Winter Traditions in Northern Norway

Alta & Oslo

Best time to travel

Oct – Mar

Ideal Length

7 nights

Perfect for

Couples

From (incl flights)

€3,999 pp

At a glance

International flights from Dublin to Alta and home from Oslo.
All private transfers.
7 nights’ luxury accommodation in Alta and Oslo.
Get to know the Icelandic tradition of ice fishing with the help of an expert guide and take a trip to see the famous Northern Lights and witness the North Cape.
Tour Alta’s famous Slate quarry and take guided history and food tours of Oslo.

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Introduction

Escape to a land of frozen landscapes and illustrious culture and history on this suggested itinerary to Norway’s northernmost county and magnificent Oslo. Start in Alta, embarking on a variety of adventures to help you to discover this spectacular location. Whether ice-fishing on a frozen lake or tracking down the breathtaking Northern Lights, we will guide you towards Alta’s unmissable sites and experiences. Your journey comes to an end in Norway’s capital city, where we will guide you to Oslo’s most celebrated spots. A perfect combination of wild backdrops and Nordic luxuries, prepare for a luxury discovery of Norway in winter.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Alta.

You will be met on arrival and privately transferred to your luxury hotel where you will spend four nights. Situated in the middle of Alta’s town centre, your luxury hotel is the perfect base to explore some of the most important sites.

Set out on an ice-fishing adventure.

Relax on reindeer skins and explore the area or get involved and help start the campfire and drill holes in the ice. Your guide will teach you the famous jigging technique to increase your chances of success. Then, hunt down the magnificent Northern Lights with your expert guide.

Visit Norway’s “End of the World”.

Stand on the famous North Cape cliffs, admiring the endless curved horizon, celebrating your arrival with a glass of champagne. Next, learn about the history of Alta’s Quartzite Slate at the Peskatun Quarry.

Privately transfer to Oslo.

Arrive at your luxury hotel where you will spend three nights taking in the beautiful city. Located opposite the National Theatre, the Royal Palace Gardens and near the main shopping and dining streets of Oslo, the property is well located for fans of culture, the arts and keen gourmands.

Embark on guided tours of Oslo.

Enjoy a tour of Oslo’s perfect mix of classic and new architecture and culture. Stop at the most significant sights such as the Stortorvet, the Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress and the Opera House. Then, discover authentic Oslo with a food tour, visiting eateries off the beaten track and most frequented by the locals.

Privately transfer to Oslo airport and fly home.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Thon Hotel Alta

Situated in the middle of Alta’s town centre, Thon Hotel is the perfect base for your Icelandic getaway. The hotel offers modern and bright interiors with quirky colourful accents.

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Hotel Continental, Oslo

A picture of pure luxury in Oslo’s city centre, Hotel Continental is ideally situated for exploring the city. Combining styles of a traditional country house with Nordic chic.

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