2021 & 2022 Globus Guided Tours - Globus® Vacation Packages

Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle (ZK)

10 Day Tour from Helsinki to Tromso

2026 Tour Details

We’re on the top of the world on this 10-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki poised on the country’s gulf peninsula, where Nordic cuisine is as hearty as the generations of tradition here. Visit Santa at the village of Rovaniemi, just across the Arctic Circle, once you’re sure to be on the “good list,” head through Lapland to the North Cape of Norway to discover the Sámi culture alive today in Karasjok. Call at a husky farm to learn about the life of mushers and sled dogs. Continue to Tromsø where the glow from the Arctic Cathedral adds a shining light to the end of your amazing arctic adventure!

Small-Group Discovery Dates Available

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.

Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing tour of Helsinki
• Orientation tour of Oulu
• Visit to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi
• [LF] Arctic Circle Certificate
• Visit to a [LF] husky farm with traditional Sámi culture snacks
• Visit to the Sami Cultural Park at Karasjok
• Visit to North Cape Hall and Visitor Center in Honningsvag−Europe’s most northern point
• Visit the Rock Carvings Museum in Alta
• Orientation Walk in Tromso featuring the Arctic Cathedral

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Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle map

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

9 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN HELSINKI, FINLAND

Welcome to Helsinki! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

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Day 2 HELSINKI–OULU

Perfection on the Peninsula This morning, follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour to discover Helsinki’s main highlights, including the City Hall, Presidential Palace, Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and open-air market. After some free time for browsing, head to the airport for your flight to Oulu.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Finland has often been voted the happiest country in the world, due to its affinity with nature and a strong social support system. The capital city, Helsinki is situated in the south of the country poised on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Though it is the coldest capital in the Nordic region, its striking architecture and Nordic cuisine don’t fail to give visitors a warm welcome.

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Day 3 OULU

The Creative Edge After an orientation tour to introduce you to Oulu, the rest of the day is yours to explore the 2026 European Capital of Culture. Enjoy time to browse the Market Square, taste some local specialties at the Market Hall, take a selfie with the famous Policeman statue, or head over to Piksaari Island to stroll around the wooden district, once a center of local industry and now home to a thriving artists’ community.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE of Finland with an optional excursion to Hailuoto, the largest island in the Bothnian Bay. From its rise from the sea approximately 2,000 years ago and continues to do so. Eventually the island will adjoin mainland as the rising shoreline is constantly changing to form a living conservation area. The manmade environment in Hailuoto, characterized by well-preserved traditional buildings, together with its unique natural features, has earned Hailuoto the designation as one of Finland’s national landscapes—and the only national landscape covering the entire municipality.

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Day 4 OULU–ROVANIEMI

Santa Claus is Coming to Town Today, get into the festive spirit as you drive to Rovaniemi to visit Santa Claus’s village. Keep an eye out for the elves and Santa Claus, himself. This enchanting village sits directly on the Arctic Circle. Step across the latitudinal line and Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite receive your Arctic Circle Certificate.
127 mi / 205 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
LEGENDS & LORE Some 100 years ago, a passerby started spreading the word about the true location of Santa’s real home. Since then, Santa has traveled to the Arctic Circle to meet with kids from 1 to 92 to hear Christmas wishes in his remote Santa’s Village in Rovaniemi. Enjoy a visit with Old St. Nick and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate documenting your crossing this hemispheric line.

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Day 5 ROVANIEMI–LUOSTO–IVALO

North to the Cape Dash away from Santa’s village with a drive to Luosto where more treats await. Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite Enjoy a guided visit to a local husky farm to meet the sled dogs. Later, enjoy some Sámi culture with traditional snacks before continuing to Ivalo.
199mi/ 320km

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Learn about the special relationship between musher and dog with a visit to a local husky farm. Hear about arctic survival gear, sleds, racing equipment, and working with sled dogs. Visit the puppy yard and linger with the friendly adult racing dogs. Whether or not you’re a passionate dog lover, you’ll gain respect and admiration for these hard-working dogs and their remarkable fortitude under the care of expert mushers.

