Scandinavia

Off the Beaten Path in Scandinavia: Arctic Norway & Finnish Lapland

Tromso's northern lights and Rovaniemi's Arctic Circle before the Nordic capitals even start.

11 Nights / 12 DaysDuration
6Cities

Aurora First, Fjords Second

Most Scandinavia itineraries stay south, moving between Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo without ever crossing into the Arctic Circle. This one goes north first , Tromso for the northern lights, Rovaniemi for reindeer sledding and a night in a glass igloo , before it ever reaches a capital city.

This is one of the Scandinavia itineraries we've planned for a couple before , eleven nights, twelve days from Paris into Tromso and Rovaniemi, then on to Stockholm, Oslo and Bergen, built for two adults travelling together. It's shared here to show what an Arctic-first route through Scandinavia could look like. A version built around your own dates and pace would look a little different , and that's the point.

Why This Trip

Why Go Arctic First in Scandinavia

Why Go Arctic First in Scandinavia

March keeps the Arctic Circle cold enough for the igloo stay and the northern lights hunt, while still allowing enough daylight for the Sami reindeer sledding and the icebreaker cruise near Rovaniemi.

Tromso and Rovaniemi rarely make it onto a first Scandinavia itinerary , most travellers run out of time before they get that far north. This route puts them first, then lets the trip settle into the more familiar rhythm of Stockholm, Oslo and Bergen once the Arctic leg is done.

Holiday Overview

Cities Covered
Tromso, Rovaniemi, Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen , via a one-night stop in Paris
Starting Price
₹5,43,350

per adult, based on 2 adults travelling together, including international airfare

Best Time to Travel
March (aurora season in the Arctic, ahead of Scandinavia's spring crowds)
Experiences Covered
Tromso northern lights hunt & Sami reindeer sledding, Rovaniemi icebreaker cruise & glass igloo stay, Stockholm Old Town walking tour, Oslo city tour & fjord cruise, Norway in a Nutshell to Bergen, Mostraumen fjord cruise

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Trace Your Path

An itinerary designed
for every moment.

Paris Day 1

A one-night stop in Paris to break up the journey.

Tromso Day 2–3

An evening aurora hunt with a bonfire, soup and winter gear, and reindeer sledding at a Sami camp outside Tromso.

Rovaniemi Day 4–5

The Icebreaker Arktis cruise, a snowmobile sleigh ride, a husky sled ride, and a night in a glass igloo.

Stockholm Day 6–7

A guided walk through Stockholm's Old Town, covering the Royal Palace, Stortorget Square and the Nobel Prize Museum.

Oslo Day 8–9

A guided city tour past Oslo's landmarks, the Fram Museum and Norsk Folkemuseum, then an Oslofjord sightseeing cruise.

Bergen Day 10–12

A 3.5-hour Mostraumen fjord cruise from the Fish Market through the Osterfjord and Modalen.

Day By Day

Scandinavia (Norway & Sweden), with a Stop in Rovaniemi, Finland Trip Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris Arrival

    A one-night stop in Paris to break up the journey, with the evening free at leisure.

  2. Day 2

    Paris to Tromso , Northern Lights Hunt

    A direct flight to Tromso, followed by an evening aurora hunt with a bonfire, soup and winter gear included.

  3. Day 3

    Reindeer Sledding & Sami Culture

    A reindeer sledding experience at a Sami camp outside Tromso, with a traditional meal and storytelling inside a gamme tent.

  4. Day 4

    Tromso to Rovaniemi , Icebreaker Cruise

    A short flight to Rovaniemi, followed by the Icebreaker Arktis cruise, floating in survival suits on the frozen sea.

  5. Day 5

    Igloo Stay & Arctic Adventures

    A snowmobile sleigh ride through Lapland's forests, a husky sled ride, and an evening of ice swimming with a private jacuzzi and sauna, ending in a glass igloo for the night.

  6. Day 6

    Rovaniemi to Stockholm

    A flight via Helsinki to Stockholm, with the evening free , an Ice Bar visit is a popular add-on here.

  7. Day 7

    Stockholm Old Town Walking Tour

    A guided walk through Stockholm's Old Town, covering the Royal Palace, Stortorget Square and the Nobel Prize Museum.

  8. Day 8

    Stockholm to Oslo

    A morning train to Oslo, with the rest of the day free at leisure.

  9. Day 9

    Oslo Grand City Tour & Fjord Cruise

    A guided city tour past Oslo's landmarks, the Fram Museum and Norsk Folkemuseum, followed by an Oslofjord sightseeing cruise.

  10. Day 10

    Norway in a Nutshell to Bergen

    The scenic Oslo to Bergen journey by train, fjord and mountain road, with luggage transferred separately.

  11. Day 11

    Mostraumen Fjord Cruise

    A 3.5-hour round-trip cruise from Bergen's Fish Market through the Osterfjord and Modalen, with steep mountains and tidal currents along the way.

  12. Day 12

    Departure

    Check-out and departure from Bergen close out the trip.

What's Included

Experiences Included.

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Stays.

Hotel stays in Paris, Tromso, Rovaniemi, Stockholm, Oslo and Bergen, most without breakfast included.

Tromso: Comfort Hotel Xpress. Rovaniemi: Santa's Hotel Rudolf, then Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle for the glass igloo night. Stockholm: Profilhotels Central. Oslo: Radisson Blu Plaza. Bergen: Scandic Ørnen, for the final two nights.

The Fine Print, Handled

What Travenza Holidays
Will Arrange.

Itinerary planning, hotel reservations, transfers, sightseeing on a shared basis, internal flights, buses and trains, international airfare, and travel support throughout.

Customised by travel dates, pace, and how much time to spend in the Arctic before heading south.

Ready When You Are

Plan Your Off the Beaten Path Holiday to Scandinavia

A northern lights hunt in Tromso, a glass igloo in Rovaniemi, fjords in Bergen to close it out , this route gives a couple the Arctic half of Scandinavia most itineraries never reach.

This is one of the itineraries we've built for a couple travelling together before, shared here to show what the trip could look like. A version built for your own dates and pace would look a little different.

Estimated from ₹5,43,350 per adult · All inclusive

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