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Winter Nordic Discovery
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Helsinki (Finland)
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Ends in
Oslo (Norway)
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Available Tour Start Dates
NOV 3, 2027 to MAR 23, 2028
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
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From
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$6,749.00
Includes $600.00 Intra-Air & Tax
This tour has flights that occur during the tour, and this is the per person price of those flights, which we have included in the "From" price listed above. Intra-Air flights are not flights that occur before or after the tour. Such flights may be available at an additional cost.
Overview
Search for the elusive northern lights as you journey through Finland and Norway, from Arctic Lapland and Helsinki to Oslo on the Oslo Fjord. Discover Finnish culture during a guided tour of Helsinki, share a home-hosted meal, meet local reindeer herders, and lead your own husky team across snowy landscapes. Continue into Norway to uncover Kirkenes' wartime history, experience the Nobel Peace Center, and cruise the Oslo Fjord.
Visited During Tour
Helsinki (Finland) | Kirkenes (Norway) | Oslo (Norway) | Saariselka (Finland)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
More Details
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Winter Nordic Discovery tour dates available from Collette. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Collette Tour Code 759-1
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1Overnight Flight
Get ready to explore Finnish Lapland, where long winter nights create a dreamy setting to search for the northern lights dancing across the Arctic sky. Your journey begins in Helsinki, the “Daughter of the Baltic.”
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Day
2Helsinki, Finland
Hei Helsinki! Get to know Finland's capital, where historic landmarks, modern design, and island scenery come together. With a free afternoon, explore the city at your own pace before meeting your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in the city center. Hyvää ruokahalua! (bon appétit!)
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 -
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3Helsinki
This morning, join a local expert to discover Helsinki on foot. Wander through the city's historic landmarks and quieter corners while learning about Finnish culture, architecture, and daily life. Stop at the Empire-style Senate Square, home to the iconic Helsinki Cathedral, before enjoying a free afternoon to explore independently.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 -
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4Helsinki - Ivalo - Saariselkä
Fly north to Ivalo and arrive in Finnish Lapland, where local traditions and the Arctic landscape set the pace of life. Share a home-hosted lunch for a firsthand introduction to the region's culture and hospitality before checking in to your hotel, nestled among the pine forests for a relaxing Arctic retreat.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Galdu Hotel -
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5Saariselkä - Northern Lights Search
Spend the morning at a reindeer farm, where local herders share the traditions and cultural significance of reindeer in Sámi life. Take a ride in a reindeer-drawn sleigh before returning to Saariselkä for free time and lunch on your own starting at approximately 12:45 p.m. After dinner with your fellow travelers, join an Aurora photography workshop and learn techniques for photographing the northern lights* should they appear.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Galdu Hotel -
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6Saariselkä - Northern Lights Search
Take the reins of your own dog sled team this morning and experience one of Lapland's most iconic winter traditions. Lead a team of huskies across snow-covered trails before returning to the hotel at approximately 3:15 p.m. for an afternoon at leisure. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Galdu Hotel -
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7Saariselkä - Kirkenes, Norway
Leave Finland behind and cross the Arctic frontier into Norway, taking in the changing northern landscapes along the way. Visit the Siida Sámi Museum and Nature Centre for a guided introduction to Sámi history, traditions, and connection to the land. After approximately 45 minutes of free time for lunch, continue to Kirkenes. This evening, consider an optional king crab safari to learn about this local specialty before enjoying a fresh king crab meal.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Thon -
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8Kirkenes - Oslo
Begin the day with a visit to Andersgrotta, a World War II bomb shelter where Kirkenes' wartime history comes to life. Then, fly to Oslo and enjoy a panoramic tour of Norway's capital before free time to explore over lunch. This evening, experience the Nobel Peace Center during a private visit that offers a closer look at the people and ideas behind the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Savoy 1918 -
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9Oslo
This morning, set out on an Oslo Fjord cruise and see the city from the water, passing nearby islands and waterfront views along the way. Return around 12:45 p.m. and enjoy approximately two hours of free time to explore Oslo at your own pace, whether visiting a museum, browsing local shops, or relaxing at a neighborhood café. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner, marking the close of your Nordic journey.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Savoy 1918 -
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10Oslo - Tour Ends
Set out for home with incredible memories and a longing to return.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by Collette in their Winter Nordic Discovery tour:
Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4
Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4
Day 2 to 3
Location: Fleminginkatu 34, Helsinki, 00510, Finland
Galdu Hotel
Galdu Hotel
Day 4 to 6
Location: Viskitie 1, Saariselka, Finland
Hotel Thon
Hotel Thon
Day 7
Location: Johan Knudtzens gate 11, Kirkenes, 9900, Norway
Hotel Savoy 1918
Hotel Savoy 1918
Day 8 to 9
Location: Universitetsgata 11, Oslo, 0164, Norway
More Details
Collette is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Winter Nordic Discovery tour:
Highlights
- Helsinki
- Lapland Region
- Home-Hosted Lunch
- Reindeer Safari
- Northern Lights Photography Workshop
- Husky Safari
- Sámi Museum
- Nobel Peace Center Private Tour
- Oslo Fjord Cruise
Must Sees
- Explore Helsinki with a local expert on a guided city tour.
- Search the Arctic skies for the northern lights in Lapland.
- Learn about Kirkenes’ World War II history at the Andersgrotta bomb shelter.
Cultural Experiences
- Lead your own husky team on a traditional dog sled safari.
- Meet Lappish reindeer and experience a reindeer-drawn sleigh ride.
- Discover Sámi history and traditions at the Siida Museum and Nature Centre.
Culinary Experiences
- Share a home-hosted meal and experience Finnish and Lappish hospitality in Saariselkä.
- Sample locally inspired dishes featuring Arctic ingredients.
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