Arctic Circle Tours & Vacation Packages in Norway
Arctic tours beyond the 66th parallel combine northern lights, polar-night landscapes and winter adventures in one trip. Below you will find Arctic Circle tours in Norway, from a 4-day Northern Lights in Lofoten break from $950 to the 10-day Ultimate Arctic Adventure through Tromsø, Alta and Rovaniemi. We also include Arctic vacation packages to Lapland and Greenland for travelers who want to see more of the High North. Choose a ready itinerary or request a tailor-made quote.
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Ultimate Arctic Adventure
Norway - Sweden - Finland
Tromso, Alta, Levi, Haparanda, Rovaniemi
Group size - max 30 people
- Jan 15, 2027 — Jan 24, 2027
- Jan 29, 2027 — Feb 7, 2027
- Feb 5, 2027 — Feb 14, 2027
- Feb 26, 2027 — Mar 7, 2027
- Mar 13, 2027 — Mar 22, 2027
- Mar 26, 2027 — Apr 4, 2027
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Wonderful Winter Vision of the Fjords
Bergen, Flam, Oslo
English Tour Escort and Local Guides
Group size - max 25 people
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Norway in a Nutshell - Winter Discovery
Oslo, Flam, Bergen
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Northern Lights in Lofoten
Svolvaer
Experience winter peace and tranquility in Lofoten, chase the Northern Lights, watch the fish drying on the racks, enjoy life in the harbor, have a "skreimølje" dinner.
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Rovaniemi Winter Experience
Finland (Rovaniemi) - Arctic Circle
Visit Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and the Santa's official home!
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New Years & Northern Lights in Iceland
Reykjavik, Reykjanes, Blue Lagoon, South Iceland, Golden Circle
Group Size - max. 40 people
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New Year's Festival in Reykjavik 2026
Reykjavik, Reykjanes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon
Group size-max. 40 people
- Dec 29, 2026 — Jan 2, 2027
- Dec 29, 2027 — Jan 2, 2028
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Greenland Autumn Highlights: Nuuk and Sisimiut
Copenhagen, Nuuk, Sisimiut
- Oct 22, 2026 — Oct 29, 2026
- Oct 29, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026
- Nov 5, 2026 — Nov 12, 2026
- Nov 12, 2026 — Nov 19, 2026
- Nov 19, 2026 — Nov 26, 2026
- Nov 26, 2026 — Dec 3, 2026
- Dec 3, 2026 — Dec 10, 2026
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Greenland Winter Highlights: Nuuk and Ilulissat
Copenhagen, Nuuk, Ilulissat
Group Size - max. 12 people
- Jan 12, 2027 — Jan 19, 2027
- Jan 14, 2027 — Jan 21, 2027
- Jan 19, 2027 — Jan 26, 2027
- Jan 21, 2027 — Jan 28, 2027
- Jan 26, 2027 — Feb 2, 2027
- Jan 28, 2027 — Feb 4, 2027
- Feb 1, 2027 — Feb 8, 2027
- Feb 2, 2027 — Feb 9, 2027
- Feb 4, 2027 — Feb 11, 2027
- Feb 9, 2027 — Feb 16, 2027
- Feb 11, 2027 — Feb 18, 2027
- Feb 15, 2027 — Feb 22, 2027
- Feb 16, 2027 — Feb 23, 2027
- Feb 18, 2027 — Feb 25, 2027
- Feb 22, 2027 — Mar 1, 2027
- Feb 23, 2027 — Mar 2, 2027
- Feb 25, 2027 — Mar 4, 2027
- Mar 2, 2027 — Mar 9, 2027
- Mar 4, 2027 — Mar 11, 2027
- Mar 9, 2027 — Mar 16, 2027
- Mar 11, 2027 — Mar 18, 2027
- Mar 16, 2027 — Mar 23, 2027
- Mar 29, 2027 — Apr 5, 2027
- Mar 30, 2027 — Apr 6, 2027
Arctic Circle Tour Packages: Where You Can Go
Our Arctic tour packages cover several parts of the High North. Each tour page shows the full itinerary, dates and what is included.
