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Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle 2026
10 Day Tour from Helsinki to Tromso
Tour Description:
We’re on the top of the world on this 10-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki poised on the country’s gulf peninsula, where Nordic cuisine is as hearty as the generations of tradition here. Visit Santa at the village of Rovaniemi, just across the Arctic Circle, once you’re sure to be on the “good list,” head through Lapland to the North Cape of Norway to discover the Sámi culture alive today in Karasjok. Call at a husky farm to learn about the life of mushers and sled dogs. Continue to Tromsø where the glow from the Arctic Cathedral adds a shining light to the end of your amazing arctic adventure!
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Monday 11 May 26 — Thursday 21 May 26 | Starting at $3,671 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 25 May 26 — Thursday 04 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,671 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 22 Jun 26 — Thursday 02 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,771 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 13 Jul 26 — Thursday 23 Jul 26 | Starting at $3,771 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 27 Jul 26 — Thursday 06 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,771 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 10 Aug 26 — Thursday 20 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,721 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 24 Aug 26 — Thursday 03 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,671 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 07 Sep 26 — Thursday 17 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,671 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing tour of Helsinki • Orientation tour of Oulu • Visit to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi• [LF] Arctic Circle Certificate • Visit to a [LF] husky farm with traditional Sámi culture snacks • Visit to the Sami Cultural Park at Karasjok • Visit to North Cape Hall and Visitor Center in Honningsvag−Europe’s most northern point • Visit the Rock Carvings Museum in Alta• Orientation Walk in Tromso featuring the Arctic Cathedral
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN HELSINKI, FINLAND
Welcome to Helsinki! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 HELSINKI–OULU
Perfection on the Peninsula This morning, follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour to discover Helsinki’s main highlights, including the City Hall, Presidential Palace, Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and open-air market. After some free time for browsing, head to the airport for your flight to Oulu. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Finland has often been voted the happiest country in the world, due to its affinity with nature and a strong social support system. The capital city, Helsinki is situated in the south of the country poised on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Though it is the coldest capital in the Nordic region, its striking architecture and Nordic cuisine don’t fail to give visitors a warm welcome
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 3 OULU
The Creative Edge After an orientation tour to introduce you to Oulu, the rest of the day is yours to explore the 2026 European Capital of Culture. Enjoy time to browse the Market Square, taste some local specialties at the Market Hall, take a selfie with the famous Policeman statue, or head over to Piksaari Island to stroll around the wooden district, once a center of local industry and now home to a thriving artists’ community. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE of Finland with an optional excursion to Hailuoto, the largest island in the Bothnian Bay. From its rise from the sea approximately 2,000 years ago and continues to do so. Eventually the island will adjoin mainland as the rising shoreline is constantly changing to form a living conservation area. The manmade environment in Hailuoto, characterized by well-preserved traditional buildings, together with its unique natural features, has earned Hailuoto the designation as one of Finland’s national landscapes—and the only national landscape covering the entire municipality
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 OULU–ROVANIEMI
Santa Claus is Coming to Town Today, get into the festive spirit as you drive to Rovaniemi to visit Santa Claus’s village. Keep an eye out for the elves and Santa Claus, himself. This enchanting village sits directly on the Arctic Circle. Step across the latitudinal line and [LF] receive your Arctic Circle Certificate. (B,D)
127 mi / 205 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LEGENDS & LORE Some 100 years ago, a passerby started spreading the word about the true location of Santa’s real home. Since then, Santa has traveled to the Arctic Circle to meet with kids from 1 to 92 to hear Christmas wishes in his remote Santa’s Village in Rovaniemi. Enjoy a visit with Old St. Nick and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate documenting your crossing this hemispheric line
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 5 ROVANIEMI–LUOSTO–IVALO
North to the Cape Dash away from Santa’s village with a drive to Luosto where more treats await. [LF] Enjoy a guided visit to a local husky farm to meet the sled dogs. Later, enjoy some Sámi culture with traditional snacks before continuing to Ivalo. (B,D)
199mi/ 320km
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Learn about the special relationship between musher and dog with a visit to a local husky farm. Hear about arctic survival gear, sleds, racing equipment, and working with sled dogs. Visit the puppy yard and linger with the friendly adult racing dogs. Whether or not you’re a passionate dog lover, you’ll gain respect and admiration for these hard-working dogs and their remarkable fortitude under the care of expert mushers
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 6 IVALO–KARASJOK, NORWAY–HONNINGSVAG
Norwegian Good Today, cross the border into Norway and stop at Karasjok to visit the Sámi Cultural Park, to learn about the traditions and lifestyle of this semi-nomadic people. Later, reach Honningsvag, the most northerly town in Norway. (B,D)
242mi/ 390km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Explore the fascinating Sámi culture, history, and traditions with a visit to the Sámi Cultural Park in Karasjok. Browse exhibitions that feature Sámi art, handicrafts, traditional clothing, and artifacts to understand the history of the Sámi people, their way of life, and their struggles for cultural preservation and recognition
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 7 HONNINGSVAG–EXCURSION TO THE NORTH CAPE–ALTA
The Old Men & The Sea Today, stand in the northernmost point of Europe with a visit to the North Cape Hall and Visitor Center, located on a cliff 307 meters above the Arctic Ocean. Capture this incredible moment with a photo opportunity at the Globe Monument, the symbol of the North Cape. Later, arrive in Alta. (B)
168mi/ 270km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
THE EDGE OF THE WORLD The North Cape cliff plateau has long been an important navigation mark for shipping traffic in the north. In 1553, an English expedition set sail under the command of commander Richard Chancellor in search of the North-East passage to China. Though unsuccessful, the expedition’s sea charts were the first to mention the name, North Cape. Today, the cape offers an outstanding vantage point beneath the midnight sun with spectacular views of the Barents Sea
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 ALTA–TROMSØ
Written in Stone This morning, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Rock Art Museum in Alta, Northern Europe's largest and richest rock-carving site. Arrive in Tromsø late afternoon with free time to stroll the city. (B)
186mi/ 300km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT TREASURES Experience the Rock Carvings Museum and walk along the pathways amid the fascinating ancient rock carvings created 2,000 to 6,200 years ago to illustrate the lives and livelihoods of hunter-gatherers and fishermen beside stunning views of the Alta Fjord
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 9 TROMSØ
Shining Lights Today, join an orientation walk, featuring a visit to the Arctic Cathedral. Discover more of Tromsø during your free time and this evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICY ARCHITECTURE The Arctic Cathedral stands proud at the end of Tromsø bridge, clearly visible from the centre of the town. Strip lights have been positioned between the eleven lamella panels that make up the church walls. When darkness falls, the church’s unusual shape is visible from all parts of Tromsø to represent the light in the long, dark winter days
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 10 TROMSØ
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Helsinki | Oulu | Rovaniemi | Ivalo | Honningsvag | Alta | Tromso |
Radisson Blu Aleksanteri
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Albertinkatu 34 Helsinki Finland
Located in the very heart of Helsinki, this hotel combines the best parts of a home-like boutique hotel and a major international chain hotel. The in-house restaurant offers a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients while the bar offers a wide selection of exclusive wines and craft beers. Leisure options include a fitness center and a sauna. Complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Albertinkatu 34 Helsinki Finland
Located in the very heart of Helsinki, this hotel combines the best parts of a home-like boutique hotel and a major international chain hotel. The in-house restaurant offers a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients while the bar offers a wide selection of exclusive wines and craft beers. Leisure options include a fitness center and a sauna. Complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
