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# followEUtoARCTICNORTHERN LIGHTWinter Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 Aurora Sky Station Sweden+Finland • Norway Iceland • Greenland North Pole Svalbard Island TRAVEL JOURNAL

ABOUT EU HOLIDAYSMISSION Vacations to serve the Malaysian market. In doing so, EU Holidays strives to constantly improve our products and services so that we can better serve our • Delighting every travel experience customers.VISION Despite being a young company, EU Holidays has gained significant recognition from both customers and industry professionals. Founded in • Be Travellers’ FIRST choice late 2010, EU Holidays was voted Top MasterCard Supporter in NATAS Travel for four consecutive years since 2012. Since then, EU Holidays was namedVALUES the ‘Best Travel Agency for Europe and USA Tours’ as voted by readers of ESCAPE! Magazine. 1. Deliver what we promise 2. Serve customers passionately After just two years in the business, EU Holidays was presented with 3. Do what we do, best two valuable awards – the Asia Excellence Award 2013 and the Singapore 4. Make work fun Excellence Award 2013. 5. Care for employees 6. Stay as one big family as we grow In 2014, we received the Singapore Quality Brands 2014 award and the 7. Be a good business partner Weekender Travellers’ Choice Award as No. 1 for Europe and USA tours, as 8. Be socially responsible voted by readers. We continued to be awarded for the next three years by Weekender and held our position as the top travel agency in Singapore.PROGRESS AND MILESTONES From Tripzillia.sg - Singapore’s No.1 Travel Portal – EU Holidays alsoEU Holidays was founded by a group of experienced directors passionate acquired excellence awards in “Best for Europe 2015” and “Best for USAabout their work in the travel industry. They wanted to do something new 2015”. The coveted award recognises the most outstanding travel companiesthat could better serve the travel needs of consumers, which is the main for their professionalism and experience in the travel industry.driving force behind the establishment of our travel agency. EU Holidays Pte Ltd has recently received the prestigious Singapore Trusted Within five years of business operations, we have expanded EU Holidays and Quality Brand 2015 award from the Singapore Enrich Group.opened up three other subsidiary offices to focus on the various needs of ourcustomers. The EU MICE office was set up in 2013 to cater for corporate travel In addition, the travel agency has gone through the year-long Customer-with a focus on corporate meetings, conventions and events. Centric Initiative (CCI) program and successfully attained the Singapore Service Class certification under the Ministry of Trade and Industry agency, In that same year, EU Asia was launched to cater for customers who are SPRING Singapore. The agency certifies EU Holidays with the niche Businessinterested in travelling within Asia. In the following year, we opened up EU Excellence (BE) standard for service. TRAVEL JOURNAL TRAVWE2ILN0AN1W7EARRDS Best for Europe

CONTENTS ITINERARIES SVALBARD 8 8D5N Finland Winter Highlight (NORWAY) 10 EFN08WGREENLAND 14 10D7N Winter Adventure in FinlandICELAND SWEDEN FINLAND 18 + Norway King Crab Safari FAROE NORWAY 22 26 EFN10W ISLANDS 30 10D7N Aurora Chasing in Norway + DENMARK 34 Hurtigruten Cruise ENTOSW 10D7N Aurora Chasing in Norway ENOSLW 9D6N North Pole Svalbard Islands ENSVBW 10D7N Northern Lights Over Abisko, Sweden ENSWEW 10D7N Northern Lights of Iceland ENKEFW 12D9N Arctic Express: Greenland’s Northern Lights ENGRNW822 34 EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 1

FEATURES CONTENTS6 Aurora Sky Station 13 Northern Lights Renowned for offering spectacular views of the northern lights, the Aurora Sky Station has been All you need to know about the most on the must-visit list of many. magical natural phenomenon on Earth.17 Norway 21 Northern Light Tour From rugged landscapes to attractions steeped Experience a magical night in your quest to in history, Norway is one of Scandinavia’s witness the natural phenomenon of the Northern stunning countries that charms travellers with its Lights – a sight to behold that will leave you unpretentious visage. breathless in wonder.PUBLISHING CONSULTANT COVER: PHOTOGRAPHER NELSON PINONTOAN | STYLIST CEDRIC ONG | MODEL AMANDA | ART DIRECTION TOMMY HONGManaging Publisher CECILIA WOOGeneral Manager LILIAN QUEK EU HOLIDAYS TRAVEL JOURNALS are published by WWM PTE LTD for EU Holidays.Marketing Executive MELISAH ROSLANWriter SARAH SATHYAMOORTHI No part of this publicaiton is to be reproduced, stored, transmitted, digitally or otherwise, without theCreative Director TOMMY HONG prior consent of the publisher. The information contained herein is accurate at time of printing. Changes may have occurred since this magazine went to print. The publisher will not be held liable for any damages, loss, injury or inconvenience, arising in connection with the contents of the brochure.2 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

EXTRA PAMPERINGFROM EU HOLIDAYSEU Holidays Premium Premium customers of EU Holidays can Highlights of the SATS lounges include:Customers can enjoy now enjoy complimentary access to the • Free flow of refreshments that includecomplimentary access comforts of the three SATS Premier Clubto the Luxurious Premier lounges found across all three terminals at local signature “delights” and bothLounges at Singapore SIngapore’s Changi Airport. alcoholic and non-alcoholic beveragesChangi Airport • Workstations with high-speed Internet Providing the highest level of comfort connectivity and wireless access and luxury in air travel, each lounge is • Cable television with a wide variety of aesthetically designed with a touch of class programmes, channels and movies. and equipped with modern conveniences to • A wide selection of international serve the evolving needs of our customers. magazines and newspapers. • Private rest booths with state-of-the art massage chairs • Pleasant shower amenitiesSATS Premier Lounge T1 SATS Premier Lounge T2 SATS Premier Lounge T3#031-67, Departure Transit Hall, Level 3 #036-114, Departure Transit Hall, Level 3 #03-MS-04, Departure Transit Hall, Level 3Operation Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Operation Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Operation Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

ExtrEaxMtraiSlems,ilesKNOWLEDGE & PASSION & LOVE DIVERSE CHOICES &EXPERIENCE OPTIONS When it comes to travel, there is nobodyOur staff members are armed with vast travel more passionate and enthusiastic than the EU Holidays is well-known for our ability to designknowledge and invaluable experience so as to staff at EU Holidays. Our employee’s love different types of itinerary to cater to differentassist our customers by giving the best advice and dedication for their jobs drive them to clienteles. Each itinerary is specially personalised toto suit their needs. The company equips all staff deliver quality services. They are trained to be fit every customer’s needs, wants and interests. Thewith top quality and comprehensive in-house caring and attentive to every detail of what the option to extend your stay can even be arranged fortraining, on-job training, and external courses customer desires, providing the best support your itinerary. New itineraries are also launchedlead by professionals in the field. These courses that caters to their individual needs. on a regular basis because we believe in creatingconcentrate on providing our staff with the an original and exclusive experience for ourknowledge of giving the best travel experience customers. EU Holidays takes special effort to craftin Europe and USA. This is an essential aspect a wide variety of unique itineraries that customersof EU Holidays as we aim to give each and every can choose from. The range of itineraries vary fromcustomer an unforgettable holiday. premium to cost saving, active to relaxing tours, and intensive coverage or country focus packages. We also work directly with our partners to provide our customers with special privileges and additional perks for their trips.LOFOTEN ISLANDS NORWAY4 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

INNOVATING EXCELLENT QUALITY REPUTATION &TRENDSETTERS MADE AFFORDABLE AWARD WINNINGEU Holidays has always strived to stay ahead Quality should not be compromised for EU Holidays has the prestigious honour ofof the latest trends, especially for travel and affordability. That is why here at EU Holidays, we receiving many awards such as the Asiatechnology. Our company was the first travel believe in having the best of both worlds. Our tour Excellence Award 2013 and the Singaporeagency to introduce exclusive tours to the Norway packages are customised to be the best value Excellence Award 2013. Both ESCAPE! andArctic Circle, and brought about the popular trend for your money. Offered at an attractive rate, our Weekender travel magazines have also awardedof travelling to Finland. In order to provide our packages are packed with 4-5 star hotel stays, EU Holidays as the No. 1 Reader’s Choice forcustomers with unforgettable experiences when scrumptious meals, and an experience of a last Europe and USA tours. Our company has beentravelling with EU Holidays, we make the effort time. EU Holidays is the only agency that offers recognised for our outstanding service, and alsoto reach out to organizations and companies you a night’s stay in a 5-star Hilton hotel on Venice earned us a strong following of loyal customers.overseas to obtain the best arrangements for islands as well as a 5-star Heritage hotel for your EU holidays won the TripZilla excellence awardsactivities and accommodations for our tour accommodation in Interlaken. for “Best for Europe 2015” and “Best for USApackages. For our Northern Europe tours, we 2015” and has recently received the prestigioushave specially arranged for customers to stay Singapore Trusted Quality Brand 2015 award.in the newly launched and more spacious glass In addition, the travel agency has gone throughigloos in Finland. We are also the sole distributing the Customer-Centric Initiative (CCI) programpartner for exclusive sledging activities on Mt. and has attended Singapore Service ClassBussalp for our Switzerland tours. certification under SPRING Singapore. The agency certifies EU Holidays with the niche Business Excellence (BE) standard for service. We’ll do it for you! EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 5

