SCANDINAVIA AND ARCTIC 2017
NORWAY SWEDEN DENMARK FINLAND BALTICS RUSSIA ICELAND FAROE ISLANDS GREENLAND SPITSBERGEN
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LITHUANIA
CONTENTS Scandinavia Discover Scandinavia
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Iceland
Iceland Exploration
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Scandinavia Capitals of Scandinavia
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Iceland
Iceland Complete
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Scandinavia Grand Tour of Scandinavia
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Iceland
Classic Iceland
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Scandinavia Scandinavian and Russian Treasures
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Iceland
Grand Journey
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Norway
Norway in a Nutshell
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Iceland
Across the Wilderness
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Norway
Fjords and Glaciers
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Iceland
Instant Iceland
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Norway
Stavanger, Fjords and Pulpit Rock
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Iceland
Geysers, Glaciers and Waterfalls
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Norway
Land of the Fjords
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Iceland
Express Iceland
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Norway
Scenic Norway
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Iceland
Hidden Powers and Northern Lights
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Norway
Mountains, Fjords and Glaciers
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Arctic Delights Tromsø
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Iceland Northern Lights Exploration in a Winter Wonderland
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Iceland
North Iceland and the Aurora
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Arctic Culture
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Iceland
Hunt for the Northern Lights in Style
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Winter Wonderland
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Sweden Stockholm Mini Stay
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Iceland and Greenland
From Fire to Ice
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Sweden
Southern Sweden
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Greenland
Ilulissat, Images of Ice
Sweden
Ultimate Lapland Adventure
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Greenland
South Greenland Explorer
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Denmark
Denmark by Train
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Greenland
West Coast Land and Sea
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Denmark
Denmark Self Drive
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Greenland
Aurora and Polar Circle Adventure
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Finland
Winter in an Igloo Village
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Greenland
Winter In Ilulissat
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Finland
Northern Lights Splendour
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Finland
Rovaniemi Experience for Families
Finland
Norway Norway Norway
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Greenland, Iceland and Faroe Islands Discover the North Atlantic
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Faroe Islands Discover the Faroe Islands
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Adventure in Rovaniemi
Baltics
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Faroe Islands Explore the Faroe Islands
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Cities of the Baltics
Baltics
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Faroe Islands Self Drive
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Baltic Highlights
Baltics
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Spitsbergen Arctic Magic
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Baltic Impressions
Russia
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Spitsbergen Introduction to Spitsbergen
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Deluxe St Petersburg and/or Moscow
Russia
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Terms and conditions
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Baltic and Russian Explorer
Russia
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Finnair
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Cruise Helsinki to St Petersburg
Iceland
Reykjavík Mini Stay
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Contact details
Iceland
Introduction to Iceland
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DISCOVER SCANDINAVIA
11 DAYS INDEPENDENT – ALL YEAR From Sweden to Denmark, then on to Norway – with transport and accommodation all booked, just enjoy yourself!
Day 1 Stockholm Explore Gamla Stan’s narrow cobbled streets and quaint shops, see the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings and the famous Blue Hall and Golden Room of City Hall.
Day 2 Stockholm Morning panoramic city tour then maybe visit Djurgården Island, the great 17thC warship of the Vasa Museum, Skansen Open-Air Museum, Gröna Lund Amusement Park and more.
Day 3 Stockholm – Copenhagen Take the train across the heart of Sweden, over the Oresund Bridge and on to Copenhagen.
Day 4 Copenhagen Start with a morning canal and harbour cruise then perhaps visit Amalienborg and Christiansborg Palaces, the Viking Ship Museum or in mid April – late September Tivoli Gardens.
Day 5 Copenhagen – Oslo Morning free before afternoon departure on the overnight ferry to Oslo, cruising Kattegat Strait.
Day 6 Oslo Morning arrival in Oslo then join a panoramic city tour. Later you could visit the great Viking Ships, Kon Tiki or Fram Polar Expedition Museums, Oslo Opera House, Akershus Castle and more.
Day 7 Oslo More time to explore – walk around Vigeland Sculpture Park, go up to Holmenkollen, visit the Munch Museum or just stroll the old wharf area with its many bars and cafés.
Day 8 Oslo – Flåm – ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ Depart Oslo bound for Myrdal Mountain Station, to connect with the famous Flåmsbana train. Your scenic ride on the amazing Flåm railway ends in the charming fjord village of Flåm.
Day 9 Flåm – Bergen – ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ Time at leisure then cruise the lovely fjord to Gudvangen. From there by bus up the scenic, twisting road via Stalheim Canyon to Voss. Then it’s “all aboard” for the train to Bergen.
Day 10 Bergen Visit the Flower and Fish Markets, Bryggen Harbour and the Hanseatic Quarter. Ride Mt Fløyen funicular to the top for great views, or visit Troldhaugen, the magical home of composer Edvard Grieg.
Day 11 Bergen Departure Arrangements end. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights to any overnight stop. The tour can be done in reverse. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: 9 hotel nights including breakfast, 1 overnight ferry including breakfast, transport, introductory sightseeing tours of Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm.
© Bergen Tourist Board, Frithjof Fure
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CAPITALS OF SCANDINAVIA
10 DAYS INDEPENDENT – ALL YEAR
Day 7 Stockholm
Explore the great cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki.
Morning panoramic city tour past many famous landmarks then afternoon at leisure.
Day 1 Copenhagen After arrival perhaps visit Hans Christian Andersen’s statue, Gefion Fountain, the old harbour of Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg, Amalienborg and Christiansborg Palaces or Tivoli Gardens (mid April – late September).
Day 8 Stockholm – Helsinki
Day 2 Copenhagen
Day 9 Helsinki
Today take a boat tour along the city’s waterways, cruising the harbour and canals past the main sights. Then browse Strøget pedestrian plaza for Danish designs or try some famous new Nordic cuisine.
Day 3 Copenhagen – Oslo Morning at leisure then afternoon departure on overnight ferry to Oslo, through the Kattegat Strait.
Day 4 Oslo Morning arrival in Oslo then enjoy a panoramic city tour. Later maybe visit the world-famous Viking Ships, Fram Polar Exploration Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum and Museum of Cultural History.
Day 5 Oslo Explore – you might visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, Munch Museum, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, stroll the Karl Johan Boulevard or try the bars and cafés of the old wharf area.
Morning free then afternoon departure on the overnight ferry to Helsinki, sailing the Stockholm archipelago past numerous small islands.
Morning arrival in Helsinki then mid-morning panoramic city tour. Afterwards perhaps visit Senate Square, Uspenskij Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, New Opera House, Sibelius Park and Monument or Church in the Rock, or sample the harbour side stalls and markets.
Day 10 Helsinki End of arrangements. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights to any overnight stop. The tour can be done in reverse. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: 7 hotel nights including breakfast, 2 overnight ferries including breakfast and dinner, introductory sightseeing tours in Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki, train Oslo – Stockholm.
Day 6 Oslo – Stockholm Departure by train from Oslo to Stockholm. Take a canal tour or explore the Old Town (Gamla Stan), with its narrow cobbled streets and antique shops.
Viking Ship Museum, Oslo © Shutterstock
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GRAND TOUR OF SCANDINAVIA
15 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
Comprehensive tour of the main cities of Scandinavia with time in the Norwegian fjords. Option to add St Petersburg.
Day 1 Copenhagen Arrival, transfer to hotel and time at leisure.
Day 2 Copenhagen City tour includes Royal Amalienborg and Christianborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid. Afternoon visit to Tivoli Gardens.
Day 3 Copenhagen – Oslo Morning at leisure, then late afternoon board the ferry for overnight cruise to Oslo, up the Kattegat strait.
Day 4 Oslo Morning arrival in Oslo. City tour includes Vigeland Sculpture Park and Fram Museum. Time at leisure.
Day 5 Oslo – Ulvik Visit the famous Viking Ship Museum, then depart Oslo toward Geilo through delightful Halling Valley and across the mountains, with a stop at Voringsfoss waterfall.
Day 6 Ulvik – Bergen Descend the amazing Mabodal Canyon, across Hardanger Bridge and around the Fjord. Continue via the beautiful towns of Øystese and Norheimsund to Bergen. City tour includes the Fish and Flower markets, Bryggen Harbour, the old Hanseatic Quarter and the funicular to Mt Fløien.
Day 7 “Norway in a Nutshell” and Balestrand Depart Bergen towards Voss. Descend Stalheim Canyon to Flåm village, then take the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, ascending 2,838 feet in less than 1 hour. Cruise the Sognfjord to Gudvangen, then across the Vika Mountains for the short ferry ride to Balestrand.
Day 10 Geiranger – Oslo Cross the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, with its 14thC stave church. Continue via Lake Vaga into Gudbrands Valley and Lillehammer. Travel along the shores of Lake Mjosa, Norway’s largest lake, before reaching Oslo.
Day 11 Oslo – Stockholm Drive towards the Swedish border through the lush province of Varmland, to Karlstad on Lake Vanern and on to Stockholm.
Day 12 Stockholm City tour includes Royal Palace and Theatre, Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Old Town, ‘Gamla Stan’. Free time – visit the famous Vasa Museum or take a canal tour.
Day 13 Stockholm – Helsinki Time at leisure before afternoon departure on overnight ferry to Helsinki, cruising past beautiful small islands.
Day 14 Helsinki Morning arrival in Helsinki. City tour includes Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall and Sibelius Park and Monument, then time at leisure.
Day 15 Helsinki Departure Transfer to airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end, or add 4 days in St Petersburg to the departure on 15 July. Departures: June 24; July 01 08 15 22 29. Includes: 14 nights including breakfast, transport, excursions as shown, airport transfers.
Day 8 Balestrand: Day in the Fjords Day at leisure – relax at the hotel enjoying spectacular views, visit the local aquarium or art gallery, rent a bike or row boat, or take one of many pretty walks.
Day 9 Balestrand – Geiranger Ferry to Sogndal, then by road past Fjaerland and Jostedal Glacier to Briskdal Glacier, and up the glacier itself in open cars. On to Hellesylt to cruise the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, past the Bridal Veil and Seven Sisters waterfalls.
Nyhavn © Visit Denmark
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The Golden Hall Stockholm © Olaf Ericson
SCANDINAVIAN AND RUSSIAN TREASURES
10 OR 19 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER Enjoy the magnificent scenery, history, bustling cities and remote villages of Scandinavia. 10 Day tour Copenhagen – Stockholm or option to add on St Petersburg and Moscow for the full 19 day tour.
Day 1 Copenhagen
Day 11 Helsinki Sightseeing tour around the harbour, up Mannerheim Street, past the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall and the Sibelius Monument, to the famous Church-in the-Rock.
Arrival and transfer from the airport to hotel.
Day 12 Helsinki
Day 2 Copenhagen – Oslo
Morning at leisure then afternoon excursion to Seurasaari Open‑Air Museum.
City tour includes Little Mermaid, port, Royal Castle, Nyhavn and City Hall Square. Afternoon departure on overnight ferry to Oslo.
Day 3 Oslo – Geilo Morning walk around Frogner Park, then by bus past City Hall, Karl Johan Street and the Royal Palace. Continue along the beautiful Hallingdal Valley to the charming mountain village of Geilo.
Day 4 Geilo – Bergen See nature at its best on Hardanger mountain plateau, passing Vøringsfossen Waterfall. Arrive in Bergen for a tour of the historic Bryggen wharf area, St Mary’s Church, Haakon’s Hall and the traditional fish markets.
Day 5 Bergen – Stalheim Morning at leisure then on to Voss and the Nærøy Valley, along the twisting Stalheim Canyon road.
Day 6 Stalheim – Flåm – Fagernes
Day 13 Helsinki – St Petersburg Eastbound to St Petersburg, with a short stop at Vyborg Castle and late afternoon arrival.
Day 14 St Petersburg City tour includes Peter-Paul Fortress, Winter Palace, St Isaac’s Cathedral, Church of the Bleeding Saviour and Nevsky Convent. Continue to Catherine’s Palace and Amber Room, then evening Russian folklore show.
Day 15 St Petersburg Visit to Peterhof, with the impressive Grand Palace, Grand Cascade, Water Avenue and gardens then the amazing Hermitage Art Museum.
Day 16 St Petersburg – Moscow Canal cruise then by train to Moscow for late afternoon arrival.
Day 17 Moscow
Travel to Gudvangen, crossing the Naerøyfjord to Flåm. Take an optional 2 hour Flåm Railway excursion (purchased locally) then continue along Aurlandsfjord to Fagernes, stopping at Borgund Stave Church.
Sightseeing includes Red Square and Kremlin, Theatre Square, Bolshoi Theatre, Sparrow Hills, Moscow University and the Kremlin grounds. Afternoon visit to the famous Moscow Metro then evening cruise on the Moscow River.
Day 7 Fagernes – Oslo
Day 18 Moscow
Return to Oslo then time at leisure – visit the lively Bryggen Wharf area of cafés, bars and restaurants.
Day 8 Oslo – Stockholm Travel through forests and farmland to Sweden and on to Stockholm, then free time.
Day 9 Stockholm City tour includes the Old Town, Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and City Hall. Afternoon free.
Day 10 Stockholm – Helsinki Those on the 10 day tour depart this morning. Others have the morning at leisure before departure on overnight ferry to Helsinki.
Excursion to Sergiev Posad, the spiritual heart of Russia, to visit the Trinity of St Sergius. Evening fun visit to the Old Russian Circus.
Day 19 Moscow Transfer to airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: May 18; June 01 15 22 29; July 06 13 20 27; August 03 10 17 24 31; September 07. Includes: 7 or 17 nights hotel including breakfast, transport, 2 overnight ferries including breakfast, train St Petersburg – Moscow, excursions as listed, airport transfers.
