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6900-NORTHERN-HIGHLIGHTS-AND-THE-ARCTIC-CIRCLE

Tour Code - 6900

16 days Helsinki to Oslo Helsinki, Kuopio, Rovaniemi, Saariselka, Honningsvag, Alta, Narvik, Mo, Trondheim, Geiranger Area, Lillehammer, Oslo

All inclusive prices starting at: $4135

Experience the cities, culture, and beautiful unspoiled landscapes of Scandinavia on this remarkable holiday. Begin in Finland's capital, Helsinki and during an ortientation drive see the City Hall and Parliament House, Presidential Palace and the Lutheran Cathedral. Overnight in Kuopio then travel through to Rovaniemi with leisure time and an included orientation drive. Cross the arctic circle into Saariselka and onto Honningsvag. Overnights in Alta, Narvik, Mo and Trondheim, Geiranger Area, Lillehammer then travel through to Norway's capital, Oslo where sightseeing includes City Hall, National Theatre, Royal Palace, and Gustav Vigeland's sculpture park.The views become more stunning as you cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry and arrive in the fascinating city of Bergen, home of composer Grieg.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 15
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 7

Standard Features

INDIVIDUAL HEADSETS
SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Helsinki, Oulu, Rovaniemi, Tankavaara, Sami Park in Karasjok, North Cape, Coastal cruise Honnigsvag- Hammerfest, Narvik, Mo, Trondheim, Geiranger, Lom, Lillehammer
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Arctic Circle crossing, Lapland and Santa Claus Workshop, Tysfjord ferry crossing, Atlantic Road.
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in Oslo. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Coastal cruise; Tysfjord ferry crossing
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B); 7 dinners (D)
OPTIONALS: Choice of optional excursions available at reasonable prices to customise your own experience

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Day by Day

Day Description
1

HELSINKI, FINLAND.

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring Helsinki. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

2

HELSINKI-KUOPIO.

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. (B,D)

3

KUOPIO-OULU-ROVANIEMI.

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. (B)

4

ROVANIEMI.

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's rich and powerful. Unfortunately, the town was totally destroyed during World War II. The new town, which you'll 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 Centre. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional excursion to find out more about Lapland. (B)

5

ROVANIEMI-SONANKYLA-TANKAVAARA-SAARISELKA.

As you cross the Arctic Circle (66 degrees 31'N degrees), 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 Sodankyla, where you see the charming Vanha Kirkko, Lapland's 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 Saariselka, on the edge of the virgin wilderness and part of Finland's major national park. It is the largest winter sport centre in Finland and a paradise for hikers and mountain bike lovers in summer. (B,D)

6

SAARISELKA-HONNINGSVAG,NORWAY.

Via Ivalo you cross into Norway for a visit to the fascinating Sami Park. Further into Norway and across the beautiful Porsangen Fjord to Honningsvag on the island of Mageroya, 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's last northern outpost, on a sheer cliff rising 305 metres (1,000 feet) from the Atlantic Ocean. From May 11 to July 31, if the sky is clear, you'll see the midnight sun rolling just above the horizon! (B,D)

7

HONNINGSVAG-COASTAL CRUISE-HAMMERFEST-ALTA.

An early start today: one of the highlights of this vacation is a fjord cruise from Honningsvag to Hammerfest. You will enjoy some of Norway's most beautiful coastal and mountain scenery as you cruise southwards. Disembark at Hammerfest and drive to Alta, situated at the mouth of the world's richest salmon river, for an overnight. (B,D)

8

ALTA-MALSELVFOSSEN-NARVIK.

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. Stop for pictures at the thundering Malselvfossen Waterfall. Hear about fierce World War II battles as you approach Narvik, rebuilt after near total destruction. (B)

9

NARVIK.

Visit Narvik's 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. (B)

10

NARVIK-MO.

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. (B)

11

MO-MOSJOEN-TRONDHEIM.

On the agenda today: picture stop in Mosjoen; 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. (B,D)

12

TRONDHEIM-GEIRANGER AREA.

Leave Norway's third-largest city, also known as the "Gateway to the North" this morning. Travel via the spectacular Atlantic Road from Christiansund to Molde to reach the Geiranger area for an overnight. (B,D)

13

GEIRANGER AREA.

Enjoy the sites of this enchanting area on your own or join the optional Geiranger fjord cruise. (B,D)

14

GEIRANGER AREA-LOM-LILLEHAMMER.

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. (B)

15

LILLEHAMMER-OSLO.

Head for Oslo via Eidsvoll. On arrival, vistas of Akerhus Castle, the 14th-century fortress guarding the harbour, a highlight on the included tour that features the soaring City Hall, National Theatre, Parliament, Royal Palace, Broadcasting House, and Gustav Vigeland's stark sculptures of people and animals in Frogner Park. (B)

16

OSLO.

