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Grand Scandinavia (Small Groups, 20 Days)

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Grand Scandinavia (Small Groups, 20 Days)

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Choose between two carefully selected activities Rovaniemi: Join your Local Expert for a nature walk in the forest and admire the tranquil surroundings. Rovaniemi: Meet Santa Claus when you visit his village where it is Christmas all year round! From his post office, you can make sure that Santa sends Christmas letters to friends and family back home come December. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโ€™s fascinating commentary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโ€™ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Karasjok: Visit the The Sรกmi Museum in Karasjok, displaying the largest cultural heritage collection of indigenous Sรกmi people in Norway. Admire a big part of its 5,000 items collection, spread across indoor and outdoor exhibits. The Sรกmi Museum in Karasjok educates its guests about the resiliency of the Sรกmi community and endeavors to safeguard indigenous-driven processes and traditional practices.The Sรกmi Museum advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities. Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm. Copenhagen: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. Youโ€™ll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe. Copenhagen: Visit the impressive 18th century Copenhagen Cathedral, designed by Christian Frederik Hansen, known for its neoclassical architecture and for featuring the largest bell in Denmark. Oresund Bridge: Cross this magnificent feat of engineering. Itโ€™s the longest road and rail bridge in Europe, spanning 8 kilometers. Stockholm: With a Local Expert, step inside the City Hall where the fabulous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall is covered by 18 million gilded mosaic tiles. Youโ€™ll also see the Blรฅ hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held. Stockholm: With your Local Expert, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town. Helsinki: Admire the beautiful views from your high-class, sea-view cabin as your cruise through the largest archipelago in the world, from Stockholm to Helsinki. Helsinki: Your Local Expert will show you the sights of the harbor city. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer before enjoying free time to explore the harbor of this fascinating city of design. Kuopio: Admire the spectacular panoramic views from atop Puijo Tower. Oulu: Visit Northern Finlandโ€™s oldest city. It is also one of the most important harbor cities in all of Northern Europe. Rovaniemi: See Alvar Aaltoโ€™s Town Hall and visit the cathedral. Youโ€™ll even receive an Arctic Circle Crossing certificate. Sodankyla: Visit one of Laplandโ€™s oldest churches. Ivalo: Enjoy an orientation as you arrive into the village. Karasjok: See the Sami Parliament and continue on to visit the museum devoted to Sami history and culture, offering a glimpse into the old Sami lifestyle. North Cape: Journey to mainland Europeโ€™s most northern point to see something that doesnโ€™t happen - sunset! Even at midnight, the sun clings to the horizon. This once-in-a-lifetime unique experience is accompanied by champagne and caviar to make it even more special. Stand near the fence of the towering cliffs, dramatically rising out of the sea and you will feel as if you are on the edge of the world, and you literally are. Narvik: Learn more about the scenic town of Narvik and its history as you gaze upon the majestic mountains that surround the town. Mosjoen: See the street of historic, 19th century wooden buildings and Norwayโ€™s oldest octagonal church. Trondheim: Tell all your friends you traveled through! Geiranger: Enjoy an orientation of Geiranger to learn more about this small village and the surrounding Fjords. Geiranger: Cruise along the deep, blue waters of majestic Geirangerfjord, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, gushing waterfalls and lush green vegetation. Lillehammer: Explore the town where the 1994 Winter Olympics were held. Oslo: With your Local Expert, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbor and the Royal Palace. Oslo: Take a moment to contemplate the interesting Vigeland sculptures when you visit Frogner Park. "One thing I really love about showing guests Norway is how people have lived and flourished for thousands of years in harsh and unforgiving yet stunningly beautiful landscapes." Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Guide

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. Trondheim: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Market Square and its statue of Olav Tryggvason, the Nidaros Cathedral, the Tyholt Tower and Old Town Bridge. Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.

