Today begins with your arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport where the tour manager will meet and assist you with check-in and boarding formalities for the flight to Helsinki. Since it’s already mid-day locally, use the remaining pre-departure time to confirm travel documents, enjoy a comfortable lounge snack, and settle in for the long haul to Finland.
On arrival in Helsinki this afternoon, clear immigration and join the luxury coach for a short orientation drive before visiting the striking Oodi Helsinki Central Library — a modern cultural hub where you can admire the architecture, browse Finnish design books or grab a warming coffee. The coach will then take you to your central hotel for check-in and a moment to freshen up.
This evening you will be treated to an Indian dinner at a nearby restaurant—perfect to beat jet lag with familiar flavours—followed by a relaxed night at the Helsinki hotel. If you have energy, take a brief stroll around the illuminated streets near Senate Square to glimpse Helsinki Cathedral at night before returning for an overnight stay.
You’ll start the day with a packed breakfast before an early transfer to Keflavík Airport and a short flight into Iceland. After clearing immigration, climb aboard the luxury coach bound for the Golden Circle—your first stop is Þingvellir National Park, where tectonic rifts and the historic Alþingi parliament site create dramatic scenery and great photo opportunities.
Continue the circuit to the geothermal area of Haukadalur to watch Strokkur erupt repeatedly, sending boiling water skyward for spectacular close-up shots. From there, drive to Gullfoss waterfall and feel the spray as the Hvítá river plunges in two thunderous stages into the glacial canyon—on a clear day you may even spot rainbows in the mist.
After the Golden Circle, settle into your hotel in the Hvolsvöllur/Hella area and enjoy a hearty local dinner featuring Icelandic specialities. Spend the evening relaxing and reviewing photos from the day—if skies are clear, step outside briefly to search for a faint aurora sweeping across the northern winter sky.
After a relaxing Icelandic breakfast at your hotel, board the coach for a scenic drive along the southern coast toward Reynisfjara — the famous black-sand beach. Feel the Atlantic wind and marvel at the basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks while your guide points out local folklore and safe viewpoints for dramatic photos.
Continue east with a quick photo stop in Vík to capture the village framed by cliffs and sea, then press on to the otherworldly Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon where ancient icebergs drift and glint in blue and turquoise hues; allow time for shoreline photos and to watch seals playing among the floes. On the return leg, pause at Skógafoss to stand beneath the powerful 60-meter cascade — climb the adjacent stairway if you’re feeling energetic for a panoramic view from above.
Head back toward Hvolsvöllur/Hella for a warming local dinner and a chance to compare the day’s highlights with fellow travellers. If skies are clear and the temperature allows, step outside after dinner for a short aurora hunt — the dark southern skies can occasionally reward you with dancing northern lights.
After breakfast check out and enjoy a scenic drive west across Snæfellsnes Peninsula to Grundarfjörður, arriving at the photogenic Kirkjufell (Church Mountain). Spend time walking to the classic viewpoint where the mountain and nearby Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall combine for iconic photos — your guide will share local folklore about the mountain and point out the best angles for shots in winter light.
Return to Reykjavík for a guided city tour that introduces the compact capital’s highlights: stroll past Hallgrímskirkja Church and admire its striking façade, visit the colourful houses of the old town and explore the lively harbourfront with its modern Harpa Concert Hall and waterfront sculptures. Pause at a café for hot chocolate or a warming bowl of Icelandic soup before checking into your hotel and freshening up.
Enjoy an Indian dinner at a recommended restaurant to round off familiar flavours after a day of sights, then take an optional short walk to Senate Square to see the illuminated Helsinki — sorry, Reykjavík — Cathedral and the calm winter streets. If skies are clear and conditions permit, your evening may include a brief northern lights alert from the guide, so keep your camera ready for a possible auroral display above the city.
Begin with a packed breakfast and an early transfer to Reykjavík airport for your flight to Helsinki; relax on the short hop while reviewing photos from Iceland’s dramatic coast. On arrival in Helsinki, clear immigration and board the coach for a gentle orientation drive that brings you into the heart of the Finnish capital, setting the scene for an afternoon of exploration.
Enjoy a focussed city tour of Helsinki — stroll around Senate Square to admire the neoclassical Helsinki Cathedral, pause at the Market Square to sample local pastries or pick up a souvenir, and visit the modern Harpa-like landmark of Oodi (Helsinki Central Library) or the Sibelius Monument for a taste of Finnish culture. Your guide will point out highlights such as the wooden houses of the Kruununhaka district and the waterfront views, leaving time to warm up with coffee or soup in a cosy café before boarding the train.
Later, receive your packed Indian dinner and transfer to Helsinki Railway Station to board the Double Decker Santa Claus Express; settle into your couchette or seat and enjoy a festive overnight rail journey northward. As the train departs, swap stories with new travel companions and watch the winter landscape unfold — tomorrow you’ll arrive refreshed in Rovaniemi, ready for Arctic adventures.
