From Lapland’s Huskies to Norway’s Fjords: Booknordics.com Introduces a Unique 9-Day Arctic Winter Journey

OSLO, NORWAY – 6 November 2026

Huskies in Finnish Lapland. Fjords in Northern Norway. Two chances to chase the Northern Lights. Why settle for one Arctic destination when you can experience two?

As the winter travel season begins, Norway-based travel company Booknordics.com is bringing together two of the Arctic's most distinctive destinations in a single nine-day holiday.

Connecting Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland with Tromsø in Northern Norway, the journey combines winter wildlife encounters, scenic overland travel and guided Northern Lights excursions, without requiring travellers to arrange each connection independently.

The first departure is scheduled for 25 November 2026, with additional departures in January and March 2027.

Christer André Olsen, CEO of Booknordics.com, shares what makes the journey unique:

"What makes this journey interesting is how different the two destinations are. In Rovaniemi, you experience Finnish Lapland through its forests, huskies, reindeer and winter traditions. When you reach Tromsø, the landscape changes to mountains, fjords and the Norwegian coast. You get two very different perspectives on Arctic winter within one holiday. That contrast, for me, is the strongest reason to combine them."

Two Arctic destinations. Two completely different experiences.

Both Rovaniemi and Tromsø are known for their Northern Lights experiences. But beyond the night sky, the similarities begin to fade.

In Rovaniemi, the landscape is dominated by snow-covered forests, frozen waterways and the winter traditions of Finnish Lapland.

Here, travellers can experience husky and reindeer sledding, visit Santa Claus Village and discover Arctic wildlife at Ranua Wildlife Park.

According to the official tourism organisation, Visit Rovaniemi, the region offers a wide range of Arctic outdoor experiences throughout the winter season.

Then comes the journey west.

Travelling aboard the Arctic Route tourist coach, visitors cross from Finland's inland winter landscape towards the mountains and fjords of Northern Norway.

By the time they reach Tromsø, the Arctic looks entirely different.

The forests give way to dramatic coastal scenery, snow-covered mountains and a lively harbour city surrounded by fjords.

Here, the itinerary includes a guided fjord and Arctic wildlife excursion, alongside another evening dedicated to searching for the Northern Lights.

For travellers exploring the region independently, Visit Tromsø provides additional information about Arctic activities, local attractions and seasonal experiences.

The journey matters as much as the destination

Combining two Arctic regions sounds appealing. Planning the logistics can be another story.

Travellers must coordinate accommodation, transport connections, activity schedules and winter travel conditions across two countries.

Booknordics.com's nine-day itinerary brings these arrangements together, while still allowing travellers time to explore independently.

The holiday begins in Helsinki, Finland's capital, with a day excursion to medieval Tallinn in Estonia. From Helsinki, travellers board the Santa Claus Express train north to Rovaniemi, where three nights allow time for Lapland's signature winter experiences.

The journey then continues overland to Tromsø, where another three nights introduce visitors to Northern Norway's coastal Arctic.

The package includes eight hotel nights with breakfast, selected transfers, train and coach journeys, and six tours and activities.

Rather than following a continuously escorted group tour, travellers enjoy a combination of organised excursions and independent time.

The Northern Lights are only part of the story

For many international visitors, seeing the Northern Lights is a major reason to travel north. But what happens when the sky is cloudy?

The appeal of combining Finnish Lapland and Northern Norway is that the experience extends well beyond the aurora. One day might involve meeting huskies in a snowy Lapland forest.

Another could mean travelling through Arctic mountain scenery or exploring the fjords surrounding Tromsø. And when darkness falls, travellers have guided Northern Lights excursions scheduled in both destinations.

While sightings depend on weather and natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed, the itinerary offers plenty of memorable experiences regardless of what happens in the night sky.

For those planning their first Arctic holiday, Booknordics.com offers further inspiration in its Rovaniemi to Tromsø winter travel guide.

Winter departures now available for booking

The nine-day Helsinki–Rovaniemi–Tromsø holiday currently offers departures on selected dates from November 2026 through March 2027.

Scheduled journeys include:

• 25 November – 3 December 2026
• 5–13 January 2027
• 14–22 January 2027
• 28 January – 5 February 2027
• 7–15 March 2027

The package brings together accommodation, key transport connections and selected Arctic experiences, giving travellers a practical way to explore both countries in one holiday.

International flights, travel insurance, optional excursions and most meals beyond hotel breakfasts are not included.

Travellers interested in the journey can also contact Booknordics.com directly to enquire about a customised booking discount.

Simply email help@booknordics.comwith your preferred travel dates and number of travellers, and the team can assist with the booking enquiry and available discount options.

Discover the full itinerary:Helsinki to Lapland and Tromsø: 9-Day Arctic Winter & Northern Lights Holiday Package.