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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
GRAND TOURS Northern Lights ■ Opportunity to see the amazing Northern Lights
■ Leisure time in Oslo, Trondheim and Tromsø
■ Spectacular rail journey across the Arctic Circle
■ The Lofoten Islands
■ Visit to the Viking Museum and guided tours of
Svolvær and Henningsvær
■ The Ofoten Railway - Narvik to Kiruna
■ Visit to Jukkasvärvi Ice Hotel
Thursday 20 February to Friday 28 February 2025
SELECTED HOTELS
Oslo Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel
A captivating tour of an ancient and enigmatic land where the wonders of nature and
Trondheim Clarion Collection Grand Olav
breathtaking scenery compliment centuries of culture and tradition. Travel through stunning Bodø Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Bodø
scenery by train, including crossing the Arctic Circle. Lofoten Thon Hotel Lofoten
Tromsø Thon Hotel Tromsø
Day 1 - London to Oslo port of Henningsvær, referred to as the Venice of Narvik Quality Hotel Grand Royal
Fly from London to Oslo for an overnight stay with the North where magical waterways criss-cross the Kiruna Scandic Hotel
a welcome dinner included this evening in the hotel’s town. Dinner is included at a nearby restaurant prior Please note - hotels can be subject to change
restaurant. to boarding our comfortable ferry for an overnight
sailing to Tromsø. We once again have a chance to PRICE INCLUDES
Day 2 - Heading North to Trondheim view the magnificent Northern Lights. (Ferry subject ■ Return flights in Economy Class by scheduled airline
Departing early morning, we take our first scenic rail to change). ■ Accommodation in good quality hotels on a bed
journey and travel through the Gudbrandsdal Valley, and breakfast basis
crossing the stunning Dovrefjell mountain plateau Day 6 - Tromsø ■ Standard Class rail travel as specified
and National Park to Trondheim for an overnight stay. Tromsø, surrounded by fjords and forests is our next ■ Private transfer by road from Tromsø to Narvik
A free afternoon and evening allow plenty of time fascinating insight into Norwegian culture and our ■ Ferry Bodø to Svolvær
to explore this picturesque and welcoming city. The home for the evening. Our mid-afternoon arrival ■ Standard Cabin accommodation onboard ferry
main building in this historic town is the magnificent allows time to explore this exciting university city Svolvær to Tromsø
Nidaros Cathedral. and its many captivating museums such as the Polar ■ Excursions as detailed
Museum. ■ 3 dinners and 2 lunches as specified
Day 3 - Across the Arctic Circle ■ All transfers as stated
As our journey by rail continues north, the scenery Day 7 - By Road to Narvik
changes from breathtaking fjords to wondrous This morning our tour continues by road to Narvik, ■ Services of a tour leader from London and
throughout the tour
mountain passes - the photographic opportunities giving you an opportunity to marvel at the unfolding
appear limitless from the comfort of the train. We scenery, with lunch included en route. An absorbing Price per person:
experience the wonder of crossing the Arctic Circle destination, Narvik has a vital role as the terminus Escorted holiday £3,700
late afternoon (the summit of the line) then drop of the iron ore rail route from Sweden. A visit to Single room supplement £620
down to the end of the line at the coastal port of the port of Narvik to watch this enormous industrial Deposit for this holiday £300
Bodø. machine at work is a unique experience, or you may
wish to visit the War Museum for an insight into the
Day 4 - Ferry to the Lofoten Islands inspirational and heroic actions of the Nordic people.
Morning at leisure before setting sail on a truly
remarkable journey to Svolvær, capital of the Day 8 - Train to Kiruna
Lofoten Islands, with an evening arrival into this After breakfast we depart by train for Kiruna. The
lively harbour town. Dinner is included on board the Ofoten Railway runs between the port of Narvik
ferry. This evening, we take a late-night guided walk and the iron ore mining town of Kiruna, a stupendous
to Kabelvågmarka - a viewpoint in Svolvær - with journey that winds its way through vivid and scenic
the hope of seeing the most awe-inspiring natural landscapes. As our last night will be in Sweden, it is
phenomenon - the Aurora Borealis. only fitting that our final excursion is to the famous
Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel, where a farewell dinner and
Day 5 - Discover Lofoten & Henningsvaer guided tour has been arranged before we return to
The Lofoten Islands provide many enchanting, our hotel in Kiruna.
fascinating and unique places to visit. Today we take
a full day coach excursion to enjoy the beauty of the Day 9 - Return to London
islands. Lunch is included at the Lofotr Viking Museum, After breakfast we transfer to the airport for our
an amazing insight into life during the Viking era with flight to London, via Stockholm.
reconstructions of their lifestyle placed ingeniously
alongside original archaeological artefacts. After N.B. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and
lunch we continue to the charming coastal fishing therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed.

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