax Oslo to Tromso

Dining Summary

  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Dinner (D)

Included Experience

  • Oslo: Take an orientation around the friendly Norwegian capital. Soak up the Viking and maritime legacy, see city highlights and discover where to get the best seafood.
  • Tromso: Located at nearly 70° north, Tromsø is famed as a viewing point for the legendary Northern Lights, but there are plenty of sights to behold down on earth too! The town is renowned for its centuries-old wooden houses, plus the 1965 Arctic Cathedral and its stained glass windows.
  • : Watch the blue and white cityscape from a cable car up to Mount Storsteinen. Keep your cameras at the ready to capture the breathtaking view of the Tromsdalstinden mountain. Four minutes of pure Norwegian gorgeousness.

  • Comfort Xpress Youngstorget (or similar)
  • Thon Hotel Tromso (or similar)
  • Hurtigruten Overnight Cruise
  • Thon Hotel Kirkenes (or similar)
Day 1 Start Oslo

God dag! That’s good day in Norwegian and it’s definitely a good day for an Arctic adventure, as we meet our Manager and Contiki crew to say ‘Hei’ here in the Norwegian capital. Oslo is a riverside metropolis back-dropped by mountains and filled with easy-going culture.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Comfort Xpress Youngstorget (or similar)

Day 2 Oslo To Tromso

Bye Oslo! Today we’re taking a train to the airport and soaring over to Tromsø, our gateway to Arctic Circle. We’ll start with an orientation tour of Tromso, and after that you’re free to sample the region’s nightlife. This is the world’s northernmost university town, and they truly do have the nightlife to match. Need to line your stomach while you’re here? This is your chance to sample local treats like grilled stockfish, reindeer sirloin, or even seagull eggs!

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Tromso (or similar)

Day 3 Tromso

Even though the sun doesn’t rise, you’ll need to be ready to rise and shine for some Arctic action this morning. Glide through the Arctic fjords (on a super cool hybrid-electric boat). Panoramic views. Playful seals. And if you're lucky, once-in-a-lifetime sightings of humpback whales! Yep. Norway is a feast for the eyes. There's also a chance to immerse yourself in local culture with an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ Sámi Experience. Visit a Sámi camp, be welcomed into a lavvo-hut (Sámi tent) to warm up with a hot drink, get up close to the herd of reindeer at feeding time, and discover how the indigenous people of the Arctic live, with proceeds from the experience going back into the local community.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Tromso (or similar)

Day 4 Tromso To Overnight Cruise

Wake up to fresh Arctic air and a free morning. For panoramic views of the city, we'll ride the cable car up to Mount Storsteinen or, for the more adventurous, reach the top by climbing the 1200 stone steps of the Sherpa staircase. If you energetic this morning you could even try your hand at snowshoeing or snowmobiling for a true Arctic experience. It'll be hard to contain our excitement as we board the Hurtigruten ship in the late afternoon and set sail for the next couple of days, following the wild coastline towards Skjervøy in search of the beguiling Northern Lights. Dinner is up to you this evening but you’ll be able to choose from the onboard restaurants serving authentic produce, fresh from local communities.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hurtigruten Overnight Cruise

Day 5 Overnight Cruise Via Honningsvag

Ahoy! We hope the ship rocked you soundly to sleep. This morning we sail through the Magerøysund sound and after an early stop in Hammerfest, we arrive in Honningsvåg. From here, you can join an excursion to the spectacular North Cape (subject to availability), the northernmost point of Europe, which is just 2000 km from the geographic North Pole. The ship continues northward along the coast of Lapland, passing by the Finnkjerka rock formation, the old sacrificial site of the Sami people. Don’t forget to look for the lights! While there’s no guarantee of seeing the elusive and mysterious Northern Lights we are definitely in the right place at the right time. The sky needs to be dark and clear of cloud and they will most likely show between 5pm and 2am, so grab yourself a coffee and keep your eyes peeled.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hurtigruten Overnight Cruise

Day 6 Overnight Cruise To Kirkenes

The last port on our voyage northward is Kirkenes. Located at 30°E, we’re now further east than Istanbul! The Russian border is close by, and all signs are written in both Norwegian and Russian. Here in Kirkenes, you'll have the unique opportunity to go fishing for King Crab in the North Sea. Afterwards, we'll end our day in the town that brought us the very first snow hotel (made completely of snow and ice).

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Kirkenes (or similar)

Day 7 Kirkenes To Oslo

By now you should be completely chilled. But pull on your mittens and make the most of our last full day, with time to explore Kirkenes before we head to the airport. In the centre of town you’ll find the Russia monument and the Wartime Mothers monument, which were erected after the Second World War. Be sure to let the good times roll on this final night of our trip. Oslo is lively at night, fuelled by the fiery local spirit akevitt. Many Norwegians go out late after a vorspiel (pre-party), so hit the town after 10pm and live it up with the locals.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Comfort Xpress Youngstorget (or similar)

Day 8 Oslo

It’s cold outside but our hearts are full of warm and lasting memories as we say our goodbyes after breakfast. The Norwegians have an expression meaning ‘see you soon’ - ‘Sees!’

Duration: 1 Day

Departs On Returns On Single OccupancyTwin Room Definite Departure  
Sat, 19 Oct 2024 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 USD 4,731USD 3,135
Definite Departure
Request a Quote
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 USD 3,870USD 2,956
Definite Departure
Request a Quote
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 USD 3,838USD 2,883
Definite Departure
Request a Quote
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 USD 3,786USD 2,883
Definite Departure
Request a Quote
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 USD 3,870USD 2,967
Definite Departure
Request a Quote
Sun, 22 Dec 2024 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 USD 3,912USD 2,967
Definite Departure
Request a Quote
Sat, 04 Jan 2025 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 USD 3,345USD 2,529
Definite Departure
Request a Quote
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 USD 3,549USD 2,758
Definite Departure
Request a Quote