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Flåm Railway © Morten Rakke Visit Flåm
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL
4 DAYS INDEPENDENT – ALL YEAR National Geographic Traveller Magazine named the Flåm Railway one of the Top 10 Train Journeys in Europe. Enjoy the spectacular railway ride plus Oslo and Bergen.
Day 1 Oslo Arrive Oslo. Enjoy the sights – the Viking Ship Museum, Polar Exploration Museum, Munch Gallery or stroll the Aker Brygge wharf area of cafés, bars and restaurants.
Day 2 Oslo – Myrdal – Flåm By train through charming countryside to Myrdal to join the world famous Flåm Railway – twisting through tunnels in and out of the mountains, past waterfalls and wild, beautiful scenery, to the charming village of Flåm nestled deep in the fjord, surrounded by steep mountains. In the village enjoy Ægir Brewery and the Flåm Railway Museum.
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Day 3 Flåm – Gudvangen – Voss – Bergen Spectacular 2 hour cruise on the fjords from Flåm to Gudvangen, then by bus via the twists of Stalheim Canyon to the lakeside town of Voss, and by train to Bergen, an old Hanseatic trading city full of history and tradition. Visit the Fish and Flower markets, take the funicular up Mount Fløyen and explore the shops, cafés and centuries old wooden houses of the old maritime area.
Day 4 Bergen Arrangements end. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights to any overnight stop. The tour can be done in reverse. Departures: Daily February – mid December. Includes: 3 nights including breakfast, dinner day 2, luggage transfer Oslo – Bergen, transport by train, bus and ferry.
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FJORDS AND GLACIERS
6 DAYS INDEPENDENT – SUMMER Visit the charming towns of Balestrand, Flåm and Fjærland, the amazing Jostedalsbreen Glacier and the fjords as you travel from Bergen to Oslo.
Day 1 Bergen Arrive Bergen, a lively city beautifully situated on the fjord, surrounded by mountains, with a long history as a Hanseatic trading port.
Day 5 Flåm – Myrdal – Oslo Take the world famous Flåm Railway travelling past steep mountains and waterfalls to Myrdal and on to Oslo along northern Europe’s highest‑altitude railway line. Arrive Oslo – visit the Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum, Munch Gallery, or stroll the old wharf area.
Day 6 Oslo Arrangements end.
Day 2 Bergen – Balestrand Ferry from Bergen to Balestrand, an idyllic village on the Sognefjord. Afternoon free. 2 nights at the delightful Kvikne’s Hotel, operating since 1877.
Day 3 Balestrand – Fjærland – Balestrand Cruise from Balestrand to Fjærland (Book Town), with book shops everywhere! On to the Glacier Museum in Jostedalsbreen National Park, then the glacier itself, the largest in Europe, before returning to Balestrand.
Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. The tour can be done in reverse. Add extra nights. Departures: Daily June – August. Includes: 5 nights including breakfast, 3 dinners, sightseeing and transport as shown.
Day 4 Balestrand – Flåm Cruise from Balestrand to the lovely village of Flåm on the Sognefjord; afternoon free – visit the local brewery for a tasting, explore the railway museum, or walk up the valley floor to the charming old wooden church.
Jostedalsbreen Glacier © Anders Gjengedal
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STAVANGER, FJORDS AND PULPIT ROCK
8 DAYS INDEPENDENT – SUMMER Oslo, Balestrand, Bergen, Flåm and Stavanger, with a cruise to the famous Pulpit Rock.
Day 1 Oslo Arrive Oslo. Visit one of the many museums or stroll the old wharf area of Aker Brygge, bustling with bars and cafés.
Day 2 Oslo Further time to explore this wonderful city.
Day 3 Oslo – Flåm – Balestrand Train from Oslo to Myrdal then board the world famous Flåm Railway, past Norway’s most magnificent scenery – deep ravines, waterfall cascades, snow-capped mountains and farms. From Flåm cruise through the beautiful Sognefjord to Balestrand.
Day 4 Balestrand – Bergen Cruise from Balestrand to Gudvangen, then by bus via Stalheim Canyon to the lakeside town of Voss. On by train to Bergen, a charming small city on the fjord surrounded by mountains. Stroll the historic wharf area, explore the Fish and Flower markets, try the many cafés or take the funicular ride to Mt Fløyen.
Day 5 Bergen Day at leisure.
Day 6 Bergen – Stavanger Travel along the scenic coastline by bus to Stavanger. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 7 Stavanger – Pulpit Rock Cruise Cruise the Lysefjord to Prekestolen or Pulpit Rock, past impressive waterfalls, idyllic islands and magnificent scenery as well as the mighty rock itself.
Day 8 Stavanger Arrangements end. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. The tour can be done in reverse. Add bus back to Bergen or train back to Oslo, or extra nights. Departures: Daily May – September. Includes: 7 nights including breakfast, transport, Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock cruise. Pulpit Rock © Per Eide Visit Norway
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LAND OF THE FJORDS
6 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
Experience the magnificent fjords, including the Sognfjord and Geirangerfjord, and travel on the spectacular Flåm Railway.
Day 1 Bergen Arrive Bergen, transfer to hotel and time at leisure.
Day 5 Geiranger – Oslo Amazing views of the fjord from the top of the famous Serpentine Road, before crossing the Grotli Mountains, then descend Gudbrands Valley to Lillehammer. On past Lake Mjøsa to Oslo.
Day 6 Oslo
Day 2 Bergen – Flåm – Balestrand Travel to Voss then take the Bergen Railway to Myrdal to ride the amazing Flåm Railway to Flåm. Cruise the Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords, then by coach up the amazing Stalheim Canyon and across the Vika Mountains, for the ferry to Balestrand.
Day 3 Balestrand: Day in the Fjords Day at leisure – rent a bike or rowing boat, or enjoy one of many great walks.
Transfer to airport and end of arrangements. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: June 15 22 29; July 06 13 20 27; August 03 10 17. Includes: 5 nights including breakfast, transport, excursions as listed, transfers.
Day 4 Balestrand – Geiranger: Glacier Ride Ferry to Hella, then along the Sognfjord past Jostedal Glacier. Ascend Briksdal Glacier in open glacier cars, then on to the picturesque village of Hellesylt, for a cruise along Geirangerfjord.
Norway fjord © Shutterstock
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SCENIC NORWAY
8 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
See the best of the Norwegian fjords, ride the famous Flåm railway to Flåm, enjoy spectacular scenery, lakes and waterfalls, and explore Oslo and Bergen.
Day 5 Balestrand: Day in the Fjords
Day 1 Oslo
Day 6 Balestrand – Geiranger
Arrive Oslo, transfer to hotel and time at leisure.
Day 2 Oslo – Ulvik: Mountains and Fjords Visit the world famous Viking Ship Museum then depart Oslo, driving the charming Halling Valley to Geilo. Cross the mountains, stopping at Vøringsfoss Waterfall.
Day 3 Ulvik – Bergen: Hanseatic City Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to Hardangerfjord, cross Hardanger Bridge and drive around the Fjord via the towns of Øystese and Norheimsund to Bergen. See the Fish and Flower Markets, Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses and the old Hanseatic Quarter, and ride the funicular to Mt. Fløien for the best views.
Day 4 Bergen – Flåm – Balestrand From Bergen via Dale to Voss, then to Myrdal to board the famous Flåm Railway, ascending 2,838ft in less than 1 hr. Continue along the Sognefjord through Stalheim Canyon and across the Vika Mountains to Balestrand.
Time at leisure- relax on the hotel terrace, rent a bike or rowboat, visit the aquarium or art gallery.
Along the fjord to Sogndal, past Fjaerland and Jostedal Glacier to Skei. Ascend Briksdal Glacier in open cars then continue along the spectacular Geirangerfjord to the Bridal Veil and Seven Sisters waterfalls.
Day 7 Geiranger – Oslo Cross the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom and the 14thC stave church. Continue via Lake Vågå into Gudbrands Valley, stop in Lillehammer then continue alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, to Oslo.
Day 8 Oslo Transfer to airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: June 13 20 27; July 04 11 18 25; August 01 08 15. Includes: 7 nights including breakfast, transport, excursions as listed, airport transfers.
Bergen night scenery © Shutterstock
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MOUNTAINS, FJORDS AND GLACIERS
8 DAYS SELF DRIVE – SUMMER
Drive the fjords and mountains from Oslo to Bergen – through the Telemark and Hardanger regions, the beautiful Sognefjord and the Vika Mountains.
Day 1 Arrival Oslo Pick-up the car at the airport, and drive to the city.
Day 3 Morgedal – Hardangerfjord Today drive the beautiful Hardangerfjord area past the mountains of Haukeli to Rølda mountain village. On to Skånevik, ‘the pearl of Sunnhordland’, ferry to Utåker and continue to the romantic village of Rosendal by the fjord.
Day 4 Hardanger and Sognefjords – Skjolden
Day 2 Oslo – Telemark Region – Morgedal From Oslo through the Telemark region of great scenery and rich cultural traditions – stop at the wooden stave church in Heddal, dating from 1147. Continue to Morgedal.
From Rosendal to Utne then ferry to Kvanndal, and on to Voss. Drive the twist and turns of Stalheim Canyon, with stunning views of Sivlefossen and Stalheimfossen waterfalls. Continue to Gudvangen on the Sognefjord, then ferry to Kaupanger. Drive the innermost part of the fjord to Skjolden.
Day 5 Skjolden – Geiranger Up to the mountainous region of Sognfjellet and Grotli; on to lovely Geiranger with its waterfall the Seven Sisters and the Friar.
Day 6 Geiranger – Førde Cruise from Geiranger to Hellesylt, then drive the panoramic route along the shores of the Nordfjord to Førde.
Day 7 Førde – Vika Mountains – Bergen To the mountains of Gaular, between Jølster and Sognefjord, an area of brooding hills, lakes, rivers and waterfalls, to Dragsvik. Ferry to Vangsnes then across the amazing mountains of Vika to the old Hanseatic town Bergen.
Day 8 Bergen Return the car at the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights to any overnight stop. Departures: Daily May – September. Includes: 7 nights accommodation including breakfast, rental car, car ferries and cruises.
Hardangerfjord at Ulvik, Norway © Shutterstock
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Aurora Borealis over Tromsø © Bjorn Jorgensen Innovation Norway
ARCTIC DELIGHTS TROMSØ
6 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER From your base in Tromsø, above the Arctic Circle, enjoy wonderful winter activities and search for the fabled Aurora!
Day 1 Tromsø
Day 4 Snowmobile Adventure Today an exciting, easy snowmobile safari, travelling over frozen lakes so you can really experience the arctic air.
Arrive in Tromsø and time at leisure.
Day 5 Snowshoe Walk and Northern Lights Cruise
Day 2 Dog Sled Safari and Northern Lights Hunt
Morning snowshoe walk to explore spectacular winter landscapes and take a closer look at local wildlife. In the evening search for the Northern Lights on a dinner cruise and also get a great view of Tromsø.
Enjoy amazing coastal landscapes on this husky safari – meet the dogs, ride the sled and enjoy a unique meal in a traditional Sami tent. Tonight hunt for the Northern Lights just outside the town – sit cosy by the fire whilst you gaze up to the night skies.
Day 3 Reindeer Sleigh to Sami Village Reindeer sledding is the oldest form of transport in the north – travel by sleigh to a Sami village to learn Lapland’s culture and history. Tonight either stay in a cosy camp* in the wilderness – the perfect place to look for the Northern Lights – or return to your hotel.
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Day 6 Tromsø Arrangements end. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. * The camp is comfortable with composting toilets but no running water or electricity; facilities and rooms are shared. Departures: Daily December – March. Includes: 5 nights including breakfast; excursions as listed.
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ARCTIC CULTURE
6 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER Experience Norway’s unique culture in the northern town of Alta.
Day 5 Snowmobile Safari and Visit Igloo Hotel
Day 1 Alta Arrival in Alta and time at leisure.
Ride a snowmobile to the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, a luxurious hotel made each year of snow. Lunch in the Restaurant then snowmobile back to Alta.
Day 2 Town Tour and Northern Lights Hunt
Day 6 Alta
Morning tour includes a visit to Alta’s fantastic Northern Lights Cathedral. Free time before fun evening Northern Lights hunt by car.
Arrangements end.
Day 3 The North Cape Privately guided day trip to the North Cape, the northern most point of Europe where the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans meet.
Day 4 Sami Culture and Reindeer Experience
Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Min 2 persons. Departures: Daily mid December – mid April. Includes: 5 nights including breakfast, other meals, transfers and excursions as shown.
Get a glimpse into the life of the ancient Sami people – visit a local family to learn of their past and present culture, meet the reindeer for a sleigh ride, and listen to remarkable traditional Sami singing. Tonight enjoy traditional dining at Restaurant Haldde, one of the region’s finest.
North Cape, Norway © Shutterstock
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WINTER WONDERLAND
4 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER
In Norway’s far north, search for the Northern Lights by snowmobile, eat freshly caught North Sea King crabs, take an exhilarating dog-sled ride to the Russian border and spend a night in the unique SnowHotel.
Day 1 Kirkenes King Crab Safari and Northern Lights Arrive Kirkenes and time at leisure. Evening search for the Northern Lights and King Crab Safari by snowmobile, in the wilderness between Finland and Russia. Feast on freshly caught crabs and a glass of wine.
Day 2 Husky Safari and SnowHotel Today the dogs do the hard work! Enjoy the silence of the breathtaking landscape while travelling through the winter wilderness. Tonight experience the SnowHotel, a stunning piece of architecture created each winter. After dinner acquaint yourself with some of the resident reindeer before retiring for a very different overnight. Choose between a Snow Igloo or a cosy traditional gamme cabin.
