Norway: An Unforgettable Immersive Journey

Distance: Tromsø ➝ Kvaløya (30 km, 45 min)

• Arrival in Tromsø: Our guide-driver will meet us at the airport and assist us with the rental car.

• Local supermarket experience – Immersion in Norwegian gastronomy:

➝ Fresh Norwegian salmon and skrei cod.

➝ Brunost cheese, with a caramelized flavor.

➝ Artisan rye bread and cardamom buns.

➝ Moose and reindeer cold cuts.

➝ Homemade jams made from Arctic berries.

• Scenic route to Kvaløya with stops:

➝ Kaldfjord Fjord: A fjord with mountains reflected in the water.

➝ Ersfjordbotn: Small fishing village with spectacular views.

➝ Kattfjordeidet viewpoint: Stop for panoramic photos.

• Check-in at our Norwegian cabin: A cabin by the sea, surrounded by snowy mountains, with a sauna and private barbecue.

• Dinner at the cabin with purchased products.

• Night activity:

➝ Walk under the Arctic moon.

➝ Northern Lights observation (if in season, from September to April).

➝ Relaxation in the cabin's private sauna.

Distance: Kvaløya ➝ Sommarøy (40 km, 50 min)

• Breakfast at the cabin with local products.

• Visit to a traditional farm:

➝ Interaction with Icelandic horses, Norwegian sheep, and goats.

➝ Demonstration of Arctic butter and cheese making.

• Stop along the way: Spotting reindeer and sea eagles.

• Lunch at a typical restaurant, famous for its homemade fish soup.

• Traditional fishing with a local fisherman in Sommarøy:

➝ Learning Norwegian fishing techniques.

➝ Catching cod and halibut, with the option to cook it on the boat.

• Tasting of Norwegian liquors at a local distillery:

➝ Akvavit, a spiced Scandinavian liquor.

➝ Berry-based liqueurs.

• Dinner at the cabin with fresh fish cooked by us.

• Stargazing in Sommarøy.

Distance: Kvaløya ➝ Tromsø (30 km, 45 min)

• Breakfast at the cabin with Arctic views.

• Scenic route with stops:

➝ Mount Fjellheisen: We will take a cable car to the best viewpoint in Tromsø.

➝ Visit to the house of Roald Amundsen, the polar explorer.

• Lunch at a typical restaurant specializing in Norwegian cod with herb butter.

• Beer tasting at the northernmost brewery in the world.

• Viking mythology-inspired cocktail at an iconic bar.

• Dinner at a prestigious tavern, specializing in Arctic king crab and scallops.

• Evening stroll along Tromsø’s harbor.

Distance: Tromsø ➝ Sami Camp (45 km, 1h by car)

• Breakfast at the hotel in Tromsø with local products.

• Dog sledding or hiking with huskies (depending on the season):

➝ Introduction to sled handling and Siberian husky dogs.

➝ Sled ride through snowy landscapes (winter) or hiking with huskies in summer.

➝ Direct interaction with the dogs and learning about their training.

• Traditional lunch at a Sami camp with reindeer stew.

➝ Presentation about Sami culture, traditions, and history.

➝ "Joik" singing, the ancient musical style of the Sami people.

➝ Feeding and interacting with reindeer at the camp.

• Afternoon: Sami Handicraft Workshop & Exploring Tromsø

➝ Participation in a workshop to make leather and silver bracelets, typical of Sami culture.

➝ Free time to explore Tromsø’s historic district and local craft shops.

• Dinner at a renowned bistro, a restaurant specializing in Scandinavian traditional dishes.

➝ Main dish: Moose meatballs with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes.

➝ Alternative: Norwegian fish soup with rye bread.

➝ Dessert: Arctic berry tart with cream.

• Evening walk in Tromsø with a chance to see the Northern Lights.

➝ Visit to the illuminated harbor and tasting of Akvavit, a Norwegian liquor.

➝ Stargazing from Storsteinen viewpoint.

• Breakfast at the hotel in Tromsø.

• Humpback whale and orca safari in Skjervøy Fjord.

➝ Whale and dolphin watching with expert guides.

➝ Explanation of Arctic biodiversity.

• Light lunch on board.

• Exploration of Tromsø city center and food tastings.

• Dinner at a well-known traditional restaurant in Tromsø, with a tasting menu featuring Arctic products.

Distance: Tromsø ➝ Lyngen Alps (80 km, 2h including ferry)

• Breakfast at a local café in Tromsø.

➝ Cinnamon and cardamom buns with Norwegian black coffee.

➝ Arctic berry juice.

• Snowmobile excursion through the Lyngen Alps.

➝ Introduction to driving and safety measures.

