$6499—Finland & Norway: save up to 46% on 16-day winter tour
Discover Finnish Lapland and Arctic Norway, from icebreaker cruises to Northern Lights skies
Why We Love This Deal
This is the kind of Nordic winter trip people save for “one day”. This Travelzoo exclusive from Inspiring Vacations makes it feel possible now. In 16 days, this journey stacks the Arctic moments travellers picture. It brings together the Santa Claus Express, a glass-roof aurora cabin and husky time. It starts in Lapland, travelling by rail through snowy landscapes towards the Arctic Circle. In Kemi, an Icebreaker cruise and Arctic floating turn the frozen Gulf of Bothnia into something you feel, not just something you see. The glass-roof aurora cabin gives the Northern Lights dream its proper setting. Every clear night brings another chance to see the sky at its most spectacular. Then Norway gives the journey its wilder edge. North Cape adds the edge-of-Europe moment. Tromsø is one of the Arctic’s great places to seek the Northern Lights. Alta and the Lyngen Alps add fjords, mountains and Arctic-town scenery. Lofoten is the real differentiator, with colourful fishing villages and sharp coastal peaks beyond the standard aurora circuit. This is not built around one lucky night. It is the full Arctic winter wish list, with stays, touring, an internal flight and transport included for a small group of no more than 24.
Starting at just $6499 per person, Travelzoo members get exclusive prices that take up to 46% off Inspiring Vacations’ usual prices. That’s a saving of up to $5496 per person on date-matched departures.
What's included
- 13 nights in 3 and 4-star accommodation
- 1 night on board the overnight Santa Claus Express train from Helsinki to Kemi
- 1 night in a glass-roof Aurora cabin under Saariselkä’s starry skies, looking for the northern lights
- One-way flight from Evenes to Oslo
- Breakfast daily, 5 dinners including welcome and farewell dining
- Small, personal group tour – no more than 24 people
- Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide
- All internal flights, coach and rail transportation
- Sightseeing, including entry fees as per itinerary
When
The featured $6499 price is valid for travel on 22 October, 1 and 8 November 2026. There are 22 other departures through March 2028 that are also exclusively discounted for Travelzoo members.
Book by 30 June 2026.
To learn more, see our partner's website.
Travelzoo tip: Add Iceland’s fire-and-ice finale and make this the fullest Nordic winter experience. Snow and aurora meet steam, lava and geysers as the journey continues into Iceland. Reykjavík, the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle anchor the extension, while the volcanic south coast adds the final drama. We also secured exclusive savings of up to 43%, or $7796 per person, on the 20-day Finland, Norway and Iceland tour.
Holiday snapshot
Helsinki - Kemi - Rovaniemi - Sodankylä - Saariselkä - Inari - Karasjok - North Cape - Honningsvåg - Alta - Lyngen Alps - Tromsø - Sortland - Lofoten Islands - Svolvær - Evenes - Oslo
Itinerary highlights
In Helsinki, elegant waterfront boulevards, design-focused neighbourhoods and market halls provide a stylish introduction to the Nordic north before crossing into Finnish Lapland.
At Kemi, winter landscapes meet the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, where snow-covered forests and Arctic coastline signal the beginning of your journey above the Arctic Circle.
Through Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, reindeer, snowy forests and Santa Claus Village create a classic Arctic experience beneath some of Finland's darkest winter skies.
In Sodankylä, the pace slows as the remote wilderness takes over, with vast forests and open landscapes offering excellent opportunities to witness the Northern Lights.
At Saariselkä, snow-covered fells stretch across the horizon, where optional Arctic activities such as husky sledding, snowmobiling, and reindeer experiences immerse you in Lapland's winter culture.
Through Inari, the heart of Sámi culture, frozen lakes and sacred landscapes reveal a deep connection between the region's Indigenous heritage and the Arctic environment.
In Karasjok, traditional Sámi life remains central to the community, offering insight into one of Europe's oldest surviving cultures.
At the North Cape, dramatic cliffs rise above the Barents Sea at one of the northernmost points on the continent, creating a true edge-of-the-world experience.
Through Honningsvåg, colourful houses cling to the shoreline beneath Arctic skies, surrounded by rugged coastal scenery shaped by wind and sea.
In Alta, ancient Sámi traditions meet modern Arctic life, with snow-covered wilderness and some of Norway's best Northern Lights viewing conditions.
Across the Lyngen Alps, sharp mountain peaks plunge into icy fjords, creating some of the most spectacular winter scenery in Scandinavia.
In Tromsø, vibrant cafés, Arctic history, and snow-covered landscapes combine in a city widely regarded as one of the world's best places to see the Aurora Borealis.
Through Sortland, island-dotted waterways and dramatic coastal scenery mark the gateway to Norway's spectacular Vesterålen region.
Across the Lofoten Islands, jagged mountains rise directly from the sea, while colourful fishing villages and red rorbuer cabins create one of Norway's most iconic landscapes.
In Svolvær, a picturesque harbour framed by towering peaks, captures the essence of Arctic Norway and life above the Polar Circle.
From Evenes, the journey turns south toward Oslo, where contemporary architecture, waterfront precincts and Nordic culture provide a fitting finale to this Arctic adventure.