Day 3 Kirkenes Time at leisure Indulge in a sauna before returning to town. Time at leisure. Tonight seek the Aurora by bus, on a snowmobile or by dog sled.
Day 4 Kirkenes Arrangements end. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights or excursions. Departures: Daily 20 December – 20 April. Includes: 2 nights hotel accommodation, 1 night SnowHotel, daily breakfast, excursions as listed.
Gamme Cabin © Kirkenes Snow Hotel
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SWEDEN
STOCKHOLM MINI STAY
5 DAYS INDEPENDENT – SUMMER Enjoy beautiful, historic Stockholm with accommodation, a private arrival transfer and 3 fabulous sightseeing tours.
Day 4 Drottningholm Palace
Upon arrival, private transfer from the airport to your hotel, then time at leisure. Stockholm, one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, is built on 14 islands, and connected by 57 bridges. With 750 years of history and rich cultural life, this is a truly extraordinary place.
Today visit Sweden’s best-preserved royal castle and the private residence of the Royal Family, Drottningholm Palace. Situated on an island on Lake Mälaren and built in the 1600’s, the Palace is a magnificent and historic building. Travel on a century-old steamer to this world heritage site. Your visit includes entrance to the State Apartments, the Chinese Pavilion and the beautiful landscaped gardens.
Day 2 City Sightseeing and Boat Tour
Day 5 Stockholm Departure
Morning panoramic bus tour through the central city districts, past many landmarks including the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Djurgården Island, Skansen open-air museum and the old town, Gamla Stan, with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Then travel by boat under 15 bridges and through 2 locks connecting the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren, past the inner city and old town, the islands of Södermalm, Lilla and Stora Essingen, and the peaceful green area of Djurgården. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Arrangements end after breakfast.
Day 1 Stockholm Arrival
Day 3 Private Food and Culture Tour This privately guided food and cultural walking tour offers a real insight into Stockholm’s fascinating history, food and culture. The tour takes you around the oldest parts of the city, from Östermalm’s renowned food hall into charming Gamla Stan, with plenty of carefully selected tastings along the way.
Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Departures: Daily late May – early September. Includes: 4 nights with breakfast, private arrival transfer airport/ hotel, excursions as listed. Available with 3 or 4 star accommodation.
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SWE DEN
SOUTHERN SWEDEN
8 DAYS SELF DRIVE – SUMMER Day 1 Stockholm
Day 6 Malmö – Kalmar
Arrive Stockholm and pick up your car.
Continue to the fortress town of Kristianstad, then take the coast road to Karlshamn, known for its charming, well-preserved historical buildings. To the west is the ‘Kingdom of Crystal’ with its famous glass factories and wares. On to Kalmar and its castle, guardian of Sweden’s southern frontier.
Day 2 Stockholm Enjoy the Swedish capital – take a canal cruise, visit Vasa Museum, the famous old town Gamla Stan or stroll the delightful historic streets.
Day 3 Stockholm – Jönköping South through charming countryside to Jönköping, at the southern end of Lake Vättern.
Day 4 Jönköping – Gothenburg Continue to Gothenburg, a city filled with flourishing gardens, historic sites and buildings, beautiful churches and magnificent museums, as well as cafés and great shopping.
Day 5 Gothenburg – Malmö Visit the beautiful neoclassical estate Gunnebo House, just south of Gothenburg. Then along the west Swedish coastline – detour to the ancient university city of Lund. Arrive in Malmö and visit the outstanding collection at Malmöhus Castle.
Day 7 Kalmar – Stockholm Travel back towards Stockholm along the coast line via Västervik, Norrköping and Södertälje.
Day 8 Stockholm Drop off your rental car and end of arrangements. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights to any overnight stop. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: 7 nights including breakfast, car rental.
Lakeland © Visit Sweden
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SWEDEN
ULTIMATE LAPLAND ADVENTURE
5+ DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER
In the remote north of Sweden enjoy some amazing winter fun – dog sledding, travelling over ice in a hovercraft, and searching for the Northern Lights. And spend a unique night at the famous TreeHotel.
Day 1 Arrival Arrival in Luleå and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Husky Safari and Snowshoe Walk with Aurora Hunt Today a fantastic dog-sled safari along forest trails and across a frozen lake, a thrill never forgotten. Then a snowshoe walk through the Brändö forest followed by dinner under dark skies, seeking the Northern Lights!
Day 3 Hovercraft Adventure Take a very different journey across the ice-covered Archipelago in a unique vehicle – a hovercraft. Stop at Brändöskär Island to walk on the ice.
Day 4 Tree Hotel Today transfer via Gammelstad town along the Luleå River to the TreeHotel, in unspoilt forest. Designed by a leading Swedish architect using innovative building techniques the TreeHotel is totally private and absolutely amazing. Choose from several unique rooms – the UFO, Bird's Nest, Mirror Cube, Cabin or Blue Cone Rooms, each built high up amongst the trees.. This afternoon relax in this special place.
Day 5 Departure Transfer to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Departures: Daily January – March. Includes: Transfers, 4 nights including breakfast, excursions as listed. Husky safari © Visit Sweden
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DENMARK BY TRAIN
5 DAYS INDEPENDENT – ALL YEAR From Copenhagen across country to the Viking town of Århus. Then on to Odense, birthplace of Denmark’s most famous son, Hans Christian Andersen.
Day 1 Copenhagen Arrival and time at leisure. Visit the Tivoli Gardens, the Little Mermaid or Christiansborg Palace. There are also many art, culture, history and design museums to visit.
Day 2 Copenhagen – Århus
Day 5 Odense – Copenhagen Morning free for a last wander around Odense, before taking the afternoon train back to Copenhagen. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: 4 nights including breakfast, trains Copenhagen – Århus – Odense – Copenhagen including seat reservations.
Travel from Copenhagen to Denmark’s second city, through farming country and past small villages, some founded by Vikings over 1000 years ago. Arrive in Århus and explore the canal area, as well as the city’s sights, sounds and architectural attractions.
Day 3 Århus A visit to Den Gamle By (the Old City) is a must. This open-air museum houses a collection of 75 historic and original homes from across Denmark, brought here and recreated into a typical 1800’s market town.
Day 4 Århus – Odense Continue by train to Odense, birthplace of storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. See his humble home, now a dedicated museum, visit Odin’s Tower, St Canute’s Cathedral (1081) and the 16thC Odense Palace.
Odense, Traditional houses in the old town © Shutterstock
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DENMARK SELF DRIVE
7 DAYS – SUMMER
Day 5 Århus – Hillerod
See the highlights of Denmark on this leisurely circle trip from Copenhagen, west to Odense and North Zealand and back.
Day 1 Copenhagen Arrive Copenhagen – time at leisure. Explore the sights, or sample the Nyhavn quayside cafés for a Nordic taste.
Day 2 Copenhagen Visit Tivoli Gardens, Amalienborg and Christiansborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn, Little Mermaid, Round Tower or Carlsberg Brewery. There are many museums of art, culture, history and design, as well as great shopping.
Day 3 Copenhagen – Odense Pick up the car and head west to Roskilde. See the Viking Ship Museum, the Town Square and magnificent twin-spired Roskilde Cathedral. Across one of the world’s largest suspension bridges to Funen Island. Visit Kværndrup and Egeskov Castle, the best preserved water fortress in the world then on to Odense, home of Hans Christian Andersen.
Day 4 Odense – Århus
By car ferry from Århus to Sjællands Odde then on to Frederiksborg Castle, beautifully situated and home of the Museum of National History.
Day 6 Hillerod – Copenhagen Drive to Helsingor to visit Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Back to Copenhagen – en route visit Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and Sculpture Park, or Rungstedlund, home of Denmark’s Karen Blixen, author of ‘Out of Africa’. Return your car and overnight.
Day 7 Copenhagen End of arrangements. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights to any overnight stop. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: 6 nights including breakfast, 4 days car rental, car ferry, entry Egeskov, Frederiksborg and Kronborg Castles and Tivoli Gardens.
Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s home, now a charming museum. Stop at Jelling village, the royal seat of 2 Viking kings, with large burial mounds and rune stones, then on to Århus. Visit Den Gamle By, a fascinating collection of furnished old town houses, the cathedral, the museum of Danish prehistory, or Marselisborg Castle.
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FINL AND
WINTER IN AN IGLOO VILLAGE
5 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER Stay in a log cabin and a glass or snow igloo in the Saariselkä fell area of north Finland. There are many different activities on offer, with something for everyone. At night, you may even see the Aurora Borealis.
Day 1 Kakslauttanen Arrival Transfer from Ivalo airport to the hotel. Spend 3 nights in a cosy log cabin with kitchenette, fireplace and sauna.
Day 2 Husky Safari Following a brief introduction take a guided dog-sled safari. Experience the wonders of winter nature as you travel over snowy tracks, through the forest. Lunch is served before returning to the village.
Day 3 Day at Leisure
Day 4 Reindeer Farm and Sami Culture and Igloo Today enjoy a visit to a local reindeer farm where Sami herders take you on a sleigh ride and tell you of their traditions and way of life. Then get ready for a night in a glass or snow igloo – explore the Ice Gallery, Ice Bar and Chapel.
Day 5 Departure Enjoy a morning sauna before transfer to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights and activities. Departures: Daily November – April. Christmas tour 23–26 December with different itinerary. Includes: return transfers, 3 nights log cabin + 1 night snow/ glass igloo, daily breakfast and dinner, excursions as shown.
Day at leisure or try optional activities – snow shoeing, visiting Santa’s Resort, horse sleigh rides, Northern Lights Hunt, ice-fishing, snowmobiling or visit SIIDA Museum.
Glass Igloos © Kakslauttanen
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Northern Lights © Shutterstock
NORTHERN LIGHTS SPLENDOUR
4+ DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER Get to know the huskies and reindeers during the day, seek the Northern Lights by snowshoe and snowmobile at night. Perhaps add a stay in a Snow Igloo or try Glamping in an Aurora Dome!
Day 1 Arrival Arrival in Kittilä and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Meet the Reindeer and Snowmobile Safari Today visit a local reindeer herder to learn about reindeer, and their importance in Lapp culture. Afternoon free, then tonight head out by snowmobile in search of the ‘Aurora Borealis’.
Day 4 Departure Transfer to Kittilä airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights and excursions. Departures: Thursdays 5 January – 28 April. Includes: Transfers, 3 nights with full board, excursions as shown. Minimum 2 persons.
Day 3 Huskies, Snowshoe Walk and Unique Overnight Accommodation Meet the happy huskies, have a guided tour of the farm then a dog sled ride. Afternoon at leisure then in the evening a guided snowshoe walk to watch the night skies. Tonight you can choose to sleep in a snow igloo, in an Aurora Dome with cosy fireplace and clear sides for viewing, or at the hotel.
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FINL AND
ROVANIEMI EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES
5 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER This tour has everything – snowmobile drive to a reindeer farm, visit to Santa’s Village, search for the Aurora by dogsled and a night in a glass igloo.
Day 1 Rovaniemi Arrival Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Santa Claus Safari Snowmobile to a reindeer farm, combining nature, culture and Christmas spirit. Learn about reindeer husbandry and local culture, before taking a sleigh ride with a special ‘Crossing the Arctic Circle’ ceremony. Visit Santa Claus’ Village and Post Office and meet ‘the man’ himself!
Day 3 Husky Safari and Northern Lights Search Visit a husky farm – after a driving lesson head out, stopping for a hot drink by an open fire. Afternoon free then tonight drive snowmobiles through the snow-covered forests to the frozen river – hopefully the Northern Lights will appear to show the way.
Day 4 Snow Hotel and Glass Igloo Morning at leisure then head to the Arctic Snow Hotel. Try snow sculpting before a truly memorable dinner in the Ice Restaurant. Then sleep in a Glass roofed igloo – you can gaze up at the Arctic night skies, from your cosy bed.
Day 5 Rovaniemi Farewell Optional ice fishing this morning if time permits then transfer to airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Selection of accommodation. Departures: Daily December – March. Includes: 3 nights including breakfast, 1 night Arctic Snow Hotel in Glass Igloo, excursions as listed.
Reindeer Sled Ride © Visit Finland
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Igloo © Arctic Snow Hotel
ADVENTURE IN ROVANIEMI
6 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER Rovaniemi has more to offer in winter than just Santa Claus! This tour has reindeer sledding, ice fishing, snowshoe walk, husky safari, visit to the Arctic Snow Hotel by snowmobile and more.
Day 1 Arrival in Rovaniemi
Day 5 Snowshoe Walk and Aurora Floating A snowshoe walk is a fun way to explore the snowy landscapes. Then tonight Aurora Ice floating – dip into a frozen lake under the night sky, wearing a high quality floating rescue suit!
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Time to explore.
Day 6 Departure
Day 2 Husky Safari and Northern Lights Picnic
Transfer to the airport.
Start with a visit to a husky farm and dog sled safari. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, guided tour out of the city to search for the beautiful Northern Lights.
Day 3 Reindeer Sledding and Ice Fishing A reindeer sledding safari offers an insight into traditional life in Lapland. At a frozen wilderness lake try ice fishing and a campfire lunch.
Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights or excursions. Departures: Daily 11 January – 09 April. Includes: 5 nights including breakfast, transfers, excursions as shown.
Day 4 Snowmobile to the Arctic Snow Hotel Drive a snowmobile along snowy tracks to the Arctic Snow Hotel, for a tour and delicious hot lunch served in a traditional Lappish tepee.
