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Tours and tickets
Guided Snowmobile Tour and Swedish Fika Experience
Discover the serene winter beauty of Lapland on a thrilling snowmobile adventure on this guided tour from Kiruna.
7 wild northern lights tours in Tromsø, Norway
High up in the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is one of the world’s best places to watch the spectacular aurora borealis…
The best Stockholm boat tours and cruises
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Street food and northern lights tour
Stock up on Swedish street food before heading out into the Abisko National Park in search of the spectacular northern lights.
Husky ride and drive tour from Kiruna
Learn how to drive a team of huskies plus have a ride in a dog sled over the crisp white snow.
Full-day Mountain Hike in Abisko
Explore the mountains on this full-day hike in the stunning Abisko National Park, led by a local Sami guide.
Guided Snowmobile Tour and Northern Lights Hunt
Whizz across the white snowy landscapes of Lapland’s wilderness on a snowmobile safari in search of the northern lights.
Northern Lights Tour with Barbecue Dinner
Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner in a traditional Sami yurt, while watching a spectacular northern lights display.
Itineraries
Seeing the Icehotel on a budget
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Day trips from Stockholm
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One day in Copenhagen: the ultimate guide
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Day trips from Gothenburg
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Interrailing around Sweden
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Day trips from Copenhagen
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Discount passes
The Go Helsinki Card: is it worth buying?
Planning a trip to Finland’s capital city? Then you’ve probably heard about Helsinki’s very own discount pass – the Go…
Stockholm Go City Pass: is it worth buying?
If you’re planning a trip to Stockholm, you might have already seen adverts for the Stockholm Pass – also known as…
Exploring the fjords near Bergen with a Fjordcard
If you’re planning a trip to Norway and have researched a trip to the Western Fjords, you’ve probably come across…
The Bergen Card: is it worth buying?
If you’re planning a trip to Bergen, you may well have heard about the Bergen Card, which gives free entry…
