Norway – Enchanting Midnight Sun with Cruise

Arrive in Tromso and our representative will be waiting at the airport for meet and greet. We will offer a safe and smooth transfer to your designated hotel. After settling in at your hotel, you will embark on a tour of this charming city, the "capital of Northern Norway". Tromsø City’s main attractions such as the walking street, Tromsø Cathedral, Arctic Cathedra, and Polaria: An Arctic Experience are a must visit and our tour will offer them all. Stortorget - The main square "Stortorget" is the city's meeting point, and is surrounded by kiosks, restaurants, nightlife and shops. Sometimes festive markets and festivals take place at the square. The monument located at the square has been erected in memory of hunters and fishermen who have died at sea. It dates back to 1984 and was created by artist Sivert Donaldi. In 1911, Margit Løkke opened the newspaper kiosk, which still stands proudly above Stortorget, and is called "The Rocket Kiosk".   Nightlife in Norway - Visit Prelaten Kro og Scene - In 1975 «Prelaten Kro og Scene» opened for The first time, by Finn Steffen Johansen. It soon became a cultural institution for the locals and it went on for the next 20 years with musicians from all over the world. And Prelaten ended in 1995. In 2015 Prelaten was reopened in the spirit of the original by Arthur and Tone Mack, 4th generation of the original property owners. Now you will be served traditional “Inn” / “Tavern” style food, meats, fish, and our famous Reindeer Burger. Hundreds of cultural happenings each year ranging from Stand-up and music bingo, to concerts and book readings. The venue is also equipped with top sound, lights, and picture equipment.   Overnight in Tromsø.

First things first. Experience Fjellheisen - Tromsø Cable Car. The Cable Car´s lower station is located in Solliveien in Tromsdalen, where the gondola takes you up to the mountain ledge Storsteinen 421 m above sea level. The ride to the upper station takes about four minutes. The station has two gondolas, known as Seal and Polar bear. Each has a capacity of 28 passengers. From the viewing platform at the upper station, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Tromsø and the surrounding islands. On the upper station, we have Fjellstua restaurant where you can enjoy a meal with a view. The gondola travels up and down the mountain every full & half hour. You can decide for yourself how long you want to be on the mountain within our opening hours. Head back down to Tromsø to experience a variety of pubs and restaurants. Polaria is the world's most northerly aquarium. It is located in Tromsø which opened in May 1998, is designed to be a great educational experience. Polaria is an Arctic experience centre for the whole family and one of two places in Europe where you can see bearded seals up close. Se e, feel, experience and understand why life in the sea and life on land are completely interdependent. The unique panoramic cinema shows films of some of the most spectacular phenomena in the wild north. The Polar Museum - Discover exciting stories of risky Arctic trapping and sea mammal hunting as well as courageous Polar explorers! Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Tromsø is a lively place with lovely scenery, rich history and is famous for its robust music and film culture, so get out and explore this self-proclaimed "Gateway to the Arctic". There are many restaurants in the city centre for an early dinner to start the holiday with a taste of a true arctic meal. There are many Indian restaurant options also available. Ølhallen Brewpub - with its long and colourful history is one of the most iconic places in Tromsø. It’s a place where townspeople of all ages meet and taste the best beers from Mack as well as other Norwegian breweries. They serve beer from 72 different taps and you can also visit their brew shop Kjeller 5 that is located beside Ølhallen. Opening hours / Mon-Sat: 12.00-00.30 / Sunday: Closed The Arctic Cathedral - The Arctic Cathedral is a daring piece of architecture built in 1965, inspired by Arctic nature. The "Return of Christ" glass mosaic window dominates the interior. The glass work contains many symbols and generates considerable attention among our visitors. The oak pews, the large prism chandeliers, the altar rail and pulpit are the most significant fittings, all of which are in a style that agrees with the cathedral’s severity and simplicity. Catch a concert in the evening at the church. Overnight in Tromsø. (Day pass includes: Entry to the Cable Car, the Polar Museum, the Arctic University Museum of Norway, Polaria, The Science Centre of Northern Norway, the Arctic Cathedral and bus ticket*. )

Fjord & History Cruise - Join the trip with the beautifully restored wooden boat Hermes II. You get to experience both the city and the islands around from the seaside, while you get to hear about the boat's exciting history. All this while enjoying nature and pleasant company. Feel the calm on board when we sail out of the harbour. Enjoy yourself on the deck and enjoy the nature around you. You will get a closer look at the islands near Tromsø from the seaside, while you get to hear about the exciting history of the boat and about the places we pass. There are also a lot of great photo opportunities along the entire route.The boat was built in 1917 and was originally a cargo boat for fish, coal, animals and building materials. Fishing for shrimp and capelin was later added. After many years of hard work, the boat was completely renovated from 2016 to 2019, making it a certified preservation project. Welcome to an amazing piece of Norwegian history! Duration - 2.30 hours / Meeting time and place Departure at 12:00 Please meet at Kystens Hus 9008 Tromsø at 11:45 Board Havila Cruise - Welcome to Havila Voyages. We sail with new, environmentally friendly ships which makes the world's most beautiful coastal voyage also a comfortable one. We sail towards the ends of the Earth, off a coast that is as far north as it is possible to get to on the continent of Europe. Private transfer to the cruise port for boarding the Havila cruise and embarkation will start after 15:00 Hrs. The ship sails at 18:15 hrs for the exciting journey ahead. Welcome aboard!