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BALTICS
CITIES OF THE BALTICS
7 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – ALL YEAR Explore these fantastic Baltic cities with private walking tours and transport by private car between cities.
Day 1 Tallinn Arrival Arrival and transfer to hotel. Time at leisure to explore this extremely well preserved medieval town.
Day 2 Tallinn City Sightseeing Private guided walking tour of the old town includes castles, cathedrals and the medieval Town Hall. Afternoon free or take an optional tour to the baroque palace at Kadriorg Park and KUMU, the award-winning art museum.
Day 3 Tallinn – Riga Transfer by private car to Riga along Estonia’s coast, past fishing villages and summer houses. Arrive in Riga and time at leisure to explore the ‘Capital of Art Nouveau’.
Day 4 Riga City Sightseeing Private guided walking tour of the old town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild Houses and the Freedom Monument. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional tour to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum or to Jurmala, famous for its quirky wooden 19thC architecture.
Day 5 Riga – Vilnius Transfer by private car to Vilnius, where Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical styles stand side by side. Time at leisure to explore.
Day 6 Vilnius City Sightseeing Private guided walking tour includes the Old University, Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul and St Anne’s Churches and the Gates of Dawn. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional excursion to Trakai, the well preserved medieval capital and legendary Trakai Castle, on Lake Galve.
Day 7 Vilnius Transfer to airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. The tour can be done in reverse. Add extra nights. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: Arrival and departure transfers, 6 nights including breakfast, car and driver between cities, excursions as shown.
View from the tower of St Olaf church, Tallinn, Estonia © Shutterstock
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BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS
8 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
Visit 3 of the Baltic’s magnificent capitals – Vilnius, one of the oldest European baroque cities, Riga, a kaleidoscope of architectural styles and Tallinn, famous for its authentic medieval heritage.
Day 1 Arrive Vilnius Transfer from the airport to your hotel, time at leisure.
Day 5 Riga City walking tour explores the Old Town, Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Guild Houses and the Freedom Monument. Afternoon visit to vibrant sea resort of Jurmala, well known for wooden architecture and sandy beaches.
Day 6 Riga – Tallinn
Day 2 Vilnius City Sightseeing City tour includes Old Town walk, Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. Afternoon excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with outstanding Trakai Castle.
Day 3 Vilnius – Riga via Hill of Crosses En-route to Riga visit the Hill of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia, see magnificent Rundale Palace; afternoon arrival in Riga.
Tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu, then through Northern Estonia’s forestlands to Tallinn.
Day 7 Tallinn Morning walking tour sees the Old Town, Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Medieval Old Town Hall. Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg Park and KUMU, the award winning Estonian art museum.
Day 8 Tallinn Arrangements end with transfer to the airport.
Day 4 Riga, Gauja NP and Sigulda Gauja National Park and Sigulda, followed by afternoon tour of the Ethnographic Open Air Museum, an exposition of 18thC life. Evening recital at historic Dome Cathedral.
Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: April 23; May 14 21 28; June 4 11 18 25; July 02 09 16 23 30; August 06 13 20 27; September 03 10. Includes: 7 nights including breakfast (choice of 4 or 5 star hotels), transport, excursions as listed, airport transfers.
House of the Blackheads Riga © Latvia Tourist Board
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BALTIC IMPRESSIONS
10 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER Tallinn, Vilnius, Riga and the charming smaller towns of Cesis and Klaipeda.
Day 1 Tallinn Arrive Tallinn, transfer from airport to hotel and free time.
Day 2 Tallinn – Cesis
Day 7 Riga and Jurmala Sea Resort Riga has a true kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The Old Town walking tour includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St Peter’s Church, Swedish Gates, 3 Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and Freedom Monument. Then visit Jurmala to see wooden architecture and sandy beaches.
From Lahemaa National Park visit Manor Houses in Palmse and Vihula. On to Tartu’s Old Town and University, and Cesis, a Hanseatic city with winding streets, castle ruins and beautiful gardens.
Day 8 Parnu Summer Resort and Tallinn
Day 3 Cesis – Vilnius
Day 9 Tallinn Old Town, Kadriog Park and Kumu
Through Gauja National Park to Sigulda’s Episcopal Castle, ruins of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword, then magnificent Rundale Palace before reaching Vilnius.
Explore Tallinn’s charming medieval Old Town – the city walls, Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon visit Kadriorg Park and KUMU Estonian Art museum.
Day 4 Vilnius Old Town and Trakai Castle Old Town tour – Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul and St Anna’s churches and Old University then Trakai Castle, beautifully located on Lake Galve. Continue to Klaipeda.
Day 5 Curonian Spit Curonian Spit, between the Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon, with small fishing villages, pine forests and endless sand dunes. After the Hill of Witches continue to Nida to visit the High Dunes, Thomas Mann’s summerhouse and the charming resort town.
Day 6 Riga Old Town, Samogitia NP and Hill Of Crosses
Along the coastal highway to summer resort Parnu, before continuing through a land of forests to Tallinn.
Day 10 Tallinn Departure Transfer from hotel to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: May 12 19 26; June 02 09 16 23 30; July 07 14 21 28; August 04 11 18 25; September 01 08. Includes: 9 nights including breakfast, transport, excursions as listed, airport transfers.
Tour the Old Town with its narrow cobblestone streets and old guild houses, Theatre Square and Aennchen von Tharau Fountain. Continue to Samogitia National Park and picturesque Lake Plateliai, then the holy site Hill of Crosses. On to Riga.
Trakai Castle © Shutterstock
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RUSSIA
DELUXE ST PETERSBURG AND/OR MOSCOW
4 OR 7 DAYS PRIVATELY GUIDED – ALL YEAR
Day 6 Moscow
This tour allows time to explore the main sights in comfort – all excursions are with a private car and guide. The tour can be done in reverse, or do just St Petersburg or just Moscow.
Choose from morning Metro + Old Arbat Street tour or full day visit to Sergiev Posad, founded in the 14thC and considered the ‘Vatican’ of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Day 1 St Petersburg Arrival
Day 7 Moscow Departure
Arrive St Petersburg, transfer to hotel and time at leisure.
Transfer to airport.
Day 2 St Petersburg City Tour and Hermitage Museum Morning sightseeing tour includes Peter and Paul’s Fortress, Vasilyevsky Spit, Palace Square, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, St Isaac’s Cathedral and Nevsky Prospect. Afternoon tour of the Hermitage Art Museum.
Day 3 St Petersburg Catherine’s Palace and Pavlovsk
Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Tour can be done in reverse. Add extra nights. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: Accommodation including breakfast, transfers, excursions as listed with private car and guide, train St Petersburg – Moscow (7 day tour only).
This morning visit the luxurious Catherine’s Palace, including its famous Amber Room and in the afternoon drive to Pavlovsk to see Paul’s Palace and Park, lavishly decorated and set in gardens, pavilions and monuments.
Day 4 St Petersburg – Moscow Morning visit to Yusopov Palace, site of Rasputin’s murder then afternoon train to Moscow and transfer to hotel.
Day 5 Moscow Sightseeing and Novodevichy Convent Morning sights include Red Square, Lenin Mausoleum and Tverskaya Street. Then on to Novodevichy Convent and Lenin Hills for a great panorama of the city. Afternoon Kremlin tour includes one of the ancient cathedrals.
St Basils’ Cathedral Moscow © Via Hansa
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RUSSIA
BALTIC AND RUSSIAN EXPLORER
16 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
An exploration of the Baltic capitals and highlights, plus the treasures of St Petersburg and Moscow.
Day 1 Vilnius
Day 8 Tallinn – Helsinki Visit Lahemaa National Park with Palmse and Sagadi Manors then the Vodka Museum, before ferry to Helsinki.
Arrival transfer from airport to hotel and welcome.
Day 9 Helsinki
Day 2 Vilnius
Morning sightseeing includes the harbours, Senate Square, central Mannerheim Street to the Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, the Sibelius Monument, and the famous Church-in the-Rock. Afternoon visit to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
Morning sightseeing includes the Old Town, Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. Afternoon excursion to the well preserved Trakai Castle, on an island in Lake Galve.
Day 3 Vilnius – Riga Visit the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania, guided tour of Rundale Palace then late afternoon arrival in Riga.
Day 4 Riga Enjoy the stunning scenery of Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda, see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and the Castle of the Knights, before returning to Riga. Visit the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, then enjoy a recital in the Dome Cathedral.
Day 5 Riga Old Town tour includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. Then to Jurmala, famous for its charming wooden architecture.
Day 6 Riga – Tallinn
Day 10 Helsinki – St Petersburg Continue eastbound to St Petersburg with a short sightseeing tour and photo stop at Vyborg Castle. Arrive in St Petersburg late afternoon.
Day 11 St Petersburg Sightseeing includes the Peter-Paul Fortress, St Isaac’s Cathedral, Church of the Bleeding Savior, Nevsky Convent and more. Then on to the impressive Catherine’s Palace and Amber Room.
Day 12 St Petersburg Visit Peterhof, masterpiece of the time of Peter the Great, then the wonderful Hermitage Art Museum.
Day 13 St Petersburg – Moscow Canal cruise before train to Moscow, travelling landscapes along the River Volga. Arrive Moscow late afternoon.
Day 14 Moscow
Along the coastal highway to the summer resort of Parnu before continuing through the North Estonian forests to Tallinn.
Sightseeing includes Red Square, Theatre Square, Sparrow Hills, Moscow University and the Kremlin grounds then the famous Moscow Metro. Evening river cruise with the White Flotilla.
Day 7 Tallinn
Day 15 Moscow
Sightseeing of the old medieval city includes Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg Park Palace and KUMU Estonian Art Museum.
Excursion to Sergiev Posad, the spiritual heart of the country then fun trip to the Old Russian Circus.
Day 16 Moscow Transfer from hotel to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: May 21 28; June 04 11 18 25; July 02 09 16 23 30; August 06 13 20 27; September 03 10. Includes: 15 nights including breakfast, transport, ferry Tallinn – Helsinki, train St Petersburg – Moscow, excursions as listed, airport transfers.
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Russia © Nordic Travel St Petersburg
CRUISE HELSINKI TO ST PETERSBURG
4 DAYS
Cruise by ferry from Helsinki to St Petersburg and back, seeing the sights of this magnificent city. No Russian visa is required.
Day 1 Helsinki – St Petersburg Early evening ferry departure from Helsinki; overnight onboard.
Day 2 St Petersburg: City Tour and Hermitage or Yusupov Palace Morning arrival in St Petersburg and guided panoramic city tour including the Admiralty, St Isaac’s and St Nicolas’ Cathedrals, Palace Square, Smolny Convent and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Then choose from a visit to the famous art filled Hermitage Museum or a guided tour of Yusopov Palace, the place where Rasputin met his end. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Catherine’s Palace or Peterhof Palace Today visit either Catherine’s Palace and Amber Room, or Peterhof Summer Palace and gardens. After late lunch transfer to the wharf for early evening departure on ferry to Helsinki. Overnight onboard.
Day 4 Helsinki Morning arrival in Helsinki and end of arrangements. Prices, detailed itinerary, departure dates and other tours on our website. Add nights in Helsinki. Includes: Helsinki-St Petersburg return ferry outside cabin, 1 night hotel accommodation including breakfast, guided excursions and transfers as listed.
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I CEL AND
REYKJAVÍK MINI STAY
4+ DAYS ALL YEAR
Visit the northernmost capital in the world. The excursions included are city sightseeing, the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon.
Day 1 Arrival Reykjavík Arrive in Reykjavík, transfer to your hotel and time at leisure. The city boasts traditional colourful houses, good shopping, dining and drinking and many wonderful museums.
Day 2 City Sightseeing and the Blue Lagoon Enjoy a city tour which includes the world’s oldest parliament, Hallgrímskirkja Church, the older parts of the town and much more. In the afternoon drive through rough lava fields to the Blue Lagoon where you can relax in the warm, aquamarine waters.
Day 3 Golden Circle Visit 3 of the ‘must see’ sights of Iceland. Drive south through fertile lowlands to the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, the erupting hot springs in the Geysir area and the outstandingly beautiful Þingvellir National Park.
Day 4 Departure Transfer to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights and excursions. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: 3 nights including breakfast, excursions as listed, airport transfers.
Reykjavík Sculpture Solfar Viking Ship, Iceland © Shutterstock
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INTRODUCTION TO ICELAND
6 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – ALL YEAR Take a series of fantastic day excursions from your base in Reykjavík to enjoy the best of Iceland. The Golden Circle, the waterfalls of the beautiful South Coast, a super jeep glacier ice cave tour and more.
Day 1 Reykjavík Arrival
Day 4 Time at leisure Time to relax or you can add an optional activity such as Reykjanes Peninsula visit, whale watching, horse riding, lava tubes and caves visit, Blue Lagoon and more.
On arrival transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Day 5 Golden Circle and Fontana Nature Baths
Day 2 City Sightseeing City tour includes Reykjavík‘s top attractions, with some interesting facts and stories about history and culture in Iceland. Afternoon at leisure.
See the 3 premier sights that make up the ‘Golden Circle’ then soak in pure, Icelandic hot spring waters. First stop Þingvellir National Park, then Lake Laugarvatn and Fontana Geothermal Baths to enjoy soaking in geothermal pools. On to Gullfoss the ‘Golden Falls’ and Geysir geothermal area.
Day 3 Inside the Glacier by Super Jeep
Day 6 Departure
Through beautiful Hvalfjörður to Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, then to the glacier where you will travel by super jeep truck to a unique ice cave, and deep into the glacier itself – a truly astonishing and otherworldly place.
Transfer to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights and excursions. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: 5 nights including breakfast, airport transfers, excursions as listed.
