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★Aurora Journey (Light of Happiness):Aurora Borealis, as the Finns call it, has been a mysterious and beautiful phenomenon for thousands of years.
The Arctic Circle has become a precious natural wonder within the Arctic Circle. It is caused by the collision of the solar wind and the Earth's magnetic field at an altitude of 90-160 kilometres above the Earth, resulting in a one million megawatt discharge. Aurora Borealis can occur in both the northern and southern hemispheres, and is best observed in winter. The aurora borealis has a peak period that occurs once every 11 years due to active sunspots, and this tour will take you on a one-off trip to Rovaniemi, Finland, which has been voted as the world's best place to see the aurora borealis. Ice Island Reyjavik,Norway, Sweden, Denmark, etc.
★Kemi Arctic Circle Nuclear Powered Icebreaker Tour:
Finland is the only country in the world that has the first Kemi icebreaker, SAMPO, which is 75 metres long and weighs 3,540 tonnes, and is the only tourist icebreaker in the world with extensive experience. ShipThe weight of the ship presses down on the two-metre-thick ice, and the "circular blade" (the design of the circular blade rows on the bottom of the ship) cuts through it in a smooth manner. As the ship moves, it will collide with the broken ice, making a loud noise and shaking the ship.
★Polar Circle Ice Float.
The unique experience of floating freely in the Arctic Ocean in the Arctic Circle wearing a specially designed warm floatation suit is unforgettable!
★ Stay at the Arctic Circle Glass Top Ice HotelARCTIC GLASS IGLOO & Speciality Ice Hotel (All Ice Construction)ARCTIC SNOW HOTEL:
Accommodation features glass roofs and ice hotels, with the option of lying down in a glass dome in the hotel room.
Track the dreamy, unattainable Aurora Borealis and find peace of mind and happiness.
★Arctic Circle Snow Tour, an unforgettable experience in the Arctic Circle*:
1: Aurora Borealis Tour (about 2.5 hours):Reindeer sleigh + hot drinks + campfire. Reindeer sleighing: In the old days of Finland, the Sami people of Lapland used reindeer sleighs to transport people on their goods. Today, reindeer sleighing has become a popular tourist activity.
2: Dog sledding:The strong HUSKY thick-coated dogs, known as "Lapland's Loyal Friends", have no trouble driving their sledges at high speeds on hard snow, even when it is snowing heavily. When they are not working, HUSKY is a very understanding animal, and a picnic with them will bring a lot of warm fun to the participants.
3: Snowmobile + Ice Fishing:There's nothing faster than this snow gadget, and it's easier to learn than our common motorbikes.
The car hire packages usually come with driving instructions and helmets and warm clothing to give you peace of mind. Usually, car hire packages come with driving instructions, helmets and warm clothing, so that you can set off on your journey with peace of mind. 4: Arctic Circle Santa Claus Village:Located 800 kilometres north of Helsinki, it covers an area of 101 square kilometres and has a population of 35,000. It is the capital of the province of Lapland and the only city in the world located on the Arctic Circle.,You can send your wishes to your friends at Santa Claus Post Office.,You will also receive an Arctic Circle Certificate.
★marvellous sightSnow Castle and enjoy a premium “Frozen” lunch inside the castle. Romantic Pink Chapel
★Travelling from Oslo to Copenhagen, Denmark on board the DFDS Pearl with a sea view, enjoying the famous Norwegian Oslo Channel.
★Iceland Blue Lagoon Hot Springs, Black Sand Beach, Horseshoe Falls, Geothermal Springs, Black and White Glacier, Church of the Flying Boat ......
★The itinerary is carefully designed, alternating between sea, land and air without backtracking, visiting the famous monuments of five Scandinavian countries, and featuring Scandinavian cuisine.