Ports: Hammerfest - Havøysund - Honningsvåg - Kjøllefjord - Mehamn - Berlevåg As far north as you can get - by land and sea. For many, the visit to the North Cape is a high point and a goal for voyages along the Norwegian coast. Up here in the polar landscape, nature is at its harshest and most desolate, but between bare plains and rugged cliffs people cling on and reap nature's bounty. Our recommended excursion for today is North Cape Plateau. North Cape Plateau Disembarkation port: Honningsvåg Embarkation port: Honningsvåg Time: 11:30-14:30 Season: All year round Wear comfortable shoes, and warm, windproof clothing. People come here from all over the world to experience being so far north. The iconic globe has become the symbol of the North Cape and is also a popular photo stop. On the North Cape is also the North Cape Hall, partly built into the mountain cliff, where you will find a restaurant with endless views, a souvenir shop in the mountain wall, a chapel and a Thai museum. A 180-degree wide-screen film screening of the North Cape throughout the four seasons is a must-see. The excursion to the North Cape also takes you through a wide, barren landscape with rocks and hardy, low-growing vegetation. In summer, you can see reindeer herds on the plateau. In winter, the snow ploughs' battles against the snow can be an equally impressive sight. At the ends of the Earth. The North Cape plateau rises a steep 307 metres straight up from the Arctic Ocean. You are standing on the European Continent’s most northerly point, looking out across a horizon so long that you see the Earth curve.

Ports: Båtsfjord - Vardø - Vadsø - Kirkenes You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go. 09:00 Hrs: Disembark from the cruise and transfer to the Snowhotel 365, where everything is made of ice and snow. 11:00 Hrs: Check-in the Snowhotel 365 At Snowhotel 365, stay in the unique gamme cabins and enjoy the restaurant all year round. The cabins are inspired by the traditional hunting and fishing huts (“Gammes”) that you find in the wilderness of Lapland - the Sami areas of the Arctic. Designed by Swiss architects with Nordic inspiration. The idea was to make chalets that fit into the surroundings, even complementing the perfection of the raw, northern nature. Many guests describe the little village of cabins in the forest as Hobbiton from Tolkien's fantasy world. On the inside the Gamme is far from the average wilderness lodge. Here you will have all you want for: air conditioning, underfloor heating and natural wood and tiles. Today, we encourage you to access and experience the Snowhotel, Sauna, visit the Reindeer farm, husky farm and play with 140 huskies and puppies, watch a movie on Arctic Region in the Movie Time lounge and take a Bike and a cycling around the beautiful landscape around you. Amenities: Warm cabin with studio, bathroom with shower and toilet. Inclusions: breakfast and three-course dinner in our unique farmhouse restaurant Låven, with a fantastic view to the fjord. Luggage service Spring Duration (01.04 - 30.04) In the spring season enjoy refreshing mountain hikes, set off on an exhilarating husky hike along the beautiful fjord, and go for the ultimate arctic summer adventure: king crab fishing by RIB on the Barents sea. 12:00Hrs: visit the husky farm and play with 140 huskies and puppies. 15:00Hrs: Cycling around the beautiful Sandnesdalen area. 19:00Hrs: Three course dinner Overnight in Gamme Northern Light cabin Summer Duration (01.06 - 31.08) In the summer season enjoy refreshing mountain hikes, set off on an exhilarating husky hike along the beautiful fjord, and go for the ultimate arctic summer adventure: king crab fishing by RIB on the Barents sea. 12:00Hrs: visit the husky farm and play with 140 huskies and puppies. 13:00Hrs: Husky Mountain Hike. On this tour you will get your own husky and go for a hike in the mountains by the Snowhotel in beautiful Sandnesdalen. 15:00Hrs: Cycling around the beautiful Sandnesdalen area. 13:00Hrs:. On this ultimate Arctic summer boat excursion you will join us King crab fishing, and the catch (big meal) will be served in a rustic boathouse restaurant. Duration 3-4 hours Recommended additional activities (At extra cost): King Crab Safari by RIB

Morning post breakfast, visit the World War II bomb shelter at Andersgrotta. Located at the north end of Kirkenes city, this was where the civilian population sought refuge at Andersgrotta bomb shelter in World War II. There were more than 300 air attacks against Kirkenes. Explore the shelters and watch a film about Kirkenes in world war II. The film is in English and the cave is open for groups of 10 people or more. Around noon time, transfer to the airport for your flight back to home Cherish your memories from this wonderful vacation with The Vacation Studio! We look forward to designing your tours to all the unexplored parts of the world.