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ICELAND EXPLORATION
8 DAYS ESCORTED – ALL YEAR Explore the island of fire and ice, enjoying the best loved natural wonders plus some lesser-known sights.
Day 5 Fjords, Glacier and Ice
Arrival and transfer to your accommodation.
Today enjoy dramatic fjord landscapes and the many fishing villages of the East Fjords. Visit Petra’s stone collection then Vatnajökull, Europe’s biggest glacier. On to Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon with time at the national park.
Day 2 Reykjavík – Akureyri
Day 6 South Coast
Leave Reykjavík and head west to Borgarnes, then climb the Grábrók volcano crater. Afternoon visits to a natural history and seal museum and the turf church of Víðimýri. Continue past fjords and mountain passes to Akureyri.
Across the Eldhraun lava fields and sandy deserts of the south coast – stroll along black lava beaches and visit Skógafoss waterfall before a stop at the Eyjafjallajökull Information Center. Learn about living next to an active volcano, then see Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
Day 3 Akureyri, Lake Mývatn and Geothermal Baths
Day 7 Horses, Golden Circle and Reykjavík
Explore Akureyri – visit the botanical garden and enjoy panoramic views. Afternoon visits to Goðafoss, the waterfall of the Gods, the geological wonders and bird life of Lake Mývatn, bizarre lava formations at Kálfaströnd and Mývatn Nature Baths.
Start with an introduction to the Icelandic horse and visit a geothermal greenhouse. On to the Geysir geothermal fields then Gullfoss, ‘the golden falls’, before going inland to Þingvellir National Park. Arrival in Reykjavík and short city tour.
Day 4 Lava Labyrinth, Hot Springs and the East
Day 8 Departure
Morning hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir then visit the hot springs of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. On through the uninhabited highlands to the east. From June to August visit Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall.
Transfer to the airport.
Day 1 Reykjavík
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ICELAND COMPLETE
9 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
Day 6 Lake Mývatn Area, Akureyri and Siglufjörður
With so much to discover this tour highlights Iceland’s natural wonders, majestic landscapes and unique character.
Day 1 Reykjavík Arrival Arrive in Reykjavík and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Geysir, Gullfoss, Skógar, Dyrhólaey and Vík City sightseeing, a short stop at Fakasel Icelandic Horse Park then continue to Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall’, and the nearby Geysir hot springs area. South to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss falls, then Dyrhólaey nature reserve and the village of Vík.
Day 3 Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and Höfn
Explore the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Stop at Goðafoss waterfall and the old turf farm, Laufás. Continue on to Akureyri, home to some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Travel along the Troll Peninsula to Siglufjörður.
Day 7 Skagafjörður – Borgarnes After a visit to the Herring Museum, travel through the mountains and narrow passes to Skagafjörður for an introduction to the unique Icelandic horse. Continue to Blönduós village and across Holtavörðuheiði plateau to the beautiful town of Borgarnes.
Cross Eldhraun lava mass to Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Continue to Skaftafell NP and Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs. Throughout the day enjoy magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull Glacier.
Day 8 Borgarfjörður – Þingvellir – Reykjavík
Day 4 Höfn, East Fjords and Egilsstaðir
Day 9 Departure
From Höfn through Almannaskarð Pass and the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea of the magnificent East Fjords.
Transfer to the airport.
Day 5 Lake Mývatn Area Through Möðrudalsöræfi to Lake Mývatn. Visit Námaskarð pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colours and explore the natural beauty of the area, including peculiar lava formations and pseudo craters.
Visit Deildartunguhver, the world’s most powerful hot spring, then Hraunfossar waterfall before continuing via Hvalfjörður fjord to Lake þingvallavatn and þingvellir NP and on to Reykjavík.
Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: 26 April; 03 10 17 22 24 May; 05 07 12 14 19 21 26 28 June; 03 05 10 12 17 19 24 26 31 July; 02 07 09 16 23 30 August; 01 06 13 15 20 27 September. Includes: 8 nights including breakfast, excursions as listed, return airport transfers.
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CLASSIC ICELAND
9 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
This circle tour showcases the ever-changing scenery – mountains and valleys, volcanoes, glaciers, rivers, hot springs and waterfalls.
Day 1 Reykjavík Arrive Reykjavík, transfer to hotel and time at leisure.
Day 2 Reykjavík – Reykholt Reykjavík city tour then head west for an introduction to the Icelandic Sagas in Borgarnes. On to the hot springs of Deildartunguhver and Hraunfossar waterfall. Afternoon visit to the cultural site of Reykholt, former home of poet and speaker Snorri Sturluson.
Day 3 Northwest and Akureyri Start the day climbing a volcano crater then travel through the farmlands and fjord landscapes of Northwest Iceland to the beautiful town of Akureyri, the capital of the north. Stop at Goðafoss, the ‘Waterfall of the Gods’.
Day 4 Húsavík and Lake Mývatn Morning whale watching cruise from Húsavík then tour the Lake Mývatn area, with strange lava formations and many birds. Stroll the Dimmuborgir lava field and bathe in the therapeutic waters of Mývatn Nature Baths.
Day 5 Námaskarð, East Iceland Explore the geothermal areas of Námaskarð and Krafla, then on to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Then on through the uninhabited highlands to the east.
Day 6 Höfn and Vatnajökull Admire dramatic fjord landscapes and tiny fishing villages in the East Fjords, then on to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon for a boat ride among the icebergs.
Day 7 Vatnajökull Visit Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park, covered by ice and nestled below Iceland’s highest mountain. Stroll black lava beaches and bird cliffs near the village of Vík, then visit Skógar folk museum and its charming turf houses.
Day 8 Golden Circle and Reykjavík Learn about the Icelandic horse and the unique qualities of this special breed. Visit Gullfoss waterfall, see spouting geysers and finally the ancient Viking Parliament area of Þingvellir, before returning to Reykjavík.
Day 9 Reykjavík Transfer to airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: June 03 17; July 01 15 29; August 12 26; September 09 23. Includes: 8 nights including breakfast, transport, airport transfers and excursions as shown.
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GRAND JOURNEY
12 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER An unforgettable journey around Iceland including Snæfellsnes peninsula and the magical West Fjords.
Day 8 Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn
Arrive Reykjavík and time at leisure.
Visit Goðafoss Falls then walk the lava field in Dimmuborgir, climb the rim of the ash crater Hverfjall and see the geothermal areas of Námaskarð and Krafla. In the afternoon relax in the waters of Mývatn Nature Baths.
Day 2 Golden Circle
Day 9 Secrets of the East
Visit Gullfoss waterfall, the geothermal area of Geysir and UNESCO World Heritage listed þingvellir National Park, before travelling the scenic shores of Hvalfjörður fjord.
Travel to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, before continuing through uninhabited highlands to East Iceland to visit a traditional Icelandic fishing village and art gallery.
Day 3 Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Lava Cave
Day 10 Fjords, Glaciers and Ice
Learn about Icelandic sagas in Borgarnes then Snæfellsnes Peninsula, lava fields, lava cave tour and Snæfellsjökull glacier.
A day to admire dramatic fjord landscape and tiny fishing villages on twisty roads, en route to Vatnajökull, Europe’s biggest glacier. Past Höfn, stop for a boat ride among the floating icebergs on the glacial lagoon at Jökulsárlón.
Day 1 Reykjavík
Day 4 Iceland’s westernmost point Ferry to the West Fjords. Cruise Breiðafjörður bay, stopping on Flatey Is. for magnificent views of Snæfellsjökull glacier. On to the bird cliffs of Látrabjarg, the westernmost point of Iceland.
Day 5 West Fjords Past scenic fjords, beautiful beaches, small fishing villages to Arnarfjorour Fjord, surrounded by high mountains. See Dynjandi waterfall then along the southern shores of the West Fjords.
Day 11 Vatnajökull National Park Visit Skaftafell, nestled below Iceland’s highest mountain. Continue along the south coast, and walk black lava beaches and bird cliffs near Vík, before heading to Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. In the evening return to Reykjavík and enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day 12 Reykjavík Arrangements end.
Day 6 Haukadalur – Akureyri Visit Haukadalur, a living Viking museum then head north. Learn about the special Icelandic horse before reaching Akureyri, Iceland’s 2nd city.
Day 7 Akureyri Visit Siglufjörður, the Herring Museum, small villages and remote valleys, and a micro-brewery. Afternoon free.
Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: May 29; June 05 12 19 26; July 03 10 17 24 31; August 07 14 21 28. Includes: 11 nights including breakfast, transfers, meals and excursions as shown.
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ACROSS THE WILDERNESS
11 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
Experience the amazing volcanic landscapes of Iceland including the uninhabited interior in a specially adapted 4WD mountain coach. Go off the beaten track and out of the ordinary, into the extraordinary!
Day 7 Tjörnes – Ásbyrgi – Dettifoss – Lake Mývatn
Arrival in Reykjavík and time at leisure.
Húsavík and around Tjörnes peninsula then explore the lush vegetation of Ásbyrgi National Park, Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, the unforgettable geological wonderland and bird paradise of Lake Mývatn area, the mud pits of Hverarönd and still-warm lava fields of Krafla.
Day 2 “Golden Circle”
Day 8 Akureyri – Skagafjörður
Visit þingvellir National Park, site of the world's first parliament, then the Geysir geothermal area to witness boiling pools, hot springs and geysers, then on to Gullfoss, the “Golden Waterfall”.
Visit the impressive waterfall of Goðafoss then on to Akureyri, the vibrant capital of the north. Time at leisure before continuing to Skagafjörður, the heart of Icelandic horse breeding and sites from the classic Sagas.
Day 1 Reykjavík
Day 3 Vík – Dyrhólaey – Kirkubæjarklaustur Admire the two classic waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss before enjoying great views from Dyrhólaey headland where puffins nest in summer. Stop at the quaint village of Vík before crossing the Mýrdalssandur outwash plains of Katla volcano then through the vast Eldhraun lava field.
Day 9 Hvammstangi – Eiríksstaðir – Fellsstrond
Day 4 Jökulsárlón – Skaftafell
Day 10 Snæfellsjökull National Park
Through beautiful scenery to Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe, then around Öræfajökull volcano and Iceland’s highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur. On to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, with many huge icebergs and Svínafellsjökull glacier with magnificent views of Skaftafell National Park.
Explore amazing natural landscapes of Snæfellsnes National Park and glacier; walk along pebbled seascapes and marvel at the magnificent basalt rocks in stacked formations along the hiking trails, before driving back to Reykjavík.
Day 5 Landmannalaugar Over the interior to Landmannalaugar, an astonishing area surrounded by colourful rhyolite mountains, deep valleys and carved, mossy mountains. Soak outside in a naturally heated geothermal spring.
Day 6 Sprengisandur Discover the uninhabited interior along the Sprengisandur route, a vast and barren black desert connecting north and south, over glacial rivers to navigate the rugged passage between the glaciers.
Past farmlands across Laxárdalsheiði heath to the Viking house at Eiríksstaðir to learn about Viking lifestyle, craft and history, then through small seaside towns on the northern coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Day 11 Departure Transfer to airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights in Reykjavík. Departures: June 22 29; July 06 13 20 27; August 03 05 10 17 19 24 31. Includes: 10 nights including breakfast, airport transfers, excursions as listed.
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INSTANT ICELAND
4+ DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
For those travellers with not much time, you don't have to miss out! This super speedy, circle tour takes you around the 'must see' sights of Iceland, all within 4 days.
Day 1 Reykjavík Departure: Borganes, Grábrók crater, Akureyri and Goðafoss Waterfall Early morning departure from Reykjavík bus terminal. First stop is Borgarnes, West Iceland, then enjoy a hike on the perfectly shaped Grábrók volcano crater, before continuing to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. On to Goðafoss waterfall, one of the most spectacular in Iceland, then to Húsavík, the northeast's prettiest town, for the night.
Day 2 Travelling East: Lava Fields and Craters, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss Waterfall Today travel east, starting with a visit to the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir. Next take a walk in the lava fields of Dimmuborgir to see the dramatic formations called the 'dark castles'. Then time to revive at the Mývatn Nature Baths, before exploring hot springs and bubbling mud pools and seeing Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Travel on through the uninhabited highlands to Fáskrúðsfjörður, in the eastfjords, for the night.
Day 3 Djúpivogur, Höfn, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Visit the charming town of Djúpivogur, an area of fjords, mountains and black sandy beaches. Continue to Höfn, at the base of Vatnajökull, where the scenery is breathtaking, and explore the amazing Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon by boat. Next visit Svínafellsjökull glacier, with stunning views. Overnight in the southeast.
Day 4 South Coast, Golden Circle and Return to Reykjavík Along the South Coast to Vík, Iceland’s southernmost town, then to the world-famous Reynisfjara shore, with its impressive black pebble beach. Skógafoss Waterfall, 60 m high and 25 metres wide, is the next stop, then the breathtakingly beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, before reaching the last waterfall, Gullfoss the 'Golden Falls'. Fed by glacial rivers, the water plummets 32 metres into a rugged canyon. The next stop is Geysir geothermal fields, with the mighty Strokkur, "the Churn", which erupts at 5–10 minute intervals. Then on to visit the UNESCO world heritage site Þingvellir National Park, before returning to Reykjavík, where the tour ends at the central bus terminal at 19:00 hrs. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add accommodation in Reykjavík. Departures: May 01 03 05 07 10 12 14 15 19* 22* 29*; June 03 07; July 09 27*; August 03 17* 23 25 28*; September 01* 04 06 09 11 15* 20 22 24 26 28. * these tours operate with a reversed itinerary Includes: 3 nights including breakfast, mini bus transport, excursions as shown.
