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Copenhagen, Denmark
Ends
Oslo, Norway
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Highlights
Jyvaskyla: Enjoy a Be My Guest dinner in Jyvaskyla and learn all about the 'Athens of Finland'.
Copenhagen: With your Local Specialist, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the King of Denmark married Queen Mary. You'll also see Nyhavn and Amalienborg Palace the Royal residence of Copenhagen.
Stockholm (Solna): With your Local Specialist, visit the Stockholm City Hall and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with your fellow travelling companions.
Helsinki: Your Local Specialist will show you the sights of the harbour city. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer before enjoying free time to explore the harbour of this fascinating city of design.
Embrace the stark northern landscape as you approach the Arctic Circle during today's scenic drive.
Rovaniemi: Join your Travel Director for an introductory orientation of Rovaniemi's landmark sites, including Lumberjack Bridge.
Rovaniemi: Visit Rovaniemi, the hometown of Santa Claus, and meet its famous resident.
Honningsvag: Explore the ''gateway to the North Cape'' nestled on a pictuesque bay of the Mageroya Island.
North Cape: Journey to the 'edge of the world' at Nordkapp and experience the dramatic scenery and light.
See the spiraling steeple of the Northern Lights Cathedral in Alta.
Tromso: Enjoy your orientation of Tromsø, Northern Norway’s largest city located on the island of Tromsøya.
Svolvaer: Journey past dramatic peaks and rugged fjords as you travel to the fishing village of Svolvær, bound between sea and mountains.
Trondheim: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Market Square and its statue of Olav Tryggvason, the Nidaros Cathedral, the Tyholt Tower and Old Town Bridge.
Geiranger: Fjords, lakes and forests create a picturesque setting for your travels to Geiranger.
Lillehammer: Explore the town where the 1994 Winter Olympics were held.
Oslo: With your Local Specialist, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace.
Copenhagen: Dine at Cofoco, a restaurant leading the way in minimising food waste and promoting a sustainable future. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 12: Affordable and Clean Energy & Responsible Consumption and Production.
Inari: Terhi, our local biologist guide, takes us on a discovery walk through the wilderness of the Urho Kekkonen National Park, to hear stories about the unique nature and rare species of the area, and the challenges the artic nature is facing with climate change. This experience advances UN Global Goal 15: Life on Land
Explore Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Olso
Discover Rovaniemi and Trondheim
Visit City Hall in Stockholm, Santa Claus Village, Saariselkä, Honningsvåg, North Cape Visitor Centre, Alta, Tromsø, Svolvær, Geirangerfjord, the Stave church in Lom, Lillehammer and Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo
View the Lumberjack Bridge, the Library and Lappia Hall in Rovaniemi and the Cathedral of the Northern Lights in Alta
See the Christianborg Palace, the Little Mermaid and the Borsen in Copenhagen, Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium, the Opera House and Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, the 'Blood Road', Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park, Junkerdal National Park, Nidaros Cathedral, the Old Town Bridge and Kongens gate in Trondheim, Akershus, the Opera House and the Royal Palace in Oslo
Rovaniemi: Admire the breath-taking Arctic landscapes from the cosy confines of the traditional Rovaniemi Hotel, hugging the banks of the Kemijoki river in the heart of Pohjanhovi.
Rovaniemi: Join your Travel Director for an introductory orientation of Rovaniemi's landmark sites, including Lumberjack Bridge.
Rovaniemi: Visit Rovaniemi, the hometown of Santa Claus, and meet its famous resident.
Honningsvag: Explore the ''gateway to the North Cape'' nestled on a pictuesque bay of the Mageroya Island.
North Cape: Journey to the 'edge of the world' at Nordkapp and experience the dramatic scenery and light.
See the spiraling steeple of the Northern Lights Cathedral in Alta.
Tromso: Enjoy your orientation of Tromsø, Northern Norway’s largest city located on the island of Tromsøya.
Svolvaer: Journey past dramatic peaks and rugged fjords as you travel to the fishing village of Svolvær, bound between sea and mountains.