FEATUREAurora Sky Station:The best place on earth toexperience Northern LightsRenowned for offering spectacular views of the northern lights,the Aurora Sky Station has been on the must-visit list of many.As hues of green, pink and violet Mount Nuolja, at Abisko National Park. Also AURORA SKY STATION lights dance across the Arctic known as Abisko Sky Station, this site is said sky, one can’t help but think of to be one of the best places in the world to chance to catch the phenomenal sight. The the northern lights as some sort see the northern lights in its full splendour. stunningly clear skies and beautiful scenicof performance orchestrated by Mother The prevailing winds keep the skies clear, view is to die for, especially on darker nights,Nature. For ages, these brilliant lights so that on most nights travellers will have a between December and January. The Aurorahave mesmerised millions. In recent years Sky Station has recorded a consistent viewinghowever, the demand to witness this opportunity in the last few seasons.amazing natural wonder has increased.Scientific claims state that the lights will fade PHOTOS: © 2014 AURORA SKY STATIONas well as decrease in frequency as the yearsgo by. Predominantly seen in high latituderegions, such as the Arctic and the Antarctic,these natural light displays are seen when thegaseous particles in the Earth’s atmospherecollide with the charged particles releasedfrom the sun’s atmosphere. Sometimes theNorthern lights looks like a puffy, geometricbeam of neon green, while other times, it isas if the sky is covered with layers of mixedcolours, resembling an artist’s palette. Ideally, the best time to visit these regionswould be between late September and lateMarch. It’s also believed that the best placeto immerse yourself in the magic of thenorthern lights is at the Aurora Sky Station,which is located right on the summit of6 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

Travellers can reach the sky station via AURORA BOREALISa chairlift. The ride up to the summit is anexperience in itself, the quiet night keepsake for yourself or your family back dog sledding and snowmobile tours availableaccompanied with views of home, you can do so by visiting the souvenir on-site. These activities are perfect forthe star-studded night is shop inside the Aurora Sky Station. families and friends looking for a thrillinga sight to behold. You adventure. Take the experience up a notchwill be greeted by a There is no guarantee that you will see the by spending a night at the only hotel inlarge viewing deck northern lights during your visit, although Abisko National Park - the Abisko Mountainoverlooking the Abisko your odds increase the longer you stay to Station. Besides its close proximity to theNational Park. If you catch the fantastical displays. In addition Aurora Sky Station, the accommodation alsocan’t stand the chilly to catching the northern lights, there are a offers panoramic views over Lake Tornetrask.weather, head inside number of winter activities such as skiing,and warm yourself upby the log fire. You canalso indulge in a scrumptiousdinner in the cosy restaurant. Ifyou plan to go there for a romantic dinner,be sure to make a table reservation; theyserve a delicious four-course meal inspiredby the taste of Swedish Lapland. There isalso a cafe that serves an authentic cup of‘kokkaffe’ or boiled coffee. Alternatively, youcould also learn more about the northernlights at the aurora borealis exhibition. Afriendly staff member will provide you witha guided tour of the exhibition and fill youin with the details about the northern lightsbefore you are led outside to discover theaurora borealis. If you’d like to get a littleDOG SLEDDING EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 7

COST SAVER8D5NFINLANDWINTER HIGHLIGHTTOUR CODE: EFN08WA fascinating trip to Finland brings youendless fun and excitement that will makeyou forget about the Arctic cold.SANTA CLAUS’ VILLAGEDELICACIES EXCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTSMeal Plan An overnight stay in FINLAND5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners a Glass Igloo HELSINKI Flight path • Senate Square Traverse by coach • White Cathedral Traverse by cruise • Sibelius MonumentFeatured destinations • Temppeliaukio Church Overnight stays 1 2 ROVANIEMI • Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Arctic Circle Rovaniemi • Santa Claus Village • Arctic Circle Certificate Luleå 2 • Glass Igloo 1 SWEDEN 4 HOTELS Kemi KEMI Cumulus FINLAND ROVANIEMI Scandic Rovaniemi HELSINKI Sokos Hotel NORWAY Helsinki PHOTO: 123RF/LAPLAND SAFARI *Note: Hotels are subject to final confirmation. Stockholm 2 Should there be changes, customers will be offered similar accommodations as stated in this list.8 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

DAY 1 → STOCKHOLM Note: The optional tours for Snow Castle and Icebreaker Cruise are subject to weather condition and availability.HOME EU HOLIDAYS don’t guarantee to organize these optional tours for every group.Meals on BoardAssemble at the airport and take-off to the DAY 4vibrant seaside city of Stockholm, capitalof Sweden. ROVANIEMIDAY 2 → LULEÅ → KEMI Breakfast, Dinner OLD TOWN IN HELSINKI, FINLAND Pay a visit to Santa Claus Village where youSTOCKHOLM can peruse through the numerous souvenir shops and send a postcard from the Santa’sBreakfast, Dinner Main Post Office to receive a special Arctic take in the sights of the Helsinki Cathedral,Board a domestic flight to Luleå, one Circle stamp. You will also be awarded with the Government Palace, the National an Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate as proof Library of Finland and the main building ofof the northernmost urban area in of your journey across the Arctic Circle. the University of Helsinki all in one place. On top of that, meet Santa Claus in the Continue on to the Sibelius Monument,Sweden. Journey across the border to Christmas House of the Santa Claus Holiday a structure resembling organ pipes that Village and receive a lasting memory of the is dedicated to world famous composerKemi, Lapland of Finland. Experience meeting in the form of a high quality photo. Jean Sibelius. Last but not least, visit the Thereafter, get set for a night of wonder as Temppeliaukio Church, where the interiorthe complete silence of the arctic nature we make arrangement for you to stay in walls are created naturally by rock, giving rise a comfortable and unique Glass Igloo for to its nickname ‘Rock Church’.around you. If luck is on your side, you tonight’s accommodation. Be mesmerized by the clear starry skies as you cuddle upmay even be able to witness the enthralling in the warm, toasty bed, and admire the unmarred beauty of the surrounding snowyNorthern Lights. landscapes.Note: The appearance of the Northern Lightscannot be guaranteed as it is a naturally occurringphenomenon and is subject to weather conditions.DAY 3 → ROVANIEMI DAY 6KEMI HELSINKIBreakfast, Dinner Breakfast Enjoy the day free at leisure to explore HelsinkiFree at leisure by your own. If time and on your own, where there’s plenty to do and see. You may wish to take up an optionalweather permits, consider an optional DAY 5 → HELSINKI excursion to Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, via ferry for the rich cultural scene and thelifetime experience with the Ice Breaking ROVANIEMI stunning medieval and historical structures.Cruise. Imagine a white frozen sea of Breakfastthick ice. Listen to the sound of crackling Transfer to airport for the domestic flight toice, crushed ice blocks rise from the Helsinki, capital of Finland. Kick off the dayicebreaker’s hull, dark water splashes out. with a sightseeing tour around the alluring DAY 7 → HOMEExplore the vessel, relax in the cozy saloon, city. First up, drive past the bustling Market HELSINKIand if weather permits, take a swim in the Square and absorb its scents, sounds and Breakfastdark icy water, in floatation survival suit. In atmosphere – a great way to perk up your Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is timethe afternoon, transfer to Rovaniemi, the mood instantly. Then, drop by the Senate to transfer to the airport for your flight home.official hometown of Santa Claus and land Square for a unique and cohesive spread ofof fairytales. Neoclassical architecture, where you can DAY 8 HOME SWEET HOME We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU holidays and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip. Suggested Excursion: Additional activities that complement your holidays will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. *minimum group size may apply *it is subject to time permit • Icebreaker Cruise: €350 • Tallinn: €150-€180 (seasonal price subject to ferry availability) Tipping Guideline: (based on 8D5N) • €64 per person NOTE: • A minimum group size of 20 passengers is required for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events and festivals, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice. EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 9

