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Norway to Russia around the Arctic early afternoon we will depart for Alta, on our stay in this city, we will enjoy a
Circle. We will learn about their customs, the shores of the fjord of the same name. spectacular safari .... Early in the morning
their reindeer farms and see a live In summer we will enjoy a motorboat ride we will go to sea with a modern and
presentation of their traditional way of life. on the Alta fjord. Spectacular scenery comfortable boat to try to see the queens
Rest of the day at leisure and awaits us while admiring the local wildlife, of the oceans, such as the humpback
accommodation (in cabins or hotel). with eagles and seals, among others. whales or orcas. The excursion lasts
In winter we will enjoy a sleigh ride pulled approx. 5-6 hours. Snacks and hot drinks
DAY 6 KARASJOK - STABBURSDALEN by Norwegian fjord horses, a special will be served on board.
- HONNINGSVAG breed of the area, being their calmness NOTE: as this is a natural phenomenon,
After breakfast we will drive to and strength the main characteristics. the sighting of the animals is not
Stabbursdalen National Park, whose From the farm where the horses are bred, guaranteed.
main attraction is the northernmost pine we will start the sleigh ride through the In summer, a luxury catamaran will take
forest in the world. Its almost 750 km² forests and following the Alta River, until us along the coast of Tromso, admiring
of reserve offers a landscape of arid we arrive at a cabin, where we will be the scenery of cliffs, fjords and islands.
mountains, open plateaus and narrow welcomed with a typical dinner of the On board the catamaran we will taste a
ravines, crossed by the Stabburselva area. During dinner we will be regaled typical local fisherman’s soup, as well as
River, which forms waterfalls and ponds with legends and stories of the north. snacks and chocolate.
of icy waters. Return to Alta after dinner. To bid farewell to this spectacular trip, we
We will be able to admire this park Overnight in hotel or cabins. For the more will enjoy a typical Arctic dinner, such as
with a trekking route that will take us adventurous and daring we propose a fish soup with lobster or reindeer meat.
to visit a small part of it. Continuation night in an igloo! (Overnight in hotel - igloo Overnight.
of the journey to Honningsvag, the is possible from mid-December to early
northernmost populated town in April). DAY 10 TROMSO
Europe, located in the North Cape. Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the
(accommodation in hotel or cabins) DAY 8 ALTA - TROMSO airport at the indicated time.
In the evening we will enjoy a natural Today we have a long drive, approx. 6
spectacle such as the midnight sun (in hours along the Norwegian coast with EXTRA:
summer) or the aurora borealis (in winter). its impressive fjords and cliffs to reach If you want more Nordic experiences,
NOTE: as this is a natural phenomenon, Tromso, the largest city in the north of the how about an extension to the Svalbard
the sighting of the auroras is not country. Islands archipelago? The island of
guaranteed. Upon arrival, a guided walking tour of Spitsbergen and its city Longyearbyen,
In summer we will leave Honningsvag the city center will allow us to see its named after the American industrialist
heading north towards the North Cape, main attractions, such as the “Skansen”, John Munro Longyear, who came to
where we will visit a Sami family with a fortification of medieval origin; the the island in the early twentieth century
their reindeer farm; we will see historical Perspective Museum, whose building is to start the mining activity that would
exhibitions and we can walk along the one of the few examples of imperialist revolutionize the life and economy of the
cliffs where day and night come together. style in the north of the country; the old place.
In winter we will enjoy a quad safari in town hall and the Arctic Cathedral. In winter season it is one of the favorite
pursuit of the Northern Lights. Learn how In the evening, we recommend spending destinations to observe the northern
to drive the quad vehicles while following the evening in one of the bars of the lights, while summer invites to water
the trail of colors in the sky! town, where there are usually musical activities such as kayaking, boat cruises
performances. Overnight in hotel. to admire the glaciers and... Why not?
DAY 7 HONNINGSVAG - ALTA Explore them from the inside!
In the morning free time to rest from the DAY 9 TROMSO
excitement of the previous night. In the In winter (November to February), during Ask us for more adventure!

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