11 days tour

Winter Northern Lights (2021)

Winter Northern Lights (2021)

This tour includes:

Accommodation

10 nights in premium accommodation Two Nights, Oslo, Skandic Byporten Two Nights: Trondheim, Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel Scandi Bodo or similar Two Nights, Svolvaer, Thon Lofoten Hotel Thon Hotel Narvik Two Nights, Kiruna, Camp Ripan

Meals

18 meals - 10 breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 7 dinners

Transport

Airport transfers and tipping

Others

Travel north on the Nordland Railway to Bodo and enjoy the spectacular views as you cross the Arctic Circle Journey aboard the Dovre Railway through the breathtaking landscape that separates eastern Norway from the Trondheim region Visit Svolvaer, the tiny capital of the Lofoten Islands, Europe’s most dramatic and spectacular islands Dine at the Ice Hotel and take part in a Sami experience to learn about the culture of Sweden’s indigenous people Journey on one of the world’s most northerly railway lines, the Ofoten Railway

Guide

Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and expert local guides

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Winter Northern Lights (2021)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Oslo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Oslo

      Your journey begins upon arrival in the nationโ€™s capital, Oslo. Here, youโ€™ll be transferred to your hotel where youโ€™ll enjoy a Welcome Dinner and the chance to meet your fellow travellers.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Oslo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Oslo

      This morning, discover Oslo on a guided tour. See the Royal Palace, National Theatre, Parliament building and the Opera House by the waterfront. Enjoy a stroll through Frogner Park with its unique sculptures.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Oslo, Dovre Railway, Trondheim
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Oslo, Dovre Railway, Trondheim

      Bid farewell to Oslo today and head north aboard the Dovre Railway to the city of Trondheim. Travel through Norwayโ€™s rolling countryside, passing expansive lakes and deep forests along the way. Arrive in Trondheim and settle in to your hotel, located close to the Old Quarter in the heart of the city.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trondheim
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trondheim

      This morning, explore Trondheim on a guided walking tour. Visit Bakklandet, the cityโ€™s Old Quarter, the Old Town bridge and Nidaros Cathedral, built over the burial site of King Olav II.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trondheim, Nordland Railway, Arctic Circle Crossing, Bodo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trondheim, Nordland Railway, Arctic Circle Crossing, Bodo

      Depart Trondheim early this morning and journey on the Nordland Railway to Bodo. Surrounded by some of Norwayโ€™s most beautiful beaches, Bodo boasts a picturesque harbour and a stunning backdrop of towering mountain peaks. As Bodo is located beneath the auroral oval, if the weather is clear, tonight could be your first chance to catch a glimpse of the magical northern lights. After dinner, head out on an excursion in search of this ethereal light show.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Bodo, Lofoten Islands, Svolvaer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bodo, Lofoten Islands, Svolvaer

      Travel by coach to Bognes for a ferry to Lodingen, then enjoy a scenic drive to Svolvaer, the tiny capital of the Lofoten Islands. Described as Europeโ€™s most dramatic and spectacular islands, the Lofoten Islands are tethered to mainland Norway by a series of bridges and resemble spiky, wired teeth. Prepare to be left speechless by the staggering natural beauty of the islands, from jagged mountain peaks to deep fjords and surf-swept beaches.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Lofoten Islands, Svolvaer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Lofoten Islands, Svolvaer

      Enjoy a scenic drive today, seeing the fishing village of Nusfjord and the traditional district of Vestvagoy. After dinner, embark on another excursion for a chance to see the northern lights.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Svolvaer, Narvik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Svolvaer, Narvik

      Leave Svolvaer by coach and return to the Norwegian mainland. Travel to Narvik where you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure. You might like to visit the Red Cross War Memorial Museum, which documents the wartime occupation of Narvik by the Germans in World War II. Also worth a visit is the Ofoten Museum, housed in the old NSB Railway building.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Narvik, Ofoten Railway, Kiruna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Narvik, Ofoten Railway, Kiruna

      Today, travel on the Ofoten Railway to Kiruna. A remarkable feat of engineering, the 42 kilometre railway route was carved out of the mountains, largely by hand. The end result is a breathtaking journey that takes you through untamed wilderness and steep mountainsides with sheer drops to the fjords below. Arrive in Kiruna, a remote town in the far north of Swedish Lapland, and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Kiruna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Kiruna

      After a leisurely morning, discover Kirunaโ€™s famous Ice Hotel. When it was first built in 1989, the Ice Hotel became the worldโ€™s first and largest hotel made entirely of ice and snow. It melts away as spring comes around and is built anew every winter. As the snow falls and the landscapes of Jukkasjarvi are blanketed in white, artists from around the world come to the Ice Hotel to create an incredible art exhibition of snow, ice and light. Enjoy lunch at the Ice Hotelโ€™s traditional warm room before travelling to a Sami village for an Insider Experience. Afterwards, itโ€™s time to leave the village behind and journey into the wilderness for the chance to catch a final glimpse of the mesmerising northern lights.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Depart Kiruna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Depart Kiruna

      Your northern lights adventure comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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