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Overview
PRODUCT:
CBGT-01
DURATION:
31 Days / 30 Nights
SEASON:
01 Jun - 11 Sep
PRICE FROM:
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DEPARTURES:
Daily
TYPE:
Self-guided and Self-drive tour
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Introduction

Get ready for the ultimate Scandinavian adventure. The Great North Tour is the journey of a lifetime, bringing you up close and personal with a rich smorgasbord of diverse Nordic cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes, fascinating wildlife and vibrant capital cities. On the way you’ll meet Vikings and Eskimos, come face to face with icebergs and glaciers, traverse scenic fjords and mountain roads, explore royal palaces and venture beyond the Arctic Circle to the Land of the Midnight Sun. Come with us and prepare to be amazed!

Highlights: Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen city sights, Viking ships, Flåm Railway, Norway’s fjords, Bergen, the Arctic Circle, Kirkenes – the Land of the Midnight Sun, Iceland’s waterfalls, geysers, glaciers and volcanoes, and the icebergs of Greenland.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the capital of Finland
On arrival at Helsinki airport, you will be met and transferred to your comfortable hotel in the heart of the city. If you arrive early, we recommend getting the Helsinki Card, which gives you access to all the main sights, museums and public transport. Spend the night in Helsinki.

Day 2: From City to Sea Magic

Your morning begins with a tasty buffet breakfast followed by a day to explore the Finnish capital. See many sights of interest: the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, New Opera House, Sibelius Park and Monument and Underground Temple. In the late afternoon you will board an overnight cruise ship heading to Stockholm. Explore the array of facilities available on board — cafes, restaurant and shops. Spend the night in the comfort of your cabin on board the ship.

Day 3: A Taste of Historic Stockholm
Savour the maritime scenery during breakfast as the ship navigates through Sweden’s Archipelago, a collection of over 30,000 islands and inlets. After pulling into the harbor at Stockholm, a city built on 14 islands, check in to your centrally-located hotel. To see the best of Stockholm, we recommend the Stockholm Card, which offers free admission to 75 museums and free travel on Stockholm’s public transit system. We suggest visiting the Vasa Ship Museum and City Hall’s famous Blue Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Spend the night in Stockholm.

Day 4: Stockholm at Your Fingertips
We recommend joining a guided sightseeing tour, either by bus or boat. In that way you will get a great impression of Sweden’s amazing capital. Don’t miss the Old Town which is called Gamla Stan and a must-see while being in Stockholm. It is one of the oldest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe. Here is where Stockholm was found in 1252.
In Gamla Stan you can find many small shops, galleries, souvenir shops and cafés which gives it an unique character. Spend the night in Stockholm.

Day 5: Stockholm to Copenhagen by Train
After a tasty Scandinavian breakfast, it’s time to board the train for Copenhagen. Enjoy the scenery of Southern Sweden as you envision the exciting activities that await you in Denmark!

Once you’ve arrived and settled in at your hotel in Copenhagen’s centre, we recommend a stroll down the famous “Ströget” street for some world-class shopping or a bite to eat at one of its many cafes and restaurants. Spend the night in Copenhagen.

Day 6: Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen
With so much to do in Copenhagen, we recommend the Copenhagen Card, which provides free admission to over 60 museums and free travel on the city’s buses and local trains. Copenhagen is home to such marvels as the Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace (home to Danish Parliament), the old harbour of Nyhavn, the famous Little Mermaid statue, and much more. No visit to Copenhagen is complete without a trip to the Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks and among the city’s most famous attractions. Spend the night in Copenhagen.

Day 7: A Taste of Copenhagen and Cruise to Norway
After breakfast at your hotel, we recommend the insightful self-guided tour of the historic Carlsberg brewery, only 3.5 km by bus from central Copenhagen. After sampling this popular beer at the end of your tour, you can decide for yourself if you agree with their slogan: “Carlsberg, probably the best beer in the world”.

In the afternoon check in for your cruise to Oslo. The ship cruises gently up the Kattegat Sund on its way to Norway’s capital city. Take part in the dancing and entertainment on board or just relax and watch the sunset from the deck. Spend the night in one of the ship’s cosy cabins.


