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10D7N AURORA CHASING IN TOUR CODE: ENOSLW Open sea to the west, where the Northern Lights often lit and nature’s own music from rolling waves! 123RF/IAKOV KALININ 123RF/IAKOV

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18 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays HIGHLIGHTS Tromsø Sommarøy NORWAY Harstad TROMSØ 2 • Aurora Borealis Vesterålen 1 •Aurora Chasing Tour Svolvær NARVIK 1 • Polar Park 1 Narvik • Farm 2 LOFOTEN ISLAND Karlovy CZECH REPUBLIC • Sea-Eagle Safari Lofoten Arctic Circle • Henningsvær & Reine Islands 2 Prague SLOVAKIA 1 DELICACIES Pilsen Český Krumlov Plan NORWAY 7 , 3 , 5 Dinners 1 1 Bratislava Vienna 2 Budapest 4 HOTELS TROMSO Radisson Blu Flight path HUNGARY NARVIK Scandic SVOLVÆR Scandic Traverse by coach AUSTRIA HARSTAD Scandic Featured destinations SOMMAROY Sommaroy Arctic Overnight stays 1 2 3

*Note: Hotels subject to final Oslo confirmation. Should there be changes, customers will be offered similar accommodations as stated in this list.

EXCLUSIVE DAY 1 hundreds of large and small islands to • Sea Eagle Safari HOME → OSLO form a stunning natural landscape in the on Board archipelago. The terrain here varies from • Fjellheisen Cable Car + Assemble at the airport and depart for Oslo, alpine mountains to gentle hillsides, deep on top the capital of Norway. valleys, chalk-white sandy beaches and • Aurora in Lofoten narrow fjords. Pay a visit to the Reindeer and Tromso DAY 2 Farm to see Santa’s iconic , learn • Sommaroy Arctic Hotel Stay OSLO → NARVIK more about this uncommon animal as • Professional photographer Meals on Board, Dinner well as the lifestyle and practices of the for Northern Lights Board a domestic flight that will take you to Sami people that remains deeply entwined Narvik, where you will enjoy a scenic and with the reindeer. Thereafter, proceed to • 7 nights in the Arctic Circle strategic location on Norway’s largest island Svolvær, capital of the Lofoten Islands Hinnøya. Admire the gorgeous scenery for an aurora hunting adventure by bus featuring snow-capped mountains and seeking for the enthralling Northern’s Light hts View crystal-blue fjords, and if luck is on your presence. ig in side, you may even be able to witness the Note: the appearance of the Northern Lights L g cannot be guaranteed as it is a naturally occurring enthralling Northern Lights. n w phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions. r Note: the appearance of the Northern Lights a e r cannot be guaranteed as it is a naturally occurring h

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phenomenon. Note: We are unable to guarantee that you will observe the Northern Lights as itis a natural phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions, but if we miss the northern lights during the activity, we are willing to arrange for another aurora chase on without additional charge should you wish to give another attempt.

DAY 8 TROMSØ Breakfast Free at leisure on your own to explore Tromso. You may want to join an excursion LOFOTEN ISLAND, NORWAY for a Whale Safari Adventure where some of the worlds’ biggest mammals visit the fjord marvel at the vista of impressive mountains a beautiful destination for its white sand landscape around the little town Tromsø in surrounded by the clear, blue sea. Drive beaches and scenery. Tonight we will stay Northern Norway to feed on herring. The along the fjord and continue to Reine, at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel, a natural gem whales often come close to the boat as located in the southern part of Lofoten and by the ocean, for a different experience by they are very curious, so be prepared for big well-konwn as one of the most beautiful the coast area. If luck is with you tonight, splashes. The experience here in the North village in Norway. get ready for nature’s own theatre perfor- Norwegian waters is completely different mance where you will see the northern from the rest of the world because the DAY 5 lights dancing, stars glistening, accompa- whales are here to feed and hunt, and they SVOLVÆR → HARSTAD nied with the sound of the rolling waves. are extremely active. Remember to bring Breakfast, Dinner That definitely a sight to behold. your camera, and you could take the shot Embark on a great nature expedition today as Note: In the event that Sommarøy Arctic Hotel is not of your life, not just of whales, but also other you head out on a Sea Eagle Safari. Speed available, we will replace with another hotel in Tromso. wildlife like seals or sea eagles. across the Trollfjord on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) helmed by an experienced captain, DAY 7 DAY 9 which will take you to the middle of the fjord TROMSØ TROMSØ → OSLO → HOME where the sea eagles dwell. Discover more Breakfast, Local Lunch Breakfast about these majestic birds of prey and watch Begin the day with a Tromsø sightseeing Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time them in action at thrillingly close quarters as tour that will bring you to some of the to transfer to the airport for your flight home. you throw into the sea for them to dive best attractions in the city. The centre and collect. Go for a leisure drive around the of Tromsø has a rich neo-classical DAY 10 Lofoten region for a view of dramatic snowy architectural heritage, dotted with both HOME SWEET HOME landscapes, with the occasional heart-stop- beautiful as well as dilapidated buildings We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU ping moments as we drive between walls of from later periods. We will take a cable car holidays and we look forward to seeing you snow. Reaching Harstad tonight, you can that runs from Solliveien in Tromsdalen up again for your next trip. choose to go for an optional experience to to the mountain ledge Storstenien (421m the Aurora Submit Lodge, set on the top, 535 above sea level) in the gondolas. From Suggested Excursion: Additional activities that complement your meters above sea level and be transported to the viewing platform at the upper station, holidays will be at your own discretion and is the summit by Snowmobiles and sleds with a you can enjoy spectacular panoramic entirely optional. view of the aurora in luck. views of Tromsø and the surrounding *subject to minimum group size and time Note: The min. age of Sea Eagle Safari is 12 and islands, mountains and fjords. At the fully • Aurora Submit Lodge: €200 • Whale Watching: €120 - €150 the activity is subject to weather condition. licensed Fjellstua restaurant, you will (seasonal price subject to weather condition) enjoy a delicious lunch based on local • Oslo Sightseeing Tour: €69 DAY 6 produce while you take pleasure in the (for group stay extra night in Oslo only) HARSTAD → SOMMARØY view. Get your hearts ready for the main Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner highlight of this tour – a thrilling Northern Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) Take a walk on the wild side as we head Lights chase that is guaranteed to be a • €80 per person to Polar Park – the world’s northernmost once-in-a-lifetime adventure you will never Note: wildlife park where you can meet bears forget. Witness Earth’s most magnificent and • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required wolves, lynx, wolverines, polar foxes, colourful lights show with the expertise of a for a confirmed departure. moose, red deer, reindeer and muskox- local guide, who will drive for up to 7 hours • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules en; get up-close and personal with the to unearth the best location for you to watch and hotels are subject to change without prior notice wolves in their enclosure and cuddle with the northern lights. Should the northern in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions. the adorable polar foxes. Continue on lights appear, a professional photographer 123RF • During major events and festivals, to Sommarøy, a populated island in the will also be present to assist you in accommodation may be re-located to outside

western part of the municipality of Tromsø, capturing perfect pictures of the captivating of the city or in another city without prior notice. PHOTOS:

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