Winter Wonderland & Southern Fjords

Day 1 – Helsinki

Hotel: Scandic Helsinki Station
Meals: Dinner
Welcome to Helsinki! Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Explore this quirky city at your own pace before meeting your tour leader and fellow travellers at 7pm for a welcome dinner.
Special Information: Airport transfers are not included. Optional transfers can be booked via your Traveller Hub (additional charges apply).

Day 2 – Helsinki → Santa Claus Express

Hotel: Santa Claus Express Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast
Embark on a guided tour of Finland’s elegant capital, visiting highlights such as Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Olympic Stadium, Finlandia Hall, and the stunning Temppeliaukio Church—carved directly into solid granite. In the afternoon, board the Santa Claus Express, an overnight sleeper train to Lapland, the official home of Santa Claus.
Inspiring Highlights: Temppeliaukio Church | Santa Claus Express Train
Special Information: Approx. 12 hours travel time. Two-berth cabins with private ensuite.

Day 3 – Kemi → Rovaniemi

Hotel: Arctic City Hotel Rovaniemi
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive in Kemi and enjoy breakfast overlooking the frozen bay. Then, experience an unforgettable Arctic Icebreaker Cruise and the chance to float among the ice in a full-body survival suit. Visit SnowExperience365, showcasing ice sculptures and an ice bar before continuing north to Rovaniemi—Santa Claus’s hometown.
Inspiring Highlights: Arctic Icebreaker Cruise | SnowExperience365
Special Information: Approx. 4 hours travel time. Autumn departures (Oct–Nov) include a guided Icebreaker tour and Arctic Floating experience instead.

Day 4 – Rovaniemi

Hotel: Arctic City Hotel Rovaniemi
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the day at Santa Claus Village, where Christmas magic lives year-round. Meet Santa’s reindeer, send a postcard from the Arctic Circle Post Office, and enjoy a personal meeting with Santa himself.
Inspiring Highlight: Santa Claus Village

Day 5 – Rovaniemi → Sodankylä → Saariselkä

Hotel: Northern Lights Village Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel north via Sodankylä to visit the historic old church before a Husky Safari adventure. Learn sledding techniques and enjoy hot berry juice with the musher afterward. Arrive in Saariselkä for your Inspiring Stay — a night under the stars in a glass-roofed Aurora cabin, offering a magical chance to view the Northern Lights.
Inspiring Highlights: Sodankylä | Husky Farm Visit | Glass Igloo Stay
Special Information: Approx. 4 hours travel time. Thermal clothing provided. Huskies cannot run if temperatures exceed 10°C.

Day 6 – Saariselkä → Inari → Karasjok

Hotel: Scandic Karasjok
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the SIIDA Museum in Inari to learn about Sámi culture before crossing into Norway.
Inspiring Highlight: SIIDA Museum
Special Information: Approx. 4 hours travel time.

Day 7 – Karasjok → North Cape → Honningsvåg

Meals: Breakfast
Journey to the dramatic North Cape (Nordkapp), where cliffs rise above the Arctic Ocean. Toast your arrival with sparkling wine before continuing to colourful Honningsvåg for an afternoon at leisure.
Inspiring Highlights: North Cape Hall | Honningsvåg
Special Information: Approx. 5 hours travel time.

Day 8 – Honningsvåg → Alta

Hotel: Scandic Alta
Meals: Breakfast
Travel south to Alta and visit the Alta Museum, home to fascinating prehistoric rock carvings. This evening, embark on a Northern Lights hunt around Alta.
Inspiring Highlights: Alta Museum | Northern Lights Hunt
Special Information: Approx. 4 hours travel time.

Day 9 – Alta → Lyngen Alps → Tromsø

Hotel: Radisson Blu Tromsø
Meals: Breakfast
Journey through the stunning Lyngen Alps to Tromsø, known as the “Gateway to the Arctic.” Enjoy leisure time exploring its lively waterfront and Arctic charm.
Inspiring Highlights: Lyngen Alps | Tromsø
Special Information: Approx. 8 hours travel time.

Day 10 – Tromsø

Hotel: Radisson Blu Tromsø
Meals: Breakfast
Free day to explore Tromsø at leisure. Visit the Polar Museum, Arctic Cathedral, or take the Fjellheisen cable car for panoramic fjord views.

Day 11 – Tromsø → Sortland

Hotel: Scandic Sortland
Meals: Breakfast
Travel to Sortland, known as the “Blue City,” surrounded by fjords and Arctic wildlife.
Special Information: Approx. 6 hours travel time.

Day 12 – Sortland → Lofoten Islands → Svolvær

Hotel: Thon Hotel Lofoten
Meals: Breakfast
Stop in Stokmarknes to visit the Norwegian Coastal Express Museum (Hurtigrutemuseet) before continuing to picturesque Svolvær via scenic ferry.
Inspiring Highlights: Norwegian Coastal Express Museum | Svolvær
Special Information: Approx. 4 hours travel time.

Day 13 – Svolvær

Hotel: Thon Hotel Lofoten
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the stunning Lofoten Islands, visiting Henningsvær, a traditional fishing village renowned for its wooden houses and art galleries.
Inspiring Highlight: Henningsvær Visit

Day 14 – Svolvær → Evenes → Oslo

Hotel: Scandic St. Olavs Plass
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Oslo, Norway’s capital, and enjoy free time exploring its green spaces and waterfront museums.
Special Information: Approx. 8 hours travel time. Internal flight details managed by the Tour Leader.

Day 15 – Oslo

Hotel: Scandic St. Olavs Plass
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Take a guided tour of Oslo’s landmarks, including the Parliament, National Theatre, and Royal Palace. Visit Akershus Fortress before a farewell dinner this evening.
Inspiring Highlight: Oslo City Tour

Day 16 – Oslo → Myrdal → Flåm

Hotel: Fretheim Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Join the Norway in a Nutshell journey: travel by train from Oslo to Myrdal, then descend on the breathtaking Flåm Railway through dramatic mountain scenery.
Inspiring Highlight: Flåm Scenic Railway
Special Information: Approx. 6 hours travel time. This segment is unguided; luggage is transferred directly to Bergen.

Day 17 – Flåm → Gudvangen → Voss → Bergen

Hotel: Scandic Ørnen
Meals: Breakfast
Cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen, then continue by bus through waterfalls and farmland to Voss. Board the Bergen Railway to Bergen.
Inspiring Highlights: Nærøyfjord | Voss | Bergen
Special Information: Approx. 6.5 hours travel time.

Day 18 – Bergen

Hotel: Scandic Ørnen
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day to explore Bergen. Visit Bryggen, the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic Wharf, take the Fløibanen Funicular for panoramic views, or sample fresh seafood at the harbour market.

Day 19 – Depart Bergen

Meals: Breakfast
Your unforgettable Scandinavian journey concludes today.
Special Information: Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged via your Traveller Hub (additional charges apply).

Itinerary is subject to change.