Day 8: From Fjords to City Charms
Today is yours to explore Oslo after arriving early to port in the scenic Oslo fjord. From your hotel conveniently located in the heart of Oslo, you have easy access to many of Oslo’s top attractions. Take advantage of this diverse city with the Oslo Pass, which provides unlimited travel on all public transport, free admission to over 25 museums, and discounts on many other attractions, restaurants, and shops. We recommend a visit to the Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Jump Tower, the Viking Ship Museum, Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress, or the historic Arctic expedition ship “Fram”. Spend the night in Oslo.

Day 9: A Scenic Journey to Remember

Enjoy an early breakfast then head to Oslo Central Station to board the Bergensbanen train that winds though Norway’s breathtaking mountainous terrain on its journey to Bergen. This railway, voted one of the 20 best in the world, takes you through the charming villages of Gol and Geilo before a stop at Myrdal to switch trains. The next 20 km of the journey is on the world famous Flåm Railway, which descends nearly 900 metres to the charming village of Flåm, where the night is spent surrounded by the towering mountainsides of the Aurlandsfjord.

Day 10: Norwegian Fjord Cruise to Bergen
Spend the early part of your day roaming the village of Flåm and visit the Flåm Railway Documentation Centre to learn about the construction of the world’s steepest railway track. The afternoon promises a unique Norwegian adventure as an express boat carries you to Bergen through Aurlandsfjord and Sognefjord, Norway’s deepest and longest fjord. As the fjords open up to the sea, the scenery includes abundant bird life. Spend the night in Bergen.

Day 11: Bergen, Centre of History and Culture
Spend the early part of your day roaming the village of Flåm and visit the Flåm Railway Documentation Centre to learn about the construction of the world’s steepest railway track. The afternoon promises a unique Norwegian adventure as an express boat carries you to Bergen through Aurlandsfjord and Sognefjord, Norway’s deepest and longest fjord. As the fjords open up to the sea, the scenery includes abundant bird life. Spend the night in Bergen.

Day 12: All Aboard For Your Norwegian Coastal Odyssey
After a day enjoying the sights of Bergen, in the evening you will embark on your Norwegian coastal voyage. Norway’s dramatic, 2,000 km west coast is one of Europe’s great natural attractions, offering a unique combination of history, culture and breathtaking views. On board you will enjoy a relaxing and comfortable cabin with private facilities.

Day 13: From Snow-Peaked Mountains to Raging Waterfalls 
Among the highlights on today’s journey is the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund and the UNESCO world heritage site, Geirangerfjord. Your cruise liner passes snow-peaked mountains and magnificent waterfalls, such as the Seven Sisters and the Bridal Veil, as it navigates carefully from one fjord to another. Optional shore excursions are available.

Day 14: Exploring Medieval Norway 
Your cruise liner will arrive in the historic city of Trondheim where you will be able to explore the city on your own or take an optional guided tour. Trondheim, which was Norway’s original capital, is home to Nidaros Cathedral—one of Scandinavia’s largest buildings from the Middle Ages—and features many picturesque old wooden houses. From Trondheim, your ship will take you to Rorvik, where the southbound and northbound coastal ships meet.

Day 15: Over the Arctic Circle and Beyond...

Today you will the Arctic Circle as your ship heads to the beautiful Lofoten Islands. Along the way, you will be treated to some spectacular sights, including islands and skerries with majestic rock formations. Optional shore excursions are available.

Day 16: Explore Tromsø, ‘Paris of the North’
In the morning you will pass the medieval Trondenes Church before sailing across the Vagsfjord and to a magnificent archipelago in the north. Later in the day, you will stop in Tromsø, a lively port, often called the “Paris of the North”. The town was frequented by Russian, British, Dutch, and German ships in the 19th century, before they headed out on Arctic expeditions to hunt whales, walruses and seals. Optional shore excursions are available.

Day 17: A Treat for Wildlife Lovers
Finnmark's landscape and wildlife is not to be missed. Rookeries of puffins and gannets line the cliffs, and pods of Orca hunting for herring are a common sight. Your ship will stop at Honningsvåg, where you will board a bus for a short excursion to the famous North Cape. Afterwards, your cruise liner will take you east towards the pretty fishing villages of Kjollefjord, Mehamn, and Berlevag.

Day 18: Welcome to Land of the Midnight Sun
The exciting culmination of your coastal voyage is a day spent in Kirkenes, the home of the midnight sun. Situated close to the Russian border, the town features many sights and activities to entertain you. This extreme location is home to some 3,300 inhabitants, Norwegians and Sámi people. Your last night will be spent in a hotel in Kirkenes. Optional tours are also available.

