Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
Overview
Enjoy this 9 días travel with five nights in the arctic circle and north. Five opportunities to see the Northern Lights.
Starting in Helsinki, we will get to know Rovaniemi (Finland), Kiruna (Sweden), Narvik (Norway), and Oslo, on an approximate route of 2384 kilometers.
According to astronomers, solar activity will be particularly high in 2026 and that will create "significantly more" auroras dancing across the night sky. "We are now approaching the maximum, which is why I think we can expect a particularly high level of activity and basically auroras every few days. Whereas five years ago you had to wait weeks to see anything at all," says Darren Baskill, lecturer in physics and astronomy at the University of Sussex.
This is good news for anyone planning a trip to the Northern Lights in 2026. There won't be a better time to see the Northern Lights, at least not in the next 10 years.
Lodging
Planned or similar hotels:
Helsinki: 1 night Radisson Red Hotel
Oulu: 1 night Scandic Hotel
Tornio: 2 nights Park Hotel
Kiruna: 2 nights Camp Ripan
Narvík: 1 night Scandic Hotel
Oslo: 1 night Thon Hotel Opera
Gastronomy
We will taste the best cuisine with typical dishes such as reindeer meat, salmon fillet, salmon soup, king crab, northern pike.
Gastronomy
What is included?
Whats included in this tour
Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
8 nights' accommodation in 4-star hotels
Transfers as indicated in the itinerary
Air travel on the Narvik - Oslo route in Economy class, checked baggage of 23 kg
All sightseeing and excursions with entrance fees, when necessary, according to the itinerary
Meals: 8 buffet breakfasts + 8 lunches (usually mini-buffets with a choice of 3 courses, soup, and dessert). For dinners not included in the tour price, our guide will be happy to advise you on where to get meals, from simple sandwiches to elegant dinners, according to your needs, and arrange restaurant reservations
Tea or coffee with breakfast and lunch
English-speaking guide
Whats not included in this tour
Items that NOT are covered in the cost of tour price.
International Flights to Helsinki and from Oslo
Beverages except mentioned as included in the tour price
Porterage in/out hotels (we strongly recommend only using rolling suitcases)
Personal expenses e.g., phone calls, laundry, taxi, souvenirs etc.
Tipping to guides and bus drivers
FAQ
How to dress when traveling to Nordic Europe in winter?
People in Nordic Europe say: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” It is all about wool and layers. If you follow these guidelines on how to dress in the Arctic, you will have a warm and comfortable Arctic Experience.
To feel warm and comfortable in the wintertime it is important do dress layer-by-layer:
First Layer
The first layer next to your skin should be long-sleeved and long-leg thermal underwear and wool socks. It is best to avoid cotton underwear as it quickly becomes wet and sweaty, and then you will get cold. Important: We recommend that you wear 100% merino wool next to your skin.
Second Layer
The second layer should consist of a long-sleeved, wool or fleece sweater and trousers. Thickness is depending on temperature and conditions.
Third Layer
The third layer should be a jacket and pants that is both water and windproof. It can be insulated or a thin shell depending on conditions, activity and what your first two layers consists of. For extremely low temperatures, cotton without a waterproof membrane is recommended. A scarf around your neck, and a pair of thick wool socks are a must!
Where to buy winter clothes for traveling in the Arctic region?
There are basically 3 opportunities:
- Outdoor shops in your home country
- Internet shops like Amazon
- Outdoor shops upon arrival in Helsinki
Itineraries of Northern Lights
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