| Tour | Route | Length | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Arctic Adventure | Tromsø, Alta, Levi, Haparanda, Rovaniemi (Norway, Sweden, Finland); escorted, max 30 people | 10 days / 9 nights | $6,619 |
| Northern Lights in Lofoten | Svolvær, Lofoten Islands | 4 days / 3 nights | $950 |
| Norway in a Nutshell, Winter Discovery | Oslo, Flåm, Bergen; tailor-made | 6 days / 5 nights | $2,550 |
| Rovaniemi Winter Experience | Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland | 5 days / 4 nights | $2,950 |
| Greenland Winter Highlights | Nuuk, Ilulissat | 8 days / 7 nights | $4,163 |
Arctic Circle Tours in Norway
Northern Norway is the main focus of this page. The Ultimate Arctic Adventure starts in Tromsø and continues through Alta and across the border into Swedish and Finnish Lapland, so one trip covers three Arctic countries. If you prefer one base and a shorter trip, Northern Lights in Lofoten offers 4 days in Svolvær with winter harbor life, a traditional skreimølje dinner and northern lights chasing.
Prefer fjords to the far north? The Norway in a Nutshell winter tour and the 7-day Wonderful Winter Vision of the Fjords (Bergen, Flåm, Oslo, from $1,390, English-speaking escort, max 25 people) show winter Norway south of the Arctic Circle. For more options see all Norway tours and escorted Norway tours.
Arctic Vacation Packages Beyond Norway
The Arctic Circle crosses several countries, and some travelers combine them. In Finland, the Rovaniemi Winter Experience brings a Lapland winter holiday; more trips are on our Finland tours page. In Greenland, Greenland Winter Highlights links Nuuk and Ilulissat, and Nuuk and Sisimiut is built around autumn northern lights. See all Greenland tours.
Best Time for Arctic Circle Tours
The northern lights season in the Arctic runs through the dark months, roughly from autumn to early spring. Our winter departures for the Ultimate Arctic Adventure run from January to April 2027. The aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed on any tour. If northern lights are your main goal, compare our northern lights tours and the independent Norway winter packages.
How to Choose Your Arctic Tour
- Guided group: pick an escorted itinerary such as the Ultimate Arctic Adventure.
- Short break: choose a 4-day base trip like Lofoten.
- Your own dates and pace: ask for a tailor-made quote and our team will build the route.
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FAQ
How much do Arctic Circle tours in Norway cost?
Prices on this page start from $950 per person for the 4-day Northern Lights in Lofoten tour and go up to $6,619 for the 10-day Ultimate Arctic Adventure. The final price depends on dates, hotels and group or tailor-made format. Request a quote for an exact figure.
Which Arctic Circle tour is best for first-time visitors?
For a first Arctic trip, many travelers choose either the 4-day Northern Lights in Lofoten, which is short and based in one place, or the escorted Ultimate Arctic Adventure, which covers Tromsø, Alta and Lapland in one itinerary.
Where is the Arctic Circle in Norway?
The Arctic Circle crosses northern Norway, and cities such as Tromsø and the Lofoten Islands lie beyond it. Many of our Arctic tours in Norway start or stay north of the 66th parallel.
When is the best time for an Arctic tour?
For northern lights, the dark months from autumn to early spring are the best. The Ultimate Arctic Adventure runs on winter dates from January to April 2027. See each tour page for current departures.
Can I see the northern lights on an Arctic Circle tour?
Often yes in the winter season, but the aurora depends on weather and solar activity, so no operator can guarantee it. Longer stays in the Arctic give you more chances.
Are your Arctic tours guided or independent?
Both. The Ultimate Arctic Adventure is escorted, with a maximum group of 30 people, and other trips can be tailor-made. Tell us your dates and interests and we will suggest a format.
Do you offer Arctic vacation packages outside Norway?
Yes. Besides Norway, this page includes trips to Finnish Lapland and Greenland, such as the Rovaniemi Winter Experience and Greenland Winter Highlights.
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