Overview:
This trip takes you to the northernmost point of Europe and through the unique Scandinavian landscape, packed with cultural heritage. Discover the rocky archipelago that is the Lofoten Islands with its mountains soaring right out of the ocean. Experience Lapland, home of the Sami People, and finally the North Cape - all of this under the magical Midnight Sun.
Holiday price is from £ 2,675 per person based on availability and 2 persons sharing a double/twin room.
Single supplement is £ 380 per person
Maximum 20 persons the group
2018 Departure Dates: TBA
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Bodo
Upon arrival in Bodo, please take a taxi to your hotel. Enjoy your first day in Northern Norway by getting acquainted with the historial city of Bodo. In the evening you will have a welcome meeting with your tour leader.
Overnight at centrally located superior tourist class hotel.
Day 2: Bodo - Lofoten Islands - Svolvaer (281 km/175 mls)
The first part of today's leg takes us by ferry across the Vestfjord to the Lofoten Islands. Lofoten is a very special archipelago with mountains soaring right out of the ocean and with numerous pretty fishing villages dotted around the valleys. A visit to the Lofotr Museum will provide you with lots of historical context of the Lofoten Islands, the reconstruction of a Viking chieftan's homestead, as well as the picturesque fishing village Nusfjord (UNESCO World Heritage)
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel.
Day 3: Svolvaer - Lofoten - Harstad (170 km/105 mls)
This morning there is an optional excursion by boat into the breathtaking narrow Trollfjord, which is surrounded by steep mountains up to 1.000 m. Hopefully you will also experience eagles on the way. In the afternoon we continue the journey through the Loftoten Islands towards Harstad, a charming city located at the entrance to Vesterålen and Lofoten islands.
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel.
Day 4: Harstad - Tromso (255 km/158 mls)
Travel from Harstad to Tromsø, one of the Northern most cities in the world. Optional: The possibility to take a trip with the Hurtigruten ferry. On one of the most beautiful legs of this roundtrip takes you through the breathtaking landscape from Harstad to Tromsø aboard Hurtigruten (see supplements). The afternoon is at leisure to explore Tromsø.
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel.
Day 5: Tromso - Alta (400 km/248 mls)
Today’s leg of the trip, takes you across two fjords, and to the town of Alta. The history of Alta covers the period ranging between the 7,000 year old rock carvings and the court case relating to Sami rights which was played out during the 1980s. World Heritage Rock Art Centre – Alta Museum is located approx. 5 km from the town centre. Close to the museum is the largest of the five open-air rock art sites in Alta inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel.
Day 6: Alta - Honningsvag (210 km/130 mls)
The last leg of the trip to the northernmost point of Europe and into Honningsvåg. After a nice dinner we travel to the North Cape and a stunning view on the Arctic Ocean and the midnight sun. All guests will enjoy a glass of champagne and a North Cape Certificate.
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel.
Day 7: Honningsvag - Hammerfest - Alta (320 km/198 mls)
Today the journey goes back down South, however with a visit to Hammerfest, the northernmost town in the world and the gate to the Barents Sea. A visit is made to the The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society, which is a small museum in Hammerfest. The significance of the polar bear is that this animal is the town’s mascot and heraldic crest.
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel.
Day 8: Day at Leisure in Alta
Breakfast at your hotel and enjoy your last day in northern Norway. There are many options for nature based experiences and many restaurants and cafes if you wish to sample a last Nordic meal.
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel.
Day 9: Farewell Norway
Breakfast at your hotel and take a taxi to Alta Airport for your return flight back to the UK via Oslo.
Package Includes:
- Flight from London Gatwick to Bodo via Oslo and return from Alta on Norwegian Airlines (other UK Airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- 8 nights' accommodation in good superior tourist class hotels
- Breakfast daily
- 1 x half-board dinner
- Entrances and activities as mentioned in the program
- Services of an English-speaking tour leader day 1-7 inclusive
- Coach transportation day 2-7 according to program
- Ferry crossings as per program and road tolls
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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