Transport

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. Enjoy the comfort of Insightโ€™s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Accommodation

RADISSON BLU SCANDINAVIA HOTEL-COPENHAGEN (CONTEMPORARY) - DENMARK SCANDIC GRAND CENTRAL STOCKHOLM (CONTEMPORARY) - SWEDEN SERENADE/SYMPHONY, TALLINK SILJA LINE - STOCKHOLM (OVERNIGHT CRUISING) - SWEDEN GLO HOTEL ART-HELSINKI (HISTORIC) - FINLAND SCANDIC ATLAS, KUOPIO.-KUOPIO (TRADITIONAL) - FINLAND SANTAโ€™S HOTEL SANTA CLAUS, ROVANIEMI.-ROVANIEMI (TRADITIONAL) - FINLAND HOTEL IVALO OY-IVALO (TRADITIONAL) - FINLAND SCANDIC HONNINGSVAG-HONNNINSVAG (TRADITIONAL) - NORWAY SCANDIC ALTA-ALTA (TRADITIONAL) - NORWAY SCANDIC NARVIK-NARVIK (CONTEMPORARY) - NORWAY FRU HAUGANS HOTEL-MOSJร˜EN (TRADITIONAL) - NORWAY CLARION HOTEL-TRONDHEIM (CONTEMPORARY) - NORWAY HOTEL UNION GEIRANGER-GEIRANGER (HISTORIC) - NORWAY. THON HOTEL OPERA-OSLO (CONTEMPORARY) - NORWAY

Meals

10 Dinner (D) 19 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L) Copenhagen: Savor local specialties in Denmarkโ€™s capital city during dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers. Helsinki: Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market with your Local Expert and sample local produce, like liquorice or smoked reindeer. Alta: Savor a delicious oven-baked lunch of local seasonal specialties of fresh salmon or the localโ€™s favorite, reindeer, served with fresh salads and wine. Oslo: Scandinavian hospitality is matched with fine food and a glass of wine during dinner at a local restaurant. Alta: Meet the Lyrek family and their huskies. Hear tales about their marathon Arctic dog sled races while enjoying a hearty lunch.