Trondheim: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Market Square and its statue of Olav Tryggvason, the Nidaros Cathedral, the Tyholt Tower and Old Town Bridge.
Geiranger: Fjords, lakes and forests create a picturesque setting for your travels to Geiranger.
Lillehammer: Explore the town where the 1994 Winter Olympics were held.
Oslo: With your Local Specialist, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour and the Royal Palace.
Copenhagen: Dine at Cofoco, a restaurant leading the way in minimising food waste and promoting a sustainable future. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 12: Affordable and Clean Energy & Responsible Consumption and Production.
Inari: Terhi, our local biologist guide, takes us on a discovery walk through the wilderness of the Urho Kekkonen National Park, to hear stories about the unique nature and rare species of the area, and the challenges the artic nature is facing with climate change. This experience advances UN Global Goal 15: Life on Land
Explore Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Olso
Discover Rovaniemi and Trondheim
Visit City Hall in Stockholm, Santa Claus Village, Saariselkä, Honningsvåg, North Cape Visitor Centre, Alta, Tromsø, Svolvær, Geirangerfjord, the Stave church in Lom, Lillehammer and Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo
View the Lumberjack Bridge, the Library and Lappia Hall in Rovaniemi and the Cathedral of the Northern Lights in Alta
See the Christianborg Palace, the Little Mermaid and the Borsen in Copenhagen, Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium, the Opera House and Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, the 'Blood Road', Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park, Junkerdal National Park, Nidaros Cathedral, the Old Town Bridge and Kongens gate in Trondheim, Akershus, the Opera House and the Royal Palace in Oslo
Rovaniemi: Admire the breath-taking Arctic landscapes from the cosy confines of the traditional Rovaniemi Hotel, hugging the banks of the Kemijoki river in the heart of Pohjanhovi.
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What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Ferry from Denmark to Sweden
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingFerries from Olderdalen to Lyngseidet and Svensby to BreivikedetOptional Experiences and free time
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16 days
Itinerary
Fjords, glaciers, and the Midnight Sun—Nordic Adventure is your gateway to Scandinavia’s most awe-inspiring sights. Over 20 days, journey from Copenhagen to Oslo, visiting Alta, Helsinki, Rovaniemi, and many more across four countries. Experience local traditions, cross the Arctic Circle, and even meet Santa Claus in Lapland. This moderate-activity, guided city sightseeing tour is perfect for those who seek breathtaking landscapes and authentic cultural immersion. The unique selling point? Its comprehensive coverage of the Nordic region, ensuring you don’t miss a single iconic moment on this epic Scandinavian adventure.
day 1 - Welcome to Copenhagen
Spend your day exploring the captivating streets of Copenhagen at your own pace, soaking in the laid-back charm and hygge atmosphere that defines this Danish capital. In the afternoon, meet your Travel Director and join your fellow travellers for a memorable dinner at a local restaurant renowned for its sustainability efforts. Using locally sourced ingredients and a focus on reducing food waste, the restaurant champions a responsible dining experience that is as mindful of the planet as it is of delivering delicious flavours in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience to remember!
