Backpack Finland & Norway | Chasing The Northern Lights
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Finland + Norway | Helsinki >> Rovaniemi >> Tromsø >> Oslo >> Dates - 21st Dec'24 - 31st Dec'24 

Helsinki 2 night >> Rovaniemi 3 Nights >> Tromsø 3 nights >> 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-  2,15,000 INR Inclusive of GST + 5% TCS 

  • Trip cost ( Couple ) -  4,00,000 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 

  • Check out - drop bags at the train station lockers and head out for a day trip to Suomenlinna island

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

  • After returning in the evening head for a Free walking tour of the city and get to know this city.

  • Relax till evening and then 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.

 

Day 4: Rovaniemi - Lapland 

 

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

  • Explore the whole village till Lunch and then return by late afternoon and get ready for your Northern light tour in the evening.

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

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Day 5: Rovaniemi - Lapland 

 

  • Start your day with another activity exploring Husky or Polar Ice breaker cruise from Rovaniemi

  • Afternoon, head to the Arctic Snowhotel and experience something different 

  • 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

  • Lunch 

  • Explore the city

  • Evening head for your Northern Lights tour.

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Day 7: Tromsø 

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  • After breakfast, you start with your Dog sledding tour ( optional activity )

  • 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 

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Day 8: Tromsø - Free Day 

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  • After breakfast, you head for your snowmobiling tour or Whale watching tour ( optional activity )

  • Return by noon 

  • Relax 

  • Head out for some shopping and enjoy the nightlife of tromsø

 

Day 9 - Oslo 

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  • Reach Oslo by the afternoon.

  • 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

 

  • Stay in a backpack hostel in Helsinki breakfast is not included

  • Flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi with checked baggage included 23kg

  • Stay in Rovaniemi in a great boutique hostel - Female Dorms or Mixed Dorms breakfast is not included

  • Northern Light tour for 1 night in Rovaniemi - With Chase, Campfire 

  • Rovaniemi to Tromsø flight with checked baggage included 23kg

  • 3-night stay in Tromsø with breakfast not included

  • Northern Light tour in Tromsø for 1 Night 

  • Tromsø to Oslo flight with checked baggage included 23kg

  • Stay in a hostel in Oslo with mixed dorms or female dorms with breakfast not included

 

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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