b"YOUR ITINERARY 10 DAYSFROM SCANDINAVIADays 1-2London and Trondheim 2,495 PPWe fly from London Heathrow via Oslo to Trondheim, our base for two nights. Separated from eastern Norway by the mighty Dovrefjell Mountain Range,For details of what's included the city boasts incredible views over Sunndalsfjella National Park. We dinego to greatrail.com/NLWat our hotel. On Day 2 we explore Trondheims Viking heritage on a guided tour. We visit the Old Quarter and end our tour at Nidaros Cathedral. WithUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:a free afternoon, you could see the Ringve Museums collection of musicalFlight upgrades available.instruments, browse quaint shops or try local specialities at a restaurant.Call to book or for more information.Day 3The Nordland Railway & BodWe leave Trondheim early, joining the Nordland Railway, known as the Polar2024 Departures:Express, for a long but scenic journey north to Bod. We experience sunriseJAN from 2,595 MAR from 2,495through the wintry landscape of northern Norway, passing frozen lakes andFEB from 2,795frosted forests. The train reaches Bod, the city with the worlds most beautiful coastline. We check into our hotel for the night and have dinner.Regional Departures available - Manchester from 100ppDay 4The Lofoten Isles & Northern LightsToday we take a scenic coach ride to catch the ferry to the Lofoten Isles. Here we continue to Svolvaer, the tiny capital of Europes most dramatic archipelago.Your holiday includes:The Lofoten Isles are one of the worlds best places to see the Northern Lights. With two nights here, we set out by coach, to hunt the elusive lights. AfterExpertise of a UK Tour Manager dinner, we try again to witness their wondrous dance. from start to finishDay 5Nusfjord and Vestvgy Flights from London Heathrow to Today we visit one of Norways oldest and best-preserved fishing villages,Trondheim, via Oslo, and from Kiruna Nusfjord. In its fjordside harbour are wooden cabins, where cod fishermanto London Heathrow via Stockholmused to hang their catch outside their homes. We continue to the farming areaAll rail and coach transfersof Vestvgy, with its sandy beaches and mountainous terrain. After dinner, we head out again in search of the Northern Lights. Complimentary luggage transfers from Narvik to KirunaDay 6Narvik 9 nights 3 and 4-Star hotel We leave Svolvaer by coach after breakfast, returning to the Norwegianaccommodationmainland, with views of the majestic fjords from our coach. We check into our hotel in Narvik and have free time to explore before dinner. This ice-free17 meals including 9 breakfasts, seaport is 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle and its fascinating attractions1 lunch and 7 dinners include the Red Cross War Memorial Museum and the Ofoten Museum.Day 7 - The Ofoten Railway to Kiruna Svolvaer 2 1Today we travel on one of the worlds most northerly railway lines, the OfotenARCTIC CIRCLE NarvikRailway. Narvik was originally a hub to export iron ore mined near Kiruna, andBod 1 3 Kirunathe Ofoten Railway was built to link the two. The railways route was carved out of the mountains in an incredible engineering project. It takes us across the Swedish border to Kiruna, Swedish Laplands largest city. Our adventure reallySWEDENbegins as we leave the city lights and join the Arctic Circle Railway for a shortTrondheim 2trip to Camp Ripan Hotel, a great place to see the lights, to spend three nights. Day 8 - Sami experience and Ice Hotel Tour Code: NLW| per person based on 2 Our day begins with a special Sami experience, as we discover the lives andsharing. Deposit from 450 per person. culture of Scandinavias indigenous people. We travel to a Sami village to meetSupplement for solo travellers from 625.the reindeer, enjoy a Sami lunch in a lavvu (Sami tent) and listen to folk tales.Please note the itinerary for 2023 departures may differ, please call for more details.This afternoon we visit Kirunas annual Ice Hotel, touring the frozen rooms then visiting the Ice Bar for a chilled drink. We return to Camp Ripan and later head into the beautiful frozen landscape to seek the captivating lights again. To book and for Days 9-10Kiruna and Husky Safari, London information go toAfter a morning at leisure we head out for a unique experience in Kirunaa Husky Safari. Setting out on a large sled, we have a pack of huskies at the helm,greatrail.com/NLW steered by our guide. We take a thrilling ride through a winter wonderland,or call 01904 527168then warm up at a scenic spot for hot drinks and a sandwich near the campfire. We transfer back to Camp Ripan where, a little later, we have dinner.& speak to our After breakfast on Day 10 we fly back to London Heathrow via Stockholm.UK team.135"