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Copenhagen
Accommodation:AC by Marriott Bella Sky
day 2 - Explore Historic Copenhagen
Embark on a guided tour led by a Local Specialist, where you'll uncover Copenhagen's most iconic landmarks. Marvel at the grandeur of the Amalienborg Palace Quarter and the stately equestrian statue of King Frederik V, then see the impressive Christiansborg Palace and the city's Neoclassical Cathedral. Don't miss the chance to pay your respects to the Little Mermaid, a symbol of longing and transformation. After learning all there is to know about Copenhagen, you'll have an opportunity to explore the city your way. Embrace the hygge ways of the fun-loving locals when you hit the colourful streets of Copenhagen, soak up the atmosphere in Tivoli Gardens or relax with a drink in Nyhavn. It's the perfect introduction to your upcoming journey across Scandinavia. You could choose instead to join our Optional Experience visit to the idyllic fishing village of Dragr with its maze of alleyways and tiny yellow-walled thatched cottages in the old Danish style.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Copenhagen
Accommodation:AC by Marriott Bella Sky
day 3 - Journey to Stockholm
The rest of Scandinavia beckons and Sweden's capital is less than a day away. You'll leave Copenhagen this morning, travelling to Sweden by crossing the incredible resund Bridge and begin your journey across lush green spruce-clad landscapes to Stockholm. Keep your camera at hand as the enchanting scenery unfolds around you. Arriving in Stockholm later, you'll have the evening free for the perfect introduction to Beauty on the Water' as the city is lovingly referred to by its locals.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Copenhagen, Stockholm (Solna)
Accommodation:ProfilHotels Nacka
day 4 - Embark on an Overnight Cruise
Stockholm's imposing City Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held, is the highlight of this morning's sightseeing with a Local Specialist. This afternoon, you'll have some time to explore the elegant city on your own, perhaps seeking out some of the city's great museums, or drinking in the views of the city's 14 islands. Later, we leave Stockholm and board our overnight ferry to Helsinki, Finland's effervescent 'Capital of Cool'.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Stockholm (Solna), Helsinki
day 5 - Arrive in Helsinki and on to Jyvskyl Connect with Locals
Arriving in Helsinki, you'll disembark your ferry after breakfast, just in time to join your Local Specialist for a morning sightseeing tour. See the modern marble faades of Finlandia Hall, the Senate and the colourful stalls in Market Square before some free time for lunch, perhaps sampling some of the local Baltic Herring. The heart of Finnish Lakeland is our next stop and we leave Helsinki behind, driving north through stunning Nordic landscapes. Tonight's Be My Guest experience in Jyvskyl is one to remember as you Connect With Locals over a traditional dinner and learn about the rural way of life in the old farms of Finland.
Accommodation:Original Sokos Alexandra, Solo Sokos Paviljonki
day 6 - Onwards to the Arctic Circle Stays With Stories
Leaving Jyvskyl after breakfast, we head to Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as we journey north towards the Arctic Circle. You'll want to stretch your legs this evening and you'll have the time to do it as you explore Rovaniemi your way and sample your first taste of Smi cuisine. Reindeer anyone? Your Stays With Stories accommodation this evening is the traditional Pohjanhovi Hotel, hugging the banks of the Kemijoki river in the heart of Rovaniemi. Relax and admire the spellbinding Arctic landscape views that unfold before your eyes.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Jyvaskyla, Rovaniemi
Accommodation:Scandic Pohjanhovi
day 7 - Explore Santa Clauss Hometown Your Way
Get your bearings this morning on an orientation with your Travel Director who will show you Lumberjack Bridge, the Library and Lappia Hall, home to the city's theatre. Later, perhaps pay a visit to a pioneer farm and the Arctic Centre.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rovaniemi
Accommodation:Scandic Pohjanhovi
day 8 - Off to Unique Saariselk Dive Into Culture
Tell Santa how good you've been this year when you visit him at his Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle. Dive Into Culture and see his office and post office, where every year Christmas magic happens. Travel north to the popular winter-sports resort of Saariselk. Meet Terhi, a biologist guide, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Walk in the boreal woods of the Urho Kekkonen National Park, taste homemade berry muffins and hear stories about the unique nature, rare species and sustainable practices at the national park. This experience advances UN Global Goal 15: Life on Land. This evening, join your fellow travellers for dinner at your hotel.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Rovaniemi, Saariselkä
Accommodation:Santa's Tunturi
day 9 - Venture to Northernmost Honningsvg
