Arctic Circle express
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Type
Train journey
Destination
Europe
Supplier
Travelmarvel
Booking Code
RJTACJ16P
Departs
Multiple departures available. Enquire for more details.
Fifteen nights in premium accommodation
Twenty-seven meals - 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 10 dinners
Airport transfers, tipping and porterage
Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and expert local guides
Cruise Sognefjord - Cruise along Norway's longest and deepest fjord, the Sognefjord.
Bergen by foot - gather your bearings during a guided walking tour of Bergen, visiting the delightful waterfront and World Heritage wharf
Cruise Geirangerfjord - take in the exquisite scenery of the spectacular Geirangerfjord by boat
Day 1: Arrive Stockholm
On arrival in Stockholm, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Today, tour this modern city at your leisure, perhaps wandering the narrow streets of Gamla Stan.
Stay: Two nights, Stockholm, Scandic Continental or similar
Daily: Dinner
Day 2: Stockholm
Stockholm is yours to explore today on a guided tour. Tonight, if Swedish cuisine is on your mind, then be sure to visit a local restaurant at your leisure to enjoy a smorgasbord — a world-famous Swedish tradition.
Daily: Breakfast
Day 3: Stockholm, Östersund
Bid farewell to Stockholm and head inland by InterCity train to Östersund, which is nestled on the shore of beautiful Lake Storsjön, Sweden’s fifth-largest lake.
Stay: Östersund, Clarion Grand or similar
Daily: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4: Östersund, Inlandsbanan, Lapland, Arjeplog
Leaving Östersund, you’ll travel north into the untamed wilderness of Lapland aboard the iconic Inlandsbanan train. Lapland is home to the Sami, who are renowned for their reindeer herding skills. You’ll get a real taste of their unique culture during a tour of Båtsuoj village.
Stay: Arjeplog, Hotel Silverhatten
Daily: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5: Arjeplog, Arctic Circle, Jokkmokk
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Cross the Arctic Circle and venture into the fabled Land of the Midnight Sun.
Leaving Arjeplog, you’ll travel further north by coach to the town of Jokkmokk.
Stay: Hotel Jokkmokk
Daily: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6: Jokkmokk, Ofoten Railway, Narvik
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
On one of the world’s most northerly railway lines, the Ofoten Railway, traverse steep mountainsides with sheer drops to the fjords below.
Today, travel through Sweden’s breathtaking mountains into Norway, traversing steep mountainsides with sheer drops to the fjords below. Arrive later in Narvik, a popular destination to spot the spectacular northern lights during winter.
Stay: Narvik, Scandic Hotel
Daily: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7: Narvik, Fauske
Today you will travel by coach to the town of Fauske before continuing along the Nordlandsbanen to Verdal, to the village of Stiklestad. Discover Stiklestad, the site of King Olav’s death in 1030.
Stay: Steinkjer, Scandic Hotel or similar
Day 8: Steinkjer, Stiklestad, Trondheim
Travel from Stiklestad to Trondheim today, admiring the natural beauty along the way.
Stay: Two nights, Trondheim, Radisson Blu Royal Garden
Day 9: Trondheim
One of the oldest cities in Norway, Trondheim is an atmospheric metropolis that is a delight to explore. With a day at leisure, discover the city’s broad avenues and pretty timber dwellings, or pay a visit to the Ringve Museum and see its interesting collection of musical instruments from around the world.
Day 10: Trondheim, Rauma Railway, Geiranger
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Navigate the same course as the emerald waters of the River Rauma as it winds around the hillsides below jagged peaks for much of the journey. As your train climbs over mountain plateaus, you are treated to awe-inspiring views across the expansive and unspoiled national parks that stretch into the distance. Later, you will arrive in Geiranger, a small tourist village in the Sunnmore region of Norway.
Stunning scenery awaits today as you join the 114-kilometre-long Rauma Railway for a journey through magnificent contrasting landscapes.
Stay: Two nights, Geiranger, Union Hotel
Day 11: Geiranger, Geirangerfjord
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Cruising along serene, deep water, the steep sides of Geirangerfjord seem to tower over the boat. This World Heritage-listed site is alive with colours and contrasts – the lush greens of the trees clinging to the rock set against the deep blue water and the brilliant white of the snow-capped peaks in the distance. When it rains, waterfalls appear from nowhere, flowing majestically over exposed rocky outcrops and crashing into the fjord below.
After breakfast, take in exquisite scenery during a cruise, followed by an afternoon at your leisure to relax.
Day 12: Geiranger, Flåm
Leave Geiranger by coach this morning and travel through Norway’s incredible fjord country, created by a succession of Ice Ages. Your next overnight destination is Flåm, a tiny, quaint village at the head of the Aurlandsfjord, which is home to one of the most remarkable railways in the world – the Flåm Railway.
Stay: Flåm, Fretheim Hotel
Day 13: Flåm, Flåm Railway, Myrdal, Sognefjord, Bergen
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a superb excursion aboard the Flåm Railway, taking you up into the mountains along one of the steepest railways in the world. Reach the end at Myrdal and return to Flåm.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy an afternoon cruise along Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord, navigating coastal islets and skerries.
Today, enjoy a railway excursion then board an express boat for a cruise. The day ends in the magnificent city of Bergen, where vibrantly coloured houses line Norway’s most atmospheric seaside wharf.
Stay: Two nights, Bergen, Thon Rosenkrantz
Day 14: Bergen, Bryggen
Begin your day with a tour of Bergen, including the historic Bryggen. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at Bergen Fish Market. There will then be plenty of time to explore with the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 15: Bergen, Bergen Railway, Oslo
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Embark on a magnificent journey on Northern Europe’s highest railway line, the Bergen Railway, climbing into remote areas of Western Norway before descending into Oslo.
Departing Bergen, set off on a rail journey to Oslo today. Perhaps take a stroll around the capital before a Farewell Dinner.
Stay: Oslo, Thon Hotel Opera
Day 16: Depart Oslo
Today you have a free morning in Oslo to explore further or simply relax before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
*This advertised date is 30 July 2020.
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