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Optional

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Most Insight trips already include a host of bonus highlights and comprehensive sightseeing. There may also be an exciting array of Optional Experiences which will turn an already amazing experience into the trip of a lifetime! These are entirely optional and can be booked through your Travel Director/Local Representative at the commencement of your trip. Please note, many Optional Experiences are operated by independent third party suppliers, not Insight Vacations. Prices and availability of Optional Experiences are subject to change. NORTH ZEALAND CASTLE TOUR Drive along the scenic coastal road of the Danish Riviera to the castles of North Zealand. See Fredensborg, the summer residence of the Royal Family, then visit Fredriksborg, the largest Renaissance palace in Scandinavia. Itโ€™s now a museum, so the tour through the beautiful rooms is an encounter with the kings and queens who shaped the countryโ€™s history. En-route, pass through picturesque villages of half-timbered houses and thatched roofs. Adult Price: EUR 53.00 Code: COP0001 TRADITIONAL DANISH DINNER Home to some of the worldโ€™s best restaurants, Copenhagen is currently experiencing a culinary renaissance. Make the most of the long summer evenings and join us for a traditional Danish meal in the heart of Copenhagen. Two glasses of wine, beer or soft drinks are included with your meal. Adult Price: EUR 69.00 Code: COP0002 SWEDISH SUMMER DINNER This evening, we dine "Swedish Style." Savour a succulent three-course meal with beer, wine & soft drinks. Soak up the atmosphere of the traditional surroundings while enjoying its history and design. Adult Price: EUR 65.00 Code: STO0001 VASA GALLEON When the Vasa was launched in 1628, it was arguably the worldโ€™s most powerful warship. Bristling with 64 cannon and carrying some 300 men, it was built to strike the fear of God into the enemy. Unfortunately, it sank on its maiden voyage. Raised from Stockholm harbour in 1961, this grand galleon remains almost wholly preserved, along with 700 wooden sculptures and ornaments. Your visit will provide a unique insight into early shipbuilding techniques and everyday life on board a 17c naval vessel. Adult Price: EUR 38.00 Code: STO0003 RUSSIAN DINNER IN HELSINKI As the capital city in a former Grand Duchy of the Russian Tsarist empire, Helsinki has always been famous for its Russian restaurants โ€“ even amongst the Russians. Tonight we enjoy an evening of authentic, pre-revolution Russian cuisine in an atmosphere of times gone by. Adult Price: EUR 65.00 Code: HEL0001 FLY OVER HELSINKI An exclusive chance to enjoy Helsinki from above. This three-part grand-slam tour begins with a state-of-the-art Cinematic Experience which takes you virtually on a flight over Helsinki. Flying Cinema Helsinki is the newest attraction in a city renowned for its cutting-edge technology and daring design. Afterwards, weโ€™ll savour a some local Finnish delicacies and refreshments before commencing our ride inside a glass pod of the Helsinki Sky Wheel, Helsinkiโ€™s answer to the London Eye! A unique and exciting introduction to Helsinki and to Finland. Adult Price: EUR 49.00 Code: HEL0002 RANUA WILDLIFE PARK A visit to the Arctic wildlife park where more than 50 species of nordic animals live in their natural habitat. Our local guide introduces us to the unique wildlife of Northern Scandinavia. Adult Price: EUR 59.00 Code: ROV0003 THE ARCTIC CENTRE & PIONEER FARM Visit a pioneer farm, now converted into a museum, for a fascinating glimpse into rural life and traditions from the 19th Century, where weโ€™ll also light refreshments. Continue to the tubular glass frame of the Arktikum, a one-stop cultural centre for all things Arctic. This is the worldโ€™s first museum dedicated to the demanding conditions and challenge of coping with life in the dark, cold and barren Arctic. Adult Price: EUR 45.00 Code: ROV0001 TRADITIONAL LAPLAND DINNER AT A FAMILY REINDEER FARM Leave the 20th century behind and join a family from Lapland at their farm situated on the Arctic Circle. Meet Rudolf and his brothers and learn all about reindeer husbandry. During the evening you are initiated into the local culture with a traditional dinner. Adult Price: EUR 67.00 Code: ROV0002 BETWEEN A ROCK AND HARD PLACE First a guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Alta Museum to see world-famous rock carvings. Continue with a stunning stroll along the beautiful shore of the Alta Fjord where youโ€™ll learn about life here six-thousand years ago. Meet a local artisan and slate cutter whoโ€™ll share stories about his craft, then become a slate cutter yourself and create your very own masterpiece to take home. An interactive and charming experience! Adult Price: EUR 55.00 Code: ALT0001 THE ULTIMATE ARCTIC EXPERIENCE โ€“ SEA BIRDS AND ARCTIC CRUISE Embark upon a journey across an almost โ€™lunarโ€™ landscape to reach one of the most northerly fishing villages in the world. From here weโ€™ll set sail upon a 90-minute Arctic Adventure around the Gjesvรฆrstappen, a necklace of islands thatโ€™s a protected nesting area for Puffins, Kittiwakes, Gannets, Guillemots and White Tailed Eagles! Other potential fauna sightings include Grey Seal and Porpoise. Transportation and survival suits are provided. Adult Price: EUR 112.00 Code: HON0002 WILDERNESS RIVER ADVENTURE Enjoy warm drinks and Norwegian waffles by the campfire at Sorrisniva, the site of the world-famous Igloo Hotel. Then, an exciting ride up the Alta River in a traditional river boat for scenery and thrills! A true north outdoor experience! Adult Price: EUR 61.00 Code: ALT0002 RAILWAY JOURNEY FROM SWEDEN We take a railway ride on the Ofot Railway, an incredible engineering feat, constructed over 100 years ago to transport supplies of iron ore from Kiruna to Narvik for shipment around the world. The journey offers us incredible views of the surrounding fjords as the train clings to the mountainside. Adult Price: EUR 34.00 Code: NAR0001 THE TROLLโ€™S ROAD Your tour of Geiranger includes a scenic drive up the Eagleโ€™s Road, offering amazing views of the Geiranger Fjord and the stunning Seven Sisters Waterfall. At the small village of Eidsdal, cross the fjord by ferry and climb up through the abundant fruit growing valleys. Leave civilisation behind as you venture high above the tree line for some of the most breathtaking scenery. Now on to the Trollโ€™s Road, a masterpiece of engineering built over 70 years ago. (This optional is seasonal) Adult Price: EUR 51.00 Code: GEI0001 EUROPEโ€™S HIGHEST FJORD AT DALSNIBBA In the comfort of your coach, climb 1500 metres to the highest possible fjord view in Europe at Dalsnibba mountain. Enjoy breathtaking views of the famous Geiranger fjord and the surrounding glacier topped mountains. For the bold, test your nerve on the Geiranger Skywalk suspended over a 500 metre drop. (Weather permitting and Seasonal) Adult Price: EUR 31.00 Code: GEI0002 ARCTIC EXPLORERS AND THE POLAR SHIP FRAM Step aboard the polar ship Fram, the strongest wooden ship ever built, to experience the life and work of Norwayโ€™s famous Arctic explorers. The expeditions of Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen come to life in the interactive exhibitions of this museum, which also houses the Gjรธa, the first ship to navigate the entire Northwest Passage. Adult Price: EUR 38.00 Code: OSL0001