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GEYSERS, GLACIERS AND WATERFALLS
7 DAYS SELF DRIVE – SUMMER Experience the wonders of south and west Iceland – geysers, hot springs, mystical glaciers, powerful waterfalls and Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon.
Day 1 Reykjavík – Hveragerði. Arrive at Keflavik Airport, collect your car then drive to the charming village of Hveragerði.
Day 2 South Coast Travel along the south coast to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano. On to Dyrhólaey, a rocky headland where many birds nest in summer.
Day 3 Skaftafell – Glacial Lagoon – Vík Skaftafell National Park is nestled between glaciers and offers great walking and hiking. Continue to the shimmering icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon then on to the charming village of Vík.
Day 4 Þingvellir – Borgarfjörður and West Iceland Drive to Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament and a UNESCO world heritage site, situated in a stunning volcanic landscape. If time permits visit Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring area. Continue to Borgarfjörður fjord and visit the historic site of Reykholt, the waterfalls Hraunfoss and Barnafoss and Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring.
Day 5 Snæfellsnes Peninsula Explore the countless natural wonders of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, visit the Arnarstapi sea cliffs with varied birdlife and the rocky beach of Djúpalónssandur before driving along the north coast to Stykkishólmur.
Day 6 Reykjanes Peninsula – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavík Drive to Reykjanes peninsula and visit Lake Kleifarvatn, the Krýsuvík geothermal area with bubbling mud pools, Grindavík fishing village and maybe the famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing dip before reaching Reykjavík.
Day 7 Departure Return your rental car to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights to any overnight stop. Departures: Daily April – October. Includes: 6 nights including breakfast, rental car.
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EXPRESS ICELAND
8 DAYS SELF DRIVE – SUMMER
Day 5 Egilsstaðir – Dettifoss – Húsavík – Mývatn
See many of Iceland's main attractions, travelling around the Ring Road.
Day 1 Reykjavík – Hveragerði Arrive at Keflavik Airport, collect your car, then head along the southern coast of the Reykjanes peninsula to the charming village of Hveragerði. Perhaps visit the renowned Blue Lagoon on the way.
Day 2 Thingvellir – Gullfoss – Geysir – South Shore Today's highlights include Thingvellir National Park, spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot-spring area, the south shore with Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the black sand beaches of Vík and Mýrdalsjökull glacier.
Day 3 Kirkjubæjarklaustur – Skaftafell – Jökulsárlón – Höfn Visit the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur then explore Skaftafell NP, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajökull glacier. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and onwards to the charming town of Höfn, the lobster capital of northern Europe.
Day 4 Höfn – Djúpivogur – Reyðarfjörður – Egilsstaðir Along the rugged East Fjords coastline of towering mountains and charming fishing villages. Take a boat tour to Papey Is where puffins nest in summer or visit Petra's collection of local stones and minerals at Stöðvarfjörður.
Across Möðrudalsöræfi highlands renowned for their stark, untouched beauty towards Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall. Visit magnificent Ásbyrgi canyon then on to Tjörnes peninsula and Húsavík fishing port.
Day 6 Mývatn – Akureyri/Skagafjörður Explore the Lake Mývatn area with mystical volcanic formations, pseudo craters, sulphurous slopes and volcanic activity then see Goðafoss waterfall before reaching Akureyri or Skagafjörður.
Day 7 Varmahlíð – Reykholt – Borgarnes – Hvalfjörður – Reykjavík Through the historic Skagafjörður region, renowned for horse breeding, then on to the bay of Húnaflói and across Holtavörðuheiði plateau to the Borgarfjörður area before reaching Reykjavík.
Day 8 Departure Return the rental car to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights to any overnight stop. Departures: Daily April – October. Includes: 7 nights including breakfast, rental car.
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HIDDEN POWERS AND NORTHERN LIGHTS
6 DAYS ESCORTED – WINTER
Discover raw nature – icebergs, hot springs, volcanoes, glacial lagoons and beautiful, rugged landscapes, with plenty of opportunity to hunt for the Northern Lights!
Day 1 Reykjavík Arrive Reykjavík, transfer to hotel and time to explore.
Day 2 þingvellir National Park Visit the Northern Lights Centre in Reykjavík to learn about the Aurora Borealis then on to þingvellir National Park, the thermal Geysir and Strokkur area of hot springs and Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall’. Evening Northern Lights hunt.
Day 3 South Shore – Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Explore the region of Eyjafjallajökull and learn about the infamous eruption, visit a modern Icelandic farm then stop at the spectacular waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. Evening Northern Lights hunt.
Day 5 Hveragerði – Reykjavík Visit the village of Hveragerði, directly on top of a geothermal area and called ‘the flower village’ because of its greenhouses, Strandarkirkja church, Reykjanes peninsula then the famous Blue Lagoon, before returning to Reykjavík.
Day 6 Reykjavík End of arrangements. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: 12 19 26 January; 02 09 16 23 February; 02 09 16 23 30 March; 06 April + October – December. Includes: 5 nights including breakfast, transfers, excursions as shown.
Day 4 Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Skaftafell NP, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is dominated by Vatnajökull Glacier, Europe’s largest. Visit the 180m deep glacial lagoon to see magnificent floating icebergs.
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NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPLORATION IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
8 DAYS ESCORTED – WINTER
Explore the west and southeast and maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Day 6 Skaftafell National Park
Arrive Reykjavík and time at leisure.
Explore Jökulsárlón lagoon to see seals swimming in the arctic waters. Then visit the tiny turf church at Hof and spend time at Vatnajökull NP, Europe’s largest. More opportunities to seek the Northern Lights tonight.
Day 2 Reykjavík, Borgarfjörður and Waterfalls
Day 7 South Shore and Blue Lagoon
Short city tour then west to Borgarfjörður or ‘Saga’ Valley. Climb Grábrók volcano crater, visit Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring and Hraunfossar, a series of waterfalls pouring from beneath a wide lava field. Evening search for the Northern Lights.
Head towards Vík across the Eldhraun lava fields, then on to Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Soak in the famous Blue Lagoon before going out one last time to seek the Aurora. Late evening return to Reykjavík.
Day 1 Reykjavík
Day 3 Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Fjord Cruise Visit the charming fishing town of Stykkisholmur, cruise Breiðafjörður fjord and stop at Grundarfjörður and Mt Kirkjufell. Tonight get some hints on how best to photograph the Aurora and in the evening relax in outdoor hot tubs as you gaze upwards into the arctic night sky.
Day 4 Golden Circle Visit Hvalfjörður fjord then travel the Golden Circle route; Gullfoss waterfall, the erupting Geysir hot springs and the magnificent Þingvellir NP. In the afternoon, learn the history of the Icelandic horse and its special qualities, and visit a geothermal greenhouse. After dark search once more for the Northern Lights from the garden of the hotel.
Day 8 Reykjavík Arrangements end. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: Regular group January 06 08 13 20 22 27; February 03 05 10 17 19 24; March 03 05 10 17 19 24 31; April 02 07 09 2017 then October 2017 – April 2018 more dates. Small group January 10 17 24 31; February 07 14 21 28; March 07 14 21 28; April 04 then October 2017 – April 2018 more dates Includes: 7 nights including breakfast, transfers, coach transport, excursions as listed.
Day 5 Eyjafjallajökull Volcano South to Eyjafjallajökull to learn about living next to an active volcano. Visit Skógar folk museum, turf-roofed houses and impressive Skogafoss waterfall; stroll the bird cliffs at Reynisfjara then on to the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. If the Northern Lights are visible, it will be picture perfect!
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NORTH ICELAND AND THE AURORA
8 DAYS ESCORTED – WINTER
Experience the Arctic North on this exploration of West and North Iceland.
Day 1 Reykjavík Arrival, transfer to your hotel and time at leisure.
Day 2 Volcanos, Seals, Fjords & Mountains From Reykjavík west to Borgarnes then climb the Grábrók volcano crater. Visit a natural history and seal museum and stop at Víðimýri turf church. Continue by scenic fjords and over mountain passes to Siglufjörður, Iceland's northernmost town. Evening walk in search of the Northern Lights.
Day 3 The North Explore Siglufjörður and visit the renowned Herring Museum then along Eyjafjörður and the Tröllaskagi peninsula for amazing mountain panoramas, with a stop in a remote, deserted fjord. We reach Lake Mývatn to enjoy an evening lecture and search for the Northern Lights.
Day 4 Trolls and Snow Adventures Walk through the lava formations of Dimmuborgir, said to be home to trolls, and explore craters and lake shores. Evening visit to Mývatn Nature Baths.
Day 6 Birds, Christmas Garden and Akureyri Visit the Mývatn bird museum and Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Next stop is the Christmas Garden, a small museum all about the festive season. On to Akureyri and time at leisure.
Day 7 Skagafjörður and Reykjavík Over the mountains to Skagafjörður, the valley of horses, home to many ancient farms. Visit the folk museum and turf farm at Glaumbær, a local tannery and a horse stud, to learn the history and special gaits of the Icelandic horse. We reach Reykjavík in the late afternoon.
Day 8 Departure Transfer to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights at the beginning or end. Departures: 07 14 21 28 February; 07 14 21 28 March; then October – November. Includes: 7 nights with breakfast, transfers, transport and excursions as listed.
Day 5 Explore Lake Mývatn Easy walk through the bizarre lava formations at Kálfaströnd, then on to the Höfði peninsula. Visit the hot springs of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Tonight a video on the Northern Lights then hot drinks around an open fire on the hotel terrace. Green and red aurora © Shutterstock
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HUNT FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN STYLE
6 OR 8 DAYS ESCORTED – WINTER Experience nature, geological wonders, cultural and culinary treats by day and search for the Northern Lights each evening. Available as a 6 day or 8 day tour. The 8 day itinerary is shown.
Day 1 Reykjavík
Day 6 Reykjavík 6 day tour ends; 8 day tour continues with a day at leisure. In the evening Northern Lights hunt by boat into the North Atlantic – an amazing experience!
Arrive Reykjavík, transfer to hotel and time at leisure.
Day 7 West Iceland – Reykjavík
Day 2 Reykjavík
Full day super-jeep tour includes Kaldidalur highland track, Langjökull and Eiríksjökull glaciers, Surtshellir caves, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Reykholt cultural site, Deildartunguhver hot springs and Hvalfjörður fjord.
City sightseeing then UNESCO world heritage listed Þingvellir National Park. On to Fontana steam baths on the pristine waters of Lake Laugarvatn. After dinner a photography lesson then soak in outdoor hot tubs and maybe catch a glimpse of the Lights.
Day 8 Reykjavík End of arrangements.
Day 3 Gullfoss – Hveragerði Visit Gullfoss, ‘the golden falls’ and Geysir geothermal fields with its variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. On to the greenhouse village of Hveragerði then the seaside villages of Stokkseyri and Eyrarbakki to see colourful old houses and an historic wooden church. Following a seafood dinner the search is on again for the Lights!
Day 4 Eyjafjallajökull Volcano – Skógar
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South to the active volcano beneath the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, via Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. Stroll the black lava beaches and amazing bird cliffs near Vík, see Skogafoss waterfall and at Skógar visit a folk museum, complete with local artefacts and a collection of turf houses. After dinner a presentation on the Northern Lights, in this remote and quiet place.
Day 5 Reykjanes Peninsula At Reykjanes peninsula see the mid-Atlantic ridge, lava fields, bird life and the Viking Ship and history museum. After a seafood feast take a dip in the waters of the Blue Lagoon. After dinner, another chance to seek the Lights.
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I CEL AND & G R E ENL AND
FROM FIRE TO ICE
11 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
Experience Iceland and west Greenland, each with unique landscapes and cultures.
Day 1 Reykjavík Arrival in Reykjavík and time at leisure.
Day 2 Westman Islands
Day 5 Golden Circle and Reykjavík Start with a visit to the Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Strokkur, spouting every few minutes. Travel onwards to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most impressive waterfalls, then þingvellir National Park, a place of great historical and geological significance. Time to explore before heading back to Reykjavík for 2 nights.
From Reykjavík head to lovely Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and walk behind the cascade for a different perspective. Travel along the south coast then take the ferry to Heimay Island in the Westman Islands. Walk to the crater of the volcano that erupted only 3 decades ago and visit the museum. Afternoon at leisure to explore and overnight on the island.
Day 6 Reykjavík
Day South Shore – Skogar – Vík
Day 8 Eqi Glacier
Ferry back from the Westman Islands then on past numerous glacial rivers to Skogafoss waterfall and the nearby folk museum, showcasing historic buildings and relics of daily life over past centuries. Stop at the visitor's centre and exhibition at the foot of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, last erupted in 2010. Continue to the black sands of Reynisfjara beach, to witness the powerful waves and amazing basalt column features. 2 nights in Vík area.
Day 4 Vík – Skaftafell – Jökulsárlón: Travel across Eldhraun, the largest lava flow on Earth, to the small town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, the former site of a 12thC Catholic convent. Head to Skaftafell National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, then to the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see floating icebergs and maybe a curious seal or two. Throughout the day, enjoy magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull Glacier.
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Day at leisure.
Day 7 Reykjavík – Ilulissat, Greenland Flight to picturesque Ilulissat, at the mouth of a beautiful long fjord filled with enormous icebergs, then town walking tour.
Day tour to the Eqi Glacier. Sail to the edge of the glacier’s front 80–90m high to watch huge chunks of ice tumble into the water – an impressive sight!
Day 9 Old Settlements Easy hike to the remains of the Sermermiut settlement, to hear the story of Inuit life while enjoying incredible views of the icebergs.
Day 10 Ilulissat – Reykjavík Morning free then flight to Reykjavík, for overnight.
