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When hunger strikes, make the difficult decision between an Italian affair at Il Barocco Restaurant or exquisite high tea at Le Jardin. Soak up the Gold Coast sunshine on white sands around Water Salon, the hotel’s spectacular central lagoon, or admire the boats docked in the magnificent private marina. When you’re ready to explore, the area’s many attractions – including Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and vibrant Surfers Paradise – await.
Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily buffet breakfast, A$150 dining credit per package, nightly drinks and more
With FJ$320 massage credit included, you’ll be set to savour time spent at Waya Island Resort’s open-air massage pavilion. Ready to explore? The island offers countless moments of discovery. Enjoy a guided visit to the charming Yalobi Village, embark on a hand-line fishing expedition – and relax as the resort’s chefs prepare your catch that very evening – or seek out vast underwater worlds with the assistance of the resort’s expert guides.
Your Handpicked Inclusions – All-inclusive dining, nightly cocktails, FJ$320 massage credit per package and more
Lap up Arctic scenery and seek the cosmic colours of the aurora on this small-group winter tour, taking you into the heart of snow-blanketed Lapland. Carefully curated to maximise your chance of aurora-viewing, this icy itinerary ensures you’ll get the most out of your time traveling from the south of Finland, up and around through to the south of Norway. Uncover the history behind Helsinki’s one-of-a-kind cathedrals on a guided walking tour, get to know Inari’s local reindeer and learn about Sámi culture, then ride across a blanket of snow with included snowmobile and husky safari expeditions. Sleep beneath the stars in your glass-domed Luosto igloo, then follow the famous fjord postal route on a six-day cruise through the Norwegian Sea to discover Norway’s rugged coastal beauty aboard Havila Voyages’ acclaimed new vessel.
Along the way, take local dining to a new level, with unique experiences like a traditional Lappish dinner served at a breathtaking Ice Restaurant in Rovaniemi and ice-fishing for coveted king crab, feasting by a lakeside log fire in Kirkenes. Uncover the science, storytelling and secret histories of the north with your dedicated Finnish tour guide and special presentations aboard your Norwegian cruise, alongside informative workshops and cultural experiences across both regions. With abundant time and all the creature comforts, winter in Lapland is a true trove of wild wonders – and this treasure has just landed in your lap.
Your tour includes:
- 15 nights’ accommodation across Finland and Norway, including five nights aboard a Havila Voyages fjord cruise
- 30 meals included – 14 breakfasts, six lunches and 10 dinners
- Mark your Arctic Circle crossings with a woodland ceremony and a maritime tradition
- Seek the ultimate Arctic experience with plentiful opportunities for viewing the aurora borealis
- Learn about the science and stories that surround the northern lights in a dedicated workshop
- Dine on traditional Lappish dishes at an awe-inspiring restaurant made of ice
- Follow your master guide as you catch, cook and indulge in a meal of coveted king crab
- Fall asleep to a view of the cosmos in a glass-domed igloo in Luosto
- Glide along the Raftsund strait and weave among the enchanting Lofoten archipelago
- Adventure further with a host of included activities, from a husky safari to a snowmobile expedition by night
- Get to known fashionable Helsinki on a guided walking tour
- Dedicated tour guide for your journey through Finland and comfortable transport by coach, train and bus
- Applicable taxes and service fees as per itinerary
