13D Aurora Finland, Norway & Sweden

Day 01 SINGAPORE > HELSINKI
• Assemble at Changi Airport for your long-haul flight to Helsinki, Finland.

Day 02 HELSINKI > TROMSO
• Helsinki half day city tour - Visit Senate Square, White Cathedral. Continue to Market’s Place, the coastal streets of Helsinki. Photo stop at Sibelius Monument, created by Eila Hiltunen in honour of composer, Jean Sibelius. *For group flying on Lufthansa, Helsinki city tour will be on Day 11.
• Transfer back to airport for our flight to the home of Northern Lights - Tromso.
1. Tonight we will hunt the Northern Lights with a walk together with your tour manager.

Day 03 TROMSO - NARVIK
• A very scenic drive through various fjords brings us to this beautiful town by the fjord – Ofotfjord.
• It is an inlet of the Norwegian sea located about 200km above the Arctic Circle, yet it remains a yearlong ice-free port.
• Board a Gondola (cable car) up to Narvikfjellet. *Timing varies, we will board either at 1500 or 1700 depending on the operation hours
2. Together with your tour manager, you may ascend to the Hotel Bar for view of the appearance of the Northern Lights.

Day 04 NARVIK - ABISKO (Kiruna) - LAPLAND
• Board the Arctic Circle Train to Abisko.
• The train line was initially opened to carry iron ore from Kiruna to Narvik and is widely used by the locals and tourists. *Departure time varies with availability and train schedule.
• Due to its location in a low precipitation micro-climate Abisko has more clear nights than virtually any other of the destinations and is the top destinations for catching the Northern Lights.
• Overnight in Lapland.
3. Tonight we will hunt the Northern Lights with a walk together with your tour manager.

Day 05 LAPLAND - REINDEER FARM - KIRKENES
• Our wonderful Sami guide will teach you about all the characteristics of their reindeers.
• Hands on experience to feed the Reindeers.
• Ride the traditional Reindeer Sledge. (400m)
• Cross the border and transfer to Norway.
• With our very experienced guide, we will go on a snowmobile safari to the Siberian taiga forest in the Pasvik Valley.
4. As we hunt the Northern lights, we will also have an opportunity to see how a King Crab is caught. We end the safari with a 1hr all you can eat King Crab served the Norwegian way with Mustard and wine.

Day 06 KIRKENES - SAARISELKA
• Make a photo stop by the Russian Border, the closest we can be to Russia without a visa.
• Transfer back to Finland for an interesting Instagram-worthy Traditional Finnish Theme Wooden Hotel. *As this hotel has limited rooms, it is subject to availability, alternative normal hotel will be provided in case of unavailability.
5. Tonight we will hunt the Northern Lights with a walk together with your tour manager.

Day 07 SAARISELKA - SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE WINTER HORSE SLEDGING - MOUNTAIN TOP GLASS CABIN
• Visit to Santa Claus Village where you will have an opportunity to post a postcard from the Main Post Office. All postcards sent from there will get a special Arctic Circle Stamp on them.
• Collect an Arctic Circle Certificate with your name and date to prove you have crossed the Arctic Circle.
• Photo opportunity with Santa Claus. (Own expenses)
• Visit to an authentic Horse farm.
• Ride a traditional horse sledge (400m), pulled by instructor and understand the life and habits of an Irish Cob.
• Overnight in Lapland. FREE UPGRADE TO NEWEST MOUNTAIN TOP GLASS CABIN
6. Tonight, with minimal light pollution above the mountain, you will have a high chance of catching the Northern Lights on your own.

Day 08 LAPLAND - RANUA WILDLIFE - GLASS IGLOO
• Excursion to the Ranua Wildlife Park (World’s Northern Most Zoo) which consist of approximately 50 wild animal species and 200 individuals. You will have the chance to be in close contact with the various Nordic and Arctic animals like bears, reindeers, wolves, gluttons, lynxes, moose, birds, and Finland polar bear.
• A ranger will guide you and explain to you with in-depth knowledge of the different Arctic animals. FREE UPGRADE TO 5 STAR DELUXE GLASS IGLOO WITH PRIVATE SAUNA
7. Northern Light hunting on your own with complimentary Aurora Alarm alert apps.

Day 09 RANUA - HUSKY DOG FARM - ISO-SYOTE
• Husky Dog Farm (7km) - Meeting the dogs and have a closer look at them. The guide tells you about their life habits and particular features of the husky dogs. The culmination of the tour is a ride in a dog sledge.
• Afternoon its free at leisure, you may want to do some skiing at the nearby ski slope.
8. Tonight we will hunt the Northern Lights with a walk together with your tour manager.

Day 10 ISO-SYOTE - JYVASKYLA
• Transfer to Jyvaskyla.
• Jyväskylä lies in the heart of Finland, situated on the banks of Lake Päijänne and home to the impressive Kuokkala Bridge.

Day 11 JYVASKYLA - PORVOO - HELSINKI
• Porvoo is the second oldest town in Finland and is famous for its Old Town which has buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Photo stop at Porvoo cathedral which dates to the 15th century and the Red Riverside Warehouses.
• Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 12 HELSINKI > SINGAPORE
• Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your return flight to Singapore.
• Opportunity for you to join a full day excursion to Tallin with lunch subject to your flight departure time. (Own expenses)

Day 13 SINGAPORE
• We hoped you had enjoyed your trip and we look forward to seeing you again.