Wake refreshed on the Santa Claus Express and enjoy breakfast in the bistro before disembarking in Rovaniemi; board the coach for Ranua Arctic Zoo where you’ll stroll snowy paths to see polar bears, arctic foxes, reindeer and seals in habitats designed to mimic their natural environment. The guide will share conservation stories and photo tips — keep your zoom ready for shy animals and the frosted landscapes surrounding the enclosures.
After the zoo visit, head to the charming Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle to meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle line and send postcards from the official post office stamped with the unique Arctic postmark; browse handcrafted Sámi souvenirs and warm up with a cup of glögi or hot chocolate. Later in the afternoon, climb aboard the coach for the scenic four-hour drive to Saariselkä, watching the winter taiga and frozen lakes slide by as you travel deeper into Lapland.
Arrive at Saariselkä and check into your glass igloo where, after a three-course local dinner, you can relax in comfort while scanning the starry sky for northern lights through the panoramic roof; the guide will brief you on aurora forecasts and optional night excursions. Drift off in the unique setting of the igloo — the quiet, snowy landscape and possible auroral curtains make for a memorable Arctic night.
After breakfast in Saariselkä, embrace an optional husky sledding experience where a team of eager huskies will pull you across snow-covered trails — feel the rush as the guide explains handling and Sámi dog-sledding traditions while the pine forest scenery slips by. Those who skip the ride can visit a nearby reindeer farm to meet herders, learn about Sámi culture, and try a short sleigh ride instead.
Check out and drive toward Ivalo with a photo stop at the frozen shores of Lake Inari, admiring its vast expanse of white ice and scattered islets; stroll along the shoreline for crisp winter views and watch for birdlife or distant reindeer tracks. Continue the cross-border journey to Alta, Norway, taking in dramatic Arctic landscapes en route and pausing for scenic viewpoints and brief refreshment stops as you travel westward.
Arrive in Alta in the early evening, check into your hotel and enjoy a hearty local dinner featuring northern specialties such as cod or reindeer stew to warm up after the day’s travel. After dinner, relax at the hotel or, weather permitting, step outside for a short guided aurora check — Alta’s dark skies often offer good chances to glimpse the northern lights before a well-earned overnight rest.
After breakfast, depart Alta for the scenic drive north-west to Hammerfest, crossing coastal inlets and snow-dusted tundra; on arrival, begin with a guided walk through the compact town to see the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society’s building and the statue of Struve, which marks Hammerfest’s historic polar links. Your guide will explain Hammerfest’s role as a gateway to the Barents Sea and point out viewpoints over the harbour and Kvaløya island — excellent spots for winter seascape photos.
Spend the afternoon at the local museum and the Meridian Column area to learn about Arctic exploration and the town’s wartime history, then enjoy lunch in a cosy café serving fresh Arctic seafood or reindeer specialties. Time permitting, visit the Fuglenes viewpoint and the small church before taking a relaxed drive back toward Alta, watching for roadside reindeer and pausing at scenic overlooks for last-minute photographs of the fjords and low winter sun.
Return to Alta in the early evening for check-in and a warming local dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant, where you can sample traditional Northern Norwegian dishes like fish stew or reindeer. After dinner, join a short aurora-check with your guide — Alta’s dark skies often offer a good chance of northern lights — or relax in the hotel reflecting on the day’s polar stories and coastal views.
After breakfast, check out and board the coach for the scenic drive or short flight into Tromsø, the vibrant “Paris of the North.” On arrival, settle into your hotel and take a brisk orientation walk around the harbourfront to admire the Arctic Cathedral’s silhouette across the water and the colourful wooden houses that line Storgata.
Spend the afternoon exploring Tromsø at a relaxed pace: visit the Polar Museum to learn about Arctic explorers and whale hunts, then warm up with a late lunch or coffee at a cosy café on the harbour such as Risø or Kaffebønna. If time and energy allow, take the Fjellheisen cable car for panoramic winter views over Tromsø and the surrounding fjords — a perfect photo opportunity as daylight fades.
This evening is kept leisurely to maximise your chance of seeing the Northern Lights — enjoy an early dinner featuring local cuisine, then join an optional short guided aurora chase or ask the hotel concierge about current aurora forecasts and recommended dark-sky spots outside the city. If you prefer to stay in, watch the sky from a waterfront vantage or from a high hotel room for a chance of pale curtains or vivid green displays across the Arctic night.
After breakfast, meet your guide for a focused walking tour of central Tromsø—stroll from Strandtorget past the colourful timber houses of Storgata and visit the Polar Museum to learn about Arctic explorers and early hunting expeditions. Pause at the iconic Arctic Cathedral viewpoint for photos across the harbour, then stop at a cosy café for a warming coffee or traditional cinnamon bun before boarding the coach.
