With a population of 5.1 million but more than 500 times larger than Singapore in terms of land area, Norway is your destination if you’re looking for space – and vast expanses of breathtaking nature. Think majestic fjords, mighty glaciers, spectacular mountain ranges, rippling forests and endless Arctic tundra. Take your Norway tour package all the way with a Northern lights tour, for the country is one of the best places for an aurora borealis sighting. Plan your customised escape from the tropical bustle of Singapore with Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours today.
An unforgettable phenomenon: The northern lights The sight of great swirls of aurora borealis dancing across the sky, casting its ethereal glow on the surrounding inky darkness, is splendidly divine. Tromsø in the north of Norway is one of the best places for catching the northern lights, which typically can better be seen from September to March. Increase your chances by booking your Tromsø holiday package between December and March, when the skies are relatively clearer.
Packed with numerous museums, modern architecture, hip restaurants, and outdoor activities like golfing, snowboarding and Arctic fishing, Tromsø is a vibrant city that goes beyond its stunning fjords, mountains and islands.
Flåm Railway, the most beautiful train journey in the world The Flåm Railway is an engineering feat and a one-hour ride with jaw-dropping views at every turn. From the mountain station at Myrdal to Flåm at ocean level, the journey takes you through steep mountains, deep valleys and gushing waterfalls in just 20km. What is remarkable is that this is one of the world’s steepest railway lines, and 18 of the 20 tunnels the train traverses were built by hand. It’s a leisurely ride, with time to ooh-and-ahh over the postcard-perfect scenery on both sides of the train, and a photo stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall.
Oslo, art central Norway’s capital may be the country’s economic hub yet there’s a laidback vibe that makes it seem enviably livable. It may not be possible to move there, but you can experience the good life with an Oslo vacation package. Apart from an efficient transport system and plenty of green spaces, Oslo has impressive museums that are not just art venues but also incorporate public spaces and restaurants for the ultimate urban living.
There’s the well-known Munch Museum featuring works of Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, and the 63-acre Ekebergparken Sculpture Park, which has a vast collection of world-class sculptures and installations, an activity house for children and a panoramic view of the city. Best of all, it’s free and open all day. The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art has a collection that includes luminaries like Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, and is neighbours with art galleries, retail and residential properties, as well as the lush boutique hotel, The Thief.
In Oslo, even food takes on a cultural scale. The new Mathallen food hall is a sophisticated market with restaurants, cafes, pubs and stalls with local farmers and producers hawking a taste of homegrown Norwegian meats, cheeses, seafood and more.
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Need a break from the fast pace of Singapore? Slow down with a Norway tour package. Throw on your hiking boots and get up close with nature, catch the otherworldly aurora borealis with a northern lights tour, or simply sit back and enjoy Norway’s stunning scenery on the Flåm Railway. Customise your very own escape with Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours today. Call 6212 9935 or email privatetours@chanbrothers.com.sg to find out more.
Highlights
Every itinerary can be fully customised according to needs, special interests, personal preferences and defining style of just about anyone who wants to travel privately and exclusively.
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Tromso. Upon arrival at the airport, meet your driver and enjoy a private airport transfer to your hotel. Thereafter, spend some time at leisure. You may visit the famous Polaria, housed in a very distinctive building that represents ice floes that have been pressed up on land by the rough seas of the Arctic. Polaria also houses an Arctic aquarium showcasing interesting knowledge-based exhibits and a panoramic cinema.
Tromso
After breakfast, spend your time at leisure. This afternoon, hop aboard Hurtigruten Cruise and embark on your journey to explore the wonderful Arctic landscape from the sea. With the glaciers, the colourful culture of the Inuit and wild animals, a Hurtigruten cruise is one of the most exciting and beautiful voyages in the world.
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Overnight accommodation will be aboard Hurtigruten Cruise.
This morning, embark on an excursion to the northernmost point of Norway, the North Cape. The tour goes by bus from Honningsvag through the Arctic landscape. The plateau itself is 307 metres above the Arctic Ocean which offers a majestic panorama. Entrance to the North Cape Hall with viewing platform, souvenir shops, cinema, cafeteria and restaurant is included in the tour. Thereafter, return to Honningsvag to check in to your hotel.
Today, coach to Alta. From Honningsvag, proceed for a scenic drive through the underwater tunnel to the mainland along Porsangen fjord and across the pristine Sennalandet plains of Finnmark country, Norway’s northernmost county. In the evening, embark on a breathtaking snowmobile safari through the beautiful landscape of Finnmark. You will follow the old trade route towards Karasjok, which allows you to view a great variety of nature from forests and valleys to snow-covered plains. Upon arrival, check in at a local igloo hotel. Tonight, enjoy the quiet night and you might have the opportunity to spot the Northern Lights.
After breakfast, check out of igloo hotel and transfer back to Tromso on coach. Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel to check in.
This morning, spend your time at leisure before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.