It doesn't get much further north in Norway than Honningsvg, today's final destination and the gateway to the North Cape. During your free time, consider joining an optional Arctic Cruise to explore the rich waters and craggy islands off the coast, and the creatures that find sanctuary in their midst. After dinner at your hotel, head to the North Cape Visitor Centre to see the cliffs from the ethereal vantage point known as the 'Edge of the World'.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Saariselkä, Honningsvag
Accommodation:Scandic Nordkapp
day 10 - Continue to Alta
Continue through Norway's Finnmark region where reindeer roam along a wild coastline dotted with tiny villages to Alta, you'll view the modern Northern Lights Cathedral. You could choose to join an optional visit to a Husky farm to meet the Alaskan Husky dogs and encounter the beauty of the Arctic.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Honningsvag, Alta
Accommodation:Thon Alta
day 11 - On to Friendly Troms
Follow the winding route along the fjords of northern Norway to Troms, the 'Gateway to the Arctic'. Here you'll discover a multicultural community thriving in its Arctic environment. The backdrop may be snow-capped, but there's nothing chilly about the warmth of the locals, as you'll come to learn on your free evening in this 'Capital of the North'.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Alta, Tromso
Accommodation:Scandic Grand Tromsø
day 12 - Journey to the Stunning Lofoten Islands
Keep your cameras ready for a day of soul-stirring views. You'll journey south from Troms to Svolvr, the perfect base from which to explore Norway's captivating Lofoten Islands. The statue of Fiskerkona, the fisherman's wife, stands at the harbour entrance against a backdrop of cod drying racks, giving visitors a taste and smell of the town's seafaring roots. Tonight, you'll join your fellow travellers for dinner at your hotel, sharing some of the memories of your trip thus far. After dinner, see if you can spot the iconic Svolvrgeita (The Goat) - a famous pinnacle of rock that overlooks this fishing town.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Tromso, Svolvaer
Accommodation:Thon Lofoten
day 13 - The Lofoten Islands Your Way
Lace up your boots and prepare for a day of adventure. The Lofoten Islands is paradise for outdoor enthusiasts with a variety of activities available to explore the surrounding natural beauty. You could choose to spend your free time hiking, fishing or cruising, or delve into the area's Viking connections with a visit to the Lofotr Viking Museum. As the sun refuses to set on another spectacular Scandinavian day, you'll enjoy an evening at leisure.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Svolvaer
Accommodation:Thon Lofoten
day 14 - Cross the Arctic Circle to Mo I Rana
Spend the day relaxing as glorious Norwegian landscapes unfold along your journey south. You'll see glaciers and fjords as you wind your way towards Mo I Rana, re-crossing the Arctic Circle and passing Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park, Junkerdal National Park and the 'Blood Road', built by prisoners during World War II. After a day of scenic driving, you'll arrive in Mo I Rana in time for dinner at your hotel.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Svolvaer, Mo i Rana
Accommodation:Scandic Meyergarden
day 15 - Onwards to Colourful Trondheim
Today your journey south through Norway continues, featuring a stop in the amusingly named village of Hell. This afternoon, Trondheim's youthful atmosphere and centuries-old Viking heritage are yours to explore. You'll see the 11th-century Nidaros Cathedral, built over the burial site of Norway's patron saint, King Olav II. Make the most of your free evening and admire the ornamental red portals of the Old Town Bridge and the colourful faades on Kongens gate, one of Trondheim's main streets.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Mo i Rana, Trondheim
Accommodation:The Quality Panorama
day 16 - Continue to Scenic Geirangerjord
Today's journey takes us right to the edge of one of Norway's most remarkable fjords. With its sheer walls and waterfalls, you'll quickly discover why Geirangerfjord is justifiably inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A special treat awaits as you spend the night at Hotel Havila Geiranger, which offers authentic Norwegian hospitality. Join your fellow travellers for dinner at your hotel against the backdrop of your enchanting natural surroundings.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Trondheim, Geiranger
Accommodation:Havila
day 17 - A Day at the Breathtaking Geirangerfjord
Consider an Optional Experience to discover the famous Trollstigen Road and wonder at the feat of engineering it took to carve 11 hairpin turns into the steep mountain slope.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Geiranger
Accommodation:Havila
day 18 - Venture to Historic Lom, Lillehammer and Oslo Dive Into Culture
Travel through soaring mountain landscapes on your way to Lom, gateway to the Jotunheimen Mountains. Stop to view the 12th-century stave church, known for its wooden structure and medieval detail. In Lillehammer, learn about the legacy of the 1994 Winter Olympics before continuing to Oslo, Norway's lively capital.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Geiranger, Lom, Lillehammer, Oslo
