Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to the historical "harbor of merchants" and the outstanding capital of Denmark - Copenhagen! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.
Day 2: Copenhagen City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel you meet your private guide at the lobby and go on a breathtaking panoramiс walking city tour of Copenhagen.
First, you proceed to the Rosenborg Castle where you witness the famous Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony at the front gates of the Palace. During the tour you enjoy the views of the City Hall and Christiansborg Palace that is home to the Danish Parliament, stroll across Kongens Nytorv and see the buildings of the Old Stock Exchange and the Royal Theater.
The highlight of the tour is a visit to the colorful harbor of Nyhavn where you see the gorgeous Amalienborg Palace - the winter residence of the Royal Family.
After the tour you return to your hotel and have the afternoon at leisure. Alternatively, you can continue exploring the city on your own and visit the Gefion Fountain and the symbol of Copenhagen - the famous statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by H. C. Andersen's fairy tale.
NB: For group of 12 participants and more the sightseeing tour is done with the use of private transport.
Day 3: Departure
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and have a transfer to the airport.
Day 3: Arrival
Welcome to the fabulous capital of Norway - Oslo! Upon arrival, you are met by your driver, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.
Day 4: City Tour & Viking Ship Museum
You meet with your professional guide and enjoy a 4-hour panoramic walking city tour of this magnificent Norwegian capital. You start with a visit to one of the major Scandinavian treasures - the famous Frogner Park, informally known as the Vigeland Park named after its founder Gustav Vigeland.
You spend some great time strolling through this beautiful park and enjoying its extravagant sculptures and unique Scandinavian nature.
Then you proceed to other famous Oslo attractions, including the Royal Palace, the Akershus fortress (no entrances included) and the Viking Ship Museum (entrance tickets included). The Viking Ship Museum is one of the most famous museums for encompassing the completely whole full-size Oseberg ship, excavated from the largest known ship burial in the world.
After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day a leisure.
Note: for your comfort, we have booked for you an Oslo day pass, so you can take full advantages of public transport system and visit lots of city's attractions.
NB: For group of 12 participants and more the sightseeing tour is done with the use of private transport.
Day 5: Departure
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot).
At the train station, you board a train for an unforgettable Oslo - Myrdal - Flam rail ride. This trip is a perfect chance to admire the mind-boggling nature and picture-postcard scenery of Norway. You can also choose to have your suitcases transferred directly to Bergen and travel to the fjord villages with a smaller bag.
Day 5: Arrival
Upon your arrival you walk to your countryside hotel where you will be able to have a rest and relax.
Day 6: Winter Fjordsafari
After breakfast you are invited for a breathtakingly beautiful Fjordsafari. On the 2.5-hour group experience you explore both the Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. You enjoy frozen waterfalls, magical fjords surrounded by snow covered peaks and listen to stories about local life shared by your professional guide. During the tour you visit the charming village of Undredal where you have a chance to sample and buy local goat cheese.
In the afternoon you return to Flam and have time for lunch. Then you walk to the station (easily accessible by foot) to take a train to Bergen - the second largest city in Norway. Bergen boasts the magnificent nature, and you are able to contemplate the panorama of the area from the very beginning of the trip.
Day 6: Arrival
Upon arrival you walk to your centrally located hotel (easily accessible by foot) for overnight. The evening is free for you to go on sightseeing, dining or just walking around in Bergen.
Day 7: Visiting Bryggen District & Floibanen Funicular Ride
Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and enjoy a 3-hour walking city tour around the most interesting sights of Bergen.
During the tour you take a walk at the famous Bryggen district, visit the Fish Market and experience a fantastic Floibanen Funicular ride that is one of Norway's best-known attractions. After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
You may add a special Sledging ticket and sledge down from Mount Fløyen to Skansemyren / Fjellveien. Contact your specialist for details.
Day 8: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your driver for the transfer to the airport.
Day 8: Arrival & Northern Lights Seeking
Welcome to the Gateway to the Arctic - the amazing city of Tromso! Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel for check-in.
In the evening you enjoy a 7-hour snowmobile Northern Lights seeking group tour that takes you to one of the most picturesque areas of Northern Norway - at the wilderness center of Camp Tamok.
Amazing mountain scenery and fantastic winter landscapes accompanied with magnificent views of the Northern Lights - this is a trip you will remember for years to come! The tour includes transfers from a meeting point, warm winter suits and boots, helmet, a hot meal and a hot drink.
Please, note: in order to drive a snowmobile please make sure to have your drivers license with you.
Day 9: Dog Sledding & Northern Lights Cruise
After breakfast you meet your guide at the meeting point located within a walking distance of your hotel and enjoy an unforgettable group tour - a husky ride around the magnificent Arctic landscapes.
