Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle with Coastal Cruise

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We’re on the top of the world on this 14-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty of from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki poised on the country’s gulf pen...
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

What's this trip about?

    We’re on the top of the world on this 14-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty of from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki poised on the country’s gulf peninsula, where Nordic cuisine is as hearty as the generations of tradition here. Visit Santa at the village of Rovaniemi, just across the Arctic Circle, once you’re sure to be on the “good list,” head through Lapland to the North Cape of Norway to discover the Sámi culture alive today in Karasjok. Call in a husky farm to learn about the life of mushers and sled dogs. Continue to Tromsø where the glow from the Arctic Cathedral adds a shining light to the end of your amazing arctic adventure! Continue your expedition with a 4-day cruise from Tromsø to Bergen, a spectacular feasts for the eyes complete with fjords, frozen glaciers, archipelagos, and alpine panoramas!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City HELSINKI, FINLAND
End CityBERGEN

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Finland
  • Norway

Attractions

  • Bergen
  • Helsinki
  • Scandinavia
  • Trondheim

Activities

  • Culture

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN HELSINKI, FINLAND

Welcome to Helsinki! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (Dinner)

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Day 2: HELSINKI–OULU

Perfection on the Peninsula HELSINKI Guided sightseeing. Flight to Oulu (Breakfast,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki is poised on the peninsula in the Gulf of Finland, where striking architecture and Nordic c...

Day 3: OULU

The Creative Edge OULU Orientation. Free time. (Breakfast)

ENHANCED FREE TIME FREE TIME TIP Consider an optional excursion to Hailuoto, the largest island in the Bothnian Bay. The island started to rise from the sea approximately 2,000 years ago and continues...

Day 4: OULU–ROVANIEMI

Santa Claus is Coming to Town ROVANIEMI Visit Santa Claus Village. Cross the Arctic Circle and [LF] get the Arctic Circle Certificate (Breakfast,Dinner) 127 mi / 205 km

LOCAL FAVORITE LEGENDS & LORE About a hundred years ago, a passer-by started spreading ...

Day 5: ROVANIEMI–LUOSTO–IVALO

North to the Cape LUOSTO [LF] Visit a husky farm and enjoy traditional snacks of the Sámi culture. (Breakfast,Dinner) 196mi/ 315km

LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION Learn about the special relationship between musher and dog with a visit to a local husky f...

Day 6: IVALO–KARASJOK, NORWAY–HONNINGSVAG

Norwegian Good KARASJOK Visit Sami Park. (Breakfast,Dinner) 242mi/ 390km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Get a comprehensive insight into various aspects of Sami culture, history, and traditions when visiting the Sami museum in Karasjok. Explore exhibiti...

Day 7: HONNINGSVAG–EXCURSION TO THE NORTH CAPE–ALTA

The Old Men & The Sea HONNINGSVAG Visit North Cape Hall and visitor center. (Breakfast) 168mi/ 270km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD The North Cape cliff has long been a popular and important navigation mark for shipping traffic in the north. In 1553,...

Day 8: ALTA–TROMSØ

Written in Stone ALTA Visit the Rock Carvings Museum (Breakfast) 186mi/ 300km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT ANCIENT TREASURES Experience Northern Europe's largest and richest rock carving site, inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. Here you can walk on pathways arra...

Day 9: TROMSØ (EMBARKATION)

Shining Lights TROMSØ Orientation walk includes the Arctic Cathedral. Farewell dinner at the hotel. Later in the night embark your ship. (Breakfast,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICY ARCHITECTURE The Arctic Cathedral stands proud at the end of Tromsø bridge, clearly v...

Day 10: TROMSØ

High Peaks and Idyllic Islands TROMSØ Cruise towards the Lofoten Islands. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Pass with the cruise ship the Lofoten Wall, a giant granite cliff shooting out of the Arctic Sea. A number of bright fishing villa...

Day 11: CRUISING: BODO–RORVIK

Mountain Maidens Sail south as your ship calls at Bodo in the small hours of the morning and then Ornes at 7am. NESNA Short stop at Nesna before sailing on to Sandnessjøen, gateway to the magnificent Helgeland Coast. BRONNOYSUND: Walk along Havnegata to explore the...

Day 12: CRUISING: TRONDHEIM–ALESUND

Capital of the Viking Age TRONDHEIM Take a stroll around the city early in the morning and see the sacred Nidaros Cathedral, resting place of St. Olav. Then, walk to Gamle Bybro bridge for a photo opportunity over Nid River. KRISTIANSUND Take a walk around the cobbles...

Day 13: CRUISING: ALESUND BERGEN

Fjord Every Scene Glimpse Nordfjord, under the giant Jostedal Glacier, mainland Europe’s largest glacier. FLORO Morning stop to take in the harbor and the marina. BERGEN Disembarkation and transfer to your hotel. (Breakfast,Lunch)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT...

Day 14: BERGEN

Safe travels until we meet again!  BERGEN Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Radisson Blu AleksanteriLocated in the very heart of Helsinki, this hotel combines the best parts of a home-like boutique hotel and a major international chain hotel. The in-house restaurant offers a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients while the bar offers a wide selection of exclusive wines and craft beers. Leisure options include a fitness center and a sauna. Complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel. HelsinkiFinlandAlbertinkatu 34Radisson BluThis Stylish hotel combines a unique glamorous 70s design with modern details. The spacious guest room interiors are serene and stylish, designed in a medley of materials, colors, and motifs that flirt with the early 70s as well as the hotel¿s Northern Finland location. All rooms are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and air conditioning. Located in the center of Oulu, the hotel is close to the city's most popular attractions, restaurants, and shopping opportunities. Numerous technology centers and museums lie near the hotel's city-center location, and just across the square is Oulu Market Hall. OuluFinlandHallituskatu 1Original Sokos VaakunaA contemporary 159-room property situated in the centre of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus offering warm hearted Lappish hospitality and Free Wi-Fi connectivity. The hotel's restaurants feature a wide range of specialties, from rustic French cuisine to Lappish delicacies, as well as the best Tex-Mex in town and a nightclub. RovaniemiFinlandKoskikatu 4IvaloA warm inviting atmosphere is present in this 94-room hotel, its main restaurant offers Lappish specialties with a peaceful view over the River Ivalo and there is a cozy lobby bar with a fireplace and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout. IvaloFinlandIvalontie 34Scandic HonningsvagA summer hotel centrally located next to the "Hurtigruten" quay and Honningsvag harbor. The area has a variety of experiences to offer. It is approx. 35 km to Nordkapp.HonningsvagNorwayNordkappgt. 4 P.O. Box 153Scandic Hotel AltaModern business hotel; centrally located in the business district; one of the leading conference hotels of the region.AltaNorwayLokkeveien 61Scandic IshavshotelUnique 4-story Hotel in the shape of a ship, located on the harbor front in the heart of city; near Polar Museum.TromsoeNorwayFredrik Langesgate 2 P.O.Box 196Clarion BergenThis classic 151-room hotel boasts a fantastic location, directly on the historical "Bryggen Waterfront¿ which is included on the UNESCO world-heritage list, right in the heart of Bergen, close to the Floibanen funicular railway and the famous Fish Market, with many shops, restaurants and bars close by. Each guestroom is tastefully furnished in a soft tone palette and comes with a kettle and hairdryer as well as a desk and a chair. The hotel serves a tasty, nutritious breakfast, has a gym and offers Free Wi-Fi internet throughout the property. BergenNorwayRosenkrantzgatan 8,

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