Day 11 Reykjavík Departure. Transfer to airport then arrangements end. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights in Reykjavík. Departures: 18 June; 02 09 and 30 July. Includes: 10 nights including breakfast, return flights, transfers, excursions as listed.
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GREENLAND
ILULISSAT, IMAGES OF ICE
4 OR 5 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – SUMMER Ilulissat, the town of the icebergs, has easy access to the astonishing Ice Fjord. Experience traditional Inuit culture and arctic adventure.
Day 1 Reykjavík – Ilulissat Flight from Reykjavík to Ilulissat, town walk and time at leisure.
Day 4 Time at leisure Today relax or take one of the great optional excursions offered – hike the delightful Cecily trail, go fishing, take an amazing sightseeing flight or try whale watching.
Day 5 Departure
Day 2 Icebergs and Midnight Sun Cruise Guided walk along the Ice Fjord to Sermermiut, where traces of three old Inuit cultures can still be seen, to enjoy flowers and fantastic icebergs. Time free then after dinner a midnight cruise amongst the icebergs – enjoy a drink on the real rocks as you watch the sun glint off the icebergs!
Day 3 Hunter's Settlements Choose between a visit to the small villages and old hunters settlements at Rodebay or Ilimanaq. Both have a small population and are largely dependent on fishing and hunting – a different world to that of nearby Ilulissat.
Transfer to the airport and flight to Reykjavík. Prices, detailed itinerary, 4 day itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Departures: 5 days Tuesdays 06 June – 26 September; 4 days Tuesdays and Wednesdays 06 June – 23 August and Saturdays 03 June – 23 September. Includes: Return flights Reykjavík – Ilulissat, 4 nights including breakfast, transfers in Greenland, excursions as shown.
Icebergs © Stefan Eisand Greenland Tourist Board
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GREENLAND
Narsaq © Karsten Bidstrup
SOUTH GREENLAND EXPLORER
8 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER
Explore spectacular south Greenland with fantastic excursions and easy walks and hikes. Each night is spent in a comfortable hotel.
Day 1 Narsarsuaq Arrival and Glacier View Flight from Reykjavík or Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq; check-in then short hike to Glacier View Point for magnificent views of the fjord, plains and glacier.
Day 2 Viking Ruins, Icebergs and fjords Excursion by boat to Qassiarsuk, formerly Brattahlid, the capital of Viking Greenland, and guided tour of the ruins dating from 985 AD. Then 4WD to beautiful Tasiusaq farm, next to the iceberg filled Sermilik fjord. Optional easy sea kayaking.
help of an expert mountain guide – a truly unique experience! In the afternoon visit the Eqaloruutsit glacier front to witness giant icebergs falling off and floating through the fjord.
Day 6 Narsaq and Igaliku Morning free - visit the shops, museum or stroll the surrounding areas. Then an easy hike along the “Kongevejen” or Path of Kings to idyllic Igaliku and the Viking ruins of Gardar.
Day 7 Igaliku Landscape and Qooroq Ice Fjord Relax in the green hills of Igaliku with spectacular views of Einarsfjord, before hiking to Itilleq. Zodiac ride through Qooroq Ice Fjord, an area of very densely packed ice, to reach Narsarsuaq.
Day 3 Narsarsuaq – Qaqortoq
Day 8 Flower Valley and Departure
Transfer from Narsarsuaq over the fjord system to Qaqortoq, known as the most charming town in Greenland. Time at leisure.
Morning hike to the striking Flower Valley, for wonderful views over the Kiattut River and glacier, then transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Day 4 Qaqortoq – Narsaq Explore Qaqortoq or take an optional excursion to Hvalsoy Church Ruins, before afternoon transfer by zodiac to Narsaq.
Day 5 Qaleraliq Camp and Excursion on Ice From Narsaq by zodiac to the glacier base camp, then continue alongside the vertical glacier fronts. Start the ice hike, using crampons to walk on one of the oldest masses of ice on the planet, with the
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GREENLAND
WEST COAST LAND AND SEA
6 OR 9 DAYS CRUISE – SUMMER
Day 6 Qaqortoq – Narsarsuaq and Departure
Combine 3 days travelling by boat along the spectacular Greenlandic West Coast with time in beautiful Ilulissat, the ‘Town of the Icebergs’ and Qaqortoq. Take the tour from Copenhagen or Reykjavík.
Short guided walk of Qaqortoq town before helicopter flight to Narsarsuaq, then on to the airport for your return flight.
Day 1 Copenhagen or Reykjavík – Ilulissat Flight to Ilulissat, check-in, information briefing and guided town walk. Time at leisure; after dinner an optional midnight cruise amongst the icebergs is available; the midnight sun and the warm red colours reflecting on the gigantic icebergs is a fantastic sight. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2 Ilulissat Walk to the Icebergs of Sermermiut and Afternoon Boarding
Prices, detailed itinerary, 9 day itinerary and other tours on our website. Departures: 6 days from Reykjavík Saturdays 01 July – 26 August; from Copenhagen Saturdays 10 June – 26 August and 9 days from Reykjavík Fridays 09 June – 25 August; from Copenhagen Wednesdays 07 June – 23 August. Includes: Return flights, transfers in Greenland, 2 nights hotel accommodation, coastal voyage Day 2 to Day 5 in outside cabin with private facilities, excursions as shown.
Guided walk along the Ice Fjord to Sermermiut, where traces from three Inuit cultures can still be seen and there are fantastic views of the icebergs. Afternoon transfer to the pier for 16:30 departure on the southbound cruise along the West Coast, with a short stop in Aasiaat. Overnight on board.
Day 3 West Coast: Sisimiut and Maniitsoq Sail south with stops at Sisimiut, founded in 1756 and Greenland’s second largest town, and Maniitsoq, a small town beautifully situated on the archipelago. Overnight on board.
Day 4 West Coast: Nuuk Half day stop in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, a charming place with traditional, brightly coloured houses. Guided tour ending in the cultural heart of the town. Overnight on board.
Day 5 Qaqortoq Arrival and Disembarkation Continue sailing in the beautiful South Greenland Archipelago. Short stop at Paamuit, then late arrival in Qaqortoq and transfer to hotel for overnight.
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GREENLAND
AURORA AND POLAR CIRCLE ADVENTURE
5 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER Kangerlussuaq is one of the best destinations for seeking the Aurora Borealis, and offers easy access to the vast Inland Ice Cap. Enjoy a nature tour, 4WD Ice Cap exploration and a hunt for the Northern Lights.
Day 1 Copenhagen – Kangerlussuaq Flight from Copenhagen, arrive Kangerlussuaq and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing tour of the town to learn the history of the village then settle in.
Day 2 Arctic Nature and Northern Lights Morning nature tour to seek wild musk oxen and reindeer in their native environment. Afternoon free then evening Northern Lights tour.
Day 4 Day at leisure and Optional Husky Safari Day at leisure or from mid-January to March enjoy an optional husky safari – travel as the Inuit do!
Day 5 Departure Airport transfer and flight to Copenhagen. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add nights in Copenhagen. Departures: Monday, Thursday and Friday 02 November – 21 Mar (except mid December – mid January). Includes: 4 nights including breakfast, transport, excursions as listed, airport transfers in Greenland, return flights.
Day 3 Inland Ice Cap 4WD excursion to the astonishing Inland Ice Cap, to see the impressive Arctic landscape of glacial valleys, mountains, frozen desert and rivers.
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GREENLAND
WINTER IN ILULISSAT
5 DAYS ESCORTED – WINTER
Ilulissat, 300 km above the Arctic Circle, is a fantastic place to enjoy winter in Greenland. Go dog sledding, cruise amongst giant icebergs, visit a local family and more. At night, seek the Aurora Borealis in this remote location.
Day 1 Iceland – Greenland Flight from Reykjavík to Ilulissat, transfer to the hotel and guided town walk.
Day 2 Husky Safari Today enter an Arctic wonderland of low passes and ice covered fjords, travelling as the Inuit do by dog sled. All you will hear is the sound of the sled moving over the ice! Remainder of the day free. Tonight you may see the Northern Lights shimmering and dancing in the night sky.
Day 4 Hunter's Settlement Today visit the small settlement of Rodebay (Oqaitsut) – a different world compared to that of Ilulissat.
Day 5 Hike to the Ice Fjord then departure Travel by car to the road’s end then easy hike to a fabulous viewing point, to see the masses of icebergs at the mouth of the Ice Fjord. Then transfer to the airport for your flight back to Reykjavík. Price, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add nights in Reykjavík. Departures: Saturdays 18 February to 15 April. Includes: Return flights; 4 nights including breakfast, transfers in Greenland, excursions as listed.
Day 3 Home Visit and Iceberg Cruise Join a local family for a warm welcome, and learn all about life so isolated from the rest of the world. Then enjoy a cruise to the icebergs Ilulissat is so famous for. Tonight walk along the wooden boardwalk from your hotel to the fjord, to search for the Northern Lights.
Arctic landscape, Ilulissat © Shutterstock
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GREENLAND, ICELAND AND FAROE ISLANDS
DISCOVER THE NORTH ATLANTIC
13 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – SUMMER From Ilulissat, Greenland, famous for amazing icebergs, to Reykjavík, Iceland, for its unique natural surroundings, including hot springs and volcanic landscapes, then the Faroe Islands for dramatic scenery, culture and tradition. This tour has it all.
Day 9 Reykjavík – Faroe Islands Flight to the Faroe Islands, then transfer to the capital, Tórshavn. Time at leisure.
Day 10 Vestmanna Bird Cliffs
Flight from Copenhagen to Ilulissat and free time.
Travel via steep mountain roads to Vestmanna; here a boat takes you through narrow sounds, into deep grottoes and sea caves, close to the 2000 feet high cliffs where seabirds nest.
Day 2 Ilulissat Icefjord
Day 11 Eysturoy
Tour to the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, for beautiful views over the ice.
Tour to Eysturoy and the village of Gjógv, known for its unique natural harbour and unusual rock formations, plus the island’s highest mountain.
Day 1 Arrival in Greenland
Day 3 Icebergs Boat Tour Fantastic boat trip amongst the huge icebergs of the Icefjord, a truly majestic sight.
Day 4 Day at Leisure
Day 12 Day at Leisure in Tórshavn Explore the lovely harbour area of Vágsbotn or the old parts of town, Reyn and Tinganes, a charming tangle of lanes with tiny black-tarred houses with green turfed roofs.
Day to relax or enjoy an optional excursion to Eqi Sermia Glacier.
Day 13 Departure
Day 5 Ilulissat – Reykjavík
Return flight to Copenhagen.
Flight to Reykjavík; on arrival, time to explore.
Day 6 Blue Lagoon Visit the therapeutic aquamarine waters of the Blue Lagoon, relax while you bathe in geothermal waters.
Day 7 Golden Circle Tour Three of Iceland’s best sights form the Golden Circle; Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park.
Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Departures: Daily mid June to end of August. Includes: Return flights from/to Copenhagen, accommodation, excursions, transfers in Greenland and Faroe Islands and other flights as shown.
Day 8 Day at Leisure in Reykjavík Day to relax in the world’s most northern capital city.
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FARO E ISL AN DS
Tórshavn © Shutterstock
DISCOVER THE FAROE ISLANDS
8 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – SUMMER Based in Tórshavn enjoy the best natural and cultural experiences. Together with your local guides, meet the Faroese people and experience the many wonders of this astonishing and unique place, one of the most isolated and beautiful island communities on this earth.
Day 1 Arrival
Day 5 Tórshavn Walking Tour Walking tour in the old city quarters of Tinganes and Reyn, with small alleys and charming houses with grass roofs. Your local guide will tell stories about the past and present. See the Cathedral and its charming adjacent neighbourhood, Vágsbotn, with its many boats. Free time to visit the National Faroese Museum.
Day 6 Borðoy, Viðoy, and Kunoy
Flight from Copenhagen; on arrival transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Day 2 Eysturoy and Gjógv From Tórshavn we drive to the northern most village on the island of Eysturoy, Gjógv, known for its unique natural harbour and Crown Princess Mary’s bench. See the classic sea cliffs and the rock formations the Giant and the Witch, and the highest mountain in the islands, Slættaratindur at 882m. After lunch continue to the picturesque village of Saksun.
Day 3 Vestmanna Bird Cliffs and Kvívík The morning is free to explore the town. In the afternoon take the boat trip to the Vestmanna bird cliffs. On the way back to Tórshavn stop at an old viking farmstead in the beautiful village of Kvívík.
Day 4 Sandoy – Kirkjubøur Take the ferry from Gamlarætt across to the island of Sandoy, enjoying views of Hestur and Koltur en route. Your guide will tell you stories about the sagas from the island. Experience a church visit, fantastic views, small villages and bird cliffs. On the way back to Tórshavn visit the cultural centre of Kirkjubøur.
Excursion from Tórshavn towards the most northerly island, taking the sub-sea tunnel from the village of Leirvík. Experience the islands of Borðoy, Viðoy, and Kunoy, where the natural beauty is breathtaking and the landscape is dominated by high and steep mountains. Stop at the second largest village of Klaksvík, an important fishing village. Visit the Christians Church.
Day 7 Day at Leisure Day on your own to relax or perhaps take an optional excursion to either the islands of Nólsoy or Mykines.
Day 8 Departure Transfer from your accommodation to the airport and departure with Atlantic Airways flight. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Departures: Every Thursday in June, July and August. Includes: Return flights from/to Copenhagen; accommodation* in Tórshavn with breakfast daily, other meals, excursions and transfers as shown in the itinerary. * choose from 2 types of accommodation: hotel (private facilities) or B&B (shared facilities).
