Winter Arctic Voyage & Snowhotel in Norway

Overnight flight via Oslo.

After a flight change in Oslo, continue by air up to the city of Bodø, located above the Arctic Circle. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure sightseeing in this seaside town. Overnight in Bodø

Spend the morning relaxing in Bodø, where everything is close by. This afternoon transfer on own the short distance to the Bodø quay for embarkation and departure at 3:30pm. Start your northbound voyage in the arctic region, cruising along the enchanting Norwegian coast for the next few days. You will have the chance to enjoy interesting presentations and several ports of call. First up are the wall of mountains that signals your arrival to the Lofoten Islands. Optional shore excursions are available. Overnight on board

As you continue your journey north today you will pass some of the most gorgeous winter scenery you have ever seen. The dramatic peaks and snow-covered valleys welcome you to the capital of the arctic, Tromsø. As the largest city in Norway’s portion of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø has always been an important final stop for voyages north. If traveling in January and early February, you also have a good chance at spotting whales from the ship. Optional shore excursions are available. Overnight on board

Enter Norway’s northernmost county Finnmark this morning. Finnmark’s landscape is austere in its beauty, teeming with wildlife. Watch for rookeries of puffins and gannets along the cliffs and pods of orca hunting for herring. You will pass the North Cape this afternoon, the point where the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean meet, and also the farthest north you can go on a public road in Europe. After calling at Honningsvåg, the capital of the North Cape, the ship heads east toward the pretty fishing villages of Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, and Berlevåg. Optional shore excursions are available. Overnight on board

Arrive at your last stop on the Northern Coastal Voyage: Kirkenes, located at the top of Norway. Take the included transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure. A number of exciting optional excursions are available for pre-booking, including dog sledding and King Crab fishing. There are also museums and cultural centers about the history and heritage of the region. Overnight in Kirkenes

Your morning is at leisure to enjoy an optional excursion in Kirkenes, or spend time exploring independently. This afternoon you will be transferred to the iconic Snowhotel Kirkenes. Curl up tonight in a cozy Snow Suite that is chilled to between 21 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit and decorated in beautiful artwork made from snow. Overnight at Snowhotel Kirkenes

Leaving the Arctic this morning, take the transfer to the Kirkenes airport for your flight down to Oslo. Upon arrival, transfer via airport train into Oslo city center and check in at your hotel. Enjoy Oslo independently this evening. Overnight in Oslo

Today is free to explore Norway’s Capital City. Oslo is a nature centric city, with wooded areas and natural experiences never far away. A trip to Holmenkollen Ski Jump to visit the ski museum and experience amazing views is an option. From city center, there are many fantastic museums to check out, including the new Munch Museum. Overnight in Oslo

Transfer via airport train back to the international airport for your return flight – or extend your stay in Scandinavia!