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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May 2013

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13 May 2013 28 May 2013 $4175 NZD $5173 NZD Hotels Excursions On Request
27 May 2013 11 Jun 2013 $4201 NZD $5199 NZD Hotels Excursions On Request

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01 Jul 2013 16 Jul 2013 $4308 NZD $5306 NZD Hotels Excursions Open
08 Jul 2013 23 Jul 2013 $4308 NZD $5306 NZD Hotels Excursions Open
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12 Aug 2013 27 Aug 2013 $4241 NZD $5239 NZD Hotels Excursions Open
26 Aug 2013 10 Sep 2013 $4135 NZD $5133 NZD Hotels Excursions Open

Accommodation Prices

Pre/Post Tour City Start Date End Date Single Price Twin Price Triple Price
PRE Tour Helsinki 01 Jan 2013 31 Dec 2013 $167 NZD $100 NZD $80 NZD
POST Tour Oslo 01 Jan 2013 31 Dec 2013 $227 NZD $133 NZD $120 NZD

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OPTIONAL Gratuity $192 NZD

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6900-NORTHERN-HIGHLIGHTS-AND-THE-ARCTIC-CIRCLE

Tour Code - 6900

16 days Helsinki to Oslo Helsinki, Kuopio, Rovaniemi, Saariselka, Honningsvag, Alta, Narvik, Mo, Trondheim, Geiranger Area, Lillehammer, Oslo

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Optional Excursions

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Details

Name: Traditional Lapp Dinner
Prices Starting From $40.00 EUR
Location: Rovaniemi
Description: Delight in a traditional Lapp dinner which will take place just outside Rovaniemi, in a "kota-hut" restaurant, which is a wooden hut with a central open fireplace. In this unique atmosphere the staff are dressed in traditional "sami" costumes and whilst listening to Lappish background music you can enjoy a really traditional Lapp meal, perhaps sampling things you have never eaten before!

Name: Sightseeing & Narvikfjellet
Prices Starting From $35.00 EUR
Location: Narvik
Description: Narvik is so much more than just beautiful nature. It was the first industrial community in Northern Norway which expanded with the construction of the Ofoten Railway. The unique culture of the town centre was, and still is, influenced by Swedish navvies and British engineers. On this sightseeing tour with a local guide you will hear about Narvik's history, past and present, and also visit LKAB's terminal. After the sightseeing tour go up to one of the most famous viewpoints in Northern Norway on a short ride by "gondola". From the top of the mountain you will be given time to experience a view with dramatic changes encompassing the Ofot fjord before descending down again by "gondola" and retuning back to the hotel by coach.

Name: Traditional Norwegian Dinner
Prices Starting From $60.00 EUR
Location: Oslo
Description: Enjoy most spectacular views over Oslo as we take you to a restaurant which is located on Oslo's rooftop! Miles from the noise of the city but yet so very near! Here you can sample delicious local specialities with a choice of main course plus drinks. It could happen that on some occasions, particularly during the summer months, a different restaurant will be used but you will still be offered typical Norwegian specialities.

Name: Sami Experience
Prices Starting From $55.00 EUR
Location: Rovaniemi
Description: As the title says, this is really an experience not to be missed during your short stay in Rovaniemi. You will be escorted from the hotel to the river bank to board traditional wooden riverboats for a short cruise lasting about half an hour. On arrival at the riverbank of the farm you will be met by a "ceremony man" dressed in Lapp costume who will accompany you to the reindeer farm. There you will be able to see the reindeers, take souvenir photos and generally look around this fascinating farm. The visit will then proceed with an Artic Circle ceremony, when everybody will receive a personalised Artic Circle ceremony certificate, followed by lasso throwing. At the end of this lovely afternoon you will be taken inside one of the big log houses for coffee or tea with traditional Lapp pastry. Then its time to retrace your steps back to the hotel in Rovaniemi.

Name: Museum & Rock Carvings
Prices Starting From $28.00 EUR
Location: Alta
Description: A trip back to the prehistoric ages not to be missed. On a guided tour you will see the only prehistoric "cultural property" in Norway, placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 1985. The first carvings were found here in autumn 1973 and it is estimated that about 6000 have been so far recognised. The rock carvings were made by hunters and fishermen in the late Stone Age/Early Metal Age between 6200 and 2000 years ago and they provide information about the environment and resources of this population. The carvings also depict people, boats, hunting, trapping and fishing scenes as well as people taking part in dances and ritual acts.

Name: Fjord Cruise
Prices Starting From $30.00 EUR
Location: Geiranger Area
Description: Whilst staying in this beautiful region of Geiranger don't miss the opportunity to take a cruise and experience the magnificient Geirangerfjord with its water falls and abandoned fjord farms. You will be taken right up to the waterfalls and whilst cruising you can listen to the stories of life once upon a time on the fjord farms. There is a small shop on board the boat where you can purchase snacks, drinks and freshly baked waffles.
 
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