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EXPLORE THE FAROE ISLANDS
8 DAYS INDEPENDENT – SUMMER Experience the Faroe Islands in a truly local way, travelling by ferry, bus and car, visiting small village communities and some of the more remote islands. The bird paradise of Mykines and the Viking island of Skúvoy are just some of the highlights.
Day 1 Copenhagen – Tórshavn, Faroe Islands Flight from Copenhagen, arrival and transfer to accommodation. Time at leisure.
Day 2 Mykines Morning boat ride to Mykines, the westernmost of the Islands and home to thousands of migrating birds. 2 nights here.
Day 3 Mykines Take a self-guided hike on the Mykines Isle – a walking bridge standing 35m from the sea connects the islet with the main island. The free standing rock formations that surround the lighthouse at the edge of the sea cliff are an amazing sight.
Day 4 Mykines – Vágar – Skúvoy Return to Vágar then travel by bus and ferry to Skúvoy Island, where the Viking chieftain Sigmundur Brestisson built the Faroe Islands’ first church. Visit a private home for coffee and cake and perhaps take one of the great self-guided walks. Overnight on Skúvoy.
Day 5 Skúvoy to Sandoy Ferry to Sandoy, also called the “Saga island”. Guided sightseeing of the island, which has been inhabited since the age of the Vikings. Visit the villages of Sandur, Dalur and Húsavík, and listen to exciting sagas and stories. Overnight at Skálavík.
Day 6 Nólsoy Morning at leisure. Afternoon return to Tórshavn, then on by ferry to Nólsoy Island. Take a guided tour through the village then perhaps walk to the top of the island for amazing panoramic views of Tórshavn and the surrounding islands. Overnight on Nólsoy.
Day 7 Tórshavn Return to Tórshavn and time at leisure – visit the art gallery, museum or the old city quarters, or hike to the cultural centre of the islands, Kirkjubøur. Overnight in Tórshavn.
Day 8 Tórshavn Transfer to the airport and return flight to Copenhagen. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Departures: Every Sunday June – August. Includes: Return flights from/to Copenhagen, 7 nights accommodation including breakfast, meals, transport, excursions and transfers as shown.
Saksun © Faroe Islands Tourist Board
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FARO E ISL AN DS
SELF DRIVE
8 DAYS – SUMMER
The Faroe Islands offer unique nature, exciting history and rich culture. Take your senses with you on this self-guided road trip.
Day 1 Arrival Arrival on Atlantic Airways flight, pick up your car and explore the island of Vágar. 1 night in Vágar.
Day 2 Bird Cliffs, Saga Museum, giant rocks From June – August take a boat to the Vestmanna bird cliffs. Or visit the unique Saga Museum. Continue to Tjørnuvík, surrounded by steep mountains, to see impressive rock formations. On to Streymoy and the village of Eiði for beautiful surroundings and views of the highest mountain in the islands. 2 nights in Eysturoy.
Day 3 Gjógv Village, Ambadalur Valley Gjógv village has a unique natural harbour – there are great walks from here including one for views of the birdcliffs and the beautiful valley Ambadalur.
Day 4 Northern Islands
Day 6 Sandoy Island – the Saga Island Visit the beautiful green island of Sandoy, also called the Saga island, with a wealth of history and nature. Ferry to Skopun, see the villages of Dalur and Húsavík then back to Tórshavn.
Day 7 Tórshavn Enjoy Tórshavn – visit Kirkjubøur, the Faroe Islands’ historical and cultural centre, or explore the charming older parts of the town. Then back to Vágar for 1 night.
DAY 8 Departure Return the car at the airport and departure flight with Atlantic Airways. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights to any overnight stop. Departures: Daily all year. Includes: Roundtrip flights with Atlantic Airways rental car, accommodation with breakfast.
From Leirvík take the tunnel to Klaksvík to explore the Northern Islands, each offering dramatic landscapes. On the island of Viðoy is the most northern village in the islands, Viðareiði. 1 night in the Northern Islands.
Day 5 Kunoy and Kalsoy Islands – Tórshavn Visit Kunoy island and the tiny village of Kunoy with a panoramic view of Kalsoy island. Then back to Eysturoy and Søldarfjørður village before continuing to Tórshavn, for 2 nights.
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ARCTIC MAGIC
5 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER Travel far away from civilization to experience magnificent Arctic scenery, wildlife, history and geology, whilst staying in quality and comfort.
Day 1 Longyearbyen Arrive in Longyearbyen, transfer to your hotel and time at leisure. Visit Svalbard Museum, North Pole Expedition Museum and Svalbard Kirke. Overnight in Longyearbyen.
Day 2 Longyearbyen – Kapp Line, Isfjord Radio Today board a polar circle boat for the trip to Isfjord Radio, once a radio operator’s outpost and now a small luxury hotel. Enjoy fantastic fjord scenery and wildlife as you explore the Kapp Linné area, before a 3-course feast and overnight.
Day 3 Kapp Starostin, Esmark Glacier, Bird Cliffs By boat across Isfjorden at Kapp Starostin, heading for the mighty bird cliffs of Alkehornet with thousands of nesting birds. On to Trygghamna and Esmark Glacier. Keep a lookout for whales, seals or the “king of the Artic”, the polar bear. Second night and dinner at Isfjord Radio.
Day 4 Russian Settlement and Further Exploring Today head to Grønfjorden and the Russian settlement Barentsburg, a fascinating place to visit. Tour around the town and have a light lunch in the brewery, then head back to the boat to return to Longyearbyen, with several stops along the way. Overnight in Longyearbyen.
Day 5 Departure Arrangements end with transfer to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights in Longyearbyen. Departures: Sundays and Thursdays June – September. Includes: Airport transfers, 4 nights including breakfast and 2 dinners, transport, excursions as listed.
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SPIT SBE RG E N
INTRODUCTION TO SPITSBERGEN
5 DAYS PARTIALLY GUIDED – WINTER Spitsbergen is a truly unique place of wild nature, glaciers and polar bears. Explore this astonishing place with fantastic day excursions from your comfortable hotel base.
Day 1 Arrival Longyearbyen On arrival transfer to your hotel and free time.
Day 4 Dog Sled Adventure to the Ice Cave Transfer to the kennel, get ready then set off – the only noise is the whisper of the sled runners gliding over the ice. At the glacier take a close look inside the ice cave at fantastic formations of ice and rock, shaped by nature’s forces.
Day 5 Departure
Day 2 Snowmobile Adventure In winter the only way to get around in Spitsbergen is by snowmobile! Weather permitting visit the mining town of Svea, southeast of Longyearbyen. Local wildlife such as reindeer, Arctic fox or seal are often spotted.
Day 3 Guided Snowshoe Walk Today strap on snowshoes and head off into the countryside around the town. Along the way, enjoy the breathtaking silence. Then time to relax – visit Svalbard Museum, North Pole Expedition Museum and Svalbard Kirke, or browse the unique shops.
Transfer to the airport. Prices, detailed itinerary and other tours on our website. Add extra nights. Departures: Daily February – mid May. Includes: 4 nights including breakfast, excursions as listed, return airport transfers.
Polar Bears © Jorn Hendriksen Spitzbergen Travel
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Final Payment: Final payments for most arrangements are due a minimum of 3 months prior to the date of the start of Nordic Travel arrangements. Certain travel arrangements and destinations require a different timetable for final payment of which you will be advised at the time of quotation and/or booking. For bookings made less than 90 days prior to the start of arrangements full payment is required before any booking will be made. Non‑payment by due dates may mean full cancellation of arrangements, plus loss of monies already paid to Nordic Travel. Amendments: Should a change be requested by you after the booking request has been confirmed, a charge of $100 per change, per person, will apply. Any other fees/ charges imposed upon us by outside suppliers as a result of such a requested change will be added to this. Cancellation by the Traveller: All cancellations must be made by you in writing and such notice is not effective until received by Nordic Travel. Notice must be sent during office hours only (Mon–Fri, 09:00hrs – 17:00hrs, Sydney time, not being weekends or public holidays). If some or all portions of the booking are cancelled, fees will apply as follows: • 90 days or more prior to the date of start of Nordic Travel arrangements: Loss of whole of deposit • 89–45 days prior to the date of start of Nordic Travel arrangements: loss of 50 % of monies paid • Less than 45 days prior to the date of start of Nordic Travel arrangements: loss of 100% of monies paid. If booked arrangements have already commenced, 100% of the cost is charged. There is no refund for unused services or if portions of the arrangements are missed. Please note that additional Supplier cancellation charges of up to 100% of the price may apply. Cancellation or Amendments by Suppliers or in other circumstances: If we have to change your booking, or part of it, for reasons beyond our control, (including but not limited to if an airline changes its schedules, a natural disaster or political crisis occurs, a hotelier overbooks hotel accommodation, or an operator cancels a tour), we will notify you and we will endeavour to provide alternative arrangements of the same standard as that originally booked. If the change or changes result in the booking costing more, or otherwise being materially different from that contemplated prior to the change or changes being effected, and in respect of which we have already accepted a deposit or balance of payment, you have the right to ask for a re-arrangement and monies already paid will be refunded, less any charges levied by suppliers. This excludes all taxes or fuel surcharges incurred by our supplier/s until tour/cruise commencement date.
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Additional Charges: A charge will apply for the following services (including GST): Minimum Booking: $100 per person for bookings of less than $700 total. Late Booking: $100 per person for any booking made less than 7 days prior to departure from Australia. Document Re-issue Fee: $100 per person for any amendment made which necessitates re-issue of documents (This may be in addition to any other amendment fee charged by our suppliers and passed on to you). Travel documentation: Travel documents are sent out approximately 2 weeks prior to the date of departure from Australia. However some documents are only made available to Nordic Travel approximately 2 weeks prior to the starting date of those arrangements and accordingly can only be sent upon receipt. Unused services: Once the traveller has left Australia a refund will not be given for any service or accommodation not used by the traveller due to late arrival, early departure, or by choice. This includes the failure of any transportation to operate as scheduled, or weather conditions being such that activities cannot take place. Necessary Other Documentation: Passport and visa requirements are the travellers responsibility. Travellers are also responsible for all exit, entry, re-entry, health and other documents required by law, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of the countries visited, transited or returned to. Each person must carry a valid passport (with at least six months validity remaining, from the date of return date to Australia) at all times. For all Russian Travel a valid Visa is compulsory. Nordic Travel cannot accept responsibility for the traveller s failure to ensure that they have correct travel information. See www.dfat.gov.au and www.smartraveller.gov.au for further information. Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend that prior to booking with Nordic Travel, each traveller purchases comprehensive travel insurance. Health and Immigration: Travellers should familiarise themselves with any health and/ or visa requirements that may be applicable in the areas they intend visiting. See www.dfat.gov.au and www.smartraveller.gov.au. Destination Passenger Enquiries: Nordic Travel makes no representation as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination. International travel advice can be obtained from various sources, including local government, local consular office and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. See www.dfat.gov.au. Responsibility: The responsibility of KBO Enterprises Pty Ltd trading as Nordic Travel herein called ‘the company’ is strictly limited. Although the company is the principal and takes due care in choosing suppliers, it cannot control them and therefore cannot be responsible for their acts or omissions. All travel services are subject to conditions imposed by these suppliers, who may limit their liability by tariffs, contracts and international agreements. The company acts only as agents for the passengers regarding hotels and transportation, whether rail, motorcoach, private car, boat/ship, aircraft or any other conveyance, sightseeing and other services, and as such, assume no liability for injury, damage, disappointment, distress or frustration, whether physical or mental. Through the act of default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in result of acts of God, dangers incident to the sea, earthquakes or tremors, volcanic eruptions, fire, breakdown of machinery or equipment, acts of Government or other authorities, de jure or de facto, wars (whether declared or not), hostilities, bombs, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, or from any cause beyond the Company control, or from any loss or damage resulting from improper passport, visa or other documents. Nor shall any carrier have to incur liability as a common carrier. The company can accept no responsibility for loss for additional expenses, due to schedule delay or changes, your failure to follow instructions, including but not limited to, check-in and check-out times and baggage handling. The right is reserved to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour, or to change or withdraw the tour as circumstances demand. The tour operator reserves the right to change or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with airline operating requirements. All rates are based on tariffs in effect at the time the tour was planned, and are subjected to change in the event of adjustment therein. The issuance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to the above conditions. Brochure Content: Every effort has been made to ensure that the current brochure is accurate at the time of printing and Nordic Travel shall not be liable for any injury, damage or loss caused by any inaccuracy. If for reasons beyond our control, and if we determine in the interest of safety and security or for operational reasons to change the package arrangements, modify or cancel scheduled services and/or accommodation, either in whole or in part we reserve the right to do so, and will endeavour to provide alternative arrangements of the same standard as that originally booked. Weather Conditions and Natural Phenomena: We cannot guarantee the appearance or quality of weather conditions and natural phenomena described in the brochure, including but not limited to the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun, snow, ice, waterfalls, geysers and thermal pools and no refund will be given to any traveller due to the non‑appearance or quality of same. Costs Not Included In Prices Shown: All items not marked as Inclusions. Also airfares unless otherwise stated, visa and passport costs, travel insurance, vaccination and medical expenses, excess baggage, airport departure taxes,local government taxes and charges such as bed tax and city tax, laundry, postage, phone calls, fax/email charges, beverages, all items of a personal nature. Quotes including airfares: quotes including flights are based upon a certain package price class on flight – if this class has sold out the final price may be higher and will depend on the availability of other classes at the time of booking. GST Provision: GST does not apply to air and land arrangements consumed overseas e.g. coach tours, hotel accommodation, car rental or car leasing. Where applicable Australian GST is included in the prices and charges quoted in this brochure.
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