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20-day tour
Starting at £795 (land only)
To book please call us on 08700 66 45 11
Concept
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This Contiki tour provides a much more in-depth
excursion for those who want to discover Scandinavia
including Copenhagen where you can see famous sights like
Geffion Fountain, the Royal Palace and the Little Mermaid,
Stockholm home to the 17th century warship ‘The Vasa’, Oslo
to see the Gustav Vigeland sculptures, breathtaking scenery
in Andalsnes, admire the original architecture in Trondheim,
visit the Svartisen glacier in Mo I Rana, go deep sea
fishing in Hammerfest, see if you’ve been naughty or nice in
Rovaniemi (the traditional home to Santa Claus) and visit
Helsinki where you can see the Olympic Stadium!
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Trip
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Copenhagen: After checking into your
youth hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Join
your Tour Manager and fellow travellers for an important
meeting at 6pm followed by an included dinner. Youth Hotel
(D)
Day 2: Copenhagen Sightseeing: Our sightseeing tour
includes Copenhagen’s famous sights like the Geffion
Fountain, the Royal Palace and the Little Mermaid. Perhaps a
visit to the Carlsberg Brewery this morning. Youth Hotel (B)
Day 3: Copenhagen to Stockholm.: After a short ferry
crossing, we arrive in Sweden and head north to Stockholm,
Sweden’s capital city. Cabin (B,D)
Day 4: Stockholm Sightseeing.: Today an orientation
tour including the Royal Palace and Old Town. In your free
time you can visit the 17th Century warship "The Vasa".
Tonight why not explore the cobbled streets and sample the
local fare. Cabin (B)
Day 5: Stockholm to Oslo.: Our route today takes us
through Sweden and across the Norwegian border to the
capital city Oslo. Cabin (B,D)
Day 6: Oslo Sightseeing.: A whole day to enjoy the
many sights. A chance to visit the Kontiki Museum with its
amazing raft and see the Gustav Vigeland sculptures in
Frogner Park. Cabin (B)
Day 7: Oslo to Andalsnes.: On to Lillehammer, host
town for the 1994 Winter Olympics, and perhaps a chance to
try the bobsled run? We then follow a picturesque route past
lakes, waterfalls and mountains to our beautifully situated
campsite. Cabin (B,D)
Day 8: Andalsnes Sightseeing.: Don’t leave your
camera behind as today we follow the "Trolls Road" past the
Stigfoss Falls and up the mountain for fabulous views of the
glacial valley below. Why not join us on an optional fjord
cruise, past some of the most breathtaking scenery in the
world, it's an experience you’ll never forget. Cabin/Hotel,
depending on time of year (B)
Day 9: Andalsnes to Trondheim.: On to Trondheim, the
former capital of Norway, an ancient town where much of the
original wooden architecture still remains. See the
Kristiansten Fortress and perhaps enjoy a chance to go for
pizza and ten-pin bowling. Youth Hotel (B)
Day 10: Trondheim to Mo I Rana.: We journey to "Hell"
today, before taking in more of Norway’s stunning beauty as
we travel past spectacular scenery to Mo I Rana for two
nights. Cabin (B,D)
Day 11: Mo I Rana Sightseeing.: A chance to visit the
Svartisen glacier (Norway’s second largest), subject to
weather conditions. This afternoon we visit the Arctic
Circle Centre for our first glimpse of northern Scandinavia.
Cabin (B,D)
Day 12: Mo I Rana to Ramfjord.: Today, we cross the
Arctic Circle to Narvik, a bustling port completely rebuilt
after World War II. Our campsite tonight is situated by the
water. Cabin (B,D)
Day 13: Ramfjord to Hammerfest.: On to our
northern-most point, the "Land of the Midnight Sun",
crossing some of the most famous salmon fishing grounds in
the world. This evening why not visit Nord Kapp, the
Northernmost point of Europe? Cabin (B,D)
Day 14: Hammerfest at Leisure.: After a relaxing
morning, why not check out the local town. Cabin (B,D)
Day 15: Hammerfest to Rovaniemi.: We leave the
mountains of Norway to travel south through the lakes and
forests of Finland. Cross back over the Arctic Circle to
Rovaniemi, the traditional home of Santa Claus. Cabin (B,D)
Day 16: Rovaniemi to Keuruu.: First a visit to
Santa’s house before we head further south to Keuruu.
Perhaps a game of volleyball or a sauna at our lakeside
camp. Cabin (B,D)
Day 17: Keuruu to Helsinki.: We continue southwards
to Helsinki, Finland’s capital. Our sightseeing tour takes
in the Olympic Stadium, the massive underground church and
Sibelius Park, a memorial to Finland’s greatest composer in
the "White City of the North". Youth Hotel (B)
Day 18: Helsinki to Stockholm.: Further free time
this morning then enjoy the picturesque “Thousand Island”
overnight cruise to Sweden.nbsp;Ferry (B)
Day 19: Stockholm to Copenhagen.: Arriving in
Stockholm early morning, we begin our journey southwards
across Sweden. After a short ferry crossing, we arrive in
Copenhagen. Why not join your crew for a farewell dinner?
Youth Hotel (B)
Day 20: Copenhagen.: Farewell to Copenhagen, as our
tour ends after breakfast. (B) |
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