~Groups of 15 people are welcome to set their own departure date, accompanied by an Australian tour leader in English and Chinese throughout the tour.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Sydney - Hong Kong (or Beijing/Shanghai*)
Meet at Sydney International Airport 3 hours early for your direct flight to Hong Kong in the evening.
Day 2
Hong Kong Free Activities
Arrive in the morning, pick up and transfer to hotel for a full day of free time activities in Hong Kong (4-star hotel in urban area).
Day 3
Hong Kong - Helsinki, Finland
Meet at the hotel lobby at 8:00pm and transfer to the airport for your international flight to Finland International Airport.
Day 4
Helsinki - City Sightseeing
At 06:15 a.m., we will start a city tour on arrival at Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The city is known as the "Maiden of the Baltic Sea", facing the Gulf of Finland, and is located in the deepest harbour in Northern Europe. The beauty of the city lies in the clever use of the natural environment in the urban architecture, and the most noteworthy thing is the ancient architecture which is deeply influenced by Russia. In 1812, the Russian Empire ruled the city, which is the reason for the Russian flavour of the ancient buildings. In 1917, the Russian Revolution led to the independence of Finland, which hosted the Olympic Games in 1952. Sightseeing in the city, the harbour area and the most perfectly planned city of Tapiola, the open-air market, the Parliament Square, the Russian Greek Orthodox Church and the Rock Church, which was dug out of a single piece of rock Check in to a 4-star hotel in the city and enjoy a Chinese dinner. (Lunch & Dinner)
Day 5
World Heritage Finnish Castles - Santa Claus Express VR Train - Rovaniemi, Finland
After breakfast, go to Sibelius Park: In honour of Finland's most famous musician, Sibelius, the Ode to Finland was composed in 1899 and became almost the national anthem of the time, expressing Finland's tragic destiny and vision of the future. Inside the park, there is a cast iron head of Sibelius and a pipe organ. After lunch, take a 15-minute ferry ride to Finland Castle, also known as Finland Defence Castle, which has been included in the list of places where the Swedes are said to have called Sweden Castle. The environment is beautiful and the buildings are not very special, but they are built according to the topography of the island, with the curved paths, which gives a sense of seclusion. In the evening, take the Santa Claus Express to Rovaniemi, a famous city in northern Finland where Santa can be seen all year round, and the best place for winter sports or aurora borealis, which is a unique phenomenon of the Arctic Circle. Aurora Borealis“ is unique to the Arctic Circle. Overnight on board the Express (one room for two people with upper and lower berths), the Santa Claus Express: a Finnish technological train that connects the Arctic Circle to Helsinki, which makes the most of the limited space and has all the necessary equipment, making you admire the ingenuity of the Finnish people in designing it and its practicality. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 6
Arctic Circle Rovaniemi - Husky Dog Park - Santa Claus Village - Aurora Borealis Tour
The train arrives in Rovanjmi at 7:50am. After breakfast, you will be taken to the Husky Dog Park for a visit and dog sledding experience.
Afterwards, you will visit Santa Claus Village, the hometown of Santa Claus, where you can obtain a certificate of entry into the Arctic Circle as a souvenir, and buy all kinds of Christmas cards to send to your friends and relatives with Santa Claus stamps. After the tour, you will be driven to the Arctic Ice Hotel to check in, and stay in a special glass hotel in the evening, to experience the mystery of winter. Dinner will be served at the hotel. The group can lie down in the hotel room in the domed glass house, tracking the dreamy, unattainable Northern Lights (AURORA BOREALIS), to find the peaceful belief in the pursuit of happiness light. You can also enjoy an authentic orchid bath at the hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Accommodation: ARCTIC GLASS IGLOO HOTEL *This hotel needs to be booked half a year in advance with accurate name.