PREMIUM 10D7N WINTER ADVENTURE IN FINLAND + NORWAY KING CRAB SAFARI TOUR CODE: EFN10W Indulge in a myriad of Arctic activities that brings out the best of this winter wonderland – go on a reindeer sleigh ride, sleep in a glass igloo and chase the northern lights on swift snowmobiles.EXCLUSIVE DELICACIES HIGHLIGHTS• An overnight stay in Meal Plan FINLAND a Glass Igloo 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners HELSINKI• 4 Nights of Aurora Hunt • Senate Square • White Cathedral Flight path Kirkenes • Sibelius Monument Traverse by coach 1 Ivalo • Temppeliaukio ChurchFeatured destinations Saariselkä ROVANIEMI Overnight stays 1 2 • Northern Light Chase by Bus 2 • Santa Claus Village • Ranua Wildlife Park Arctic Circle • Reindeer Ride • Arctic Circle Certificate 2 Rovaniemi SAARISELKÄ SWEDEN Ranua • Snowmobile Aurora Hunting • Husky Safari FINLAND • Overnight Stay in a Glass IglooNORWAY Helsinki NORWAY 2 KIRKENES • King Crab Safari with Aurora Hunting PHOTOS ©123RF 4 HOTELS HELSINKI Scandic Simonetta ROVANIEMI Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus SAARISELKÄ Lapland Hotel KIRKENES Thon Hotel Kirkenes **Note: Hotels are subject to final confirmation. Should there be changes, customers will be offered similar accommodations as stated in this list.10 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

DAY 1 → HELSINKI of Estonia, via ferry for the rich cultural scene and the stunning medieval and historicalHOME structures.Meals on BoardAssemble at the airport and take-off to thevibrant seaside city of Helsinki, capital of DAY 4 → →Finland. HELSINKI IVALO KIRKENESDAY 2 Breakfast, King Crab Dinner Board a domestic flight to Ivalo, a small villageHELSINKI in the municipality of Inari in Finland that isMeals on BoardOnce you arrive, meet up with a local city home to the northernmost airport in Finlandguide for a sightseeing tour around thealluring city. Drive past the bustling Market and the whole of Europe. We will drive to upSquare and absorb its scents, sounds andatmosphere, then drop by the Senate north and cross border into Norway, reachingSquare for a unique and cohesive spreadof neoclassical architecture, where you can Kirkenes, a small town but famous for it kingtake in the sights of the Helsinki Cathedral,the Government Palace, the National crab. Tonight, embark on a phenomenal KingLibrary of Finland and the main building ofthe University of Helsinki all in one place. Crab Safari with Aurora Hunting, where youContinue on to the Sibelius Monument,a structure resembling organ pipes that will get a chance to catch the Northern Lightsis dedicated to world famous composerJean Sibelius. Last but not least, visit the and the Arctic King Crab with your own handsTemppeliaukio Church, where the interiorwalls are created naturally by rock, giving rise (metaphorically, not literally) and learn how toto its nickname as the ‘Rock Church’. cook and eat these huge creatures that can grow up to 15 kilograms in weight. Depending on the weather conditions, you will head out to the fjord either by snowmobile sledge or boat. Indulge in a hearty dinner and savour the sweet freshness of your king crab. Note: the appearance of the Northern Lights KING CRAB SAFARI cannot be guaranteed as it is a naturally occurring a night of wonder as we make arrangements for you to stay in a comfortable and unique phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions. glass igloo for tonight’s accommodation. Be mesmerized by the clear starry skies as youDAY 3 DAY 5 → SAARISELKÄ cuddle up in the warm, toasty bed, and admire the unmarred beauty of the surrounding snowyHELSINKI KIRKENES landscapes. If conditions permit and sighting is good, take a walk in search of the NorthernBreakfast Breakfast, Dinner Lights with your Tour Manager.Enjoy the day free at leisure to exploreHelsinki on your own, where there’s plenty Enjoy a scenic drive along the way with ato do and see. You may wish to take up an gorgeous scenery featuring the snowcappedoptional excursion to Tallinn, the capital city mountains and crystal-blue fjords of Norway before you cross the border back into Saariselka, Finland. This afternoon, get set for KELO IGLOO DAY 6 SAARISELKÄ Breakfast, Dinner Your day of adventure begins with a visit to a husky dog farm, where you will be greeted with the sight of these friendly and enthusiastic dogs. Discover more about these amazing huskies as well as life on the farm, before taking off on a husky safari where they bring you racing through the layers of snow. After dinner, embark on a thrilling Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) chase as you move around on snowmobiles through the dark landscape. If Lady Luck is on our side, you will be able to witness Earth’s most magnificent and colourful lights show – a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will never forget. Note: We are unable to guarantee that you will observe the Northern Lights as it is a natural phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions. Only two persons to each snowmobile, and the driver must be 18 years old and above with a valid driving license. EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 11

10D7N WINTER ADVENTURE IN FINLAND+ NORWAY KING CRAB SAFARI lasting memory of the meeting in the form of DAY 10 a high quality photo. Last but not least, embark on an unforgettable reindeer sleigh ride and HOME SWEET HOME grab the opportunity to earn your very own reindeer driving license. Tonight, join us for a We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU Northern Light Chase by bus and seek out the holidays and we look forward to seeing you mysterious green light everyone wants to see. again for your next trip. And if luck is with you, get ready for an amazing light show to remember! Suggested Excursion: • Tallinn: €150-€180 (seasonal price subjectSANTA CLAUS DAY 8 → RANUA → ROVANIEMI These additional activities enrich your experiences; VILLAGE however it is entirely optional and will be at your own ROVANIEMI discretion. Minimum group size may apply and subject to schedule. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Visit the Ranua Wildlife Park, which consists Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N) • €80 per personDAY 7 → of approximately 50 wild animal species and Note:SAARISELKÄ ROVANIEMI 200 individuals. Follow a local guide as he • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is requiredBreakfast, Dinner leads you around to see bears, reindeers, for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules andFulfil your childhood dreams as we depart for wolves, gluttons, lynxes, moose, birds and hotels are subject to change without prior notice inRovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Finland polar bears up close and personal, the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Winter activities are subject to weather conditions.Claus and land of fairytales. Pay a visit to Santa and learn more about these Nordic and Arctic • During major events, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another cityClaus Village where you can peruse through animals. Make your way back to Rovaniemi to without prior notice.the numerous souvenir shops and send a rest for the night.postcard from the Santa’s Main Post Officeto receive a special Arctic Circle stamp. You DAY 9 → →will also be awarded with an Arctic Circle ROVANIEMI HELSINKI HOMECrossing Certificate as proof of your journey Breakfastacross the Arctic Circle. On top of that, meet Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is timeSanta Claus in the Christmas House of the to transfer to the airport for your flight home.Santa Claus Holiday Village and receive a12 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

FEATURE Northern Lights All you need to know about the most magical natural phenomenon on Earth.PHOTOS ©123RF The bright dancing lights that you see The Northern Lights can be seen in the the long periods of darkness (longer nights) are collisions between electrically northern or southern hemisphere, in an and frequency of clear skies. If the auroras charged particles released from the irregularly shaped oval belt, an approximate are strong enough, you may be able to see sun’s atmosphere with the gaseous particles radius of 2,500 km from the centre of each them against a twilight sky – a common present in the Earth’s atmosphere. The magnetic pole. The northern auroral zone occurrence in Tromsø, or witness the even blazing hot temperatures above the surface extends over northern Scandinavia and rarer ‘day aurora’ in Spitzbergen where of the sun causes frequent and volatile the southern tip of Greenland to northern darkness falls as early as midday during collisions between gas molecules, which Canada, Alaska and the northern coast of winter. In northern Norway, the northern are thrown from the sun’s atmosphere and Siberia. The best places to watch the lights lights are visible between the months of released via holes in the magnetic field as are in the north-western parts of Canada September to April, and the best time to the sun rotates. The solar wind then blows and the Norwegian counties of Troms watch for them is local midnight. them towards the Earth, where most of and Finnmark in northern Norway, where them are deflected by the strong magnetic occurrence is the highest. NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER field. However, some particles are able to KIRKJUFELL, ICELAND stream into the Earth’s atmosphere at the However, auroras in the south – also North and South poles where the magnetic known as ‘Aurora australis’ – are often not field is significantly weaker, giving rise to the visible as they are most concentrated in a auroras that we see. ring around Antarctica and the southern Indian Ocean, thus they may only be Auroral displays appear in a variety of glimpsed from Tasmania and southern New colours – shades of red, yellow, green, Zealand out of all populated regions in the blue and violet are most common – and southern hemisphere. However, scientists they are also indicators of the type of have found out that northern and southern gas particles that are present. The most auroras are often mirror-like images that common yellowish-green hued aurora is occur at the same time, with corresponding produced by oxygen molecules, whereas shapes and colours. violet or blue auroras indicate the presence of nitrogen. The rarest of all is the all-red In reality, the auroras are present all year aurora, which is produced by high-altitude round, though we are unable to see them oxygen molecules colliding at heights up to when the night sky is fairly light or when 322 kilometres. the sky is cloudy. Thus, the winter season is the best time for aurora viewing due to EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 13