➝ Guided route through snowy landscapes, frozen fjords, and mountains.

➝ Possible sightings of Arctic foxes and polar hares.

• Lunch in a mountain cabin with traditional Norwegian stew.

➝ Main dish: Lamb stew with potatoes and carrots.

➝ Alternative: Arctic fish stew with local herbs.

➝ Dessert: Almond cake with berry syrup.

• Afternoon relaxation at a Nordic spa with fjord views.

➝ Traditional Norwegian sauna with spruce infusion.

➝ Outdoor jacuzzi with panoramic views.

➝ Cold-water plunge for contrast therapy.

• Dinner at a traditional restaurant specializing in Arctic cuisine.

➝ Reindeer tenderloin with parsnip purée and lingonberry sauce.

➝ Norwegian cod with seaweed emulsion and asparagus.

➝ Cheesecake with ricotta and tundra honey.

• Evening walk in Tromsø and final chance to see the Northern Lights.

Distance: Tromsø ➝ Oslo (flight)

• Morning: Flight from Tromsø to Oslo

➝ Breakfast at the hotel in Tromsø before transfer to the airport.

➝ Norwegian polar bread with Brunost cheese and mountain honey.

➝ Norwegian black coffee and Arctic red berry juice.

➝ Cinnamon and cardamom buns.

• Arrival in Oslo and transfer to the hotel in the city center.

• Check-in at the hotel and free time for a first impression of Oslo.

• Lunch at an emblematic restaurant, one of Oslo’s oldest.

➝ Main dish: Moose stew with mashed potatoes and wild berry sauce.

➝ Alternative: Arctic trout with seasonal vegetables.

➝ Dessert: Multekrem, whipped cream with Arctic cloudberries.

• Breakfast at "Fuglen," a vintage café with specialty coffee.

➝ Locally sourced Norwegian black coffee.

➝ Freshly baked cinnamon and cardamom buns.

➝ Arctic berry jam on rye bread with homemade butter.

Morning: Visits to Mills and Artisan Bakeries

• Bygdøy Mill (free entry).

➝ Traditional grain milling demonstration for bread and biscuits.

➝ Explanation of Norway’s bread history and the importance of grains in the Scandinavian diet.

➝ Tasting of rye bread with sheep’s butter.

• Visit to an artisan bakery.

➝ Stone oven baking of traditional Norwegian "polarbrød" bread.

➝ Tasting of freshly baked almond and cinnamon buns.

➝ Explanation of traditional fermentation techniques and use of local flours.

• Lunch at "Engebret Café," a historic restaurant in Oslo.

➝ Main dish: Reindeer fillet with parsnip purée and red berry reduction.

➝ Alternative: Norwegian cod with dill butter and seasonal vegetables.

➝ Dessert: Norwegian cheesecake with fresh raspberries.

Afternoon: Local Market & Liquor Tastings

• Walk through Karl Johans Gate Market.

➝ Explore stalls of local artisans selling wool, glass, and Scandinavian ceramics.

➝ Purchase traditional Norwegian sweets and handmade chocolates from Trondheim.

• Tasting of traditional liquors in a Norwegian cellar.

➝ Akvavit with Scandinavian spices.

➝ Norwegian craft beer with red berry notes.

➝ Arctic cloudberry liquor, a national specialty.

Evening: Dinner & Traditional Norwegian Music

• Dinner at "Gamle Raadhus," a restaurant serving traditional dishes.

• Live folk music performance featuring the Hardanger Fiddle

• Breakfast at "Kaffebrenneriet," one of Oslo’s best cafés.

➝ Norwegian specialty coffee, prepared using artisanal methods.

➝ Rye bread with brown Brunost cheese and Arctic berry jam.

➝ Freshly baked cinnamon and cardamom buns.

Morning: Art & Final Shopping

• Visit to the National Gallery of Oslo (free entry on Thursdays).

➝ Discovering the famous painting The Scream by Edvard Munch.

➝ Exploring works by Norwegian and Scandinavian artists.

• Stroll along Karl Johans Gate and final shopping.

➝ Shops with Scandinavian handicrafts and traditional souvenirs.

➝ Opportunity to buy high-quality Norwegian wool.

➝ Handmade chocolates and traditional salted licorice.

• Lunch at "Smia Galleri," a restaurant with homemade Norwegian cuisine.

➝ Main dish: Norwegian meatballs with lingonberry sauce and mashed potatoes.

➝ Alternative: Cod stew with dill and seasonal vegetables.

➝ Dessert: Norwegian apple cake with vanilla ice cream.

• Final walk along the Oslo fjord.

• Transfer to the airport and farewell to Norway.