Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle 2026 - 10 Day Tour from Helsinki to Tromso

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Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle 2026

10 Day Tour from Helsinki to Tromso



Tour Description:

We’re on the top of the world on this 10-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki poised on the country’s gulf peninsula, where Nordic cuisine is as hearty as the generations of tradition here. Visit Santa at the village of Rovaniemi, just across the Arctic Circle, once you’re sure to be on the “good list,” head through Lapland to the North Cape of Norway to discover the Sámi culture alive today in Karasjok. Call at a husky farm to learn about the life of mushers and sled dogs. Continue to Tromsø where the glow from the Arctic Cathedral adds a shining light to the end of your amazing arctic adventure!

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Dates & Pricing

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Monday 11 May 26 — Thursday 21 May 26Starting at $3,411Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 25 May 26 — Thursday 04 Jun 26Starting at $3,561Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 08 Jun 26 — Thursday 18 Jun 26Starting at $3,561Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 22 Jun 26 — Thursday 02 Jul 26Starting at $3,661Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 13 Jul 26 — Thursday 23 Jul 26Starting at $3,511Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 27 Jul 26 — Thursday 06 Aug 26Starting at $3,661Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 10 Aug 26 — Thursday 20 Aug 26Starting at $3,561Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 24 Aug 26 — Thursday 03 Sep 26Starting at $3,561Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 07 Sep 26 — Thursday 17 Sep 26Starting at $3,411Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Destination & Sightseeing

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, plus a flight from Helsinki to Oulu. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!

MEALS

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Day 1 ARRIVE IN HELSINKI, FINLAND
Welcome to Helsinki! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
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Day 2 HELSINKI–OULU
Perfection on the Peninsula HELSINKI Guided sightseeing. Flight to Oulu. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki is poised on the peninsula in the Gulf of Finland, where striking architecture and Nordic cuisine delight visitors. See the beautiful cathedral and Sibelius Monument in this historic and picturesque setting
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Day 3 OULU
The Creative Edge OULU Orientation. Free time. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME FREE TIME TIP Consider an optional excursion to Hailuoto, the largest island in the Bothnian Bay. The island started to rise from the sea approximately 2,000 years ago and continues to do so. Eventually the island will adjoin mainland as the rising shoreline is constantly changing to form a living conservation area. The manmade environment in Hailuoto, characterized by well-preserved traditional buildings, together with its unique natural features, has earned Hailuoto the designation as one of Finland’s national landscapes—and the only national landscape covering the entire municipality
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Day 4 OULU–ROVANIEMI
Santa Claus is Coming to Town ROVANIEMI Visit Santa Claus Village. Cross the Arctic Circle and [LF] get the Arctic Circle Certificate (B,D) 127 mi / 205 km LOCAL FAVORITE LEGENDS & LORE About a hundred years ago, a passer-by started spreading the word about the true location of Santa’s real home. Since then, Santa has traveled to the Arctic Circle to meet with kids from 1 to 92 to hear Christmas wishes in his remote Santa’s Village in Rovaniemi. Enjoy a visit with Old St. Nick and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate documenting your crossing this hemispheric line
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Day 5 ROVANIEMI–LUOSTO–IVALO
North to the Cape LUOSTO [LF] Visit a husky farm and enjoy traditional snacks of the Sámi culture. (B,D) 196mi/ 315km LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION Learn about the special relationship between musher and dog with a visit to a local husky farm. Hear about arctic survival gear, sleds, racing equipment, and working with the sled dogs. Visit the puppy yard and linger with the friendly adult racing dogs. Whether or not you’re a passionate dog-lover, you’ll gain respect and admiration for these hard-working dogs and their remarkable fortitude under the care of expert mushers
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Day 6 IVALO–KARASJOK, NORWAY–HONNINGSVAG
Norwegian Good KARASJOK Visit the Sami Cultural Park. (B,D) 242mi/ 390km TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Get a comprehensive insight into various aspects of Sami culture, history, and traditions when visiting the Sami Cultural Park in Karasjok. Explore exhibitions that feature Sami art, handicrafts, traditional clothing, and artifacts and learn about the history of the Sami people, their way of life, and their struggles for cultural preservation and recognition
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Day 7 HONNINGSVAG–EXCURSION TO THE NORTH CAPE–ALTA
The Old Men & The Sea HONNINGSVAG Visit North Cape Hall and visitor center. (B) 168mi/ 270km TOUR HIGHLIGHT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD The North Cape cliff has long been a popular and important navigation mark for shipping traffic in the north. In 1553, an English expedition set sail under the command of commander Richard Chancellor to find the North-East passage to China. They did not succeed, but the old sea charts after this expedition are the first to mention the name, North Cape. The North Cape Hall complex is built mainly out of stone. The globe at the top of the building has become the symbol of Nordkapp. It marks that you are at the end point of Europe - the northernmost of the continental mainland. This is a treasured place for photography and contemplation. This is the culmination of all journeys
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Day 8 ALTA–TROMSØ
Written in Stone ALTA Visit the Rock Carvings Museum. (B) 186mi/ 300km TOUR HIGHLIGHT ANCIENT TREASURES Experience Northern Europe's largest and richest rock carving site, inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. Here you can walk on pathways arranged around the rock carving area. Fantastic view over the Alta Fjord. The 2000 to 6200 years old rock carvings show the life of hunters and fishermen. The rock carvings in Alta were made on the smooth rock surfaces at the water’s edge. As the land gradually rose, and new rock surfaces came to light, the artists made use of these for their carvings
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Day 9 TROMSØ
Shining Lights TROMSØ Orientation walk includes the Arctic Cathedral. Farewell dinner at the hotel. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICY ARCHITECTURE The Arctic Cathedral stands proud at the end of Tromsø bridge, clearly visible from the centre of the town. Strip lights have been positioned between the eleven lamella panels that make up the church walls. When darkness falls, the church’s unusual shape is visible from all parts of Tromsø to represent the light in the long, dark winter days
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Day 10 TROMSØ
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Accommodations

HelsinkiOuluRovaniemiIvaloHonningsvagAltaTromso
Radisson Blu Aleksanteri
Superior First-Class

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Albertinkatu 34 Helsinki Finland

Located in the very heart of Helsinki, this hotel combines the best parts of a home-like boutique hotel and a major international chain hotel. The in-house restaurant offers a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients while the bar offers a wide selection of exclusive wines and craft beers. Leisure options include a fitness center and a sauna. Complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel.
Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.