The Arctic Circle and the Land of the Midnight Sun

The Arctic Circle and the Land of the Midnight Sun

Witness the breathtaking Midnight Sun and Polar Ocean.

Our itinerary

16-Day Holiday
Day 1 Local departure 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 Helsinki. B,D
Day 5 To Rovaniemi for the night. B,D
Day 6 Santa Claus Village then to Saariselka for the night. B,D
Day 7 Sami Village then to Honningsvag for a 2-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 To Tromsø then Narvik for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 11 Through charming scenery to Mosjoen for the night. B,D
Day 12 South to Trondheim then to Hell (yes, that is what it's called!) for the night. B,D
Day 13 Past Lillehammer to Oslo for the night. B,D
Day 14 ToCopenhagen for a 1-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

Stockholm (included). Explore the sights of the Swedish capital, then catch the ferry for the overnight sailing to Finland.

Arrive in Turku, then continue to Helsinki (included). 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. 
We cross the Arctic Circle at the Santa Claus Village (included). We continue north through Finnish Lapland to Tankavarra Gold Museum (included). We explore the museum and reconstructed gold-mining village and have lunch (optional) before heading on to Saariselka for the night. 
To Karasjok and the Sami Village (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 Storgammon Lunch (optional), 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). Spend the day in Honningsvag or join our optional Fishing Villages excursion. We explore charming fishing hamlets and villages and discover local customs.
To Tromsø (included). At a latitude of nearly 70 degrees north, the same as Alaska and Siberia, between the island landscape, fjords and mountain peaks, lies Tromsø – the gateway to the Arctic and capital of northern Norway. We continue to Narvik for the night. B,D
Through charming scenery to Mosjoen for the night. Explore the quaint wooden village, reminiscent of a bygone age. 
South to Trondheim (included). The architecture and the surroundings of the city create a beautiful setting; our optional sightseeing tour, with local guide, captures it all.
Past Lillehammer to Oslo for the night. Enjoy an optional evening sightseeing tour of the Norwegian capital. 
We return though Sweden to Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, for the night. We enjoy a short Orientation Tour (included) of the fascinating landmarks and beautiful architectural masterpieces, including the bronze statue of the Little Mermaid, taken from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale. B,D

Your hotels
You’ll stay overnight at the Scandic Hotel Sydhavnen, Copenhagen or similar; Sokos Hotel Alexandra, Jyväskyla; Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Rovaniemi; Hotel Kieppi, Saariselka; two nights at the Rica Hotel, Honningsvag; overnight at the Norlandia Storslett Hotel, Storslett; the Quality Hotel Grand Royal, Narvik; Fru Haugans Hotel, Mosjoen; Rica Hell Hotel, Hell; Rica Helsfyr Hotel, Oslo; a further overnight stay at the Scandic Hotel Sydhavnen, Copenhagen, and 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.

19-DAY EXTRA LEISURE HOLIDAY
For only a little extra, our 19-day option allows for a highly worthwhile three-night break in the middle of your tour in the lovely town of Alesund, ‘the Fjord Capital of Norway’.
Days 1-12 Same as 16-day holiday.

EXTRA LEISURE Days 13-15 Alesund

Staying at the seafront Radisson SAS hotel, you’ll have the chance to explore this delightful Art Nouveau town both independently and as part of an optional guided walking tour. The myriad turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation that give the town its distinctive character are like something from a fairytale. We also recommend the mesmerising Fjord Cruise from Alesund to Geiranger (optional). The profusion of fjords, small fishing communities, island gems and majestic mountains will bowl you over. (3 x breakfasts & 3 x dinners).
Days 16-19 Same as Days 13-16 in 16-day itinerary.

Hotels
All hotels on the 19-day holiday are the same as the 16-day tour with the added inclusion of three nights at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Alesund.

16 days from £1599

19 days from £1955

What’s included.
• FREE local joining points
• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
• Porterage in all hotels
• Smaller, more personal group
• 15 or 18 nights’ accommodation with  breakfast & 13 or 16 evening meals
• 9 excursions and visits

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

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16 day- Tour Ref: 16NACV
May 30	1599	Jun 20	1695
Jun 6,13	1695	Jun 27	1695
Supplements
Single Room	499
Outside cabin upgrade	40

19 Day- Tour Ref: 19NACV
May 25	1955
Supplements
Single Room	579
Outside cabin upgrade	40