Much of the area within the arctic circle is ocean, but it also runs through the northern extremities of canada, russia, the usa alaska, norway, sweden and finland as well as a large portion of greenland. Adventure compass always helps to find the best adventure in canada. Welcome to transun specialists in unique holidays to lapland with 35 years experience. Arctic circle holidays 20202021 northern lights jan mar 2021. We will make your arctic holiday the adventure of a lifetime.
Spanning eight countries above the arctic circle, and part of three continents, the arctic is one of the most. Arctic adventuresa pristine wilderness for only the most intrepid of travellers, the arctic offers an adventure like no other. The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour. Best viewed through the dark nights of winter, aurora borealis is at its most vivid across the skies of the arctic circle region. Known as the land of the midnight sun, the arctic circle is a photographers dream, an adventurers playground and a wilderness wonder. Activity holiday company bronze award 2017 british travel awards silver. Over two weeks, we experienced three different parts of lapland and drank in the spectacular landscapes and pristine nature that the area had to offer. The town of kiruna, located 300 kilometres north of the arctic circle, is our base for this exciting family adventure holiday, which includes most of the classic winter activities such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, husky dogsledding and crosscountry skiing. Luxury arctic canada holidays natural world safaris. The arctics attractions are easy to list inuit culture, polar bears, walrus and its itineraries tick off legendary names, from svalbard and greenland to the northwest passage. Canterbury travel is the uks leading tour operator for holidays to.
Arctic circle holidays search for santa or the northern. After a second overnight stay you will then stay in the gateway to the arctic, moirana, and your route will pass through the arctic circle itself, with time of course to call in at the visitor centre and get a certificate to prove you have been. This is an unmissable chance to combine two scandinavian icons, and two countries, on one unforgettable trip. Beginning with the dazzling discolight displays over norways northern lights capital, youll then board a bus east, stopping for a night in remote narvik before heading on, via the arctic circle train, for a stay at swedens iconic icehotel. Holidays in the arctic circle greenland cn traveller. Join our explorations of the world for an authentic and immersive experience. But the increased number of flights this month means there is a wide choice of departures available.
Artisan travel specialise in handcrafted holidays to finland, sweden, norway, iceland, alaska and the mediterranean. If your break takes in the christmas or new year holidays, special celebrations will be included to mark the occasions. There are no lifts in norways picturesque lyngen alps, so if you want to ride down a mountain to the shore you have to hike up it first. See the northern lights with an arctic circle break. With arctic explorers, you can expect an adventure holiday with authentic and real experiences.
Be one of the few brave enough to embark on a polar adventure holiday to the arctic region. For families wanting to experience an arctic spirit winter break, the halfterm holiday provides a perfect opportunity. Arctic holidays and northern lights tours arctic holiday. Majestic mountains and heavenly fjords in norway combine with the tranquil landscapes of sweden on an epic journey that includes every great scandinavian rail experience. Extraordinary arctic holidays and northern lights tours in norway and beyond. The simply arctic holiday gives you the freedom and flexibility to create your own tour. We are specialists in antarctic and arctic travel and will work with you to choose the best trip for your interests the best time of year, ship and itinerary and can help with arrangements from your home and back again.
There are numerous arctic circle holidays to explore, some fast and furious, such as husky sledding in finland, others calmer and at one with nature, like hiking or snowshoeing up in the far north of swedish lapland. I spent a good few weeks of packing, and throughout that time, i accumulated quite a few tips that i thought id share with you, whether its your first time. When you start your arctic expedition from tromso in norway, you will soon discover that you. During the long midsummer days, black watch will cruise up the spectacular norwegian coastline, past the seven sisters mountain range, and the north cape as far as the arctic outpost of spitsbergen. Experience the arctic circle and amazing northern lights with our alaska aurora tour and arctic circle tours. Murray begins in pursuit of a total solar eclipse in svalbard, 800 miles from the north pole. Enjoy a variety of traditional arctic activities including husky and reindeer sleigh rides as you search for santa. As we approach, we see a sign warning of iceberg tsunamis, and our guide tells us of two japanese tourists who were washed from the shore several years ago. Whats more, you can also book a hotel and rental car for your holiday right here. Best of santa claus village and rovaniemi in lapland videos discover arctic circle in finland. Its not too late to book your lapland santa day trip. Lapland is located in northernmost finland, deep inside the arctic circle. Book a dream holiday to arctic, polar and experience first class hotels, activities and entertainment with tropical sky.
Flights from london to lapland are around three and a half hours long. Northern lights 2017 holidays in the arctic circle. Norways arctic circle norway tours mercury holidays. Holidays to norway, finland, sweden, iceland, lapland. Your alaskan arctic circle tour day begins when our longtime local alaskan professional driver pick you up from your fairbanks accommodations at 10am in the morning. Book now to take advantage of up to 15% off 2021 arctic cruises departing between may 1st and october 31st, 2021. Arctic circle mall rovaniemi 2020 all you need to know. Rich in history and native culture, this is a stunningly beautiful area home to an abundance of arctic wildlife. The arctic circle is designed to increase participation in arctic dialogue and strengthen the international focus on the future of the arctic. Arctic canada has just 100,000 inhabitants and approximately 60% of the indigenous inuit community live in this region. It was an amazing trip and we have booked to go back 2018.