Afterwards, you will visit Santa Claus Village, the hometown of Santa Claus, where you can obtain a certificate of entry into the Arctic Circle as a souvenir, and buy all kinds of Christmas cards to send to your friends and relatives with Santa Claus stamps. After the tour, you will be driven to the Arctic Ice Hotel to check in, and stay in a special glass hotel in the evening, to experience the mystery of winter. Dinner will be served at the hotel. The group can lie down in the hotel room in the domed glass house, tracking the dreamy, unattainable Northern Lights (AURORA BOREALIS), to find the peaceful belief in the pursuit of happiness light. You can also enjoy an authentic orchid bath at the hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Accommodation: ARCTIC GLASS IGLOO HOTEL *This hotel needs to be booked half a year in advance with accurate name.
Day 7
Arctic Circle Snowshoeing Tour (Breakfast & Dinner in hotel) *Self-paid activities (please book): or relax in the hotel and enjoy the Ice Cave Finnish Bath.
1. Reindeer sleigh ride + Finnish Sweatshops (approx. 2.5 hours, cost €110 per person).
Visit the reindeer farm and take a ride on a reindeer sleigh, used by the Sami as a means of transport and one of Lapland's representative winter outdoor activities; travelling through the wilderness forests on a reindeer sleigh and by the campfire, drinking a warm drink, looking up for the aurora borealis and exploring the mysterious Northern Lights (snow socks, snowshoes, woolly hats, helmets, Balaclava hats, finger mittens and scarves will be provided for the snowy activities).
2. Snowmobile + Ice Fishing Tour (approx. 3.5 hours, €125 per person)
Stay at ARCTIC SNOW HOTEL or Santa Claus Village, built with all ice, a unique experience !
Visit the reindeer farm and take a ride on a reindeer sleigh, used by the Sami as a means of transport and one of Lapland's representative winter outdoor activities; travelling through the wilderness forests on a reindeer sleigh and by the campfire, drinking a warm drink, looking up for the aurora borealis and exploring the mysterious Northern Lights (snow socks, snowshoes, woolly hats, helmets, Balaclava hats, finger mittens and scarves will be provided for the snowy activities).
2. Snowmobile + Ice Fishing Tour (approx. 3.5 hours, €125 per person)
Stay at ARCTIC SNOW HOTEL or Santa Claus Village, built with all ice, a unique experience !
Day 8
Kemi, Finland - Sampo Icebreaker Cruise - Ice Floating in the Arctic Circle
After breakfast, take a bus to Kemi in western Finland, the most famous icebreaker tour from December to April every year. After arriving at the pier, take the icebreaker "Sampo" out to sea for about 4 hours to start the "Icebreaker Tour", enjoy sailing in the North Sea, the huge ship in the frozen waters breaks through the channel, and the ship's hull and the broken ice collision, the deafening noise, shocking and exciting for the people. When the ship reaches the hard ice, the ship's staff will help the passengers to get off the ship and walk on it, and they even have the chance to put on the special waterproof and warm rubber suits, and try to wear the special swimming suits in the temperature of minus 20-30 degrees Celsius to enjoy floating on the sea, which is unforgettable to all who have tried it. Romantic Pink Chapel, stay at 4-star hotel in Kemi (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 9
Kemi ~ Snow Castle & Premium Lunch inside the Castle - Lulea to Stockholm, Sweden
After breakfast, go to Kemi to visit the Ice Fortress, now in its 30th year, with its main building, the Ice Hotel, the restaurant and the ice sculptures. Enjoy a three-course Western lunch at the fortress. In the afternoon, we will drive to Lulea Airport for the evening flight to Stockholm, Sweden. After Chinese dinner, we will stay at a 4-star hotel in the city. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 10
