Arctic Adventure and Scandinavian Flavors: An Unforgettable Journey through Norway

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

• Arrival in Tromsø: Our driver-guide will meet us at the airport and help us with the rental car.
• Local supermarket experience – Immersion in Norwegian gastronomy:
• Fresh Norwegian salmon and skrei cod.
• Brunost cheese, with a caramelised flavour.
• Artisan rye bread and cardamom buns.
• Elk and reindeer sausages.
• Homemade jams made from the fruits of the Arctic forest.
• Scenic route to Kvaløya with stops:
• Kaldfjordfjord: 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: Cabin by the sea, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with sauna and private barbecue.
• Dinner at the cabin with the purchased products.
• Evening activity:
• Walk under the Arctic moon.
• Observation of the Northern Lights (if in season, from September to April).
• Relaxation in the cabin's private sauna.

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

• Breakfast in the cabin with local products.
• Visit to a traditional farm:
• Interaction with Icelandic horses, Norwegian sheep and goats.
• Demonstration of making butter and Arctic cheeses.
• Stop en route: Reindeer and sea eagle watching.
• Lunch in a typical restaurant, with its famous homemade fish soup.
• Traditional fishing with a local fisherman in Sommarøy:
• We will learn Norwegian fishing techniques.
• Cod and halibut fishing, with the option of cooking it on the boat.
• Tasting of Norwegian spirits at a local distillery:
• Akvavit, a typical Scandinavian spicy liqueur.
• Forest fruit liqueurs.
• Dinner at the cottage with fresh fish cooked by us.
• Stargazing in Sommarøy.

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

• Breakfast in the cabin overlooking the Arctic.
• Scenic route with stops:
• Mount Fjellheisen: We will take the cable car up to the best viewpoint in Tromsø.
• Visit to the House of Roald Amundsen, polar explorer.
• Lunch in a typical restaurant, specializing in Norwegian cod with herb butter.
• Beer tasting at the northernmost brewery in the world.
• Cocktail inspired by Viking mythology in an iconic Bar.
• Dine at a highly regarded tavern, specializing in Arctic king crab and scallops.
• Night walk through the port of Tromsø.

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 the handling of sleds and Siberian husky dogs.
• Sledding through snowy landscapes (winter) or hiking in summer with the huskies.
• Direct contact with dogs and learning about their training.
• Traditional lunch at a Sami camp with reindeer stew.
• Presentation about the Sami culture, its traditions and its history.
• Chants "joik", the ancestral musical style of the Sami people.
• Feeding and contact with reindeer at the camp.
• Afternoon: Sami Crafts Workshop and Tromsø Exploration
• Participation in a workshop on the manufacture of leather and silver bracelets, typical of the Sami culture.
• Free time to explore the historic area of Tromsø, with local craft shops.
• Dinner at a well-known "Bistro", a restaurant with traditional Scandinavian dishes.
• Signature dish: Elk meatballs with cranberry sauce and mashed potato.
• Alternative: Norwegian fish soup with rye bread.
• Dessert: Arctic berry tart with cream.
• Night walk through Tromsø with the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights.
• Visit to the illuminated port and tasting of Akvavit, Norwegian liquor.
• Observation of the night sky from the Storsteinen viewpoint

• Breakfast at the hotel in Tromsø.
• Humpback whale and killer whale safari in the Skjervøy Fjord.
• Whale and dolphin watching with expert guides
• Explanation of Arctic biodiversity.
• Light lunch on board.
• Exploration of the center of Tromsø and food tastings.
• Dinner in a well-known typical restaurant in Tromsø" with a tasting menu of Arctic products.

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

• Breakfast at a local café in Tromsø.
• Cinnamon buns with cardamom and Norwegian black coffee.
• Arctic forest fruit juice.
• Snowmobile tour in the Lyngen Alps.
• Introduction to driving and safety measures.
• Guided tour through snowy landscapes, frozen fjords and mountains.
• Possibility of sighting arctic foxes and polar hares.
• Lunch in a mountain hut with traditional Norwegian stew.
• Star dish: Lamb stew with potatoes and carrots.
• Alternative: Arctic fish stew with local herbs.
• Dessert: Almond cake with berry syrup.
• Relaxing afternoon in a Nordic spa overlooking the fjords.
• Traditional Norwegian sauna with fir infusion.
• Outdoor Jacuzzi with panoramic view.
• Contrast bath in icy waters.
• Dinner in a typical restaurant, specializing in Arctic cuisine.
• Reindeer tenderloin with parsnip puree and cranberry sauce.
• Norwegian cod with seaweed and asparagus emulsion.
• Cheesecake with cottage cheese and tundra honey.
• Night walk through Tromsø and last chance to observe 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 fruit juice.
• Cinnamon buns with cardamom.
• Arrive 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 in one of the oldest emblematic restaurants in Oslo.
• Signature dish: Elk stew with mashed potatoes and berry sauce.
• Alternative: Arctic trout with seasonal vegetables.
• Postre: "Multekrem", crema de nata con moras árticas.

