Tour Northern Exposure | Visit Germany, Estonia

Guide

Awesome Trip Leader, Driver and Topdeck Chef

Accommodation

-13 nights in hostels, 1 night in a hotel upgrade, 7 nights in bungalows at European campsites

Others

Driving tour of Berlin Driving tour of Copenhagen Walking tour of Stockholm Walking tour of Oslo Visit the Ringebu stave church Drive the famous Trolls’ Path Cruise the majestic Geirangerfjord Visit Trondheim and the town of Hell Visit the Arctic Circle Do a ’polar plunge’ in an Arctic river Visit Santa’s Village Driving tour of Helsinki Walking tour of Tallinn

Meals

21 breakfasts 15 lunches 15 dinners

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Third Reich walking tour: from €12 Nightlife tour of Berlin: from €20 Guided tour of Stockholm City Hall: from SEK 120 Visit the Vasa Museum: from SEK 150 Visit The Viking Ship Museum: from NOK 100 Visit The Kon-Tiki Museum: from NOK 120 Visit The Fram Polar Ship Museum: from NOK 120 Ride the Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh: from NOK 205 Visit Svartisen (weather dependent): from NOK 170 Midnight sun Nordkapp experience (weather dependent): from NOK 285

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Berlin, Germany
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Berlin, Germany

With more museums than rainy days and some of the best DJs on the continent, the only thing you’ll miss out on in Berlin is sleep - but there’s plenty of time for that later. Drop your bags and get the trip admin sorted at the hostel before getting to know your new trip pals over dinner.

Meals:
- Dinner
Day 2 Day 2: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Berlin

We’ll drive you around to see (what’s left of) the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building. Afterwards, why not step out on an optional Third Reich walking tour for a local insight into what the city was like under Nazi rule during World War II? Tonight explore the city after dark - Berlin’s nightlife is famous for a reason!

Optional activities:
- Third Reich walking tour: from €12
- Nightlife tour of Berlin: from €20

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 3 Day 3: Berlin To Copenhagen, Denmark
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Berlin To Copenhagen, Denmark

Today we’re off to Copenhagen to find out why this city keeps popping up among the top five most liveable cities in the world. Get your bearings on a guided driving tour - and discover why Copenhagen is home to half of Denmark’s population.

Included today:
- Driving tour of Copenhagen

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4 Day 4: Copenhagen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Copenhagen

Today you have the chance to explore the city in true local fashion: on a bike. Romantic streak? Check out The Little Mermaid, a tribute to the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen’s pre-Disney masterpiece. Spoiler alert: the original version has the lovestruck mermaid become foam on the sea after she fails to win the prince’s affections. Even back then, it seems, #thestrugglewasreal.

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 5 Day 5: Copenhagen To Stockholm, Sweden
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Copenhagen To Stockholm, Sweden

You know it for the IKEA hotdogs and meatballs (plus ridiculously good-looking people), but Sweden’s capital also punches way above its weight in design, fashion and some multicultural vibes you wouldn’t expect this close to the Arctic Circle.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6 Day 6: Stockholm
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Stockholm

Today we’ve cleared your schedule - so you can wander the city to your heart’s content. Take an optional guided tour of Stockholm City Hall (the famous Nobel Prize banquet venue), or spend the day strolling through one of Stockholm’s many museums. Wanna take in some views? Then gaze at the greenery of Djurgården or let a hop-on-hop-off boat transport you around the city’s 14 islands.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Stockholm

Optional activities:
- Guided tour of Stockholm City Hall: from SEK 120

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Stockholm
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Stockholm

Today is yours to do as you please. Need some suggestions? Well, you could always pay an optional visit to the Vasa Museum, watch the changing of the guards at the Royal Palace or drink copious amounts of quality coffee. Note: Swedes treat caffeine the way they do their style (very seriously).

Optional activities:
- Visit the Vasa Museum: from SEK 150

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 8 Day 8: Stockholm To Oslo, Norway
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Stockholm To Oslo, Norway

From the cosmopolitan city vibes of Stockholm to a more laid-back experience in Oslo. Check out endless stretches of Christmas trees and pretty lakes as you settle in for a day of nature-filled sights on the way to Norway’s capital. By the afternoon, you’ll be all gawped out and more than ready for dinner in the land of the midnight sun.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 9 Day 9: Oslo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Oslo

There’s just enough time to wake up and take a stroll through Gustav Vigeland’s bizarre and eccentric sculpture park this morning. Then: an optional visit to the Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum and Fram Polar Ship. Take the rest of the day off to soak up Oslo’s funky 60s vibe.

Optional activities:
- Visit The Viking Ship Museum: from NOK 100
- Visit The Kon-Tiki Museum: from NOK 120
- Visit The Fram Polar Ship Museum: from NOK 120

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 10 Day 10: Oslo To Åndalsnes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Oslo To Åndalsnes

Next stop: Lillehammer, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Do an optional run down the bobsled track before we move on to Åndalsnes. To call the scenery epic would be an understatement (check out Google Images for proof). Also today: a visit to the distinctive Ringebu Stave Church.

