Thoughtfully Curated Routes
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Trip overview
A 10-day Nordic community tour across Sweden, Finland and Norway. Start in Stockholm, sail overnight to Helsinki, travel by train to Rovaniemi and finish in Tromsø. Highlights include Baltic Sea cruise, city tours, Santa Claus Village, a husky ride, a guided Northern Lights hunt and a four-hour Arctic fjord experience. Northern Lights sightings depend on conditions and are not guaranteed.
Sweden · Finland · NorwayOvernight Baltic cruiseSanta Claus VillageNorthern Lights chaseTromsø fjord tour
Detailed day-wise itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive in Stockholm
Airport pickup and group check-in. Explore local waterfront streets and cafés at leisure; overnight in Stockholm.
Day 2 · Stockholm city exploration
Tour central Stockholm including Gamla Stan, waterfront landmarks, Royal Palace area and Nordic Museum. Stay in Stockholm.
Day 3 · Overnight Baltic Sea cruise
After free time in Stockholm, board the overnight ferry to Helsinki and stay in the cruise cabin.
Day 4 · Helsinki guided city tour
Explore Senate Square, Market Square, Rock Church and Esplanadi Park, followed by hotel check-in in Helsinki.
Day 5 · Train to Rovaniemi
Take the approximately 8–9-hour train north through Finnish landscapes. Transfer to your hotel in Rovaniemi.
Day 6 · Santa Claus Village · Husky ride · Aurora hunt
Visit the Arctic Circle, experience husky sledging and head out in the evening on a guided Northern Lights hunt. Sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Day 7 · Rovaniemi free day
Choose optional self-funded experiences such as snowmobile safari, reindeer rides, snowshoeing, Arktikum or Ranua Wildlife Park, or rest.
Day 8 · Travel to Tromsø · Arctic fjord tour
Fly from Rovaniemi to Tromsø and take a scenic four-hour fjord tour, subject to scheduling and conditions.
Day 9 · Explore Tromsø
Visit Arctic Cathedral, Polaria, Fjellheisen cable car or shops at your own cost. Additional aurora or whale tours may be possible at extra cost.
Day 10 · Departure from Tromsø
Breakfast, hotel check-out and transfer to Tromsø Airport.
What is included
- Stockholm accommodation (2 nights)
- Baltic cruise shared cabin (1 night)
- Helsinki accommodation (1 night)
- Rovaniemi accommodation (3 nights)
- Tromsø accommodation (2 nights)
- Stockholm city tour and Nordic Museum
- Helsinki guided tour
- Santa Claus Village visit
- Husky ride and guided Northern Lights hunt
- Four-hour Tromsø fjord tour
- Helsinki–Rovaniemi train and Rovaniemi–Tromsø flight
- Airport pickup/drop and on-call assistance
What is not included
- Flights to Stockholm and from Tromsø
- Visa, travel or medical insurance
- GST and TCS if applicable
- City tax and compulsory guide fee (approximately €70 as noted in the PDF)
- Meals and drinks not explicitly included
- Optional Arctic activities and personal expenses
- New Year party reservations, tips and expenses arising from delays
Important travel information
- Departures supplied by Trekker Monkey: 9 November 2026, 26 December 2026 and 8 January 2027. Confirm availability, final flights and hotels.
- The supplied itinerary does not specify a total package price; request a written quotation before booking.
- The itinerary specifies group departures for ages 18–45; other ages may enquire about customised trips.
- Carry warm base layers, insulated winter coat, waterproof grip boots, gloves, woollen cap, sunscreen, lip balm and prescription medication.
- Northern Lights viewing depends on cloud cover, solar activity and local conditions; sightings are never guaranteed.
- Travel conditions and schedules in the Arctic may change for safety.