PREMIUM 10D7N AURORA CHASING IN NORWAY + HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE TOUR CODE: ENTOSW Whether it’s chasing one of the seven wonders of the natural world or boarding the Hurtigruten Cruise, Norway is famed for its sights and natural beauty. TROMSO, NORWAY PHOTO: 123RF/IAKOV KALININ14 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS Tromsø 3NORWAY 1TROMSØ Vesterålen 1 • Aurora Borealis •Aurora Chasing Tour 2 HarstadNARVIK Svolvær • Polar Park • Reindeer Farm NORWAYLOFOTEN ISLAND Flight path • Sea-Eagle Safari Traverse by coach • Henningsvær & Reine Traverse by cruise Featured destinationsDELICACIES Overnight stays 1 2 3Meal Plan7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners OsloSpecialities• Sami Cuisine Lunch DAY 1 → OSLO chase that is guaranteed to be a once-ina-• Scandinavian Fare lifetime adventure you will never forget. HOME3-4 HOTELS Meals on BoardTROMSO Radisson BluNARVIK Scandic Narvik Assemble at the airport and depart for Oslo, DAY 4 →SVOLVÆR Scandic Svolvær*Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. the capital of Norway. TROMSØ HARSTADShould there be changes, customers will be offeredsimilar accommodations as stated in this list. Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerEXCLUSIVE DAY 2 → Go for a leisure drive around the Tromsø region• Sea Eagle Safari OSLO TROMSØ for a view of dramatic snowy landscapes, with• Hurtigruten Cruise Meals on Board, Dinner the occasional heart-stopping moments as Lights Viewin Board a domestic flight that will take we drive between walls of snow. Then, take EXCLUSIVE you to Tromsø, the largest urban area in a walk on the wild side as we head to Polar northern Norway. Admire the gorgeous Park – the world’s northernmost wildlife park scenery featuring snow-capped mountains where you can meet bears wolves, lynx, and crystal-blue fjords, and if luck is wolverines, polar foxes, moose, red deer, on your side, you may even be able to reindeer and muskoxen; get up-close and witness the enthralling Northern Lights. personal with the wolves in their enclosure Note: the appearance of the Northern Lights and cuddle with the adorable polar foxes. cannot be guaranteed as it is a naturally occurring Continue on to Harstad, a harbour town phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions. surrounded by stretches of beautiful fjords,Northern g warranty mountains and islands. Tonight, you can take DAY 3 an optional tour up to the aurora submit lodge TROMSØ by snowmobile sledge for a good chance for Breakfast, Lunch the northern lights. Begin the day with a Tromsø sightseeing tour that will bring you to some of the DAY 5 → VESTERÅLEN → best attractions in the city. The centre of Tromsø has a rich neo-classical architectural HARSTAD heritage, dotted with both beautiful as well SVOLVÆR as dilapidated buildings from later periods. Get your hearts ready for the main highlight Breakfast, Lunch – Sami cuisine, Dinner of this tour – a thrilling Northern Lights Depart for Vesterålen, comprising of hundreds of large and small islands to form a stunning natural landscape in the EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 15

10D7N AURORA CHASING IN NORWAY + HURTIGRUTEN CRUISELOFOTEN ISLANDSarchipelago. The terrain here varies from Note: The min. age of Sea Eagle Safari is 12 and DAY 10alpine mountains to gentle hillsides, deep overnight cruise is subject to weather condition.valleys, chalk-white sandy beaches and HOME SWEET HOMEnarrow fjords. Pay a visit to the Reindeer DAY 8 → TROMSØFarm to see Santa’s iconic reindeers, learn We hope you enjoyed your trip with EUmore about this uncommon animal as well HURTIGRUTENas the lifestyle and practices of the Sami holidays and we look forward to seeing youpeople that remains deeply entwined with Breakfast on Boardthe reindeer. Thereafter, proceed to Svolvær, again for your next trip.capital of the Lofoten Islands. Take pleasure in the warm morning Suggested Excursion:DAY 6 sunlight as it filters through your window, • Aurora Submit Lodge €200 • Oslo Sightseeing Tour: €69 (for group stay extraSVOLVÆR and enjoy the beautiful panorama as it night in Oslo only)Breakfast, Dinner enlivens the gorgeous landscapes and Additional activities that complement yourTraverse through the islands of Lofoten holidays will be at your own discretion and isand delight in the idyllic coastal scenery of surrounding fjords. Spend the rest of your entirely optional.Vestfjord along the way. Our first stop is the *minimum group size may applyfishing village of Henningsvær marvel at the time aboard the cruise at leisure until it *it is subject to time permitvista of impressive mountains surrounded bythe clear, blue sea. Drive along the fjord and arrives at Tromsø in the afternoon. After Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N)continue to Reine, located in the southern • €80 per personpart of Lofoten and well-konwn as one of the which, the rest of the day is free for youmost beautiful village in Norway. Note: to do some shopping, or simply wander • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required around and enjoy the charming city. for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and DAY 9 → OSLO → HOME hotels are subject to change without prior notice in TROMSØ the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions. Breakfast • During major events and festivals, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time another city without prior notice. to transfer to the airport for your flight home.DAY 7 → HURTIGRUTENSVOLVÆRBreakfastEmbark on a great nature expedition todayas you head out on a Sea Eagle Safari. Speedacross the Trollfjord on a rigid inflatable boat(RIB) helmed by an experienced captain,which will take you to the middle of the fjordwhere the sea eagles dwell. Discover moreabout these majestic birds of prey and watchthem in action at thrillingly close quarters asyou throw fish into the sea for them to dive PHOTOS©123RFand collect. After the adrenaline rush, enjoythe rest of the day free at leisure till it is time SEA EAGLE SAFARIto board the legendary Hurtigruten cruise.16 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

FEATURE Discover the ERSFJORDBOTN, Untamed Beauty TROMSO of Norway From rugged landscapes to attractions steeped in history, Norway is one of Scandinavia’s stunning countries that charms travellers with its unpretentious visage. NARVIK CITYSCAPE REINE, LOFOTEN ISLANDS, AT DUSK NORWAY NORWAYPHOTOS: ©123RF.COMEmbark on an unforgettable Norwegian Join the Tromso sightseeing tour to see and take in the sights of breath-taking fjords journey that immerses you into the some of the best attractions in the city. The and quaint wooden houses set against the culture and beauty of this Nordic country. neo-classical architecture, and multi-cultural mountainous backdrop. Places such as Tromso, Narvik, and Lofoten community will immerse you into the city’s Islands possess unspoiled habitats, which Nordic heritage and culture. You may also Satisfy your hunger with some authentic support and sustain various species of flora board the Fjellheisen- an aerial tramway, up Sami cuisine, and learn more about local and fauna. These places also provide travellers to Mt. Storsteinen, a mountain ledge that is Sami culture as you venture to Vesterålen, with extraordinary sights of the Northern located 421 m above sea-level, where you a district in Nordland County. From white, Lights, deep fjords and striking sceneries. can indulge in a panoramic view of Tromso sandy beaches to picturesque, narrow fjords, and the vicinity. The Arctic city is also known Vesterålen welcomes everyone to its scenic Tromso for its outdoor activities and its dynamic landscapes and diverse marine life that nightlife. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore includes whales, seals and seabirds. Meet The city of Tromso is a major cultural and the untamed wilderness that provides Santa’s famous helpers, when you drop by historical hub in Norway that houses several opportunities to hike, fish, and even kayak on the Reindeer Farm. Get to know more about museums and distinguishable centuries-old the cold waters of the Arctic. these docile creatures that play a crucial role wooden buildings. Situated above the Arctic in the lifestyle of the Sami people, who utilise Circle, Tromso is the perfect place to view the Narvik reindeers as a means for transport and food. Northern Lights, a natural phenomenon that lights up the night time sky of the region. If As the third-largest town in Norway, Narvik Lofoten Islands weather conditions permit, you will be able to is best known for its dramatic scenery and see the stunning lights from the city. imposing mountains. Explore the region Noted as one of the untamed islands of Norway, Lofoten is a great spot for fishing and boasts charming sceneries that captivates travellers from the around the world. Trollfjord, an arctic fjord located between the Norwegian archipelagos of Lofoten and Vesteralen, is an outstanding attraction that offers spectacular views of craggy peaks, and lush greenery. The area around Trollfjord is famed for being a perfect spot to watch the impressive birds of prey in their natural habitat. Embark on a nature expedition, when you join a Sea Eagle Safari. Sail across the narrow fjord on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB), and take closer look at magnificent Sea Eagles circling above the boat. You may even get the chance to feed these birds, as you throw fish into the sea and watch them dive into the icy, cold waters to collect them. EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 17