If you wish you can choose to drive a team of huskies on your own. This tour provides an excellent opportunity to admire the amazing Arctic nature and enjoy the fantastic views of Tromso, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and picturesque fjords. The dog sledding trip lasts about one hour and is followed by a guided tour through a dog yard. A traditional Sami meal based on reindeer meat is served around an open fire in a Sami tent (included).
Later in the evening you are invited to join a specially prepared Northern Lights group cruise. You have the unique chance of witnessing the Northern Lights while you stay in protected waters, and find a secure place for the Northern Lights. After the cruise you are transferred back to the meeting point and walk to your hotel.
Day 10: Trip to Stockholm
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the airport for a flight to Stockholm.
Day 10: Arrival
Upon arrival, you have a transfer to the centrally located hotel.
The rest of the day is free to start exploring Stockholm attractions on your own, dine in a local restaurant or take a good rest in your comfortable room.
Day 11: Stockholm City Tour with Vasa Museum
After breakfast, you meet your guide and enjoy a 4-hour city tour around the most interesting attractions of Stockholm.
During the tour with a private guide you see the City Hall, explore the brilliant Old Town of Stockholm, that is one of the biggest and most well-preserved medieval Old Towns in Europe. Together you continue the tour to see the famous Royal Palace and the Stockholm Cathedral.
Following a short ride, you take a chance to explore a world-famous museum - the Vasa Museum located on the island of Djurgården. It displays the only almost fully intact 17th-century ship that sank on its maiden voyage. It is rated as the most visited museum in entire Scandinavia.
After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore Stockholm on your own or enjoy one of our optional evening recommendations.
Note: public transportation is included in the tour.
NB: For group of 10 participants and more the sightseeing tour is done with the use of private transport.
As an option, highlight your evening with dinner at a Den Gyldene Freden restaurant located in Gamla Stan. It is famous for being the oldest restaurant in the world to have the same surroundings since the day the restaurant opened in 1722, making it a unique example of an 18th-century tavern.
Day 12: Departure
This is the last day of your winter Scandinavian adventure! After breakfast your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight to Helsinki.
Day 12: Arrival & City Tour
Upon arrival in Helsinki, you meet your private driver who transfers you to your centrally located hotel.
Later you meet your private guide who takes you on a wonderful 4-hour walking tour to show you the best Helsinki can offer.
During the tour, you walk through the vivid Central Harbor and Market Square, explore the charming Old Town, visit the famous Rock Church and take a short tram ride. After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
NB: For group of 10 participants and more the sightseeing tour is done with the use of private transport.
Day 13: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and head for the airport.
Day 13: Arrival & Aurora Trail
Welcome to to the Motherland of Santa Claus - Rovaniemi!
Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel in the center of Rovaniemi for check-in.
Later we invite you to a magical winter forest where you have a chance to enjoy a blaze of Auroras. Primetime for watching the Nordic Lights is between 9 pm and midnight, so your group tour starts late in the evening. While you enjoy the winter fairy forest, your guide prepares some snacks and hot drinks for you at our outside camp.
Group transportation by car and transfers from your hotel and back are included.
Please note: winter clothing is provided for the tour
Day 14: Snowmobile Safari & Visit of Santa Claus Village
Today you enjoy a fantastic group tour during which you visit famous Lapland sights and try an exciting northern activity.
This day starts with a brief introduction to snowmobiling after which you start driving to the wilderness. In the middle of the ride, you are invited to warm up near an open fire and enjoy grill sausages with warm drinks. Snowmobile safari with a stop takes about 3-4 hours.
Please, note: In order to drive a snowmobile please make sure to have your driver licence with you.
Due to unsuitable weather conditions (e.g. there is no snow or it is raining), a snowmobile ride and reindeer sleigh will be replaced with a visit to the Arktikum Museum
After the safari, you continue your trip to Santa Claus Village where you have some time to visit the Snowman World and attend a real ice bar in it. You can also buy some traditional Finnish souvenirs and send postcards with special Arctic Circle stamp from Santa Claus main post office.
Please, note: Snowman World is open from beginning of December to end of March.
After the tour, you are transferred back to the hotel.
Day 15: Departure
Today is the final day of your exciting Northern adventure. After breakfast, you check out from the hotel and your driver transfers you to the Rovaniemi airport for your flight back home.
We hope you enjoyed your experience and will plan your next trips with Firebird Tours!
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Note:
1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Stress-free Booking Book your journey without stress and at convenient pace. You can pay a deposit of 20% to book any tour in any major currency; the final balance will be due 90 days before start date. In event if you decide to change or postpone your trip, you can transfer your deposit to any other packages we offer. Cruise bookings and special offers may be subject to different booking terms.
Trip Assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our support line available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CET) on weekdays and weekends.