The Arctic Circle and the Land of the Midnight Sun

The Arctic Circle & the Land of the Midnight Sun

Witness the breathtaking Midnight Sun and Polar Ocean

16 days from £1795

Holiday Highlights
• North Cape - midnight sun
• Helsinki - Finland's capital
• Sami Village - history of the Sami people
• Honnngsvag - charming fishing hamlets
• Tromso - gateway to the Arctic
• Osla, Stockholm and Copenhagen - cultures Scandinavian capitals

Your holiday at a glance
Day 1 Local departure by coach then onward to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 We travel north through Germany, to Denmark and Copenhagen for the night. B,D
Day 3 To Stockholm then overnight sailing to Finland. B,D
Day 4 Arrive Turku then to Helsinki. Overnight in Jyvaskla. B,D
Day 5 To Rovaniemi for the night. B,D
Day 6 Cross the Arctic Circle then onto Santa Claus Village, then Saariselka for overnight. B,D
Day 7 Sami Village then to Honningsvag for a two-night stay. See the Midnight Sun at the North Cape. B,D
Day 8 Honningsvag.  B,D
Day 9 South to Storslett for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 10 Head south to Tromsø, lying at a latitude of 70 degrees north, the same as Alaska and Siberia. After free time we travel to Narvik for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 11 Through charming scenery to Mosjoen for the night. Explore the quaint wooden village reminiscent of a bygone age. B,D
Day 12 South to Trondheim then to Hell for overnight stay. B,D
Day 13 Past Lillehammer to Oslo for the night. B,D
Day 14 To Copenhagen for a one-night stay. B,D
Day 15 En route home, we spand a night in Belgium. B
Day 16 We arrive in Calais for our return journey home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Excursions and Visits
Stockholm (included). Explore the sights of the Swedish capital. 
Helsinki (included); Sightseeing Tour (optional). Affectionately known as the daughter of the Baltic, and surrounded by 315 islands, Helsinki’s east-meets-west culture contrasts against the clean lines of Finlandia Hall and the rich golden onion dome of Uspenski Cathedral. Join our optional sightseeing tour before we continue to Jyväskyla for an overnight stay. 
Tankavarra Gold Museum (included). We cross the Arctic Circle at the Santa Claus Village. We continue north through Finnish Lapland to Tankavarra Gold Museum. We explore the museum and reconstructed gold-mining village and enjoy an optional lunch before heading on to Saariselka for the night. 
Karasjok and the Sami Village (included); Storgammon Lunch (optional); North Cape (included). We learn the history of the Sami people who have been living by fishing and hunting, boat building and reindeer herding for thousands of years. We recommend the optional Storgammon lunch with traditional dishes served in a special restaurant constructed in wood to resemble a huge sami tepee. In the afternoon, we head to Honningsvag for a two-night stay. This evening, we have an included visit to the North Cape to see the Midnight Sun and Polar Ocean. The cliffs at North Cape are the closest you will come to the top of the world in mainland Europe! 
Honningsvag (included); Fishing Villages Excursion (optional). Spend the day in Honningsvag or join our optional Fishing Villages excursion. We explore charming fishing hamlets and villages and discover local customs. 
Trondheim Guided Sightseeing Tour (optional). Head south to Trondheim. The architecture and the surroundings of the city create a beautiful setting. Our optional sightseeing tour, with local guide, captures it all. Continue to Hell (yes, that is what its called!) for an overnight stay.
Oslo (included);  Evening Sightseeing Tour (optional). Past Lillehammer to Oslo for the night. Enjoy an optional evening sightseeing tour of the Norwegian capital.. 
Copenhagen (included); Orientation tour (included). We return through Sweden to Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, for the night. We enjoy a short orientation tour of the fascinating landmarks and beautiful architectural masterpieces, including the bronze statue of the Little Mermaid, taken from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale and the Rosenborg Palace, which is hime to the Danish crown jewels. B,D

Your hotels
You will stay for one night each in the Scandic Hotel Sydhavnen, Copenhagen or similar; Sokos Hotel Alexandra, Jyväskyla; Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Rovaniemi; Hotel Kieppi, Saariselka; Norlandia Storslett Hotel, Storslett; the Quality Hotel Grand Royal, Narvik; Fru Haugans Hotel, Mosjoen; Rica Hell Hotel, Hell; Rica Helsfyr Hotel, Oslo. Two nights at the Rica Hotel, Honningsvag. Overnight on the cruise ferry from Stockholm to Turku, Finland.

Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels. Unless stated otherwise, all hotels are 3-star standard.

What’s included.
• FREE local joining points
• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
• 15 nights' accommodation with breakfast and 13 evening meals
• Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary
• Extra legroom for your added comfort
• Porterage at your hotels

Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras: • Optional excursions