Stockholm, Sweden City Tour - Karlstand, Sweden
Stockholm is known as the 'city that floats on water', and the contrast between the old red-brick buildings and the new glass façades in the city has a distinctive flavour. Start your tour with a visit to the famous City Hall (inside). Every December, after the ceremony of awarding the Nobel Prize, a dinner is held in the Blue Room of the City Hall, which is followed by a grand banquet in the Golden Hall. After the tour, visit the Old Town, with its many winding streets. Visit the museum of the 17th century battleship Vasa, the exterior of the Royal Palace, the medieval streets, and the quaint old market streets. In the afternoon, we will go to Karlstad, after dinner, check in to the hotel in the city. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 11
Karlstand, Sweden - Oslo, Norway
Karlstad is situated on the north shore of Lake Vänern, Sweden's largest lake, on the island of Tingvara at the mouth of the River Kral, between Stockholm and Oslo, Karlstad is the seat of the provincial government of Värmland, with many rivers, lakes, green areas and plenty of sunshine, famous for its sports and events, Lunch in the city and continue to Oslo, Norway, evening. Arrive in Oslo, Norway and check in to a 4-star hotel in the city, dinner at the hotel will be served in Norwegian style. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 12
Oslo City - Deluxe Cruises DFDS Pearl from Oslo to Copenhagen, Denmark
Today we will visit Oslo city attractions: Wieland Sculpture Park, City Hall, Akerhuis Castle. The Old Town, the Royal Palace, the Nobel Peace Centre, the Oslo Opera House and other attractions will be arranged as appropriate. Oslo, located in southeastern Norway, is the capital and largest city of Norway and the oldest capital city on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Its name comes from the old Norwegian word for “god” and “meadow”.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the cruise terminal and board the DFDS Pearl Seaways deluxe cruise ship to Copenhagen, Denmark, where you will experience the best of Scandinavia and the North Sea! You will also enjoy the famous Oslo Bay. Accommodation is on board, with an extensive buffet dinner and entertainment programme. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the cruise terminal and board the DFDS Pearl Seaways deluxe cruise ship to Copenhagen, Denmark, where you will experience the best of Scandinavia and the North Sea! You will also enjoy the famous Oslo Bay. Accommodation is on board, with an extensive buffet dinner and entertainment programme. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 13
Copenhagen City Tour
Arrive in Copenhagen at 9:45am, Denmark's "Merchant's Harbour" city tour: visit the famous buildings such as the Parliament and City Hall in front of the Town Square, the new square in the heartland, the Renaissance-style Royal Theatre and the Dutch-style Charlottenborg Palace; then proceed to the Royal seat of Denmark, the Anne-Marieborg Palace, the Goddess Käfiene Fountain, and the Mermaid Statue by Hans Christian Andersen, among other places of interest. Then we will visit the Mermaid Statue written by Hans Christian Andersen and other places of interest. In the afternoon, check in to a 4-star hotel in the city and enjoy free time. Enjoy Chinese dinner. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 14
"Frederiksborg, Denmark's most beautiful castle - Fly to Iceland Reyjavik, Iceland
Hillerød, just north of Copenhagen, is the third largest municipality in Zealand, and many people come to Hillerød to explore what has been called "Denmark's most beautiful castle" Frederiksborg Self Guided Tour $65 per person including return fare. (Frederiksborg).
