13D Norway Sweden Finland & Lofoten Islands + King Crab Safari

HIGHLIGHTS

NORWAY

TROMSO (Arctic’s Capital)

• The Arctic Cathedral

• Roald Amundsen Statue

LOFOTEN ISLANDS

• Reine

• Henningsvær

• ASA Holidays Exclusive:

Experience Boat (RIB) tour to the Salmon Farm

KIRKENES

• King Crab Safari with Snowmobile Sledge

SWEDEN

KIRUNA

• Ice Hotel Tour

FINLAND

ROVANIEMI

• Santa Claus Village (Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate)

• Santa Post Office

• Reindeer Sleigh Ride

LAPLAND

• Ranua Wildlife Park

• Husky Dog Sledge Ride

• Overnight in a Glass Igloo

MEALS

• 10 Breakfasts / 1 Lunches / 7 Dinners

Specialty Meals:

• Norwegian Salmon Lunch

• King Crab Dinner

ACCOMMODATION

9 Nights Hotel Stay

1 Night Glass Igloo

TROMSO – Scandic Grand Tromsø

LOFOTEN ISLANDS – Scandic / Thon

KIRUNA – Scandic

FINISH LAPLAND – Scandic / Thon

LAPLAND – Glass Igloo

KIRKENES – Scanidc / Thon

ITINERARY

D1 SINGAPORE - TROMSO

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Tromsø – the capital of the Arctic. This city is surrounded by towering mountains and ranked among the best places on earth to observe these incredible northern lights in the sky.

D2 TROMSO

Upon arrival, begin the day with a Tromsø the capital of the Arctic , start our sightseeing tour to the outstanding whitewashed The Arctic Cathedral, which completed in 1965 a landmark of the city. Thereafter, make a photo at the Roald Amundsen Statue a prominent polar explorer. He was a key figure of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

D3 TROMSO – LOFOTEN ISLANDS

After a hearty breakfast, depart for the Lofoten Islands which is situated just beneath the Aurora Oval - a belt that encircles the geomagnetic poles and provides some of the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights. With no light pollution and an open view to the north, you may be lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights.

D4 LOFOTEN ISLANDS

This morning, be prepared to be in awe of the dramatic landscape of colorful and charming Norway fishing villages set against snow-capped mountains. Begin our sightseeing at the southernmost traditional village at Å established since the 1840s before continuing to “the most beautiful place in the world” with red and white fisherman's huts dotting the shoreline at Reine. Continue to other villages in Lofoten Islands and arrive in nostalgic Henningsvaer which consists of several small islands connected by bridges like pearls on a string.

D5 LOFOTEN ISLANDS – SALMON FARM – KIRUNA

Today, start our unforgettable adventure boat (RIB – Rigid Inflatable Boat) tour to the Salmon Farm. This is an adventure center for Norwegian aquaculture, where you can get a unique into the production of Salmon in one of Norway’s most beautiful regions. Next, we cross the border to Sweden for an overnight stay. Note: If the Salmon Farm Tour is unavailable due to adverse weather conditions / closed / unforeseen circumstances, we will substitute other attractions or refund of the value.

D6 KIRUNA – LAPLAND

This morning, continue for an Ice Hotel Tour to see the famous hotel and an art exhibition made office and snow from the frozen Torne River, painstakingly sculpted by builders and artists. Do not forget to check out the ice bar and sip on a champagne or a delicious cocktail served in glasses made of ice. This afternoon crossing over from Sweden into Finland – the happiest country in the world and arrive in Europe’s last untamed wilderness, Lapland.

D7 LAPLAND – RANUA WILDLIFE PARK – LAPLAND

Start your day with a visit to Ranua Wildlife Park for close-up wildlife sightings of polar bears, lynxes, wolverines, foxes and over 50 different Arctic animals native to Lapland. The animals’ spacious enclosures are in the middle of the northern coniferous forest which is also the natural environment for most of the species living in the park. Bring home not only bountiful knowledge and a deeper understanding of the native wildlife but also souvenirs from shopping during the allocated free time. Afterwards, proceed to the Husky Dog Farm where we visit our warm friendly friends and learn more about the life of these Arctic dogs. Our friendly guide will educate us about their training routine, lifestyle and habits as we prepare to hop on the Husky’s Sledge Dog Ride for an exhilarating experience in the snow. Note: If the Husky's Sledge Dog Ride is unavailable due to adverse weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, we will refund Euro €45 per person.

D8 LAPLAND – ROVANIEMI – LAPLAND

After breakfast, journey to Rovaniemi – official hometown of Santa Claus on the Arctic Circle in Lapland Finland where culture, wild activities and fairy tales await. Visit Santa Claus Village for a fun-filled Christmas Experience as you cuddle in the arms of the ever-so-heartwarming Santa. Continue to Santa Post Office and mail out a special postcard to your loved ones with a special Arctic Circle stamp on them and be awarded with an Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate. In the afternoon, embark on an unforgettable Reindeer Sleigh Ride - the oldest local transport in Lapland. Note: Sequence of the itinerary will be change due do activites booking slots & hotels reservation.

D9 LAPLAND

Tonight, we will be staying in the renowned Glass Igloo to experience the unique opportunity to sleep under the Lovely Lapp Sky whilst admiring the World’s Most Amazing Natural Phenomenon - Aurora Borealis (also called the Nordic Light) in the comfort of a heated accommodation.Note: Igloos are subject to availability. Please be aware that the Igloo stay may be moved to the other night if this initial night is unavailable. It could also be relocated to a different location without prior notice in case of unavailability.

D10 LAPLAND – KIRKENES

Proceed northwards into Norway to reach Kirkenes, a small town famous for king crab and embark on a phenomenal King Crab Safari, where you will get a chance to catch the Arctic King Crab with your own hands (metaphorically, not literally) and savour the freshly cooked and delicious king crabs that weigh up to 15 kilograms in weight. Depending on the weather conditions, you will head out to the fjord either by snowmobile sledge or boat and indulge in a hearty dinner and savour the sweet freshness of the king crab.

D11 KIRKENES – OLSO // IVALO – HELSINKI**

Enjoy some free time and depart to the airport for our flight to capital of Norway - Oslo. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Note: Finniar Airlines will departure from Ivalo airport to the Capital of Finland - Helsinki .

D12 OSLO // HELSINKI – SINGAPORE

Enjoy some free time and depart to the airport for our flight to Singapore. Note: Lufthansa Airlines will depart at Olso Airport // Finair will depart at Helsinki Airport **

D13 ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE