Chasing the Northern Lights

14 Feb –
23 Feb 2025
Experience a journey through cities, snow-covered landscapes, arctic temperatures, and the magic of the Northern Lights.

What to expect

Itinerary

Day 1
A Change of Season

We meet at O.R. Tambo International for our flight to Stockholm. We trade the warmth of the African sun for the sub-zero climate of Scandinavia, a complete departure from our everyday reality.

  • Overnight: Aircraft
  • In-flight meals

Day 2
Beauty on the Water

We arrive in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Before checking into our hotel, we embark on a panoramic city tour. Later, we visit the remarkable Vasa Museum. This evening, we gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

  • Haymarket by Scandic
  • Dinner
  • Panoramic city tour of Stockholm
  • Vasa Museum

Day 3
Gateway to the Arctic

After breakfast, we fly to Kiruna, a city deep within the Arctic Circle and our gateway to Swedish Lapland. Today, our destination is Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi. After dinner, as darkness descends, we wrap up warmly and take part in a Northern Lights Photo Tour. Our guides show us how to use our cameras to capture the Arctic landscape and the Northern Lights.

  • Icehotel
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi
  • Northern Lights photo tour

Day 4
Sami Culture

We start our day with breakfast at Icehotel and set out on an exhilarating winter adventure: a dog sledge ride through the frozen landscape. After lunch at Icehotel, we visit the Márkanbáiki Sámi Open Air Museum. We return to Kiruna and enjoy dinner at the hotel. Afterwards, we embark on another Northern Lights photo tour.

  • Scandic Kiruna Hotel
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Dog sledding tour
  • Márkanbáiki Sámi Open Air Museum
  • Northern Lights photo tour

Day 5
Journey through Lapland

We spend the morning in the town of Kiruna, where we visit the massive Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag (LKAB) iron ore mine. After having lunch in Kiruna, we board a train for a scenic journey to our next destination, Narvik. This evening after dinner, we search the skies for the Northern Light.

  • Quality Hotel Grand Royal
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • LKAB Mine
  • Hunt the Northern Lights

Day 6
Into Norway

We end our time in Narvik with a visit to Polar Park, the world’s northernmost animal park. We continue to Tromsø, Norway’s Arctic capital, and check into our hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure and then head out to discover the city’s nightlife.

  • Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Leisure time in Narvik Polar Park
  • Dinner at leisure in Tromsø

Day 7
Gate to the Arctic Ocean

This morning, we enjoy some leisure time in Tromsø which offers plenty of activities. Hopefully, our last night in the Arctic Circle is lit up with a wonderful auroral display.

  • Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Leisure time in Tromsø
  • Northern Lights excursion
  • Dinner in a Sámi Lavvu

Day 8
Meadow of the Gods

After breakfast, we leave snow-covered Lapland behind and fly to Oslo, the capital of Norway. We start our day with a city tour, taking in the main sights. This evening, we gather for a farewell dinner and recall the adventures of our Lapland journey.

  • Thon Hotel Bristol
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • City tour of Oslo
  • Walking tour of Vigeland
  • Sculpture park
  • Farewell dinner

Day 9
The City on the Fjord

This morning, we enjoy some leisure time in Oslo before we transfer to the airport for our departing flight. The chic metropolis has been voted the world’s most expensive city three times, but it’s possible to have some fun without breaking your budget.

  • Overnight: Aircraft
  • Breakfast and in-flight meals
  • Leisure time in Oslo

Day 10
Travel far enough, you meet yourself

Travel Far Enough, You Meet Yourself

We arrive in sunny South Africa. The winter chill has left our bones, but the sights and sounds of Scandinavia will stay with us for years to come: wild landscapes blanketed in snow, the sound of a sleigh making tracks across the tundra, water lapping on the shores of a serene fjord, and star-filled Arctic skies. Seagull Travel & Tours hope to see you again for another remarkable tour.

We meet at O.R. Tambo International for our flight to Stockholm. We trade the warmth of the African sun for the sub-zero climate of Scandinavia, a complete departure from our everyday reality.

  • Overnight: Aircraft
  • In-flight meals

We arrive in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Before checking into our hotel, we embark on a panoramic city tour. Later, we visit the remarkable Vasa Museum. This evening, we gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

  • Haymarket by Scandic
  • Dinner
  • Panoramic city tour of Stockholm
  • Vasa Museum

After breakfast, we fly to Kiruna, a city deep within the Arctic Circle and our gateway to Swedish Lapland. Today, our destination is Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi. After dinner, as darkness descends, we wrap up warmly and take part in a Northern Lights Photo Tour. Our guides show us how to use our cameras to capture the Arctic landscape and the Northern Lights.

  • Icehotel
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi
  • Northern Lights photo tour

We start our day with breakfast at Icehotel and set out on an exhilarating winter adventure: a dog sledge ride through the frozen landscape. After lunch at Icehotel, we visit the Márkanbáiki Sámi Open Air Museum. We return to Kiruna and enjoy dinner at the hotel. Afterwards, we embark on another Northern Lights photo tour.

  • Scandic Kiruna Hotel
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Dog sledding tour
  • Márkanbáiki Sámi Open Air Museum
  • Northern Lights photo tour

We spend the morning in the town of Kiruna, where we visit the massive Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag (LKAB) iron ore mine. After having lunch in Kiruna, we board a train for a scenic journey to our next destination, Narvik. This evening after dinner, we search the skies for the Northern Light.

  • Quality Hotel Grand Royal
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • LKAB Mine
  • Hunt the Northern Lights

We end our time in Narvik with a visit to Polar Park, the world’s northernmost animal park. We continue to Tromsø, Norway’s Arctic capital, and check into our hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure and then head out to discover the city’s nightlife.

  • Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Leisure time in Narvik Polar Park
  • Dinner at leisure in Tromsø

This morning, we enjoy some leisure time in Tromsø which offers plenty of activities. Hopefully, our last night in the Arctic Circle is lit up with a wonderful auroral display.

  • Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Leisure time in Tromsø
  • Northern Lights excursion
  • Dinner in a Sámi Lavvu

After breakfast, we leave snow-covered Lapland behind and fly to Oslo, the capital of Norway. We start our day with a city tour, taking in the main sights. This evening, we gather for a farewell dinner and recall the adventures of our Lapland journey.

  • Thon Hotel Bristol
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • City tour of Oslo
  • Walking tour of Vigeland
  • Sculpture park
  • Farewell dinner

This morning, we enjoy some leisure time in Oslo before we transfer to the airport for our departing flight. The chic metropolis has been voted the world’s most expensive city three times, but it’s possible to have some fun without breaking your budget.

  • Overnight: Aircraft
  • Breakfast and in-flight meals
  • Leisure time in Oslo

Travel Far Enough, You Meet Yourself

We arrive in sunny South Africa. The winter chill has left our bones, but the sights and sounds of Scandinavia will stay with us for years to come: wild landscapes blanketed in snow, the sound of a sleigh making tracks across the tundra, water lapping on the shores of a serene fjord, and star-filled Arctic skies. Seagull Travel & Tours hope to see you again for another remarkable tour.

Experience the vibrance of Chasing the Northern Lights

Seagull Travel & Tours has specially curated this journey for travellers looking to fully immerse themselves in the winter wonders of Scandinavia. The rugged beauty of Lapland, the majestic silence of the Arctic, and the ethereal nature of the Northern Lights combine in an experience you’ll never forget.

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