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Scandinavia (Small Groups, 20 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Copenhagen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Copenhagen

      Begin your Scandinavian exploration in Copenhagen. In the evening, join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, followed by a visit to the glittering lights and enchanting atmosphere of the world-famous Tivoli Gardens.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Wonderful Copenhagen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Wonderful Copenhagen

      Your Local Expert will reveal the charm of Denmarkโ€™s capital. Meet Hans Christian Andersenโ€™s Little Mermaid gazing wistfully across the harbor. Continue on to see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, Christianborg Palace. Visit the 18th-century Copenhagen Cathedral designed by Christian Frederik Hansen. This is the cathedral where King Frederik X of Denmark married Queen Mary and the one known for its neoclassical architecture and for featuring the largest bell in Denmark. With the afternoon at your leisure, why not explore further and climb up the Round Tower, a 17th century tower and the oldest functioning observatory in Europe or take delight in one of the fairytale-style castles on an optional experience along the Danish Riviera?

  • Day 3 Day 3: Stockholm, City Of Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Stockholm, City Of Islands

      Travel from Denmark to Sweden by crossing the incredible ร˜resund Bridge. Spanning 16km over the Flinte channel itโ€™s the longest road and rail bridge in Europe. Pass through the artificial island of Peberholm which has become a haven for flora and fauna and continue through the Skรฅne region, which gave its name to Scandinavia. Enjoy views of the patchwork of fertile farmlands as you journey along the shores of Lake Vรคttern to the Swedish capital, Stockholm, which is set on 14 beautiful islands. In the evening, perhaps try the local cuisine served in traditional surroundings?

  • Day 4 Day 4: Stockholm And Baltic Sea Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Stockholm And Baltic Sea Cruise

      Join a Local Expert for your visit to the City Hallโ€™s marvelous Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall, and the Blรฅ hallen, the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquets are held. Continue to Gamla Stan, the medieval heart of the city. View the cathedral and walk through the Old Town to see the Royal Palace. With the afternoon at leisure, donโ€™t miss the opportunity to visit the Vasa Galleon. In the evening, board your Baltic cruise to Finland and voyage through the largest archipelago in the world. Enjoy dinner onboard as well as the sight of thousands of islands from the comfort of your A-class, sea-view cabin, while the northern sun hangs over the horizon, showing almost no sign of setting in mid-summer.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Fashionable Helsinki Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Fashionable Helsinki Relaxed Start

      Helsinki is known as a global trendsetter in design, fashion, stunning architecture and luscious parks. Disembark your Baltic cruise and meet your Local Expert. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce, like liquorice or smoked reindeer. Afterwards, enjoy time to explore on your own. Why not stop for lunch at the colorful market located by the harbor and spend time browsing the vast array of stalls selling local souvenirs, handicrafts as well as fruits, vegetables and world-class pancakes?