PREMIUM 10D7N AURORA CHASING IN NORWAY TOUR CODE: ENOSLW Open sea to the west, where the Northern Lights often lit and nature’s own music from rolling waves! SOMMARØY ISLAND, NORWAY PHOTO: 123RF/IAKOV KALININ18 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS Tromsø Sommarøy NORWAY Harstad 12 TROMSØ Vesterålen • Aurora Borealis •Aurora Chasing Tour Svolvær NARVIK 1 • Polar Park • Reindeer Farm 2 1 Narvik LOFOTEN ISLAND Lofoten Arctic Circle • Sea-Eagle Safari Islands • Henningsvær & Reine NORWAY DELICACIES Flight path Meal Plan Traverse by coach 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners Featured destinations 4 HOTELS Overnight stays 1 2 3 TROMSO Radisson Blu OsloY NARVIK Scandic SVOLVÆR Scandic HARSTAD Scandic SOMMAROY Sommaroy Arctic *Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should there be changes, customers will be offered similar accommodations as stated in this list.EXCLUSIVE DAY 1 → OSLO hundreds of large and small islands to form a stunning natural landscape in the• Sea Eagle Safari HOME archipelago. The terrain here varies from• Fjellheisen Cable Car + alpine mountains to gentle hillsides, deep Meals on Board valleys, chalk-white sandy beaches and Lunch on top narrow fjords. Pay a visit to the Reindeer• Aurora Hunting in Lofoten Assemble at the airport and depart for Oslo, Farm to see Santa’s iconic reindeers, learn more about this uncommon animal as and Tromso the capital of Norway. well as the lifestyle and practices of the• Sommaroy Arctic Hotel Stay Sami people that remains deeply entwined• Professional photographer DAY 2 → NARVIK with the reindeer. Thereafter, proceed to Svolvær, capital of the Lofoten Islands for Northern Lights OSLO for an aurora hunting adventure by bus• 7 nights in the Arctic Circle seeking for the enthralling Northern’s LightNorthern g warranty Meals on Board, Dinner presence. Lights Viewin Note: the appearance of the Northern Lights Board a domestic flight that will take you to cannot be guaranteed as it is a naturally occurring EXCLUSIVE Narvik, where you will enjoy a scenic and phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions. strategic location on Norway’s largest island Hinnøya. Admire the gorgeous scenery DAY 4 featuring snow-capped mountains and crystal-blue fjords, and if luck is on your SVOLVÆR side, you may even be able to witness the enthralling Northern Lights. Breakfast, Dinner Traverse through the islands of Lofoten Note: the appearance of the Northern Lights and delight in the idyllic coastal scenery of Vestfjord along the way. Our first stop cannot be guaranteed as it is a naturally occurring is the fishing village of Henningsvær phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions. DAY 3 → VESTERÅLEN → NARVIK SVOLVÆR Breakfast, Lunch – Sami cuisine, Dinner Depart for Vesterålen, comprising of EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 19

10D7N AURORA CHASING IN NORWAY phenomenon. Note: We are unable to guarantee that you will observe the Northern Lights as itis a natural phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions, but if we miss the northern lights during the activity, we are willing to arrange for another aurora chase on without additional charge should you wish to give another attempt.marvel at the vista of impressive mountains LOFOTEN ISLAND, NORWAY DAY 8surrounded by the clear, blue sea. Drivealong the fjord and continue to Reine, a beautiful destination for its white sand TROMSØlocated in the southern part of Lofoten and beaches and scenery. Tonight we will staywell-konwn as one of the most beautiful at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel, a natural gem Breakfastvillage in Norway. by the ocean, for a different experience by Free at leisure on your own to explore the coast area. If luck is with you tonight, Tromso. You may want to join an excursionDAY 5 → HARSTAD get ready for nature’s own theatre perfor- for a Whale Safari Adventure where some of mance where you will see the northern the worlds’ biggest mammals visit the fjordSVOLVÆR lights dancing, stars glistening, accompa- landscape around the little town Tromsø in nied with the sound of the rolling waves. Northern Norway to feed on herring. TheBreakfast, Dinner That definitely a sight to behold. whales often come close to the boat asEmbark on a great nature expedition today as Note: In the event that Sommarøy Arctic Hotel is not they are very curious, so be prepared for bigyou head out on a Sea Eagle Safari. Speed available, we will replace with another hotel in Tromso. splashes. The experience here in the Northacross the Trollfjord on a rigid inflatable boat Norwegian waters is completely different(RIB) helmed by an experienced captain, from the rest of the world because thewhich will take you to the middle of the fjord whales are here to feed and hunt, and theywhere the sea eagles dwell. Discover more are extremely active. Remember to bringabout these majestic birds of prey and watch your camera, and you could take the shotthem in action at thrillingly close quarters as of your life, not just of whales, but also otheryou throw fish into the sea for them to dive wildlife like seals or sea eagles.and collect. Go for a leisure drive around theLofoten region for a view of dramatic snowy DAY 7 DAY 9 → OSLO → HOMElandscapes, with the occasional heart-stop-ping moments as we drive between walls of TROMSØ TROMSØsnow. Reaching Harstad tonight, you canchoose to go for an optional experience to Breakfast, Local Lunch Breakfastthe Aurora Submit Lodge, set on the top, 535 Begin the day with a Tromsø sightseeingmeters above sea level and be transported to tour that will bring you to some of the Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is timethe summit by Snowmobiles and sleds with a best attractions in the city. The centreview of the aurora in luck. of Tromsø has a rich neo-classical to transfer to the airport for your flight home. architectural heritage, dotted with bothNote: The min. age of Sea Eagle Safari is 12 and beautiful as well as dilapidated buildings DAY 10 from later periods. We will take a cable carthe activity is subject to weather condition. that runs from Solliveien in Tromsdalen up HOME SWEET HOME to the mountain ledge Storstenien (421mDAY 6 → SOMMARØY above sea level) in the gondolas. From We hope you enjoyed your trip with EU the viewing platform at the upper station, holidays and we look forward to seeing youHARSTAD you can enjoy spectacular panoramic again for your next trip. views of Tromsø and the surroundingBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner islands, mountains and fjords. At the fully Suggested Excursion: licensed Fjellstua restaurant, you will Additional activities that complement yourTake a walk on the wild side as we head enjoy a delicious lunch based on local holidays will be at your own discretion and is produce while you take pleasure in the entirely optional.to Polar Park – the world’s northernmost view. Get your hearts ready for the main *subject to minimum group size and time highlight of this tour – a thrilling Northern • Aurora Submit Lodge: €200wildlife park where you can meet bears Lights chase that is guaranteed to be a • Whale Watching: €120 - €150 once-in-a-lifetime adventure you will neverwolves, lynx, wolverines, polar foxes, forget. Witness Earth’s most magnificent and (seasonal price subject to weather condition) colourful lights show with the expertise of a • Oslo Sightseeing Tour: €69moose, red deer, reindeer and muskox- local guide, who will drive for up to 7 hours to unearth the best location for you to watch (for group stay extra night in Oslo only)en; get up-close and personal with the the northern lights. Should the northern lights appear, a professional photographer Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N)wolves in their enclosure and cuddle with will also be present to assist you in • €80 per person PHOTOS: 123RF capturing perfect pictures of the captivatingthe adorable polar foxes. Continue on Note: • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is requiredto Sommarøy, a populated island in the for a confirmed departure.western part of the municipality of Tromsø, • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events and festivals, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.20 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

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PREMIUM 9D6N NORTH POLE SVALBARD ISLANDS TOUR CODE: ENSVBW Discover the untouched and untamed arctic wilderness. Come face-to-face with the unique and rich wildlife that thrives in this rugged region. SVALBARD ISLANDS22 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

