Chasing the lights...
Travel from Finnish Lapland to Tromsø, Norway for an evening Northern Lights hunt and a 6-hour Arctic whale-watching cruise — two iconic experiences in one short trip.
Experience the Arctic across two countries on an unforgettable journey from Finnish Lapland to Tromsø, Norway. Travel from Rovaniemi, Ruka or Kuusamo through spectacular northern landscapes, spend a night in Tromsø, search for the Northern Lights, and set out on a whale-watching expedition before returning to Finland.
It's a rare combination — the aurora dancing over the Arctic sky one night, and whales moving through the fjords the next morning — wrapped into a compact two-day trip with all your transport, accommodation and guiding taken care of.
Day 1 · Journey & Aurora
Your adventure begins with pickup from your accommodation in Rovaniemi, Ruka or Kuusamo. Settle into the vehicle and enjoy a scenic journey north toward Norway, passing through the remote landscapes of Finnish and Norwegian Lapland.
Upon arrival in Tromsø, check in to your accommodation and enjoy some time to relax, have dinner, or explore the city independently.
After dark, prepare for your Northern Lights hunt. Leave Tromsø behind and travel to areas where the skies may offer better conditions for aurora viewing. Your guide monitors the weather and aurora forecast and selects suitable areas for the evening's search. If conditions are favorable, you may have the chance to see the Northern Lights dancing across the Arctic sky.
Please note that the aurora is a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Day 2 · Whales & Return
Start the second day with an exciting whale-watching adventure from Tromsø. Board a comfortable vessel and head into the Arctic waters on an approximately 6-hour whale-watching expedition. Keep your eyes open for whales and other marine wildlife as you travel through the spectacular fjord landscape.
Enjoy the scenery and the unique atmosphere of being out on Arctic waters, with lunch served onboard during the excursion.
After returning to Tromsø, meet your driver and begin the journey back toward Rovaniemi, Ruka or Kuusamo, bringing your Arctic adventure to an end.
Travel from Finnish Lapland to Tromsø, Norway on a scenic road journey through Finland and Norway.
Search for the aurora with an experienced guide who tracks conditions to find the clearest Arctic skies.
Look for whales and other Arctic marine wildlife in their natural environment among the fjords.
Spend a night in the lively Arctic capital of Northern Norway, with time to explore after dark.
Enjoy lunch served onboard during the whale-watching excursion, out on the Arctic waters.
Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off within the designated pickup area of Rovaniemi, Ruka and Kuusamo.
The tour starts with pickup from your accommodation in Rovaniemi, Ruka or Kuusamo. Pickup and drop-off are available from most hotels and apartments within approximately 10 km of these areas. From there you travel north through Finnish and Norwegian Lapland to Tromsø, Norway.
The price of €1200 per person (minimum 2 people) includes round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi, Ruka or Kuusamo to Tromsø, an English-speaking guide, one night's hotel accommodation in Tromsø, the Northern Lights hunting excursion, the whale-watching excursion and lunch onboard the whale-watching cruise. Dinner, breakfast, personal expenses, travel insurance and motion-sickness medication are not included.
No. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Whale sightings likewise depend on wildlife behaviour and natural conditions. Your guide monitors the weather and aurora forecast and chooses the most suitable areas to give you the best possible chance.
The whale-watching expedition from Tromsø lasts approximately 6 hours. You travel through the spectacular fjord landscape looking for whales and other Arctic marine wildlife, with lunch served onboard during the excursion.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult, and infants under 2 years old can join free of charge. The tour is not suitable for children under 2, or for people who are prone to severe seasickness. It involves long road journeys between Finland and Norway, so participants should be comfortable spending extended periods in a vehicle.
Make the most of your days in the north — combine this with our other guided experiences from Rovaniemi.
Two countries, two iconic Arctic experiences — the Northern Lights and Arctic whales — in one unforgettable short trip from Finnish Lapland.
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