Every holiday we offer has been handcrafted by us in conjunction with our local partners, to show you the very best of where they live. Synonymous with father christmas or santa claus lapland is an area north of the arctic circle, covering 4 countries norway, sweden, finland and russia. Chase the northern lights or visit santa with your family. Santa delivers message from the arctic circle holidays. Observe polar bear and other animals in their natural habitat, and learn about mankinds history in the worlds northernmost region. Itinerary template christmas in the arctic circle 2017. Arctic circle by rail book sweden tours regent holidays. Witness a heavenly ballet of light dancing across the night sky and delight in gliding through the stunning mountains and fjords on alaskan huskies and reindeer sledding adventures.
You do not need to visit santa to enjoy an arctic spirit break in december. Do you need to book in advance to visit arctic circle mall. Want to enjoy a host of fun activities in a winter wonderland that offers the thrill of deep, fresh snow, almost a thing of the past in the uk. A new activity resort brings guests right up against the wonders of the arctic circle, with floortoceiling views over the fjords. Arctic holidays the arctic region encompasses a vast area of continent, ocean, islands and icesheets, lying north of the arctic circle. For hopeless romantics, why not give your loved one the perfect valentines day, perhaps even experiencing the northern lights beneath the arctic skies. This is the name given to the region around the arctic circle which includes the town of maniitsoq in the south, sisimiut and kangerlussuaq, also known as the gateway to greenland. Northern lights holidays in the arctic circle transun. Our 5 day tour takes you on a unique journey to witness the stunning northern lights from norways renowned aurora camp.
Lets take a look at some of the facts and figures behind new years celebrations. Arctic holidays, book arctic 20202021 holidays tropical sky. Artic holidays jawdropping winter scenery one of the worlds most extraordinary landscapes, the arctic is an amazing choice for an unforgettable tour. Arctic holidays discover the world polar experts for. On this exciting 16day tour youll visit the fascinating cities oslo and stockholm and travel beyond the. Spitsbergenthe remarkable islands of the svalbard archipelago are part of norway, lying far to the north of the. Holidays in the arctic circle this is the ice fjord, its waters smoking in the midday sunlight, just a short 15 minute walk from the centre of town. Try our norways arctic circle tour to discover interesting and iconic sites around norway. Read more about adventure tour canadian arctic watch 2017 8 days. However, finnish lapland is where you will meet the real father christmas on your santa holiday to lapland.
Payment will be in euros cash payments or sterling via card payments. Rovaniemi is situated right on the arctic circle, where unspoilt wilderness is. An inspired tale of high adventure, out in the cold is bill murrays vivid portrait of adventure across the vast northern atlantic from the arctic north of norway to nova scotia. Christmas in the arctic circle 2017 by jill freeman. I n northern sweden, 100 miles beyond the arctic circle, winter arrives with all the drama of a trumpet fanfare. Arctic canada is defined as the area north of the arctic circle, which constitutes the expansive wilderness of the provinces of yukon, northwest territories and nunavut. I am driving a land rover from cheltenham, uk to nordkapp, norway currently in amsterdam raising money for cancer research uk. Filled with rugged landscapes, varied wildlife, indigenous communities and incredible history, the arctic offers something for everyone. It is possible to add on additional activities to your holiday after arriving in lapland but availability of activities and excursions is limited and so we recommend that you book your place before you travel to. Arctic explorers, based in the arctic city of tromso in norway, provide worldclass arctic holidays. Back to rest of world svalbard and the arctic circle. Your arctic circle aurora borealis day begins right at your fairbanks hotel, so you dont need to plan how to get to us and you will save additional taxi costs. Along the way you will see stunning views of interior alaska, the transalaskapipeline, wildlife, the mighty yukon river and the high plateau of finger mountain. Want to enjoy a host of fun activities in a winter wonderland that offers the thrill of deep, fresh snow, almost a.
Arctic circle holidays in arctic circle regent holidays. Looking for a winter holiday that is something different from alpine skiing and expensive equipment hire. All wonderful of course, and nows your last chance to book, but the festive season always seems frantic. Arctic holidays, arctic circle holidays, arctic tours. Armed with some ultrathick winter gear, we hopped on board the arctic circle train and weaved our way through the sugarcoated wonderland. Our family escape to visit santa claus and have a white christmas. Reindeers dont like people and other things we learned on a. We recommend booking arctic circle mall tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The arctic is at its most beautiful in the summer and with the longer days youve plenty of time to get outdoors and experience real nature, the cleanest rivers and the freshest air. Hurtigruten offers expeditions to antarctica and the arctic, as well as coastal cruises along the stunning norwegian coast.
The 20 best books about the arctic and antarctic to read mar 3, 2020 if you are interested in the arctic or the antarctic then this is a selection of 20 of the best books about the arctic and antartica you can read. The 20 best books about the arctic and antarctic to read. Santas day to lapland direct from isle of man a day of fun in lapland far inside the arctic circle, where the snow is thick and sparkling, santa claus and his reindeer are waiting to meet you. If you think the arctic is a place only to see in winter, think again. Journeying through vast ice sheets, past behemoth icebergs and glaciers, and passing incredible scenery, your time. A remote and evocative archipelago, the islands of norways arctic north hold a unique allure for those with a sense of adventure. A photographer has documented amazing abandoned houses. We will be joined throughout by the sacconi quartet, for a. Your first days riding is a great introduction to norway with a low. Eu travel journal arctic northern lights nov 2017 mar 2018 by. See the northern lights with an arctic circle break, husky safari, ice hotel and arctic circle cruises. Home to incredible wildlife and unique scenery youll see some truly amazing things during your time here the idea of traversing icy landscapes amongst polar bears and arctic wolves will.
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