Welcome to Oslo! This evening, join your Travel Director to enjoy dinner while you meet your fellow travellers.
Hotel: Thon Europa, Oslo
Sightseeing with a Local Expert includes views of Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace.
Hotel: Thon Europa, Oslo
Journey across the Hardanger Plateau to Ullensvang.
Hotel: Ullensvang, Lofthus
Travel to the Coastal City of Bergen where you will visit the traditional train of the Flm Railway, journey on one of the world's steepest railways through tunnels that spiral in and out of the mountainside. This evening join your Travel Director at a Local Restaurant for Dinner.
Hotel: Thon Rosenkrantz, Bergen
A Local Expert introduces you to Bergen. See the lively Fish Market and the historic 13th-century Haakon's Hall. With the afternoon free to explore on your own, perhaps ride Scandinavia's only funicular up Mount Flyen.
Hotel: Thon Rosenkrantz, Bergen
Travel along this incredible coastline and sail across fjords to reach Stavanger, founded almost 900 years ago. Now the headquarters of the Norwegian oil industry, Stavanger is a fusion of old world charm and cosmopolitan flair. Cruise the Lysefjord and admire the waterfalls and Pulpit Rock overhanging the fjord.
Hotel: Thon Maritim, Stavanger
In Lyngdal, tour the Wild Salmon Centre with a biologist guide, learn about protecting salmon populations and the local ecosystem. Observe the majestic fish in their own environment, via a unique indoor 'staircase' and viewing area. Your scenic drive around the southern cape of Norway brings you to Kristiansand. An orientation walk will show you the Domkirke and Nupen Fountain. Savour a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Thon Parken, Kristiansand
Sail across the Skagerrak to Hirtshals, Denmark. Continue to Aalborg. Join your Travel Director for an Orientation Tour of Skagen.
Hotel: Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg
Explore Aarhus and Jelling, en-route to Odense.
Hotel: Comwell H C Andersen Odense
Visit Odense with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Hans Christian Andersen House, a museum dedicated to his life and works. Learn all about the famous fairytale writer as you follow his career, travels and love life. Alternatively, visit St Canute's Cathedral and hear tales of Canute, Denmark's first royal saint. Continue to Denmark's vibrant capital city, Copenhagen and later discover the enchanting Tivoli Gardens.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen
With your Local Expert, meet Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid. Visit Copenhagen Cathedral.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Scandinavia, Copenhagen
Journey to Stockholm.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm.
Join a Local Expert and visit City Hall.Board your Baltic cruise to Finland.
Hotel: Serenade/Symphony - Tallink & Silja Line Ships
Disembark your Baltic cruise and meet your Local Expert.Wander through aromatic stalls of a traditional food market with a Local Expert and sample local produce.
Hotel: GLO Art, Helsinki
Ascend Puijo Tower.
Hotel: Scandic Atlas, Kuopio
Travel to Lapland. Arrive to Rovaniemi, the modern capital of the region.
Hotel: Santa's Santa Claus, Rovaniemi
Cross the Arctic Circle today, a highlight for many travellers. 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.
Hotel: Santa's Santa Claus, Rovaniemi
Travel through Europe's last great wilderness on the way to Ivalo.
Hotel: Ivalo
Stop at Karasjok for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experienceto visit a Sami National Museum and see the Sami Parliament.Journey to the northernmost point of mainland Europe in search of the midnight sun and enjoy a glass of bubbles and caviar in one of the most special places on Earth.
Hotel: Scandic Honningsvg.
Continue your journey to Alta.
Hotel: Scandic Alta
Visit a working husky farm to meet the champion dog sledding Lyrek family. Learn about their Alaskan huskies and meet some puppies.Delight in a wonderful Highlight Lunch of local seasonal specialities.
Hotel: Scandic Alta
Pass Kfjord. Continue to scenic Narvik, a small town surrounded by majestic mountains.
Hotel: Scandic Narvik
Bid farewell to the Arctic. Reach Mosjen, a pleasant town on the Vefsnfjord.
Hotel: Fru Haugans, Mosjoen
Continue past the village of Hell to Trondheim, once the seat of the ancient Viking kings.
Hotel: Scandic Bakklandet, Trondheim.
Travel past lakes and snow-capped peaks to Lom.Arrive at Geirangerfjord to embark on a spectacular cruise beneath towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls.
Hotel: Union Geiranger
Enjoy a whole free day.
Hotel: Union Geiranger
Travel through 'Peer Gynt' Country, inspiration for Edvard Grieg. Stop in Lillehammer and continue on to Oslo. Round off your travels with a dinner, toast to your adventures.
Hotel: Thon Opera, Oslo
Time to say goodbye to your new friends, your trip ends this morning.
Start: July 16, 2025 End: August 12, 2025 Price: $14,878 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |