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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
GRAND TOURS Northern Lights ■ Opportunity to see the amazing Northern Lights
■ Leisure time in Oslo, Trondheim and Tromsø
■ Spectacular rail journey across the Arctic Circle
■ The Lofoten Islands
■ Visit to the Viking Museum and guided tours
of Svolvær and Henningsvær

■ Visit to Jukkasvärvi Ice Hotel
Monday 19 February to Tuesday 27 February 2024 ■ The Ofoten Railway - Narvik to Kiruna
SELECTED HOTELS
A captivating tour of an ancient and enigmatic land where the wonders of nature and Oslo Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel
breathtaking scenery compliment centuries of culture and tradition. Travel through stunning Trondheim Clarion Collection Grand Olav
scenery by train, including crossing the Arctic Circle. Bodø Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Bodø
Lofoten Thon Hotel Lofoten
Day 1 - London to Oslo where magical waterways criss-cross the town. Tromsø Thon Hotel Tromsø
Fly from London to Oslo for an overnight stay with Dinner is included at a nearby restaurant prior to Narvik Quality Hotel Grand Royal
a welcome dinner included this evening in the hotel’s boarding our comfortable ferry for an overnight Kiruna Scandic Hotel
restaurant. sailing to Tromsø. We once again have a chance to Please note - hotels can be subject to change
view the magnificent Northern Lights.
Day 2 - Heading North to Trondheim PRICE INCLUDES
Departing early morning, we take our first scenic rail Day 6 - Tromsø ■ Return flights in Economy Class by scheduled airline
journey and travel through the Gudbrandsdal Valley, Tromsø, surrounded by fjords and forests, is our ■ Accommodation in good quality hotels on a
crossing the stunning Dovrefjell mountain plateau and next fascinating insight into Norwegian culture and bed and breakfast basis
National Park to Trondheim for an overnight stay. A our home for the evening. Our mid-afternoon arrival ■ Standard Class rail travel as specified
free afternoon and evening allow plenty of time to allows time to explore this exciting university city ■ Private transfer by road from Tromsø to Narvik
explore this picturesque and welcoming city. The main and its many captivating museums, such as the Polar ■ Ferry Bodø to Svolvær
building in this historic town is the magnificent Nidaros Museum; or you could take the cable car to Mount ■ Standard Cabin accommodation onboard ferry
Cathedral. Storsteinen (421m) and delight in the spectacular Svolvær to Tromsø
views whilst enjoying dinner in the mountain top ■ Excursions as detailed
Day 3 - Across the Arctic Circle restaurant. ■ 3 dinners and 2 lunches as specified
As our journey by rail continues north, the scenery ■ All transfers as stated
changes from breathtaking fjords to wondrous Day 7 - By Road to Narvik ■ Services of a tour leader from London and
mountain passes - the photographic opportunities This morning our tour continues by road to Narvik, throughout the tour
appear limitless from the comfort of the train. We giving you an opportunity to marvel at the unfolding
experience the wonder of crossing the Arctic Circle scenery, with lunch included en route. An absorbing Price per person:
late afternoon (the summit of the line) then drop destination, Narvik has a vital role as the terminus Escorted holiday £3,590
down to the end of the line at the coastal port of of the iron ore rail route from Sweden. A visit to Single room supplement £620
Bodø. the port of Narvik to watch this enormous industrial Deposit for this holiday £300
machine at work is a unique experience, or you may
Day 4 - Ferry to the Lofoten Islands wish to visit the War Museum for an insight into the
Morning at leisure before setting sail on a truly inspirational and heroic actions of the Nordic people.
remarkable journey to Svolvær, capital of the Lofoten
Islands, with an evening arrival into this lively harbour Day 8 - Train to Kiruna
town. Dinner is included on board the ferry. This evening, After breakfast we depart by train for Kiruna. The
we take a late night guided walk to Kabelvågmarka - a Ofoten Railway runs between the port of Narvik
viewpoint in Svolvær - with the hope of seeing the and the iron ore mining town of Kiruna, a stupendous
most awe inspiring natural phenomenon - the ‘Aurora journey that winds its way through vivid and scenic
Borealis’. landscapes. As our last night will be in Sweden, it is
only fitting that our final excursion is to the famous
Day 5 - Discover Lofoten & Henningsvaer Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel, where a farewell dinner and
The Lofoten Islands provide many enchanting, guided tour has been arranged before we return to
fascinating and unique places to visit. Today we take our hotel in Kiruna.
a full day coach excursion to enjoy the beauty of the
islands. Lunch is included at the Lofotr Viking Museum, Day 9 - Return to London
an amazing insight into life during the Viking era with After breakfast we transfer to the airport for our
reconstructions of their lifestyle placed ingeniously flight back to London.
alongside original archaeological artefacts. After lunch
we continue to the charming coastal fishing port of N.B. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and
Henningsvær, referred to as the Venice of the North therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed.

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