Day 19: Welcome to Reykjavik, Capital of Iceland
Today you will take a flight from Kirkenes Airport to Gardermoen Airport in Oslo for your onward flight to Iceland. On your afternoon arrival at Keflavík airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík.

Day 20: Spectacular Waterfalls and Great Geysir
After you have received your rental car you have a full day drive, taking in some of the best-known natural phenomena in Iceland including Þingvellir National Park, the waterfall Gullfoss, the sizzling hot springs and geysers at Geysir. Visit the graceful Seljalandsfoss where the sure-footed can walk behind the cascade and the impressive waterfall Skógafoss at Skógar. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Vík. Driving distance approx. 340 km / 211 mi.

Day 21: Black Beach Meets Glacial Lagoon
Drive from Hvolsvöllur to Skaftafell National Park and view the breathtaking glacial lagoon, Jökulsárlón. Sights along the way include the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar on the black sand beach south of Vík, and the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. There are many interesting hiking trails in Skaftafell National Park, including a short hike to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. After your busy day, you will stay overnight near the village of Höfn, close to Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Driving distance approx. 310 km / 193 mi.

Day 22: Fantastic Fjords and Charming Fishing Villages
Enjoy another breathtaking day in Iceland’s great outdoors. Drive through spectacular fjord scenery and visit charming fishing villages as we head to Lake Mývatn. Sights along the way include Mt. Búlandstindur, the monster habitat of Lagarfljót River and the Möðrudalur valley. Stay the night around Mývatn. Driving distance approx. 320 km / 199 mi.

Day 23: Lunar Landscapes and Lava Formations 
Explore Lake Mývatn and its surroundings, including Námaskarð, the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir, the Ásbyrgi Canyon and Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, just to name a few. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse around Lake Mývatn. In the afternoon we recommend you to take a detour to the beautiful village of Húsavík and participate in an exciting whale watching trip. Stay the night around Lake Mývatn. Driving distance approx. 170 km / 106 mi. without detour.

Day 24: Explore the ‘capital of the north’
Spend the first half of the day around Lake Mývatn. Visit Goðafoss (the waterfall of the Gods) on your way to Akureyri, the ‘capital of the north’. Spend the rest of the day in Akureyri and stay overnight there. Driving distance approx. 100 km / 62 mi.

Day 25: The Northwest
Drive from Akureyri to Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Sights along the way include the countless mounds of Vatnsdalshólar, the canyon waterfalls of Kolugljúfur and the Glaumbær folk museum. Stay the night in Stykkishólmur. Driving distance approx. 365 km / 227 mi.

Day 26: Reykholt - Reykjavík
Drive to Reykjavík, stopping along the way in Reykholt. Sights include the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, the medieval research institution, Snorrastofa, and the largest hot spring in Europe, Deiltartunguhver. Drop off the car and spend the night in Reykjavík. Driving distance approx. 420 km / 261 mi.

Day 27: The Floating Icebergs of Greenland
Take off from Reykjavík Airport for a two-hour flight to Kulusuk. Once there, you will be taken on a 10-minute helicopter flight to Ammassalik, enjoying panoramic views over the fjords and icebergs. You will then be transported to Hotel Ammassalik, situated on a hill with an elevated view of the village; there you can relax and have dinner. Overnight accommodation at Hotel Ammassalik.

Day 28: Open Day in Ammassalik
In Ammassalik you can choose between many guided excursions click to view, which include transportation on foot, by boat or by helicopter. Optional tours in Ammassalik can be booked locally at the hotel.

Day 29: Kulusuk and Back to Reykjavik
In the morning you will take a helicopter flight back to Kulusuk, in time for your afternoon flight back to Reykjavik at 13:00. You might want to take a stroll to the village of Kulusuk (about 40 min walk) and explore the village before heading back to the airport. On our return flight to Reykjavík we enjoy a spectacular view over Ammassalik village and its neighborhood where the scenery, with its huge glaciers and floating icebergs, is simply magnificent. Spend the night in Reykjavik.

Day 30: Open Day in Reykjavik
After a breakfast at the hotel you have the whole day to explore the city of Reykjavik and its surrounding towns, with notable buildings such as the presidential residence at Bessastaðir, the Restaurant Perlan (the Pearl) and Höfði House. You can also join a whale watching tour for a close encounter with whales (not included). Spend the night in Reykjavik.

