Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle with Coastal Cruise
Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle with Coastal Cruise
Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle with Coastal Cruise
14 Days
Visiting: Helsinki, Oulu, Rovaniemi, Ivalo, Karasjok, Honningsvåg, North Cape, Alta, Tromsø, Bodø, Rørvik, Trondheim, Ålesund, Bergen, Europe
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ZKE-2024
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Tour Overview
We’re on the top of the world on this 14-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty of from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki poised on the country’s gulf peninsula, where Nordic cuisine is as hearty as the generations of tradition here. Visit Santa at the village of Rovaniemi, just across the Arctic Circle, once you’re sure to be on the “good list,” head through Lapland to the North Cape of Norway to discover the Sámi culture alive today in Karasjok. Call in a husky farm to learn about the life of mushers and sled dogs. Continue to Tromsø where the glow from the Arctic Cathedral adds a shining light to the end of your amazing arctic adventure! Continue your expedition with a 5-day cruise from Tromsø to Bergen, a spectacular feasts for the eyes complete with fjords, frozen glaciers, archipelagos, and alpine panoramas!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Helsinki,Finland
Location: Helsinki
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Helsinki,Oulu
Location: Helsinki, Oulu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
HELSINKI Guided sightseeing. Flight to Oulu
Day 3: Oulu
Location: Oulu
Meals Included: Breakfast
HAILOUTO Orientation. Free time.
Day 4: Oulu,Rovaniemi
Location: Oulu, Rovaniemi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ROVANIEMI Visit Santa Claus Village. Cross the Arctic Circle and [LF] get the Arctic Circle Certificate 127 mi / 205 km
Day 5: Rovaniemi,Ivalo
Location: Rovaniemi, Ivalo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ROVANIEMI Scenic drive en routo to Ivalo 180mi/ 290km
Day 6: Ivalo,Karasjok,Norway,Honnigsvag
Location: Ivalo, Karasjok, Karasjok, Honningsvåg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
KARASJOK [LF] Visit a husky farm and enjoy traditional snacks of the Sámi culture. 242mi/ 390km
Day 7: Honnigsvag,Excursion To The North Cape,Alta
Location: Honningsvåg, North Cape, Alta
Meals Included: Breakfast
HONNIGSVAG Visit North Cape Hall and visitor center. 168mi/ 270km
Day 8: Alta,Tromsø
Location: Alta, Tromsø
Meals Included: Breakfast
ALTA Visit the Rock Carvings Museum 186mi/ 300km
Day 9: Tromsø
Location: Tromsø
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
TROMSØ Orientation walk includes the Arctic Cathedral. Farewell dinner at the hotel
Day 10: Tromsø (Embarkation)
Location: Tromsø
Meals Included: Breakfast
TROMSØ Free time in the morning and afternoon before embarking on the cruise ship heading towards the Lofoten Islands
Day 11: Cruising: Bodo,Rorvik
Location: Bodø, Rørvik
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail south as your ship calls at Bodo in the small hours of the morning and then Ornes at 7am.NESNA Short stop at Nesna before sailing on to Sandnessjøen, gateway to the magnificent Helgeland Coast. BRONNOYSUND: Walk along Havnegata to explore the bustling marina and see Brønnøy Church—a stone church in the Neo-Gothic style dating back to 1870. RORVIK Stop in the Cosy fishing port in the picturesque Vikna archipelago.
Day 12: Cruising: Trondheim,Alesund
Location: Trondheim, Ålesund
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TRONDHEIM Take a stroll around the city early in the morning and see the sacred Nidaros Cathedral, resting place of St. Olav. Then, walk to Gamle Bybro bridge for a photo opportunity over Nid River.KRISTIANSUND Take a walk around the cobblestone streets of the old town and tour the lively port.MOLDE Spot the tops of the Romsdal Alps.
Day 13: Cruising: Alesund Bergen
Location: Ålesund
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Glimpse Nordfjord, under the giant Jostedal Glacier, mainland Europe’s largest glacier.FLORO Morning stop to take in the harbor and the marina.BERGEN Disembarkation and transfer to your hotel.
Day 14: Bergen
Location: Bergen
Meals Included: Breakfast
BERGEN Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
Accommodation
Helsinki:Radisson Blu AleksanteriOulu:Radisson BluRovaniemi:Original Sokos VaakunaIvalo:IvaloHonningsvag:Scandic HonningsvagAlta:Scandic Hotel AltaTromso:Scandic IshavshotelBergen:Clarion Bergen
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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