Accommodation:Scandic Helsfyr
day 19 - Vikings and More in Oslo
Join your knowledgeable Local Specialist this morning for a sightseeing tour of this cultural capital. Enjoy views of the medieval fortress of Akershus, the Opera House and the 19th century Royal Palace. Finish the city tour with a visit to the fascinating Vigeland Sculpture Park, proudly displaying the life's work of Gustav Vigeland in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Spend the rest of the day people-watching over coffee in the Aker Brygge district or explore the nation's rich seafaring heritage with our Local Specialist. Tonight, come together one last time for a fitting dinner to toast to an incredible adventure across Scandinavia.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Oslo
Accommodation:Scandic Helsfyr
day 20 - Journey Home
As your journey draws to a close, bid your new friends a fond farewell and prepare for your return trip home.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Oslo
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
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Loved the trip overall. Took most of the optional tours as well but was disappointed with the one that they took us to at the Ranua Zoo where we went in the morning and did not manage to see most of the animals. Nor were we given a complete tour of the premises due to time constraints. Suggest organzing this tour in the afternoon's after 2 p.m. instead of the morning. The tour operator and both the drivers were excellent and very friendly and accomadating. Thanks for an excellent itinerary...
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Some days involve a lot of travelling. This seems obvious but some travellers seemed unprepared for this. On several days there did not seem to be a scheduled meal stop near the middle of the day.
Our tour leader worked hatted to have things as well organised as possible but people did not do as they promised.
While I have no doubt the transfers on the focal morning were well organised difficulties would have been avoided if the tour leader had stayed until the second transfer took place.
The scenery and many of the experiences were excellent. So glad we joined the tour.
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Mark B.Verified Traveler
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While overall the itinerary is outstanding, some of the days are, by necessity very long days on the road. Also, it must be noted that the accommodations in some of the more remote locations are somewhat basic. That being said the trip is very much value for money.
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Eugene A.Verified Traveler
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Overall very good, but too many optional experiences should have been part of the original tour. Those extras were way too expensive for what the purchaser got and one of them (the nature park) was a complete and total bust since the time allocated to the event was when all the animals were asleep or hidden from view. The stop at the Husky Farm was good but pricey for the experience. A visit to a place like that should definitely be part of the tour without extra cost to the travelers. Some of the hotel locations were too far from anything interesting for those that chose not to go on that day's optional excursions. All hotels should be within walking distance to places of interest. Two nights stay at a couple of the places was unnecessary and should have been switched to extra nights at Stockholm and Oslo. The overnight ferry was abysmal as the cabins were claustrophobic with no portholes or windows. The advice of the tour director to purchase tickets to eat at the buffet were completely misguided (the food was not good, the enormous crowds for the timed seating were absolutely chaotic, and the experience was again, too expensive for what you got). A meal at any one of the perfectly available restaurants would have been much better, but the advice was that if you didn't quickly purchase a buffet ticket, you were pretty much not going to find any other place to eat on board. This was completely wrong. On a positive note, the general hotel quality and comfort were very good, the food at the hotels for breakfast was superb (the variety of choices to eat was astounding) and the bus was comfy with just the right amount of rest stops along the way. I'm fully cognizant of the long distances that had to be traveled in order to get to the "good" places, and the intermediate places of interest were pretty good and interesting considering there may have not been a slew of places to stop at in between the nightly layovers. The locally hired guides were top notch with the gentleman in Stockholm being one of the best tour guides that I have had in three Trafalgar trips. The very much looked forward to "Be My Guest" dinner at a local farm was a real winner with delectable food and wonderful hosting. Overall, I was pleased with the trip but felt that perhaps, trying to see four countries in twenty days was taking too big a bite. Will probably be looking for slightly shorter, less all-encompassing trips that allow for a slower pace of travel with greater emphasis on what you do see.