Day 31: Pamper Time in the Blue Lagoon Spa and Departure
Transfer to Keflavik with FlyBus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can stop at the Blue Lagoon or even take a little tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (not included).

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Detailed Information

Accommodation Details

We have two categories for accommodation on this tour: Comfort and Quality.

Comfort

These are in well-appointed comfort hotels. All rooms are with private shower or bath and WC. Breakfast is always provided and is included in the price. Many have their own restaurant.


Quality

These are in quality four-star hotels or the best hotels available at each location. All rooms are with private shower or bath and WC. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant.



Seasons
Seasons From 1 June - 11 September

Duration
31 Days / 30 Nights

Booking
• Recommended advance booking is at least three weeks.
• Extra nights to this package can be added on request.

Special payment information
For packages that include train travel, flights, cruises or overnights at an ice/snow hotel, we require a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total price at the time of booking. (See details of payment terms in our booking terms and conditions.) This is because these services carry stricter than usual cancellation rules, and Nordic Visitor cannot refund any of those services booked through us.

Cabins
Comfort - Cabin with private facilities, with window.
Quality - Hotel-style room with queen-sized bed, window and private facilities.
 
Cabins on Hurtigruten
Onboard you’ll stay in a comfortable outside cabin with private facilities. The cabin has two beds, of which one bed can be changed to a sofa, table, shower and WC. Suite upgrades available on request.


Included
  • Meet and Greet transfer from Helsinki airport to your accommodation in Helsinki
  • Accommodation at hotel (comfort/quality) for 22 nights, breakfast included
  • Accommodation (comfort/quality) on cruise liner between Helsinki and Stockholm, for 1 night, breakfast included
  • Train tickets from Stockholm to Copenhagen 2nd class
  • Accommodation (comfort/quality) on cruise liner between Copenhagen and Oslo, for 1 night, breakfast included
  • Sognefjord in a Nutshell Tour (Norwegian Train travel)
  • Hurtigruten coastal voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, cabin with private facilities and full board for 6 nights
  • Flight Kirkenes-Oslo-Reykjavik
  • Meet and Greet transfer from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik
  • Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 7 days
  • Return flight Reykjavik–Kulusuk (Greenland)
  • Return helicopter transfer: Kulusuk–Ammassalik (Greenland)
  • Full board at Hotel Ammassalik (Greenland)
  • Maps of Iceland and a detailed itinerary
  • Information meeting with our travel consultant in Stockholm and Reykjavik
  • Transfer by FlyBus to Keflavik airport on departure
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Taxes and service fee

Not included
  • Flights to Helsinki (at arrival)
  • Flights from Reykjavik (at departure)
  • Meals and drinks at restaurants unless otherwise stated in the itinerary
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Fees for ferries, tunnels, toll roads, parking of any kind, and other miscellaneous driving expenses (unless otherwise stated)

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Included
  • Meet and Greet transfer from Helsinki airport to your accommodation in Helsinki
  • Accommodation at hotel (comfort/quality) for 22 nights, breakfast included
  • Accommodation (comfort/quality) on cruise liner between Helsinki and Stockholm, for 1 night, breakfast included
  • Train tickets from Stockholm to Copenhagen 2nd class
  • Accommodation (comfort/quality) on cruise liner between Copenhagen and Oslo, for 1 night, breakfast included
  • Sognefjord in a Nutshell Tour (Norwegian Train travel)
  • Hurtigruten coastal voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, cabin with private facilities and full board for 6 nights
  • Flight Kirkenes-Oslo-Reykjavik
  • Meet and Greet transfer from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik
  • Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 7 days
  • Return flight Reykjavik–Kulusuk (Greenland)
  • Return helicopter transfer: Kulusuk–Ammassalik (Greenland)
  • Full board at Hotel Ammassalik (Greenland)
  • Maps of Iceland and a detailed itinerary
  • Information meeting with our travel consultant in Stockholm and Reykjavik
  • Transfer by FlyBus to Keflavik airport on departure
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Taxes and service fee
Not included
  • Flights to Helsinki (at arrival)
  • Flights from Reykjavik (at departure)
  • Meals and drinks at restaurants unless otherwise stated in the itinerary
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Fees for ferries, tunnels, toll roads, parking of any kind, and other miscellaneous driving expenses (unless otherwise stated)

An unforgettable travel experience