The Grand Norwegian Escape – Oslo & Tromso

Arrive in Oslo, Norway’s elegant capital, and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed evening at leisure. Discover the city’s welcoming atmosphere, beautiful waterfront, and modern Nordic character as you prepare for an exciting Norwegian adventure.

Explore Oslo on a convenient Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing tour, visiting the city’s iconic landmarks and neighbourhoods. Admire its distinctive architecture, waterfront scenery and cultural attractions while enjoying the flexibility to discover Norway’s capital at your own pace.

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic Oslo Fjord cruise with audio-guide commentary. Cruise through the waters of the Oslo Fjord and enjoy views of the surrounding islands, coastal landscapes and waterfront neighbourhoods. The audio guide provides information about Oslo, its history and the important landmarks surrounding the fjord. After the cruise, return to the city and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. You can use this time to explore Oslo at your own pace, visit museums and explore yourself.

After breakfast, check out from your Oslo hotel and transfer to Oslo Airport for your flight to Tromsø. Upon arrival in Tromsø, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, begin exploring the Arctic capital at your own pace. Take a walk around the harbour and city centre, explore the local streets and cafés, or visit the Arctic Cathedral, one of Tromsø's most distinctive landmarks. If weather and operating conditions permit, you may also choose to visit the Fjellheisen Cable Car. The cable car takes you up Mount Storsteinen, offering spectacular panoramic views over Tromsø, the surrounding mountains and fjords. The evening is at leisure. If skies are clear and aurora activity is favourable, you can also keep an eye out for the Northern Lights from areas away from the city lights.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning in Tromsø. You can explore the city centre, visit local cafés, or discover some of Tromsø’s museums before your evening adventure. Later, set out on a Northern Lights Safari with expert guides and photography. Your experienced guides will monitor weather conditions, cloud cover and aurora forecasts to determine the best possible location for viewing the Aurora Borealis. Depending on conditions, the tour may travel outside Tromsø and away from city lights to areas offering darker skies and better viewing opportunities. Once the aurora appears, enjoy the spectacular display of colours dancing across the Arctic sky. Your guides will also explain the science behind the Northern Lights and assist with photography. Professional photographs are included as part of the experience. Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings depend on weather and solar activity. They cannot be guaranteed unless a specific guarantee is included by the tour operator.

After breakfast, spend the day experiencing one of the most authentic aspects of Arctic Norway with a reindeer feeding, sledding and Sámi cultural experience. Meet the reindeer and learn about their importance to traditional Sámi life. You will have the opportunity to feed the animals and observe them in their natural winter environment. Continue with a peaceful reindeer sled ride through the snowy Arctic landscape, offering a unique opportunity to experience the traditional way of travelling through the region. During the experience, your Sámi guide will introduce you to Sámi culture, traditions, history and everyday life. You will gain an insight into the relationship between the Sámi people, reindeer herding and the Arctic environment. After the experience, return to Tromsø and enjoy your final evening in Norway at leisure.

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for a final walk around Tromsø or to pick up souvenirs before your transfer to Tromsø Airport. Proceed to the airport for your onward flight, taking with you memories of Oslo’s waterfront and fjord, Tromsø’s Arctic landscapes, the magical Northern Lights and your authentic Sámi cultural experience.