Arctic Circle Arctic Circle 75˚N Longyearbyen 4SOURCE : ARCTIC PORTAL Flight path Traverse by coach Featured destinations Overnight stays 2 4 Oslo 2 DAY 1 → OSLO the administrative centre of Svalbard Island, HIGHLIGHTS as well as the Northernmost settlement with HOME a population of around 2000 and the realm NORWAY SVALBARD ISLANDS of Polar Bear. Admire the gorgeous scenery Meals on Board featuring snow-capped mountains and crystal- LONGYEARBYEN blue fjords, and if luck is on your side, you • Four nights of chance for Northern Assemble at the airport and depart for Oslo, the may even be able to witness the enthralling Northern Lights. In the evening, join us for Light capital of Norway an atmospheric event around the open fire • Longyearbyen - Northernmost in our Northern Lights camp, a tent set up in DAY 2 the traditional Sami style. Sitting on benches settlement with a population of over covered by reindeer hides, you will be served 1000 OSLO a welcome drink, food prepared by the chefs • Arctic Lavvo Evening from the renowned Huset restaurant and of • Svalbard Museum (entrance included) Meals on Board course Arctic storytelling provided by friendly • Aurora Chasing by Snowmobile (6h and professional local guides. activity) Upon arrival, spend the day at your leisure. • Husky Sledge Safari (4h activity) If this is your first time to visiting Norway, Note: The appearance of the Northern Lights cannot be consider joining an optional sightseeing tour DELICACIES to explore the city and learn more about the guaranteed as it is a naturally occurring phenomenon Norwegian history, culture and lifestyle. Meal Plan and is subject to weather conditions. Porlar nights 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners DAY 3 → LONGYEARBYEN occur during winter season 3-4 HOTELS OSLO LONGYEARBYEN Svalbard Hotel Breakfast, Dinner OSLO First Hotel Millennium Board a domestic flight to Longyearbyen, **Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should there be changes, customers will be offered similar accommodations as stated in this list. VIEW OF LONGYEARBYEN DURING THE POLAR NIGHT, SVALBARD EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 23

9D6N NORTH POLE SVALBARD ISLANDSDAY 4 hides, you will be served a hot lunch while include thermal suit, boots, gloves, goggles, the guide recounts fascinating stories from balaclava and hat; hot drink and biscuits.LONGYEARBYEN Svalbard. After a warm and sumptuous lunch, we will get back on our snowmobiles DAY 7 → OSLOBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner and head back to Longyearbyen. OnMeet up with a local city guide to get the way back, we will stop at a pingo in LONGYEARBYENan overview of Longyearbyen and the Adventdalen. This typical polar phenomenonsurrounding areas. You will be guided presents itself as a rounded knoll with an ice Breakfastthrough the major local sights and history core. Pingos are formed when pressurisedof Longyearbyen. The tour will bring you glacial water penetrates holes or cracks in Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and spend theclose to the coal mines, some research the permafrost.areas, village, church, and the global seed day at your leisure.vault which is the world’s largest seed Note:storage. There will be stops along the way to Minimum age for the Aurora Chasing by Snowmobile DAY 8 → HOMEtake photographs. Visit Svalbard Museum- tour and the Husky Sledge Safari tour is 6 years old.entrance included, which will feature an The route and duration of Snowmobile and Husky are OSLOexhibition on Svalbard's history and present subject to change by weather condition.natural places in Arctic Norway. Driver is required to show valid driving license. BreakfastDAY 5 DAY 6 Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure till it is timeLONGYEARBYEN LONGYEARBYEN to transfer to the airport for your flight home.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 9Aurora Chasing by Snowmobile (6-hour Husky Sledge Safari (4h activity) - Thisactivity) - Join a snowmobile tour and let activity will give you an introduction to dog HOME SWEET HOMEyourself be captivated by the unique blue sledding. The guide will welcome you andlight that characterises the polar night. We provide you with information about the trip. We hope you enjoyed your trip with EUwill hunt for the Northern Lights and visit You will be provided with the necessary holidays and we look forward to seeing youthe Northern Light Camp. Drive through clothing for the activities. At Trapper's again for your next trip.Adventdalen, extending eastward from Station there are 90 happy Alaskan HuskiesLongyearbyen and into a river landscape are eager to take you for a ride. You will Suggested Excursion:that take you to Tellbreen. The trip will take harness your own dog teams, and will share Additional activities that complement your holidaysyou to the glacier where you will have a your sled with one other person. After the will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional.closer look at the ice structures. The rock activity enjoy hot drinks and biscuits in the *minimum group size may applyand ice formed by melting water provides Trapper's cabin. For this activity, visitors need • Aurora Hunting by Snowcat (2.5h activity) : €79is an impressive view. After walking on the not have any previous experience with dog • Oslo Sightseeing Tour: €69glacier, we will enjoy ourselves in the tent sledging. For the dog sledding activity, yourwith a candlelight and bonfire. Seated at the guide will provided you with all necessary Tipping Guideline: (based on 9D6N)table, on benches covered by with reindeer safety equipment and necessities, these • €72 per person Note: • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events and festivals, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI PHOTOS: MARCELA CARDENAS24 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

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PREMIUM 10D7N NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER ABISKO, SWEDEN TOUR CODE: ENSWEW Venture into northern Sweden and discover the wonders of the Arctic, from the brilliant Aurora Borealis to the winter that freezes the landscape into a myriad of stunning formations, with snow-capped mountain terrain, through the woodland and along the coastline, reinforcing the vast carpet of snow. ABISKO NATIONAL PARK, SWEDEN Flight path Icehotel DAY 1 → LULEA Traverse by coach KirunaFeatured destinations HOME Abisko Overnight stays 1 2 Meals on board Assemble at the airport and depart for Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. 2 Arctic Circle DAY 2 2 1 Kemi LULEA Lulea 1 Meals on Board Board a domestic flight to Lulea, a coastal city in Swedish Lapland. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and free at leisure. DAY 3 → KEMI LULEA SWEDEN Breakfast, Dinner NORWAY FINLAND Take a city tour and visit the Luleå Cathedral, which is the biggest church in Northern Sweden and built in 1893 in Gothic Revival style. Then we will visit Gammlestad Church Town, a UNESCO world heritage. It is a unique cultural environment where the 1 largest and most well-preserved church Stockholm town in Sweden, houses more than 400 PHOTOS: 123RF church cottages, homes and a magnificent medieval stone church. Wandering through the beautiful red cottages of the Church Town, it is a wonderful experience bringing26 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS AURORA SKY STATION, SWEDENFINLAND your sight to another century. We will then Station – the best place on earth to experience make our way to Kemi, a town on Bothnian Northern Lights. It is situated on Mount Nuolja,KEMI Bay in Lapland, Finland. Visit the official port 900 meters above sea level, in an area with• Santa’s Seaside Office of Santa Claus - the Santa’s Seaside Office, very few distracting sources of light or sound. located in Kemi’s beautiful inner harbour. Upon arrival to Aurora Sky Station, a four-SWEDEN If time and weather permits, consider an course dinner influenced by the Nordic cuisine optional lifetime experience with the Ice is served and will be followed by a guided tourLULEA Breaking Cruise. Imagine a white frozen where you will learn about the Aurora Borealis• Luleå Cathedral sea of thick ice. Listen to the sound of and how to find it.• Gammlestad Church Town crackling ice, crushed ice blocks rise from the icebreaker’s hull, dark water splashes out. Note: If Aurora Sky Station is close due to prevailingABISKO Explore the vessel, relax in the cozy saloon,• “Blue Hole of Abisko” and if weather permits, take a swim in the weather conditions then their Aurora Lounge will be• Lake Tornetrask dark icy water, in floatation survival suit. In• Aurora Sky Station the night, we will go on an adventure to hunt open exclusively instead with a “Aurora Guided Tour”.• Mount Nuolja for the famed Aurora Borealis, taking you• Abisko National Park far away from city lights to a perfect place to DAY 5• Aurora Photo Tour spot the enchanting show. The silence and beauty of nature around offer a relaxing and ABISKOKIRUNA refreshing experience while you warm up by• Sámi village of Rávttas the fire and enjoy the snacks. Breakfast, Dinner• Sami Lavvus (teepee) Explore the surrounding of Abisko National• Sled ride by husky Note: the appearance of the Northern Lights Park and be in awe of the vast snow-white• Oinakka fields and the wonders of what winter can• Ice Rooms cannot be guaranteed as it is a naturally occurring bring. You could even attempt to build a• Ice Hotel snowman in your free time or have a snowball• Ice Church phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions. fight! Alternatively, join a snowmobile activity• Ice Bar to explore the vast Swedish Lapland. At• LKAB Visitor Centre DAY 4 → ABISKO night, joined Abisko top rated activity, the Aurora Photo Tour. With the professional3-4 HOTELS KEMI photographers, have an opportunity to see and photograph the aurora borealis in theLULEA Scandic Breakfast, Nordic Dinner wilderness. High quality camera & lens willKEMI Cumulus be provided and you will be taught the skillsABISKO STF Abisko Mountain Station After which, take a drive down to the locally that you will need to find and photographKIRUNA Scandic the magical aurora borealis. Bringing home known “Blue Hole of Abisko”, a prime beautiful aurora photographs and memoriesDELICACIES that will last a lifetime! location for viewing the northern lights. TheMeal Plan7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners scientifically proven ‘blue hole’ – a patch ofSpecialities sky over the Lake Torneträsk that usually• Nordic Cuisine• Sami Cuisine remains clear despite overcast weather inEXCLUSIVE surrounding areas – giving Abisko its own DAY 6 →• 4 Nights ofAurora Experience microclimate, which is suitable for catching ABISKO KIRUNA - Aurora Sky Statin - Aurora Photo Tour the lights. We will check in to STF Abisko Breakfast, Lunch - Sami Cuisine, Dinner - Sled ride by Husky - Aurora Hunting by Bus Mountain Station, situated on top of a hill Take a day trip to the Sámi village of Rávttas,• Icehotel Visit and offers beautiful views over the lake and east of Abisko and experience a glimpse• Reindeer Sledge mountain. Tonight, we visit the Aurora Sky of the traditional lifestyle of the reindeer EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 27

