Trip Itinerary

 

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Memories of Last Northern Lights - Dec 2018 - LINK 1  LINK 2 

 

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

• The meeting point for all is the Hostel In Oslo.

 

Day 1: Arrival | 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.

• Meeting point for all the travelers in the hostel. The hostel would be centrally located and would be close to all the places we would be exploring. The capital city has a lot to offer.

• Walking tour of the main street Karl Johans gate. 

• Explore the local market of Oslo

• Try local drinks and local food

• Dinner and drinks at Grünerløkka. 

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Day 2: Explore | 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. It is a must-visit.

• 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 

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 Day 3: Norway in a Nutshell tour | Overnight Flåm

 

• Start your day early with a Norway in a Nutshell tour

• Explore phase 1 of this tour with a train ride to Flåm village 

• Overnight in Flåm ​​

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Day 4: Explore | Continue with the tour to Bergen

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• Continue in the morning with 2nd leg of the Norway in nutshell tour 

• Enjoy the beautiful Fjord Cruise

• Bus journey back to Voss and then continue the train journey to Bergen

• Overnight in Bergen 

 

Day 5: Explore | Bergen

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• 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.

• Evening in Bergen - a very beautiful city with a backdrop of mountains

• The night is all yours

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Day 6: Fly to Svolvaer | Explore Svolvaer

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•  Arrive in Svolvaer & Check into accommodation

• Check into accommodation

• Explore the town center

• Visit Lofoten War Memorial Museum

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• stroll along the waterfront

• Dinner at a local restaurant

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Day 7: Explore | Svolvaer

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• Breakfast at accommodation or a local cafe

• Outdoor activity (fishing, kayaking, hiking) or cultural visit (museum, aquarium)

• Lunch at a cafe or restaurant

• Explore more of Svolvaer's sights (viewpoints, galleries)

• Dinner at a local restaurant

• Evening stroll

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Day 8: Explore Svolvaer | Overnight cruise to Tromsø

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• Breakfast at accommodation

• Explore remaining attractions or activities

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Relaxation or short hike/drive

• Return to accommodation to prepare for a cruise

• Board your cruise from Svolvaer to Tromsø. Enjoy the journey as you sail through the stunning Norwegian fjords and coastal scenery.

• Relax and unwind onboard, perhaps enjoying dinner and drinks as you watch the sunset over the Arctic landscape.

• Arrive in Tromsø the next day, ready to begin the next leg of your adventure.

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Day 9: Reach Tromso afternoon | Northern Lights tour

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• Arrive in Tromsø from Svolvaer via late evening cruise

• Check into your accommodation

• Freshen up after the journey

• Dinner at a local restaurant or café

• Take a leisurely walk around the city center

• Evening head for your Northern Lights tour.

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Day 10: Explore | Tromsø​

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• After Breakfast Visit the Arctic Cathedral (Tromsdalen Church) and take in its striking architecture

• Explore Tromsø's charming streets and historic buildings

• Relax & have lunch

• Visit the Polaria aquarium and experience Arctic marine life up close or visit the Polar Museum

• Take a cable car ride up to Mount Storsteinen for panoramic views of Tromsø and the surrounding fjords

• Dinner at a restaurant with views of the harbour or city lights

• 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 11: Tromso to Longyearbyen

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• Early breakfast - Check out 

• Move to our last destination - Longyearbyen on Svalbard Island

• Check-in - Lunch 

• Evening at leisure

• Free Day 

• If tours are available you are free to book all your daily outdoor activities like - Snowmobiling, and DogSled - Book in advance

• Lunch at a local cafe or self-cooked at the hostel

• Dinner and drinks

• Northern Light tour - if the weather is in favor

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Day 12: Explore | Longyearbyen

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• After breakfast, we make our way to the Svalbard museum or visit coal mine 3 of Svalbard ( Optional )

• Lunch at a local cafe 

• You are free to book all your daily outdoor activities like - Snowmobiling, DogSled, etc - Book in advance - as per snow conditions

• In the evening tour of the local brewery of Longyearbyen ( Optional )

• Northern Light tour - if it did not happen on the previous day if the weather is in favor then

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Day 13: Explore | Longyearbyen​

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• Breakfast

• Snowcat - Northern Light hunt

• Farewell Dinner 

• Explore the nightlife of Longyearbyen

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Day 14: Longyearbyen to Oslo

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• Breakfast 

• Move to airport 

• Return flight to Oslo

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Day 15: Departure 

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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 Single Private room in a hostel in Oslo with breakfast NOT included

• Norway in a Nutshell tour

• Stay in a Private Standard room in a 3* hotel in Flåm with breakfast included - Single room with balcony 

• Stay in Bergen in a Single room in a 3* hotel with breakfast included

• Flight from Bergen to Svolvaer with 1 stop in Bodø layover  including checked baggage 23kg (Non-Refundable) - 07:35 Am - 11:20 Am

• Stay in Svolvaer in a Boutique hotel in a double room with breakfast included 

• Overnight cruise from Svolvaer to Tromsø with Polar cabin Outside with breakfast and dinner included 

• Stay in Tromsø in a Single room in a hostel with breakfast NOT included

• Northern Light chase tour in Tromsø in group

• Flight from Tromsø to Longyearbyen with 23kg checked baggage included (Non-Refundable) - 12:15 - 14:05

• Stay in Longyearbyen in a Boutique hotel Private room with breakfast included

• Northern Light chase tour in Longyearbyen

• Flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo in the morning including checked baggage of 23kg (Non-Refundable) - 2:45 - 5:40 pm 

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Exclusions:

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• Flights from India to India both way

• Travel Insurance

• Visa fees 

• Breakfast & Lunch & dinner and drinks at all times and meals if not mentioned specifically

• Anything not mentioned 

• Internal travel in the city and transfers from stations and airports wherever not mentioned

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

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​Terms & Conditions

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• 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 stuff and yourself

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Apps 

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• Aurora Forecast (Android, iOS—free), Aurora Notifier (Android—free), and Aurora Alert (Android—Rs190) alert you with Northern Lights forecasts. The Norway Lights app by Visit Norway also provides flight suggestions and photography tips (Android, iOS, Windows—free).