Savour the Lights South Bound

Welcome to Helsinki, where our adventure begins. Depending on when you arrive, there may be time to do a bit of exploration if you feel like it. Your tour manager will be at the hotel to meet and greet you.  

Helsinki is a vibrant and charming city blending modern design with a rich history. Its picturesque waterfront, lively squares, and unique architecture create a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for a stroll, you can enjoy a scenic walk and experience the city's lively spirit, all within a few hours. 

In the evening, before staying overnight - there will be a welcome dinner at the hotel, giving you the perfect chance to get to know your fellow travellers. 

We kick off our adventure through Finland by getting to know its charming capital city a little better.  

After breakfast you’ll meet with an English-speaking local guide for a sightseeing tour. Learn about local culture, history, and traditions as you pass landmarks such as Helsinki City Hall, Market Square, Senate Square with its Cathedral, and the Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church, entrance included). Weather permitting, we’ll also visit the Sibelius monument, an unusual sculpture commemorating the life of the composer Jean Sibelius. 

The tour concludes at the hotel, leaving the afternoon free for further exploration. Why not take the opportunity to try some local dishes, such as silakat (small Baltic herrings) or mustikkapiirakka (blueberry pie). Then, stay the night in Helsinki. 

Overnight stay. Experience an Arctic train ride to Kemi and sleep in a unique glass igloo.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then take a private transfer to Helsinki Railway Station for your train to Kemi. The scenic journey takes you  from Finland’s capital into the Arctic’s wilderness, offering incredible vistas of forests, lakes, and rugged landscapes – with the last section travelling beside the Baltic Sea. 

We’ll arrive in Kemi around 15:30. Lunch is at your own expense, with food available on the train. Afterward, transfer privately to your accommodation, where you'll spend the night in a unique Glass Villa at the Experience 365 winter resort. Here, you’ll witness beautiful scenery all around, and with glass ceilings you’ll be able to look up directly into the heavens from your bed!  

Overnight stay. Travel to Bothnian Bay and board Sampo a real Ice Breaker ship before travelling to Levi.

This morning we’ll travel to the Ajos pier located on Bothnian Bay, where the sea freezes over during winter. It’s time to board Sampo, a real-life Icebreaker (conditions permitting) for an incredible adventure. It’s a thrilling experience as the icebreaker ploughs powerfully through the frozen sea. If you’re brave enough, take a refreshing dip in the icy waters while wearing a full-body waterproof survival suit.  

After this adventure, you’ll be free to take lunch at your own arrangement in Kemi. A private coach will then collect us and transfer us to our next destination, Levi, via the Santa Claus Village at Rovaniemi.  

At Levi, we’ll enjoy two magical nights in private glass igloo accommodation, offering again the chance to marvel at the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed. Located on the outskirts of the resort of Levi, the hotel is far from light pollution, making it an ideal spot for Northern Lights spotting. 

Please note: on tours with the following departure dates, the icebreaker ship will not be sailing due to expected sea conditions. Instead, you’ll be given a tour of the ship and will still be able to do the Arctic dip in a survival suit: 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 26 Mar, 9 Apr 

Overnight stay. Enjoy a husky safari over the fells of Lapland before an evening sleigh ride chasing the Northern Lights.

Overnight stay. 3 countries in one day by snowmobile across frozen lakes to the peaceful border point of Sweden, Finland and Norway.

Board ship in the afternoon. 

From land to sea – drive from Kilpisjärvi to Tromsø, a breathtaking journey through Arctic wilderness and the Lyngen Alps. In the afternoon board your stylish Signature ship.

Arrive in the far north town of Honningsvåg, enjoy king crab and visit the North Cape the northern most point of mainland Europe.

Experience the city of Northern Lights, Alta where you can hunt for the lady herself or enjoy an opional husky sled experience.

Arctic beauty awaits in Narvik which sits on a peninsular where 3 beautiful fjords meet

Sail the inner coastal route though breathtaking fjords, windswept islands and spot the majestic sea eagles.

Åndalsnes a picturesque town surrounded by mountains and the Troll Wall.

Beautiful Bergen and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bryggen.

Kristiansand, the city of lighthouses with a fascinating history.

Disembark ship. The last port of call Oslo, Norways laid back capital.