Experience Overview
Get ready to experience 7 days of amazing Arctic adventures (all under the glow of endless summer days). You'll hike with huskies, paddle through crystal-clear fjords, explore dramatic coastlines by kayak, and even feast on fresh seafood. With fairytale forests, glacier-fed waters and epic scenery around every corner, this is summer in Norway - wild, bright and unforgettable.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Included Experience
- Tromso: Spend a couple of nights aboard an arctic explorer ship with stunning views out over the sea with saunas, and a panoramic lounge.
- Tromso: Watch the 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 39185
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: 18 - 35 Year Olds Only, Budget
Tour Operator: Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 730.2426A
Starts: Tromso, Norway
Finishes: Tromso, Norway
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1885 ($269 /day)
Itinerary
God dag! That’s good day in Norwegian and it’s definitely a good day for an Arctic adventure. We'll meet our Trip Manager and Contiki crew to say ‘Hei’ here in Tromso (AKA the Gateway of the Arctic). Expect stunning arctic scenery, a sunny vibe, and a vibrant cultural scene.
Accommodation: Moxy Tromso (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Ready to rise and shine for some Arctic action this morning? You've got a free day to spend away checking out the wonders of Tromso. Better yet - there's also a sea kayaking day trip on the agenda if you're up for it!
Accommodation: Moxy Tromso (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
A hike? In the sunny hills? With huskies by your side? Yep. You have the option to experience true Norwegian lifestyle and visit a dog yard on the beautiful island of Kvaløya this morning. Then, it's time to hop on to a cruise.Can't contain your excitement? Same. We'll board the Hurtigruten ship in the late afternoon and set sail for the next couple of days, following the wild coastline towards Skjervøy. 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.
Accommodation: Hurtigruten Overnight Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
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.Tuck into your cosy, cosy bed for a final night aboard this cruise.
Accommodation: Hurtigruten Overnight Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
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 on an optional King Crab Safari aboard a classic RIB boat. What next? We'll head back to the hotel for an included dinner.
Accommodation: Scandic Kirkenes (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning, travellers! Today, we're headed to the airport and hopping aboard a flight to Tromsø.Hello Tromsø! This evening, we'll jump on a cable car ride for epic views of the Tromsdalstinden mountain. You'll have some time to check out the views from up above before we head back into town for our final night.
Accommodation: Moxy Tromso (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
With our hearts full of warm and lasting memories, it's time to say our goodbyes after breakfast. The Norwegians have an expression meaning ‘see you soon’ - ‘Sees!’
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
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