Depart Tromsø after lunch and enjoy a scenic drive south toward Narvik, crossing fjords and snow-carpeted tundra with photo stops at striking viewpoints along the route; keep your camera ready for roadside reindeer and dramatic mountain reflections in frozen waters. En route, your guide will narrate stories of polar history and the region’s WWII significance, making the journey as engaging as the destination.
Arrive in Narvik in the early evening, check into the hotel and freshen up before dinner—sample local specialities such as cod or reindeer at the hotel restaurant or a nearby eatery. After dinner, take a short stroll to admire the town lights against the fjord and, weather permitting, join a brief aurora-watch nearby to cap the day with a chance of northern lights dancing above Narvik’s dramatic mountain backdrop.
After breakfast, explore Narvik with a guided town drive and short walking stops—visit the War Museum and the striking Narvik Church, then pause at the harbourfront for panoramic views of the fjord and surrounding alpine peaks. Your guide will recount Narvik’s WWII history and polar connections while you capture crisp winter photos of the port and mountain reflections.
Depart Narvik and cross the border into Sweden toward Abisko National Park, stopping for a scenic walk in Abiskodalen to admire the stark, snow-dusted valley and frozen waterfalls; keep your eyes open for birdlife and the rugged silhouette of Mount Nuolja. Enjoy a light picnic or café break at the Abisko visitor centre before continuing through the dramatic Lapland landscape toward Kiruna, watching the daylight fade over wide plains and glacier-carved ridges.
Arrive in Kiruna early evening and check in to your hotel before dinner; stroll briefly to see the illuminated town centre and the distinctive Kiruna Church if time permits. After a warm local dinner, settle in for the night—if skies are clear, step outside for a chance to spot the northern lights above the town or join a short guided aurora watch arranged by the hotel.
Start the day with a guided walking tour of Kiruna’s compact centre — visit the striking Kiruna Church to admire its timber architecture and serene interior, then stroll past the Town Hall and miners’ memorials while your guide recounts the town’s iron-ore history and the ongoing relocation project. Pause at a local café for a warming coffee and cardamom bun before boarding the coach for the short drive to the IceHotel.
Explore the famed IceHotel where every suite is an ephemeral work of art—take the guided tour to see sculpted rooms, ice chandeliers and the beautifully carved Ice Bar, and learn about the craftsmanship behind the seasonal rebuild. After photos and a hot drink in the warm lounge, begin your comfortable transfer south toward Rovaniemi, watching Lapland’s snowy plateaus and birch forests slide by as daylight softens into a pastel Arctic late afternoon.
Arrive in Rovaniemi in the evening and check into your hotel before enjoying a hearty Indian dinner at a nearby restaurant to round off familiar flavours after the drive. If skies are clear and you’re not too tired, step outside briefly or join a short hotel-led aurora check — Rovaniemi’s location on the Arctic Circle gives you a final chance this trip to catch the northern lights before bed.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your Rovaniemi hotel before checking out and transferring to Rovaniemi Airport; depending on flight times you may have a final stroll through the Santa Claus Village area to pick up last-minute souvenirs or post an Arctic-Circle postcard. Complete check-in and boarding formalities, then board your flight to Helsinki while savouring final aerial views of Lapland’s snowy patchwork.
On arrival in Helsinki you will transit through the airport — if time allows, step into the departures hall for a quick Finnish coffee, a final souvenir from the design shops, or a light meal before your long-haul connection. Clear security and immigration, settle into your seat and use the remaining time to organize photos and receipts, charge devices, and rest as you prepare for the overnight flight to Delhi.
Board your flight to Delhi and enjoy a meal on board while reflecting on the highlights of the tour from Iceland’s glaciers to Lapland’s glass igloos and Northern Lights; settle in for sleep or in-flight entertainment on the long journey home. Use the onboard time to rest and review contact details for arrival transfers—by the time you wake you will be approaching Delhi, ready for immigration and your final return to family and home.
Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, clear immigration and collect your luggage with the support of the Goeverywhere Holidays representative; take a few moments in the arrivals hall to exchange contacts, confirm any onward transfers, and gather group photos and souvenirs. If time permits, enjoy a light breakfast or chai at one of the airport cafés while exchanging final memories with fellow travellers and the tour manager.
Once home or at your hotel, spend the afternoon unpacking and sorting photos from the Arctic and Icelandic highlights—select a few favourites to share with family or on social media, and make note of any items to follow up with the tour office (lost-and-found, feedback, or future bookings). If you have energy, take a gentle walk or short visit to a nearby park or favourite local spot to readjust to Delhi’s pace and climate after the crisp Arctic air.
Gather for a relaxed farewell—either enjoy a quiet dinner with family or meet up with a few group members at a familiar Indian restaurant to swap stories and compare aurora shots and glacier photos one last time. End the evening by confirming any post-tour assistance from Goeverywhere Holidays, backing up your trip photos, and getting an early night to recover from jet lag and celebrate a successful 14-day Arctic & Iceland winter adventure.