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Day 6 IVALO–KARASJOK, NORWAY–HONNINGSVAG

Norwegian Good Today, cross the border into Norway and stop at Karasjok to visit the Sámi Cultural Park, to learn about the traditions and lifestyle of this semi-nomadic people. Later, reach Honningsvag, the most northerly town in Norway.
242mi/ 390km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Explore the fascinating Sámi culture, history, and traditions with a visit to the Sámi Cultural Park in Karasjok. Browse exhibitions that feature Sámi art, handicrafts, traditional clothing, and artifacts to understand the history of the Sámi people, their way of life, and their struggles for cultural preservation and recognition.

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Day 7 HONNINGSVAG–EXCURSION TO THE NORTH CAPE–ALTA

The Old Men & The Sea Today, stand in the northernmost point of Europe with a visit to the North Cape Hall and Visitor Center, located on a cliff 307 meters above the Arctic Ocean. Capture this incredible moment with a photo opportunity at the Globe Monument, the symbol of the North Cape. Later, arrive in Alta.
168mi/ 270km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
THE EDGE OF THE WORLD The North Cape cliff plateau has long been an important navigation mark for shipping traffic in the north. In 1553, an English expedition set sail under the command of commander Richard Chancellor in search of the North-East passage to China. Though unsuccessful, the expedition’s sea charts were the first to mention the name, North Cape. Today, the cape offers an outstanding vantage point beneath the midnight sun with spectacular views of the Barents Sea.

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Day 8 ALTA–TROMSØ

Written in Stone This morning, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Rock Art Museum in Alta, Northern Europe's largest and richest rock-carving site. Arrive in Tromsø late afternoon with free time to stroll the city.
186mi/ 300km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT TREASURES Experience the Rock Carvings Museum and walk along the pathways amid the fascinating ancient rock carvings created 2,000 to 6,200 years ago to illustrate the lives and livelihoods of hunter-gatherers and fishermen beside stunning views of the Alta Fjord.

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Day 9 TROMSØ

Shining Lights Today, join an orientation walk, featuring a visit to the Arctic Cathedral. Discover more of Tromsø during your free time and this evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICY ARCHITECTURE The Arctic Cathedral stands proud at the end of Tromsø bridge, clearly visible from the centre of the town. Strip lights have been positioned between the eleven lamella panels that make up the church walls. When darkness falls, the church’s unusual shape is visible from all parts of Tromsø to represent the light in the long, dark winter days.

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Day 10 TROMSØ

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

ANNA-LENA SODERLUND TORNELL

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“I love to bring visitors to areas where I have lived and worked, i.e. Scandinavia, Russia and Central Europe, to give a piece of my culture to the guests, to make the clients feel at home by introducing them to all aspects of life in the area. To open our eyes and understand customs, habits and history, "what makes me tick the way I tick, and you tick differently" is my focus. How to make the best Swedish meatballs, how to sing children's songs or sharing a proverb we use a lot. When we come back home after a tour, we have a different set of 'glasses'. The knowledge of the world has changed us a bit and we are all part of it, plus we had a really great time together!”

Tour Director - ANNA-LENA SODERLUND TORNELL

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Oulu
Tromso

Oulu

Finnish Fishing Traditions of Hailuoto Island

Finnish Fishing Traditions of Hailuoto Island

Embark on a full-day trip to the island of Hailuoto and charming village of Marjaniemi for lunch and brewery visit.

Price Range: $$$$

Tromso

The Land Of Midnight Sun: Fjellheisen Aerial Tramway Over Tromso

The Land Of Midnight Sun: Fjellheisen Aerial Tramway Over Tromso

Take a ride aboard the world-famous Fjellheisen aerial tramway for unforgettable views over the Land of the Midnight Sun, then visit the world's northernmost botanical garden!

Price Range: $$$

 Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $4,495*
18 guests in a party: $1,184*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.



The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.