Backpack Finland & Norway | Chasing The Northern Lights
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Finland + Norway | Helsinki >> Rovaniemi >> Tromsø >> Bergen >> Oslo >> Dates - 20th Sep'24 - 30th Sep'24 

Helsinki 2 night >> Rovaniemi 3 Nights >> Tromsø 2 nights >> Bergen 1 Night >> Oslo 2 Nights  

 

  • Trip description - You travel with a budget,  stay in backpack hostels with other travelers coming from different countries, explore the culture of the different country, explore the city - either by walking or by local transport, try the different local cuisine, and enjoy the nightlife.

  • Hostels - You stay in mixed dorms that have shared toilets and common places to meet other travelers, so it's not only about meeting people from India but also people from the rest of the world.

  • Couples / Sole Female travelers' stay can be customized to private rooms in hotels, female dorms, or private rooms in hostels 

  • Trip cost per person-  1,75,000 INR Inclusive of GST + 5% TCS 

  • Minimum group size: NA Max group size: 15

  • The trip can be customized as per your dates, and budget. Please reach out to the email or number mentioned.

  • For itinerary queries please contact naman.mayoite@traveltodiscover.co or call 9741000732.

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Trip Itinerary

 

  • The trip starts in Helsinki. All travelers have to reach Helsinki by afternoon or evening.

  • The meeting point for all is Hostel.

 

Day 1: The trip starts in Helsinki 

 

  • You need to reach Helsinki by afternoon or evening.

  • Check-In Hostel - The hotel would be centrally located and would be close to all the places we would be exploring. The capital city has a lot to offer.

  • You are heading to Finland's capital so start your travel by visiting the  - Aleksanterinkatu – one of the main streets of the city.

  • Visit the Helsinki Cathedral 

  • Enjoy the cafe culture and nightlife of this city.

  • The night is all yours, and if you have nothing to do please head to A21 Decades Bar to try some cool drinks. 

 

Day 2: Helsinki 

 

  • Start your day with Breakfast at the hotel 

  • Head out for a self-guided walking tour of the city 

  • LUNCH

  • Post Lunch Take a ferry and head to the UNESCO World Heritage site - Suomenlinna 

  • After returning in the evening head for a great Sauna experience which is a must when in Finland

  • Late night after a sauna experience 

 

Day 3: Rovaniemi - Lapland - Time to Visit Santa Claus - Arctic Circle Northern Light Belt

 

Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is home to an eclectic – and unusual – array of museums

  • Reach in the morning by flight

  • Stay In boutique hostel - The hostel would be centrally located and would be close to all the places we would be exploring.

  • After settling in start exploring the beautiful Rovaniemi town. Make yourself comfortable - relax and enjoy the very first day at leisure.

  • Visit the local markets and try some local Finnish Lapland food.

  • Evening head out for a guided tour of Northern Lights Chase - Bonfire + Cookies + Hot tea and another guidance from a very professional photographer

 

Day 4: Rovaniemi - Lapland 

 

  • Today, have a late start to the day

  • Post breakfast head for a tour of the Santa Claus village where you visit and meet Santa Claus in person

  • Explore the village till late evening 

  • Return to the hostel 

  • If you didn't get to see the Northern Lights the previous night try again ( PAID )

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Day 5: Rovaniemi - Lapland  - FREE DAY

 

  • Start your day by visiting Ranua National Park where you get to see all the Arctic Wildlife  OR  go hiking in the Arctic or Canoe trip 

  • OR visit Husky / Reindeer farms 

  • OR head to the Arctic Snowhotel and experience something different ( Subject to opening )

  • Evening at leisure or head out for a Lappish dinner experience 

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Day 6: Tromsø

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  • Take a morning flight and head to Tromsø 

  • Reach by afternoon/evening as per flight connection

  • Explore the city - Grab a quick meal 

  • Evening head for your Northern Lights tour.