Included today:
- Visit the Ringebu Stave Church

Optional activities:
- Ride the Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh: from NOK 205

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 11 Day 11: Åndalsnes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Åndalsnes

Grab yourself a window seat as we wind our way around some of Europe’s most scenic roads en route to the famous Trolls’ Path Crossing. Sit back and drink in the sheer scale of the breathtaking fjords - long recognised as some of the world’s greatest natural attractions. Later, we’ll get up close and personal with the impossibly beautiful Geirangerfjord on a sightseeing cruise. One word: wow.

Included today:
- Drive the famous Trolls’ Path Crossing
- Cruise the majestic Geirangerfjord

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 12 Day 12: Åndalsnes To Steinkjer
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Åndalsnes To Steinkjer

Today we’ll chase the sun to Trondheim, the religious capital of Norway. Repent your sins - the next stop is Hell. Yes, really (only this one is usually frozen over). Temperatures can dip down as low as -25°C! After snapping up some photographic proof of our visit, we’ll make tracks to Steinkjer for the night.

Included today:
- Visit Trondheim and the town of Hell

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 13 Day 13: Steinkjer To Bjerka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Steinkjer To Bjerka

Today it’s back on the coach for a coastal drive to Bjerka, an inland village surrounded by mountains. Look forward to some peace and quiet - not to mention more greenery than you can poke a pine tree at.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 14 Day 14: Bjerka To Tysfjord
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Bjerka To Tysfjord

On to Tysfjord for the night to experience the narrowest point in Norway. While you’re here, you could get the chance to check out Svartisen, Norway’s second largest glacier. Covering a full 370 square kilometres and at just 20 m above sea level, it’s the lowest glacier in mainland Europe - making it easily accessible for hikes and nature-based experiences. Top tip: wear your comfy shoes.

Included today:
- Visit the Arctic Circle

Optional activities:
- Visit Svartisen (weather dependent): from NOK 170

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 15 Day 15: Tysfjord To Skibotn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Tysfjord To Skibotn

Today we’re headed for Skibotn - where polar ice baths and wood-fired saunas await your arrival. Lifelong bragging rights are awarded to those who take the plunge!

Included today:
- Do a ’polar plunge’ in an Arctic river
- Warm up in a wood-fired sauna

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 16 Day 16: Skibotn To Olderfjord
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Skibotn To Olderfjord

Onwards and upwards! Today we’re heading north for the last time as we prepare to witness the height of the midnight sun (so named as it doesn’t set between May and June). If you’re lucky with the weather, you can expect to see nature at its absolute best.

Optional activities:
- Midnight sun Nordkapp experience (weather dependent): from NOK 285

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 17 Day 17: Olderfjord
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Olderfjord

Fuel up with a late breakfast. Then: a hike through the rugged countryside. After an included dinner with the crew, you’ll go to bed counting reindeer and dreaming of fjords.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 18 Day 18: Olderfjord To Rovaniemi, Finland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Olderfjord To Rovaniemi, Finland

Cross back over the Arctic Circle and practise your best ‘Jingle Bells’ as we make our way to Rovaniemi - where Santa’s Village awaits. Excitement levels: 100/10! Keep your eyes peeled for Santa’s reindeer from your window seat.

Included today:
- Visit Santa’s Village

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 19 Day 19: Rovaniemi To Jyvaskyla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Rovaniemi To Jyvaskyla

Next up: the university town of Jyväskylä. This Finnish city boasts a party scene to rival some of the best, so this is your chance to let your hair down and rub shoulders with the locals.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 20 Day 20: Jyvaskyla To Helsinki
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Jyvaskyla To Helsinki

Today we’ll make a short journey south to the quirky Finnish capital, Helsinki. Kick back and let us show you the hotspots on a driving tour. Think: art-nouveau buildings and oh-so-fancy cafés.

Included today:
- Driving tour of Helsinki

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 21 Day 21: Helsinki To Tallinn, Estonia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Helsinki To Tallinn, Estonia

More fairytale magic is on the cards today as we hop across to Tallinn with its old city walls and medieval buildings. A walking tour will get you acquainted with the highlights before we hand you over to the city.

Included today:
- Walking tour of Tallinn

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 22 Day 22: Tallinn
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Tallinn

This trip ends after breakfast, but why not stick around for a while? Pro tip: Old Town is where you’ll get the best kind of Estonian #throwback vibes. See you next time!

Meals:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Northern Exposure

Day 1: Berlin, Germany

Day 2: Berlin

Day 3: Berlin To Copenhagen, Denmark

Day 4: Copenhagen

Day 5: Copenhagen To Stockholm, Sweden

Day 6: Stockholm

Day 7: Stockholm

Day 8: Stockholm To Oslo, Norway

Day 9: Oslo

Day 10: Oslo To Åndalsnes

Day 11: Åndalsnes

Day 12: Åndalsnes To Steinkjer

Day 13: Steinkjer To Bjerka

Day 14: Bjerka To Tysfjord

Day 15: Tysfjord To Skibotn

Day 16: Skibotn To Olderfjord

Day 17: Olderfjord

Day 18: Olderfjord To Rovaniemi, Finland

Day 19: Rovaniemi To Jyvaskyla

Day 20: Jyvaskyla To Helsinki

Day 21: Helsinki To Tallinn, Estonia

Day 22: Tallinn

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