Follow the Lights to Iceland

Day 1 | Oslo

Stay: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Meals: D
Welcome to Oslo! Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and enjoy the day at leisure. Settle in and explore nearby attractions before meeting your Tour Leader and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.
Inspiring Highlights: Oslo city orientation walk (optional), Welcome Dinner

Day 2 | Oslo

Stay: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Meals: B
After breakfast, enjoy a guided Oslo Grand City Tour, taking in the capital’s main highlights. The rest of your day is free to explore.
Inspiring Highlights: Oslo Opera House, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Day 3 | Oslo – Myrdal – Flåm

Stay: Flåmsbrygga Hotel Meals: B D
Board the famous Norway in a Nutshell journey, travelling by rail through breathtaking fjordlands. Change to the iconic Flåm Railway, stopping at the stunning Kjosfossen Waterfall before arriving in Flåm for dinner.
Inspiring Highlights: Flåm Mountain Railway, Kjosfossen Waterfall

Day 4 | Flåm – Voss – Bergen

Stay: Clarion Hotel Admiral Bergen Meals: B
Cruise through the Aurlandsfjord and UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, then continue via the scenic Nærøydalen Valley to Voss. Board the train for Bergen, the gateway to the fjords.
Inspiring Highlights: Aurlandsfjord & Nærøyfjord Cruise, Nærøydalen Valley Drive, Bergen exploration

Day 5 | Bergen – Embark Cruise

Cruise: MS Polarlys or MS Kong Harald Meals: B D
Morning at leisure before a guided Bergen walking tour, taking in Bryggen Harbour and the Fish Market. Board your Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express and begin cruising north.
Inspiring Highlights: Bryggen District, Håkon’s Hall & St Mary’s Church, Bergen Fish Market

Day 6 | At Sea – Ålesund

Cruise: MS Polarlys or MS Kong Harald Meals: B L D
Sail through the dramatic Nordfjord, then arrive in Ålesund, famed for its Art Nouveau architecture. Explore the town and visit Mount Aksla for sweeping views.

Day 7 | Ålesund – Trondheim

Cruise: MS Polarlys or MS Kong Harald Meals: B L D
Arrive in Trondheim, Norway’s first capital. Visit the gothic Nidaros Cathedral and stroll the colourful Bakklandet district before re-embarking northward.
Inspiring Highlights: Nidaros Cathedral, Gamle Bybro Old Bridge, Bakklandet Wharves

Day 8 | Trondheim – Lofoten

Cruise: MS Polarlys or MS Kong Harald Meals: B L D
Cross the Arctic Circle and celebrate with a special ceremony. Continue through Bodø to the striking Lofoten Islands, renowned for towering peaks and fishing villages.
Inspiring Highlights: Arctic Circle Crossing Ceremony, Lofoten Wall & Svolvær Harbour

Day 9 | Lofoten – Tromsø

Cruise: MS Polarlys or MS Kong Harald Meals: B L D
Sail via Harstad and Finnsnes to Tromsø, the “Gateway to the Arctic.” Explore at leisure – perhaps visit the Arctic Cathedral or ride the Fjellheisen Cable Car for panoramic views.
Inspiring Highlights: Arctic Cathedral, Fjellheisen Cable Car, Lyngen Alps scenery

Day 10 | Tromsø – Honningsvåg (North Cape)

Cruise: MS Polarlys or MS Kong Harald Meals: B L D
Journey to Honningsvåg, gateway to the North Cape, Europe’s northernmost point. Observe Arctic villages and traditional cod-drying racks along the route.
Inspiring Highlights: North Cape visit, Coastal Norwegian villages

Day 11 | Kirkenes – Saariselkä (Finland)

Stay: Santa’s Hotel Tunturi Meals: B L D
Disembark in Kirkenes and cross into Finland. Visit Inari and the Siida Sámi Museum before continuing to Saariselkä, a Lapland ski village.
Inspiring Highlights: Siida Sámi Museum, Lapland landscapes

Day 12 | Saariselkä

Stay: Santa’s Hotel Tunturi Meals: B D
Day at leisure. In the evening, meet a local Sámi family and feed their reindeer. Later, enjoy an optional reindeer sleigh ride beneath the Northern Lights (Dec–Mar).
Inspiring Highlights: Sámi cultural encounter, Reindeer farm visit, Northern Lights (opportunity)

Day 13 | Saariselkä – Rovaniemi – Sinettä

Stay: Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos Meals: B D
Travel to Rovaniemi, home of Santa Claus! Visit Santa Claus Village before an unforgettable night in a glass igloo beneath the Arctic sky.
Inspiring Highlights: Santa Claus Village, Glass Igloo overnight stay

Day 14 | Sinettä – Rovaniemi

Stay: Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Meals: B L
Learn about Lapland’s WWII history and enjoy a visit to a husky farm with lunch and a thrilling husky-drawn sled ride (weather permitting).
Inspiring Highlights: Husky sled or cart ride, Local farm visit

Day 15 | Rovaniemi

Stay: Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Meals: B
A full day at leisure to explore Rovaniemi independently or join optional excursions such as snowmobiling or Aurora hunting.

Day 16 | Rovaniemi – Helsinki

Stay: Scandic Grand Marina Meals: B D
Journey south by train to Finland’s capital. Enjoy free time before a farewell dinner celebrating your Scandinavian adventure.

Day 17 | Helsinki – Reykjavik

Stay: Fosshotel Reykjavík Meals: B
Fly to Iceland and transfer to your hotel in Reykjavik. Enjoy the evening at leisure in the world’s northernmost capital.

Day 18 | Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon

Stay: Fosshotel Reykjavík Meals: B
Embark on the famous Golden Circle tour – visit the Geysir area, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park before relaxing at the Secret Lagoon.
Inspiring Highlights: Strokkur Geyser, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park

Day 19 | South Coast & Waterfalls

Stay: Fosshotel Reykjavík Meals: B
Discover Iceland’s southern coast, including Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, and the village of Vik.
Inspiring Highlights: Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss, Reynisfjara Beach, Vik Village

Day 20 | Blue Lagoon Experience

Stay: Fosshotel Reykjavík Meals: B
Relax with a Comfort Entrance experience at the Blue Lagoon, including transfers, towel use, a refreshing drink and plenty of time to soak in the geothermal waters.
Inspiring Highlights: Blue Lagoon wellness experience

Day 21 | Reykjavik – Depart

Meals: B
Your incredible Arctic and Scandinavian journey concludes today. Departure transfers to the airport are included.

Itinerary subject to change.