10D7N NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER ABISKO, SWEDENDOG SLEDGEpeople. This exclusive, once in a lifetime art hall. Each year it’s reincarnated in a new DAY 10opportunity allows us to experience the guise, carefully designed and hand craftedamazing lifestyle of the Sámi people and by some 40 artists from around the world. HOME SWEET HOMEto get up close and personal with Laplands Finally head to the Ice Bar to enjoy one ofmost iconic creature – the reindeer. Feed the the coolest drinks you will probably ever We hope you enjoyed your trip with EUreindeer, enjoy a short ride on a traditional have! In the afternoon, visit the LKAB Visitor holidays and we look forward to seeing yousled behind a reindeer and learn how to Centre and the moving town. LKAB is the again for your next trip.identify different reindeer in the herd based company mining the precious iron oreon personal characteristics and behaviour. right in the centre of Kiruna, and is causing Suggested Excursion:After which, proceed to our traditional Sámi an unusual dilemma – the town centre of • Snowmobiling €150lavvus (teepee), where fresh and delicious Kiruna, with its buildings and people, is in • Kemi/Lulea – Ice Breaking Cruise €350meal will be served around an open fire. danger of collapsing into the mine. The • Stockholm - City sightseeing tour €79Thereafter, proceed to Kiruna for the night. threat is real. The cracks on the roads are These additional activities enrich your experiences;Tonight, with the guides driving you on the visible and expanding and 3000 homes however it is entirely optional and will be at your ownsled by the huskies, we will take you into the are located in the high-risk area. How will discretion. Minimum group size may apply and subjectwonderful snow-covered surroundings of Kiruna resolve the issue? Visit the LKAB Visitor to schedule.Oinakka, through the sparkling frozen winter Centre for the answers to be unfold.wonderland with old pine tree forest, frozen Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N)lakes and swamps. Enjoy the silence of the DAY 8 → STOCKHOLM • €80 per personpolar night as you wait for the NorthernLights to appear and light up the dark sky. KIRUNA Note:Along the route we will take a break and • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is requiredenjoy a traditional Swedish fika, a hot drink Breakfastand cookies, by a campfire and our guide will for a confirmed departure.tell you stories of legendary Aurora Borealis. Board a domestic flight to Stockholm, the • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required capital of Sweden and the most populous for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and city in the Nordic countries. If there is time, hotels are subject to change without prior notice in you may consider an optional sightseeing the event of unforeseen circumstances. • Activities are subject to weather conditions. tour of Stockholm, before you tuck in for the • During major events and festivals, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or anotherDAY 7 night. Another city without prior notice.KIRUNA → ICEHOTEL → KIRUNABreakfast, Dinner DAY 9 →The trip starts by going on a journey into the STOCKHOLMwhite-snowfields of the magical Swedish HOMELapland. On arrival at the Icehotel, receive Breakfastthe ticket before joining the expert Icehotel Enjoy the rest of therepresentative for a guided tour of the day at leisure till it isworld’s first Icehotel. Marvel at the amazing time to transfer toindividually sculpted Art Suites, Ice Rooms the airport for yourand Ice Church whilst learning about how flight home.this one-of-a-kind hotel is designed andcreated each year. It’s also Sweden’s most ICE HOTEL, SWEDENunique and probably most extensive private28 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

Welcome to Santa’s Lapland!Cold winter night and clear sky,those are the two things that predictAuroras, a phenomenon everyonehopes to experience in Lapland.In our brand new glass igloos youcan go Aurora Hunting every night!Santa’s Hotel Aurora EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 29FI-99555 LuostoSanta’s Igloos Arctic CircleFI-96930 Arctic Circle, Rovaniemiwww.santashotels.fi

PREMIUM PHOTOS: 123RF 10D7N NORTHERN LIGHTS OF ICELAND TOUR CODE: ENKEFW Enter the land of “Fire and Ice” where a country of extremes, with glaciers, waterfalls, volcanic springs and wilderness captivates your senses with its unspoiled beauty and the spectacular Northern Lights. JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAKE, ICELAND 30 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS Golden Circle ICELANDICELAND Amsterdam JökulsárlónREYKJAVIK 1 • Perlan (The Pearl) • Hofoi House 4 Reykjavík South Iceland 1 • Hallgrimskirkja Church • Blue Lagoon SelfossGOLDEN CIRCLE 1 • Thingvellir National Park • Strokkur geyser Blue Lagoon Flight path • Gullfoss (Golden Falls) waterfall Traverse by coach Featured destinations 12SOUTH COAST • Svínafellsjökull DAY 1 → AMSTERDAM → Northern Lights if weather permit. However, • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon if tonight is not the night, we will venture out • Reynisfjara Beach HOME the next day instead. • Seljalandsfoss waterfall REYKJAVIK • Skógafoss waterfall Note: We are unable to guarantee that you will Meals on Board observe the Northern Lights as it is a natural4 HOTELS phenomenon and is subject to weather conditions. Assemble at Airport and depart for Reykjavik,REYKJAVIK Grand Reykjavik HotelSELFOSS Selfoss Hotel the capital of Iceland.SOUTH ICELAND Fosshotel GlacierAMSTERDAM Hotel Casa Amsterdam DAY 2 DAY 3 → BLUE LAGOON →DELICACIES REYKJAVIK REYKJAVIK REYKJAVIKMeal Plan Meals on Board, Dinner7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners Breakfast, Dinner Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day free at leisure in Reykjavik to Kick off the day with a Reykjavik city recharge and take a breather. This evening will be an opportunity to venture for an tour, which starts with Perlan (The Pearl) Aurora Hunting drive to seek out the famed – a fantastic dome-shaped glass building supported by six massive water tanks, with an impressive water feature that runs from the basement into the atrium. Then, visit the beautiful Höfði House and the Hallgrímskirkja church, where you can view the novel exterior of the Lutheran parish church tower along with the statue of Leifur Eiriksson situated at its front. Next, proceed to the amazing Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, famous for its healing mineral-rich waters surrounded by jet-black basalt lava. BLUE LAGOON, REYKJAVÍK DAY 4 REYKJAVIK Breakfast Enjoy a free day at leisure, shopping, sightseeing and exploring the city. You could also join an optional tour that departs from Reykjaivik, to the Langjökull glacier, Iceland’s second largest glacier. Board a monster truck for a once in a lifetime adventure deep inside one of the world’s largest man made ice caverns. The caverns are composed of an extensive system of tunnels and chambers that stretch close to 300 metres into the EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 31