Afternoon: Historical Route and Local Products Market

• Fortaleza de Akershus.
• Tour this medieval fortress with panoramic views of the Oslo Fjord.
• We will learn about the history of Viking kings and battles.
• Exploration of dungeons and ghost legends.
• Visit to Mathallen Market – Tasting of Local Products.
• Reindeer sausages with homemade mustard.
• Herring marinated in various sauces.
• Polar bread "polarbrød" with fresh goat cheese.
• Artisanal chocolates from Norway.

Afternoon: Norwegian Fashion, Crafts and Culture Route

• Exploration of the Grünerløkka district and its Scandinavian designer shops.
• We will discover the Norwegian textile tradition and the manufacture in natural wool.
• We will visit an artisanal jewelry shop with pieces inspired by Viking culture.
• Henrik Ibsen House Museum (free admission on Thursdays).
• We will explore the home of the famous Norwegian playwright and his impact on world literature.
• We will learn about the historical context of his works and their influence on Scandinavian society.

Oslo Legends Route

• The story of Harald Hardrada, the Viking king who founded Oslo.
• The legend of the spirit "Draugen", the ghost of the sailors lost in the fjord.
• Dine at a restaurant specializing in Norwegian ingredients.
• Signature dish: Skrei cod with seaweed butter and cider foam.
• Alternative: Norwegian lamb with caramelized onions.
• Dessert: Licorice ice cream with pine honey.

Night: Live Music and Cultural Atmosphere

• Jazz concert at "Herr Nilsen", a bar with live music.
• We will enjoy Scandinavian jazz in an intimate atmosphere.
• Option to taste a cocktail based on Akvavit and Arctic berries.

• Molino de Bygdøy.
• Demonstration of traditional grain milling to make bread and biscuits.
• Explanation about the history of bread in Norway and the importance of cereals in the Scandinavian diet.
• Tasting of rye bread with sheep's butter
• Visit to an artisan bread workshop.
• Demonstration of the baking of polar bread "polarbrød" in a stone oven.
• Tasting of freshly baked almond and cinnamon buns.
• Explanation of traditional fermentation techniques and use of local flours.
• Lunch in a restaurant with history in Oslo.
• Signature dish: Reindeer fillet with parsnip puree and red fruit reduction.
• Alternative: Norwegian cod with dill butter and seasonal vegetables.
• Dessert: Norwegian cheesecake with fresh raspberries.

Afternoon: Local Products Market and Liquor Tastings

• Walk through the Karl Johans Gate Market.
• Browse stalls of local artisans of wool, glass and Scandinavian ceramics.
• Purchase typical Norwegian sweets and artisanal chocolates from Trondheim.
• Tasting of traditional spirits in a Norwegian winery.
• Akvavit with Scandinavian spices.
• Norwegian craft beer with notes of red fruits.
• Arctic blackberry liqueur, a specialty of the country.

Night: Dinner and musical experience with traditional Norwegian music

• Dinner in a restaurant with traditional dishes.
• Signature dish: Lamb with juniper and kale sauce.
• Alternative: Fjord fish with Nordic herbs.
• Dessert: Berry cream with Norwegian honey.
• Folk music concert in a traditional venue.
• Live concert by Hardanger Fiddle, the traditional Norwegian violin.

• Breakfast in one of the best cafes in Oslo.
• Norwegian specialty coffee, prepared with artisanal methods.
• Rye bread with Brunost brown cheese and berry jam.
• Freshly baked cinnamon buns with cardamom.

Morning: Art & Latest Shopping

• Visit to the National Gallery in Oslo (free admission on Thursdays).
• We will discover the famous painting "The Scream" by Edvard Munch.
• We will explore works by Norwegian and Scandinavian artists.
• Walk along Karl Johans Gate Street and final shopping.
• Shops selling Scandinavian crafts and traditional souvenirs.
• Possibility to buy high quality Norwegian wool.
• Artisanal chocolates and typical salty liquorice.
• Lunch at a restaurant with Norwegian home cooking.
• Signature dish: Norwegian meatballs with cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes.
• Alternative: Cod stew with dill and seasonal vegetables.
• Dessert: Norwegian apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
• Last walk through the Oslo Fjord.
• Transfer to the airport and farewell to Norway.