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Day 7: Tromsø 

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  • After breakfast, you have an option to explore the city - self-guided or head out for a whale-watching tour ( optional )

  • Return by late noon 

  • Relax 

  • Explore the city center

  • In the evening head out for the Chasing the Northern Lights tour if unlucky the previous night ( 50% of the amount to be paid if going again )

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Day 8: Tromsø/Bergen

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  • After breakfast, head out for your flight to Bergen

  • Reach by afternoon 

  • Check-in - Lunch 

  • Explore Bryggen the wooden neighborhood of Bergen 

  • Enjoy the beautiful city with a very laidback vibe

  • Head out to one of the most pretty spots in the city Mt.Fløyen and end your evening with an amazing panoramic view of the city.

 

Day 9 - Oslo 

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  • Start your day early with Norway in a nutshell tour - This is a full-day tour exploring Fjords, beautiful villages, train rides, and seeing the best of Norway in a day with a tour ending in the evening in Oslo.

  • Check-In - The hostel would be centrally located and would be close to all the places you would be exploring. The capital city has a lot to offer.

  • Walking tour of the main street Karl Johans gate. ( info would be provided in the guidebook )

  • Dinner and drinks at Grünerløkka.

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Day 10 - Oslo 

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  • You start your day early today by exploring the beautiful "Vigeland Sculpture Park" known for displaying the works of Gustav Vigeland.

  • Explore Kvadraturen - the Historical center of Oslo. A must-visit. Very old buildings, museums, and art galleries. Most of the city’s oldest buildings are present in this part of the city. 

  • You spend your time walking and getting to know this city. Take the walk up to the Royal Palace from Karl Johan gate and explore the streets around it.​

  • Evening dinner and drinks 

 

Inclusions: Apart from Lots of Happy moments + Photographs + Smiles we will share + Jokes we will make + New Friendships + Journey

 

  • Guidebook for the trip

  • Visa assistance for the trip ( Submission of docs and visa fees from your end )

  • Stay in a Female dorm in Helsinki excluding breakfast 

  • Flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi including checked baggage of 23kg 

  • Stay in Rovaniemi in a Female dorm excluding breakfast 

  • Northern Light chase tour in Rovaniemi

  • Flight from Rovaniemi to Tromsø with 23kg baggage, layover in Helsinki 55 Min

  • Stay in Tromsø in Single-room Ensuite 

  • Northern Light tour in Tromsø

  • Flight from Tromsø to Bergen with 20kg checked baggage 

  • Stay in a female dorm in Bergen with breakfast not included

  • Norway in a nutshell tour from Bergen to Oslo 

  • Stay in Oslo in a 6-bed bed-mixed dorm with breakfast not included 

  • Flight from Rovaniemi to Helsinki - Early morning 09:00 Am including checked baggage of 23kg 

 

Exclusions:

 

  • Flights from India to Finland and Norway both ways

  • Travel Insurance

  • Visa fees 

  • Lunch & dinner and drinks at all times 

  • Anything not mentioned 

  • Due to bad weather - if any route changes or plan changes -- the extra cost would be incurred individually *

 

Terms & Conditions

 

  • You are an adult and you have to take full responsibility for yourself at all times and respect other cultures.

  •  If you are caught doing anything illegal you will be facing the consequences alone, travel to discover will not come into the picture.

  • You have to follow all the instructions given by the trip leader at all times.

  • When you are traveling alone you have to tell the team about your whereabouts.

  • You have to abide by all the rules and regulations of another country.

  • You would be traveling with other people, you have to respect everyone's privacy.

  • We have a plan/itinerary for the whole trip but some things might get changed according to the situation please be prepared.(like flight delays etc)

  • No refund in case of cancellation of flights or interconnecting flights/trains.

  • We would be staying in a backpacker hostel all the time and would be sharing the room with other people, you are responsible for your own stuff and yourself

Let's Go Somewhere-----Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost-----To Travel Is To Live ~

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