10D7N NORTHERN LIGHTS OF ICELANDsolid ice cap towards a breath taking natural some free time to explore this extraordinary through Amsterdam’s famous canals, a tripice cave at the heart of the glacier. On the wonder of nature, where you may even be to the diamond factory and a visit to Zaanseway back to Reykjavík, you will be brought to lucky enough to see some seals. Tonight, If Schans.wherever it is most likely to catch a glimpse the aurora forecast is good, take a walk withof the magical northern lights. your Tour Manager in search of the Northern Note: Overnight in Amsterdam is subject to flight Lights. schedule. Note: Glacier walk are subject to weather conditionsTRDAOEYYU5KRJA→VSIEKLF→OGSOSLDEN CIRCLE DAY 9 → HOME and are for age 8 years and above.Breakfast, Dinner AMSTERDAMEmbark on Iceland’s classic sightseeingtour – the Golden Circle – to discover Breakfastsome of the most spectacular scenery andhistoric sites in Iceland. The first stop will DAY 7 → Transfer to airport for your flight home.be at Thingvellir National Park,a place of historical significance and SOUTH ICELAND REYKJAVIKgeological interest. You can also visit theAlthing, an open-air assembly in the park Breakfast, Dinner DAY 10where Iceland’s oldest existing parliamentfirst assembled in 930 AD. Next, admire Enjoy a stroll along the black sandy shores HOME SWEET HOMEIceland’s most popular waterfall, theGullfoss, and if you’re lucky, you may of Reynisfjara Beach and see the magic We hope you enjoyed your trip with EUeven be able to catch sight of a rainbowarching over the tumbling waters flowing of nature in the form of its famous basalt holidays and we look forward to seeing youinto the deep gorge. Continue on to thenearby geothermal area, a site bubbling columns that stacks up into the shape of a again for your next trip.with activity and an abundance of hotsprings. Here, you will be able to view the pyramid. Next, we will continue to Skogafosslively Strokkur geyser which spouts water30 metres into the air every 15 minutes. If waterfall, one of the biggest waterfalls in the Suggested Excursion:the aurora forecast is good, take a walk Additional activities that complement your holidayswith your tour manager in search of the country. Due to the amount of spray the will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional.Northern Lights. *minimum group size may apply waterfall consistently produces, a single or • Ice Cave + Northern Lights: €300 • ATV ride to Solheimasandur Plane crash (1hr) €200 double rainbow is normally visible on sunny • Amsterdam Day Tour €89 days. Finally, a scenic drive with a view of Iceland’s natural beauty and stop at the unique Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a narrow cascade plunging over a 60-metre high cliff. You may even venture on the footpath Tipping Guideline (based on 10D7N) • €80 per person leading to the back of the waterfall for a different perspective and equally breath- taking pictures. Note: • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required DAY 8 → AMSTERDAM for a confirmed departure. REYKJAVIK • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and Breakfast hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Board a domestic flight to Amsterdam. Upon • Activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events and festivals, accommodationDAY 6 → → arrival, transfer back to hotel and enjoy the may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.SELFOSS JÖKULSÁRLÓN rest of the day at leisure. You could join anSOUTH ICELAND optional city tour of Amsterdam, whichBreakfast, Dinner includes special highlights such as a cruiseMake our way to Svínafellsjökull glaciertongue. Svínafellsjökull is a breath takingoutlet glacier of the Vatnajökull glacier andthe scenery and views are simply stunning.It is a great place to get close to a glaciertongue. You could see the ice breaking apartand forming hundreds of cracks and stacksof an endless formation, the unbelievedrealization when in close proximity to thisdemolishing part of nature, the beautyof this amazing landscape, so bright andclean but yet so powerful. And so, we willbe doing a glacier walk. That take us onto the Svínafellsjökull glacier tongue. Wewalk through a wonderland of glacial icesculptures, meandering through ice ridgesand the deep crevasses of the glacier. Atthe outset of our tour, an experiencedguide teaches you how to use basic glacierequipment like crampons and ice axes, therequired equipment for this tour. Finally arrive FLOATING ICEBERGS IN THE GLACIAL LAKE JOKULSARLON IN ICELANDin Jökulsárlón, Iceland’s famous glaciallagoon filled with floating icebergs. Enjoy32 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

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PREMIUM PHOTOS: 123RF 12D9N ARCTIC EXPRESS: GREENLAND’S NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR CODE: ENGRNW Witness the delights of the world’s largest fjord system of Scoresby Sund, discover the fascinating Inuit settlements and people of Ittoqqortoormiit, and view some of the world’s most vivid displays of the Northern Lights. NORTHERN LIGHTS, GREENLAND 34 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

HIGHLIGHTS GREENLANDGREENLAND Blomsterbugten • Alpefjord • Waltershausen Glacier Ella Oya • Nordfjord • Blomsterbugten Alpefjord 7 • Renbugten • Ella Oya Frederiksdal Sdykap Flight path • Itoqqortoormiit Traverse by cruise • Scoresby Sund Constable Featured destinations • Sydkap Point Overnight stays3-4 HOTELS IttoqqortoormiitREYKJAVIK CENTERHOTEL PLAZAGREENLAND EXPEDITION CRUISE Hall BredningDELICACIES ICELANDMeal Plan 2 Reykjavik9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners DAY 1 → REYKJAVIK EXCLUSIVE HOME 7 nights full board on an explorer cruise with Meals on Board shipboard accommodation and daily housekeeping by Assemble at the airport and depart for QUARK EXPEDITIONS Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. COLOURFUL HOUSES IN GREENLAND DAY 2 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND Meals on Board Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in the thoroughly modern Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital city of Iceland. DAY 3 EMBARKATION DAY AT CONSTABLE POINT Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner You’ll fly from Reykjavik to Constable Point to board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead! EU Holidays | Arctic Circle 35

12D9N ARCTIC EXPRESS: GREENLAND’S NORTHERN LIGHTSSCORESBYSUND ON THE EAST COAST OF GREENLANDDAY 4 herd of 12 reindeer seen on one of the first The scenery here is unforgettable, with expeditions to the area. Arctic hare are a towering mountain sides and hundreds ofALPEFJORD common and delightful sight in this area. monumental icebergs playing tricks with your sense of perception.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7You’ll cruise through breathtaking Alpefjord. DAY 10 POINT → REYKJAVIKFjords punctuate the scenery all around. ELLA OYA (ELLA ISLAND)Your day will be spent exploring and Zodiac CONSTABLEcruising through a multitude of dazzling Breakfast, Lunch, Dinnericebergs, fjords and sounds in all shapes and Ella Oya is a hiker’s paradise. The area is Breakfastsizes. Be on the lookout for arctic fox and surrounded by ice-choked waters, ruggedmusk ox, which roam free here. cliffs and sky-blue icebergs. Challenge Arrive at Constable Point and disembark the yourself with a climb to the top of theDAY 5 island—the views are worth it. ship. Sit back and enjoy your charter flightBROGETDAL AND DAY 8 from Constable Point to Reykjavik, the vibrantWATERSHAUSEN GLACIER ITTOQQORTOORMIIT AND HALL and artistic capital of Iceland. Overnight inBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner BREDNINGMulti-hued mountains surround lovely your comfortable Reykjavik hotel.Brogetdal, which was originally called Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner“painted valley,” and later translated to mean At the start of the sound, Itoqqortoormiit is DAY 11 → HOME“multicolored valley.” You’ll view colorful East Greenland’s most northerly communityvistas, and fascinating geology. Later, you’ll and boasts a blend of traditional and modern REYKJAVIKtravel to the impressive and rarely visited lifestyles. With clear skies, you’ll have aWaltershausen Glacier, an imposing ice great opportunity to see the northern lights. Breakfastfloe at the head of Nordfjord, named after You can also support local Inuit artisans byGerman explorer Baron Wolfgang Sartorius purchasing unique handicrafts. Our time here Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is timevon Waltershausen, after his failed 1869 is spent bonding with the Inuit people andattempt to reach the North Pole via East gaining an appreciation of their way of life. to transfer to the airport for your flight home.Greenland. Later, we’ll see huge icebergs - larger than football fields, taller than apartment buildings DAY 12DAY 6 - crossing Hall Bredning, part of Scoresby Sund. HOME SWEET HOMEBLOMSTERBUGTEN ANDRENBUGTEN DAY 9 We hope you enjoyed your trip with EUBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner FREDERIKSDAL AND SYDKAP holidays and we look forward to seeing youBlomsterbugten, the “Bay of Flowers,” ishome to beautiful purple and gold colored Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner again for your next trip.rocks that you’ll view from a distance, or on a Sailing on, deeper into Scoresby Sund you’llhike for those who wish. Later we’ll continue encounter massive icebergs and an ancient Tipping Guideline: (based on 12D9N)to Renbugten, called “Reindeer Bay” for the Thule settlement as we approach Sydkap. • €96 per person Note: A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required for a confirmed departure. Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.36 Arctic Circle | EU Holidays

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