Products in this catalogue
DAY 1 WELCOME TO HELSINKI. Welcome to Helsinki, with its excellent museums and pretty seaside buildings. This beautiful city is set to be your home for the night. At Helsinki airport, transfers depart at 10:00, 14:00 and 16:00 for the grand GLO Hotel Art. Meet your Travel Director at 18:00 for a drinks reception. Decorated in a distinctive Art Nouveau style, this charming four-star hotel is the ideal place to sit back and get to know your fellow travellers, before your Scandinavian adventure begins. GLO Hotel Art, Helsinki. DAY 2 THE GATEWAY TO LAPLAND Today you'll take a flight to Ivalo, a small yet important centre in Finnish Lapland, 250km above the Arctic Circle. The Gateway to the North, Ivalo is set on the Ivalo River, where the first Lapland Goldrush took place in the 19th century. You'll enjoy a Welcome Dinner at your boutique hotel, Aurora Village. Look out for the dancing northern lights, as you gaze through the glass ceiling from the comfort of your room. Please note that the northern lights are a natural phenomenon and therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed. (B) (DW) Aurora Village, Ivalo. DAY 3 IVALO TO HONNINGSVAG Today you'll be heading further North through the winter Lapland landscape. Cross the Finnish— Norwegian border as you make your way to Honningsvag, the northernmost and smallest city in Norway. Your drive will take you along the mighty Porsangerfjord, the fourth largest fjord in Norway. Take the subsea Nordkapp Tunnel to the island of Mageraya, to reach your hotel in this small fishing community. Explore the quaint city by taking a stroll along the waterfront before dinner at your hotel. (B) (D) Scandic Bryggen, Honnninsvag. DAY 4 NORTHERN LIGHTS IN NORTH CAPE Relaxed Start. You simply can't visit Norway without heading to North Cape (weather permitting). Dubbed the northernmost point in continental Europe, you'll goin search of the iconic Northern Lights as you sip on bubbles and delight in exquisite caviar with your fellow travellers. End your day back at your charming hotel, where you'll rest up ahead of tomorrow's adventures. (B) (D) DAY 5 NORTH CAPE TO ALTA Enjoy a spectacular drive from North Cape to Alta, taking in the country's magnificent fjords and Artic landscapes along the way. Head to ance bar with your fellow travellers, for a chilled beverage as you discuss the day's events. Home for the next couple of nights is Scandic Alta, a traditional and relaxing hotel, situated in the heart of Alta. With time at leisure, perhaps visit the UNESCO. World Heritage listed Rock Art Museum? (B) Scandic Alta. DAY 6 ALASKAN HUSKIES IN ALTA Relaxed Start. This is a day for dog lovers anda true highlight of the trip. Visit a working husky farm and get to know the Lyrek family and champion sled dogs. Learn about their Alaskan huskies and the challenges they face competing in the marathon long Arctic dog sled races. Indulge ina delectable oven-baked Highlight Lunch, before meeting the dogs themselves. (B) (LW) DAY 7 NORWAY'S GATEWAY TO THE ARTIC Today you'll head to Tromse, northern Norway's largest city, located on the island of Tromsoya. You'll be surrounded by snowcapped mountains and ethereal water views. Just a short walk from your hotel, you'l find a high concentration of old wooden houses anda great array of restaurants. (B) Clarion Hotel The Edge, Tromso. : KEY W Join/Leave Options 7 Included Flights fuNesco Heritage Site O central Hotels + Nights @scenic Hotels + Nights @ Place Visited Arctic Circe NORWAY CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE This trip operate: both classic and small Pret eects ote rod aes gen aN pest TROMSO (02/768) North Cape ALTA (028555. prose Xe DAY 8 DELVE INTO SCANDINAVIAN HISTORY Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you meet members of the indigenous Sami community of Scandinavia. Delve into the history of Arctic Norway andjoin a Sami guide for an immersive journey through their camp, with an invitation to help feed their reindeer herd. Youare invited into a lavuu (a traditional Sami tent) to hear stories of Samilife and folk songs around the fire, after enjoying a traditional Samimeal with hot drinks. (B) (D) DAY 9 AMERRY FINALE IN OSLO In the morning, take a flight from Troms@ to Oslo, a modern city located on the shores of the Oslofjord. Surrounded by forested mountains, city dwellers and visitors alike have easy access to nature all year round. On your orientation, see the Oslo Opera House and the new Deichmann Library in the contemporary Bjorvika district. Join your fellow travellers at a local restaurant to make a toast to newfound friends and a wonderfuljourney, over a Celebration Dinner with wine. (B) (DW) Thon Hotel Europa, Oslo. DAY 10 FaREWELL OSLO It's time to say farewell to your fellow travellers. Transfers arrive into Oslo airport at 07:15 or 10:15. (B) TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT Witness the wonder of the Aurora Borealis. (Photo by Yeo Yong Meng, Day 2, Ivalo) = TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT Discover beautiful scenery in Tromse with your Travel Director. (Photo by Yeo Yong Meng, Day 7, Tromsg) ae Cuno smart phone to view the full details of this Matis Wi oe fe) a =) w CS a ui at = a ° a
| Name | Details |
|---|