Originally the residence of King Christian IV, Frederiksberg is now open as The Museum of National History. The most beautiful thing about Frederiksberg is that the main castle sits on three islands in the lake, making it the largest Renaissance palace in Scandinavia, and with its extensive baroque gardens, it's hard to take your eyes off it. In the afternoon, take the 1:20 PM flight to Iceland - Reykjavik, upon arrival, transfer to the 4-star hotel in the city, dinner at the hotel to enjoy the Icelandic authentic western-style dinner. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Originally the residence of King Christian IV, Frederiksberg is now open as The Museum of National History. The most beautiful thing about Frederiksberg is that the main castle sits on three islands in the lake, making it the largest Renaissance palace in Scandinavia, and with its extensive baroque gardens, it's hard to take your eyes off it. In the afternoon, take the 1:20 PM flight to Iceland - Reykjavik, upon arrival, transfer to the 4-star hotel in the city, dinner at the hotel to enjoy the Icelandic authentic western-style dinner. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 15
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
In the morning, we will sleep in or enjoy free time. After lunch, depart for the famous Blue Lagoon, where you can enjoy a geothermal hot spring bath under the snow and ice. After dinner, we will wait for the night to fall and enjoy the last chance to see the Northern Lights on this tour. Famous photographer Moyan Brenn spent a whole year photographing the Aurora Borealis, he pointed out that “in Iceland, no matter where, as long as the right time, you can easily see the aurora borealis” The Aurora Borealis is the northern hemisphere's natural light show for the people of Iceland, and it is also one of the most beautiful sights in the life that many people can only dream of seeing. When you are under the Northern Lights, you will be amazed to experience the natural wonders of the Aurora Borealis dancing in front of your eyes. The Aurora Borealis can be seen from September to April, and in the summer months of May, June, July and August, you can experience 24 hours of daylight, making it the best season to experience the midnight sun. Stay at the same hotel in the city. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 16
Iceland Classic Golden Circle Tour
After breakfast, we will start the Golden Circle tour, the most classic tour in Iceland. Reykjavik is the world's northernmost city and has the world's largest geothermal system, making it a world-renowned “smoke-free city”. Begin your tour with a visit to the city of hot springs, where you will see a variety of flowers and vegetables grown in greenhouses using the natural heat of the ground. Then head to the Golden Falls, reputed to be one of Europe's most majestic waterfalls, and along the way, you'll have the chance to see Iceland's distinctive Viking horses. The Golden Falls are a spectacular two-tiered waterfall created by the melting of water from a nearby glacier. After lunch, visit the world's most famous geyser, which is Iceland's most famous attraction. The term “geyser” also originated in Iceland, and the most attractive part is that it takes about 8 minutes to get there.
The “Geyser” is a two or three times continuous jet of water that can reach up to 20 metres. After dinner, stay at the same hotel in the city. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
The “Geyser” is a two or three times continuous jet of water that can reach up to 20 metres. After dinner, stay at the same hotel in the city. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 17
Icelandic flight to Helsinki (or London) - Fly to Hong Kong
In the morning, take the 7:30 AM direct flight back to Helsinki for the connecting flight to Hong Kong. (Breakfast)
Day 18
1 night accommodation in Hong Kong
Arrive Hong Kong in the afternoon and transfer to hotel near the airport.
Day 19
Hong Kong Direct Flight to Sydney
Free day in Hong Kong or stay for visiting relatives, meet us at the hotel lobby in the evening and transfer to the airport for the evening flight to Sydney.,
Day 20
Sydney, capital of New South Wales, Australia
Arrive in the morning. End of trip.
The tour fee includes:
* :: Round-trip international flights from Sydney to Europe.,
* :: 3-way Scandinavian inland air ticket.,
* :: 14 nights' accommodation in 4-star hotels in Hong Kong and Mainland Europe in double room, with the exception of the Hong Kong International Airport.,
* :: 1 night's accommodation in a Deluxe Cruise Room for two in an Ocean View Room with meals and entertainment on board.,
* :: 1-night Santa Claus VR Express Train.,
* :: Travel and transport
* :: 32 meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.,
* :: Chinese and English tour guides.,
* All tickets to expensive attractions.
* :: 3-way Scandinavian inland air ticket.,
* :: 14 nights' accommodation in 4-star hotels in Hong Kong and Mainland Europe in double room, with the exception of the Hong Kong International Airport.,
* :: 1 night's accommodation in a Deluxe Cruise Room for two in an Ocean View Room with meals and entertainment on board.,
* :: 1-night Santa Claus VR Express Train.,
* :: Travel and transport
* :: 32 meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.,
* :: Chinese and English tour guides.,
* All tickets to expensive attractions.
Eight must-play exciting activities are added as a special bonus.
