15 Nights / 16 Days
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring Helsinki. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
An included orientation drive this morning features the City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, and the great LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL. Then, head north through unspoiled forests and lakes for an overnight in Kuopio.
Stop in the picturesque university town of Oulu, situated on the Bothnian Bay. Then, follow the shoreline as far as Kemi before heading inland to Rovaniemi for an overnight.
A whole day to enjoy the capital of Finnish Lapland. For hundreds of years it was famous for exporting furs and salmon to the world鈥檚 rich and powerful. Unfortunately, the town was totally destroyed during World War II. The new town, which you鈥檒l visit during this morning's orientation drive, was designed by Alvar Aalto in the shape of reindeer antlers. Sights include Lappia Hall, the Town Hall, the new modern church with its intriguing frescoes, and the Arctic Center. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional excursion to find out more about Lapland.
As you cross the Arctic Circle (66掳31鈥橬), you are in incomparable, unspoiled Lapland, land of reindeer and the midnight sun. Stop at the SANTA CLAUS WORKSHOP with a chance to meet Father Christmas himself. North to Sodankyl盲, where you see the charming Vanha Kirkko, Lapland鈥檚 oldest WOODEN CHURCH, dating back to the 17th century. At Tankavaara, visit the GOLD MUSEUM and try panning for gold if you wish. Overnight in Saariselk盲, on the edge of the virgin wilderness and part of Finland鈥檚 major national park. It is the largest winter sport center in Finland and a paradise for hikers and mountain bike lovers in summer.
Via Ivalo you cross into Norway for a visit to the fascinating S脕MI PARK. Head farther into Norway and along the beautiful Porsangen Fjord to Honningsv氓g on the island of Mager酶ya, home to 4,000 people and 5,000 reindeer. Tonight, one of the highlights of this tour is the included drive to the NORTH CAPE, Europe鈥檚 last northern outpost, on a sheer cliff rising 1,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. From May 11 to July 31, if the sky is clear, you鈥檒l see the midnight sun rolling just above the horizon.
An early start today: one of the highlights of this vacation is a FJORD CRUISE from Honningsv氓g to Hammerfest. You will enjoy some of Norway鈥檚 most beautiful coastal and mountain scenery as you cruise southwards. Disembark at Hammerfest and drive to Alta, situated at the mouth of the world鈥檚 richest salmon river, for an overnight.
Continue your unforgettable journey south along the stunning shoreline of Norway. The road meanders along Kvaenangenfjord and Lyngenfjord. You are now in the Troms Province, still way beyond the Arctic Circle but with a climate mild enough to allow very successful farming. Hear about fierce World War II battles as you approach Narvik, rebuilt after near total destruction.
Visit Narvik鈥檚 WAR MUSEUM and relive how Norwegian troops, with the help of their allies, showed the world that the Nazi war machine was not invulnerable. Afternoon and evening are at leisure. Optional excursions are available.
This morning, enter Nordland. Not far from Mo you cross the Arctic Circle again and return to a world where the sun rises and sets every day of the year. Overnight in the little town of Mo I Rana.
On the agenda today: picture stop in Mosj枚en; the spectacular LAKSFORSEN WATERFALL; the forests and rivers of Namdalen Valley; and vistas of Trondheimfjord, the World War II hideout of the German battleship Tirpitz.
Leave Norway鈥檚 third-largest city, also known as the 鈥淕ateway to the North,鈥 this morning. Travel via the spectacular Atlantic Road from Christiansund to Molde to reach the Geiranger area for an overnight.
Enjoy the sites of this enchanting area on your own or join the optional Geiranger fjord cruise.
Today, travel via Dalsnibba for a stop in Lom. Take pictures of the STAVE CHURCHES before heading toward the famous winter sport resort, Lillehammer, host of the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Head for Oslo via Eidsvoll. On arrival, vistas of Akerhus Castle, the 14th-century fortress guarding the harbor, a highlight on the included tour that features the soaring CITY HALL, National Theater, Parliament, Royal Palace, Broadcasting House, and Gustav Vigeland鈥檚 stark sculptures of people and animals in FROGNER PARK.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
HELSINKI | Scandic Park (F) |
KUOPIO | Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi (F) |
ROVANIEMI | Scandic (F) |
厂础础搁滨厂贰尝碍脛 | Holiday Club (F) |
贬翱狈狈滨狈骋厂痴脜骋 | Rica Honningsvag (ST) |
ALTA | Rica Alta (F) |
NARVIK | Riva Narvik (F) |
MO I RANA | Rica Meyergarden (ST) |
TRONDHEIM | Quality Augustin (F) or Quality Panorama (F) |
GEIRANGER | AREA Geiranger (F) |
LILLEHAMMER | Clarion Hammer (F) |
OSLO | Comfort Borsparken (ST) |
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