  • Day 6 Day 6: Lakes And Forests To Kuopio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Lakes And Forests To Kuopio

      Finland is a land of beautiful lakes and enchanting forests. Sit back and relax as you take in the spectacular scenery. On arrival in Kuopio, ascend Puijo Tower for a splendid panorama that will reveal why Finland is called the land of a thousand lakes.

  • Day 7 Day 7: The Road To Rovaniemi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: The Road To Rovaniemi

      As you journey towards the Arctic, travel to Lapland, native home to the nomadic Sami community. Visit Oulu, northern Finlandโ€™s oldest city. It is also the largest general port in the Bothnian Bay, made up of 3 harbors. Enjoy time to explore the center of the city that is spread across several islands, connected by pedestrian bridges and cycleways, considered one of the best in Europe. Your travels continue to Rovaniemi, the modern capital of the region.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Rovaniemi And Lapland Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Rovaniemi And Lapland Relaxed Start

      Cross the Arctic Circle today, a highlight for many travelers. With your Local Expert, see the Town Hall designed by Aalvar Aalto and visit Rovaniemi Church. Explore Rovaniemi with Insight Choice. Choose to meet Santa Claus and embrace the spirit of Christmas. Alternatively, join your Local Expert for a nature walk in the forest. With the afternoon at leisure perhaps you may want to visit the open-air museum and Arktikum?

  • Day 9 Day 9: Across The Arctic To Ivalo Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Across The Arctic To Ivalo Relaxed Start

      In the morning enjoy a relaxed start or perhaps join an Optional Experience to visit Ranua Wildlife Park, for the chance to see polar bears, lynxes or even a wolverine. Continue north along the Four Winds Road, where you may see herds of reindeer roaming freely as you journey for one of the oldest churches in Lapland. Travel through Europeโ€™s last great wilderness to see the Urho Kekkonen National Park near the gold center of Tankavaara.

  • Day 10 Day 10: The North Cape
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: The North Cape

      Cross the rolling tundra into Norway and stop at Karasjok for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience. Visit a Sรกmi National Museum, devoted to preserving the Sรกmi history and culture, and see the Sรกmii Parliament, before continuing along the beautiful Porsanger Fjord to reach the quaint settlement of Honningsvag. Enjoy the picturesque harbor at your leisure or perhaps set out on a sea bird and arctic cruise adventure? This Optional Experience includes a cruise around the Gjesvรฆrstappen, a necklace of islands thatโ€™s a protected nesting area for millions of Puffins, Kittiwakes, Gannets, Guillemots, White Tailed Eagles and even a chance of a Grey Seal or Porpoise. Tonight we journey in search of the midnight sun on your included experience of Nordkapp, the northernmost point of mainland Europe, where you will enjoy a glass of bubbles and caviar in one of the most special places on Earth.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Through Finnmark To Alta Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Through Finnmark To Alta Relaxed Start

      Enjoy a relaxed start before continuing through Norwayโ€™s most Northern County of โ€˜Finnmarkโ€™, covered in unique topography of rolling tundra and isolated dwellings. This afternoon experience the town of Alta at your leisure, made famous for its fishing and mining history. Why not visit the Northern Lights Cathedral or consider taking a wilderness trip on the Alta River itself?

