Day 1: Welcome to Oslo, Norway's Capital
Upon arrival to Gardermoen airport, you are greeted by our driver and taken by private car to the Bristol Hotel, which is conveniently located in central Oslo near many of the city’s attractions. After checking in, explore Oslo as you please and enjoy the city’s diverse selection of cafés, bars, and restaurants. Spend the night in Oslo.
 
Highlights: Oslo

Day 2: Oslo Highlights
Today you will have time to explore the city of Oslo and visits to some of the city’s best attractions. Be sure to visit the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, take a stroll through the Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsparken), and visit the Munch Museum, the scene of the dramatic theft of the Munch paintings, “Skrik” and “Madonna”. Oslo has a lot to offer, and a peek into the history of the Vikings is highly recommended. The Viking Ship Museum, on the Bygdøy peninsula, is just the place to see some of the greatest archaeological findings of Norway’s savage ancestors. Spend another night in Oslo.

Highlights: Vigelandsparken, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, the Munch Museum, and the Viking Ship Museum.
Optional: Guided sightseeing tour. 

Day 3: The Glacier Town of Svalbard
Enjoy a pleasant breakfast at the hotel before our driver picks you up for a private ride to the airport, where the second leg of the holiday is about to begin! Your flight to Svalbard arrives at 13:55 at Longyear Airport followed by a private transfer to your accommodation for the night. After check-in, the rest of the day is free time to explore Longyearbyen as you wish, perhaps with a visit to the Svalbard Museum to learn more about Svalbard‘s history as a hunting and mining outpost. Spend the night in Longyearbyen.

Highlights: Longyearbyen.

Day 4: Journey to Isfjord Radio
After an energizing breakfast at your hotel, meet with your tour leader to go over the details of the snowmobile safari and receive your loan of additional outerwear and equipment. Then, after a basic lesson on how to drive a snowmobile, the journey begins! Today’s route takes us to the outermost reaches of the Isfjord, past Barentsburg, the Russian Settlement, and through wide valleys surrounded by steep mountains and majestic glaciers. End the day at the cosy Isfjord Radio, a former radio station in a remote setting, where you can relax in the soothing sauna before enjoying a well-deserved three-course dinner with the group. Spend the night at Isfjord Radio.
 
Highlights: Barentsburg, Longyear glacier, Isfjord Radio.
 
Day 5: A Night on the Ice
Enjoy a good breakfast before we continue the journey though more incredible landscapes towards our unique accommodation for the night. Our destination is Tempelfjorden, where the Noorderlicht schooner awaits our arrival. This ship frozen in sea ice is the only hotel of its kind in the world! The Noorderlicht boasts features you wouldn’t expect this close to the North Pole such as comfortable cabins with warm showers and, best of all, a lovely three-course dinner. Spend the night on board the ship.

Highlights: Tempelfjorden, Noorderlicht Ship in the Ice.

Day 6: Return to Civilization
Before breakfast, we recommend a walk out to the deck to not only awaken your appetite but also to witness the beautiful colours of the early morning sun reflecting off the snow. Then it’s time to head back to civilization, crossing stunning glaciers, valleys, and plains along the way. Prior to arriving at Longyearbyen in the afternoon, we also get a chance to admire the scenery of the Tuna/Von Post glacier. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Longyearbyen, where you will spend the night.

Highlights: Tuna/Von Post Glacier. 

Day 7: Explore Longyearbyen & Flight to Norway
Before departing this amazing place, the early part of your day is free for a stroll around Longyearbyen, a visit to the Svalbard Gallery, some last-minute souvenir shopping, or an optional dog-sledding tour. In the afternoon, take the airport bus or taxi to Longyear Airport in time for your return flight to Oslo. Upon arrival, our driver awaits to greet you and take you by private car to Hotel Bristol in the heart of Oslo.

Optional activity: Dog-sledding tour.

Day 8: Departure
When it’s time to bid farewell to this lovely capital city, your driver will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to Gardermoen Airport. If your flight is in the afternoon, you have a bit of free time to do some last-minute shopping, visit one of Oslo’s many museums, or just relax at a café after this unforgettable holiday.

Note: Flights are not included in the price. Our travel consultants can assist with booking air travel between Oslo and Longyearbyen.