1. Dog sledding.,
2. Icebreaker trips.,
3. Circumpolar ice sea floats.,
4. Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle Certificate.,
5. Ice Castle, a spectacular snow fortress.,
6. Aurora Snowshoeing Tour,
7. Authentic Finnish Ice Sauna.,
8. World Heritage Site Tour of Finnish Castles
2. Icebreaker trips.,
3. Circumpolar ice sea floats.,
4. Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle Certificate.,
5. Ice Castle, a spectacular snow fortress.,
6. Aurora Snowshoeing Tour,
7. Authentic Finnish Ice Sauna.,
8. World Heritage Site Tour of Finnish Castles
Price Excluded
* :: Airport tax for the whole journey approx. A$880 ,
* Full Tour Leader Europe Driver & Tourist Guide gratuities total Euro $180 per tour mate.,
* :: Single room surcharge AUD$2000
* :: Small portion of meals,
* :: Various optional programmes.,
* :: Private consumption.,
* :: All costs of the free stay.,
* Travel insurance.
* Full Tour Leader Europe Driver & Tourist Guide gratuities total Euro $180 per tour mate.,
* :: Single room surcharge AUD$2000
* :: Small portion of meals,
* :: Various optional programmes.,
* :: Private consumption.,
* :: All costs of the free stay.,
* Travel insurance.
Booking Information:
1. This special price is limited to a first-come, first-served basis and will end once sold out.
2. Guests must hold a valid entry visa or Australian passport. The company is not responsible for any problems caused by the traveler's personal documents.
3. Please purchase travel insurance, we can offer discount up to 15% to the tour members. (Travel insurance is highly recommended to avoid any loss due to booking cancellation fee. )
4. Supreme Travel and the local tour operator reserve the right to change the above terms at any time and reserve the right of final decision.
5. If you need to change the itinerary or cancel the departure due to epidemics, exchange rate fluctuations, war, natural disasters, etc., we will negotiate and resolve it according to government guidance.
6. Payment of deposit AUD$3000 upon confirmation of pre-order.
7. The second payment of AUD$3000 is due 120 days prior to departure.
8. The final payment is due 90 days before shipment.
9. If the booking is cancelled more than 121 days before departure, the deposit will not be refunded.
10. 120 - 91 days cancellations will be subject to a LAND ONLY fee of 50% (all refunds are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable ticket and may not be refundable).
11. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 90 days.
12. The airlines listed in the itinerary are subject to change due to flight status. The final choice of airline will be based on the final confirmed itinerary.
13. If you need to share a room with someone else, please read our Tour Sharing Service Disclaimer before deciding to sign up for a tour. Once you have signed up for a tour, we will assume that you have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.
2. Guests must hold a valid entry visa or Australian passport. The company is not responsible for any problems caused by the traveler's personal documents.
3. Please purchase travel insurance, we can offer discount up to 15% to the tour members. (Travel insurance is highly recommended to avoid any loss due to booking cancellation fee. )
4. Supreme Travel and the local tour operator reserve the right to change the above terms at any time and reserve the right of final decision.
5. If you need to change the itinerary or cancel the departure due to epidemics, exchange rate fluctuations, war, natural disasters, etc., we will negotiate and resolve it according to government guidance.
6. Payment of deposit AUD$3000 upon confirmation of pre-order.
7. The second payment of AUD$3000 is due 120 days prior to departure.
8. The final payment is due 90 days before shipment.
9. If the booking is cancelled more than 121 days before departure, the deposit will not be refunded.
10. 120 - 91 days cancellations will be subject to a LAND ONLY fee of 50% (all refunds are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable ticket and may not be refundable).
11. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 90 days.
12. The airlines listed in the itinerary are subject to change due to flight status. The final choice of airline will be based on the final confirmed itinerary.
13. If you need to share a room with someone else, please read our Tour Sharing Service Disclaimer before deciding to sign up for a tour. Once you have signed up for a tour, we will assume that you have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.