  • Day 12 Day 12: A World Of Adventure In Alta Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: A World Of Adventure In Alta Relaxed Start

      With a leisurely morning start, why not explore the town center or check out the Rock Art of Alta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of prehistoric rock carvings. Later, visit a working husky farm to meet the champion dog sledding Lyrek family. Delight in a wonderful oven-baked lunch with seasonal specialties from the region, such as salmon or the nutritious reindeer meat, served with fresh salads and wine. Afterwards, learn about their Alaskan huskies and Arctic dog sled races. Meet Husky puppies that may grow to be the best racing dogs in the country. If you wish, spend time playing with these adorable pups.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Narvik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Narvik

      Pass Kรฅfjord where the German battleship Tirpitz was once stationed and hear tales of one of the first large-scale battles of World War II. As you travel south, see the marvelous Lyngen Alps in the distance. Theyโ€™re 90 kilometers of mountains and glaciers that really are stunning all year round. Continue to Narvik, surrounded by majestic mountains. With the evening free for you to explore on your own, perhaps join an Optional Experience and take in stunning views aboard neighbouring Swedenโ€™s iron-ore railway. Pass surrounding fjords as the Ofot Railway clings to the mountainside - constructed over 100 years ago, itโ€™s an incredible feat of engineering.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Across Tysfjord To Mosjรธen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Across Tysfjord To Mosjรธen

      Board a ferry to cross Tysfjord, then continue past Rago National Park, its fjords cut deep into the landscape. Bid farewell to the Arctic before reaching Mosjรธen, a pleasant town on the Vefsnfjord that has a large concentration of historic, 19th century wooden buildings.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Laksfoss Falls To Trondheim
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Laksfoss Falls To Trondheim

      Drive through Namdalen then watch for salmon leaping upstream as they travel to their spawning-grounds at the mighty Laksfoss Falls. Continue past the village of Hell to Trondheim, once the seat of the ancient Viking kings and Norwayโ€™s third largest city. Trondheim has always reflected the changing fortunes of Norway and is full of interest. See the Market Square dominated by its statue of Olav Tryggvason and the Nidaros Cathedral, Norwayโ€™s national shrine. Tyholttรฅrnet, or Tyholt Tower rises high above the city and the Old Town Bridge is locally known as Lykkens Portal, which means Portal of Happiness.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Geiranger, Jewel Of The Fjords
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Geiranger, Jewel Of The Fjords

      Begin one of the most scenic days you will ever experience. Norwegian Fjordland is a dream world of soaring mountains, icy glaciers and rivers which cascade hundreds of meters into the green valleys below. Cross the Dovre Mountains, as you journey through Dovrefjell National Park. Travel via lakes and snowcapped peaks to Lom, home to one of Norwayโ€™s most beautiful stave churches. Arrive at the mirror-smooth waters of Geirangerfjord to embark on a spectacular cruise beneath towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Your hotel is in a superb setting overlooking the beautiful Norwegian Fjord landscape.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Geiranger At Leisure Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Geiranger At Leisure Relaxed Start

      Enjoy a relaxed start and a whole day free for you to explore the fjords and mountains of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perhaps join an Optional Experience and take an incredible scenic drive along the amazing Trollstigen, or Trollโ€™s Road. The road itself was a masterpiece of engineering when it was built over 70 years ago and the spectacular views will leave you speechless.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Oslo, The Capital
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Oslo, The Capital

      Journey through the countryside immortalized by Ibsen in โ€™Peer Gyntโ€™ and inspiration for Edvard Grieg. Continue to Lillehammer, host of the 1994 Winter Olympics, for an orientation with your Travel Director. Then itโ€™s on to the modern Norwegian capital of Oslo. Round off your travels with a dinner and raise your glass to toast your adventures with your newfound friends.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Cosmopolitan Oslo Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Cosmopolitan Oslo Relaxed Start

      Your Local Expert will show you the spires and ramparts of the medieval Akershus Castle guarding the harbor. See the Royal Palace and explore Frogner Park, housing the intriguing sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The afternoon is at your leisure to relax by the harbor or continue exploring as you wish.

  • Day 20 Day 20: Out Of Oslo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Out Of Oslo

      Your Scandinavian exploration has come to an end.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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