SAVE up to $1,000* per cabin

Follow the Lights South Bound

   
Destination:
Helsinki, Finland
Duration:
14 Nights
Offer ends:
15 August 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts 31 October 2026

Details

Follow the Northern Lights from Helsinki – Rovaniemi – Honningsvåg – Oslo, on the Coastal Express. Travel the Flåm Rail line through a winter wonderland. Enjoy bucket list excursions and unique stays from reindeer and husky safaris, Santa Claus village and overnight in an Aurora cabin. Full board, enjoy breakfast lunch and dinner from the regions finest local ingredients.

Lead in Polar Inside cabin - $7,499* per person twin share

Lead in Polar Outside cabin - $7,855* per person twin share

Lead in Arctic Superior - $8,825* person twin share

Expedition Mini Suite - $10,235* per person twin share

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Inclusions

  • 9 night 4-star hotel accommodation in Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Saariselkä, Kirkenes, Bergen, and Oslo
  • Meals on land – 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • Guided walking tours of Bergen, Oslo & Helsinki
  • Visits to Santa Claus Village and Siida museum
  • Husky safari, weather permitting
  • Reindeer safari fro Dec-Mar weather permitting
  • Free Wi-Fi

+ Bonus Extras!

SAVE up to $1,000* per cabin
  • BONUS $1,000 onboard credit

Itinerary

Welcome to Finland!

Helsinki is often dubbed one of the world’s most liveable cities due to its vibrant nature and delicate balance of historic architecture and contemporary living. Make your own way to the hotel and spend the afternoon on your own exploring the city and discovering the many hidden gems, cafes and restaurants dotted around the city centre.

In the evening, before an overnight stay - you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow travellers and tour escort for an included welcome dinner as you prepare to follow the Northern Lights through Finland and Norway.

On our first full day, we'll embark on a coach tour of the city and learn more about Helsinki’s past and present from our English-speaking guide.

Highlights include the City Hall, the Parliament buildings, Finlandia Hall, the Opera House and, weather permitting, the popular Sibelius monument.

Another iconic stop on the tour is a visit to the Tempeliaukio Church, built into the bedrock of the city it has also become known as the ‘Church of Rock’ and a nod to the city's modern culture.

Then, you will stay overnight in Helsinki. 

Journey across Finnish Lapland to the home of Santa Claus – Rovaniemi.

Wake up in Lapland and visit a husky farm.

Meet Santa before journeying to Saariselkä and your own Aurora cabin.

Arrive in the Sami capital Inari, visit the SIIDA museum, cross into Norway and visit the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes.

Your voyage on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express begins, first port of call is Vardø.

Join an optional snowmobile trip through the Arctic wilderness before voyaging to Tromsø.

Arrive in Harstad, discover beautiful scenery, history and try a Taste of Versterålen.

Cross the Arctic Circle and sail pass the Torghatten mountain.

Discover Trondheim the wooden city of history.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen in Bergen.

Disembark ship. 

Today leave your ship and travel by rail, coach and ferry on the famous Norway in a Nutshell route.

Your final day on tour and journey through the history of Oslo, before staying overnight. 

It is in the morning that we say goodbye as this exciting arctic adventure comes to an end. Depart the hotel with lifelong memories of your time in Norway and Finland under the dancing skies of the Northern Lights.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 22th July 2025 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. Prices are based on a flexible pricing system that is capacity controlled and confirmed at time of booking. Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. All savings and bonus nights (if applicable) are included in the advertised price. $1000 per cabin savings offer based on selected Original and Signature itineraries. Bonus $500 per person onboard credit on selected Original and Signature Tours. ^Onboard credit is given in the currency used onboard. The AUD equivalent will fluctuate due to the exchange rate. The onboard credit is applied to the 1st & 2nd guest in a cabin. Guests who do not use the total amount of onboard credit during their sailing will not be refunded the remaining amount. # Wi-Fi signal varies depending on different locations on the ship. As the ship sails in remote regions, speeds may also be slower and not suitable for streaming services. Offer is valid until 15 August 2025, unless sold out prior. Offer is not applicable to solo travellers. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Hurtigruten and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details

From

$7,999* | per person twin share
SAVE up to $1,000* per cabin
Destination:
Helsinki, Finland
Duration:
14 Nights
Offer ends:
15 August 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts 31 October 2026