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Northern Norway Explorer
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Start
Oslo, Norway
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Finish
Tromso, Norway
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Trip Code
BMSN
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Plane, Ferry, Tram, E-bike
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Accommodation
Hotel (5 Nights), Rorbu (3 nights)
From £2,886(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Spend three nights in the long-adored Lofoten Islands, a patchwork of fishing villages. Head out to the narrow Trollfjord for a chance to see sea eagles and take in some of the most breathtaking scenery.
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Visit Trondheim, which translates as 'a good place to live', stroll past the colourful wooden storehouses flanking the river, ride the northernmost tram and enjoy a forest walk and picnic just like the locals do.
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Gaze at the immense Nidaros Cathedral, an incredible Gothic building that houses the remains of St Olav, the patron saint of Norway.
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Hop on an e-bike in Tromso, and learn about life hundreds of kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, where the arts and culture scene is thriving despite its isolated, northerly location.
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Be joined by a locally-based leader who knows all of the hard-to-find spots and can offer the best local advice and connect with your small group of like-minded travellers.
Is this trip right for you?
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The areas visited on this trip can be very cold at night throughout the year, especially at the start and end of the season. Please bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions, including base layers, hat, gloves, scarf, coat and anything else that will keep you cosy.
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Scandinavia can be an expensive destination in many ways, from museum entrance fees to optional activities, but especially in terms of eating out. Your leader will be able to advise on how to have the best value holiday in Scandinavia.
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Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. Occasionally bathrooms will be shared with other guests.
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We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations, ferry ports and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available.
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This trip covers a lot of ground and the majority of travel is done by trains, ferries and public buses. It's a good time to sit back, relax and let the scenery roll past your window. Please read the Itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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This itinerary includes several mild activities such as walking, e-biking and RIB boating. Please be aware you can always opt out from those if you do not feel comfortable joining.
Itinerary
Explore the landscape and history of Norway's northerly reaches.
Enter a world of extremes where night looks like day, day looks like night and regardless of the season, the scenery's more than perfect. Leave the Arctic Circle behind and discover northern Norway's captivating sights and long, fabled history. Begin in the capital, Oslo, and make your way to Trondheim, the Viking city home to the Nidaros Cathedral and the remains of St Olav, Norway's patron saint. Explore the rugged, unbelievably picturesque Lofoten Islands by land and water before finishing in Tromso, a vibrant city famed for its cultural offerings despite its relative isolation.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Oslo
- DAY 2Day 2 • Trondheim
- DAY 3Day 3 • Trondheim
- DAY 4Day 4 • Lofoten Islands
- DAY 5Day 5 • Lofoten Islands
- DAY 6Day 6 • Lofoten Islands
- DAY 7Day 7 • Tromsø
- DAY 8Day 8 • Tromsø
- DAY 9Day 9 • Tromsø
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Train, Public bus, Plane, Ferry, Tram, E-bike
bed Accommodation
Hotel (5 Nights), Rorbu (3 nights)
festival Included activities
circleTrondheim - Bymarka forest walk
circleBodø - Leader-led orientation walk
circleSvolvær - Trollfjord Cruise & Sea Eagle Safari
circleSvolvær - Leader-led hike to Linken Peak
circleTromsø - E-bike city tour
museum Optional activities
circleTrondheim - Ringve Music Museum - NOK150
circleTrondheim - Rockheim National Museum of Popular Music - NOK170
circleTrondheim - Kristiansten Fortress - Free
circleTrondheim - Sverresborg Folk Museum - NOK200
circleBodø - Public Bus to Saltstraumen Maelstrom - NOK84
circleSvolvær - Sea Kayaking Excursion Day - NOK1095
circleSvolvær - Traditional Fishing Trip - NOK1195
circleSvolvær - Lofoten War Museum - NOK120
circleSvolvær - Bike Hire - NOK450
circleSvolvær - Sea Kayaking Excursion Evening - NOK1395
circleTromsø - Tromsø Museum - NOK120
circleTromsø - The Polar Museum - NOK120
circleTromsø - Cable Car to Fjellheisen - NOK350
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,608£2,886
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,680£2,944
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Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,718£2,974
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,916£3,133
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,718£2,974
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,817£3,054
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Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,817£3,054
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,817£3,054
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,817£3,054
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday May 09, 2026
Sunday May 17, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,713
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Saturday May 23, 2026
Sunday May 31, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,713
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Saturday Jun 06, 2026
Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,713
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Saturday Jun 20, 2026
Sunday Jun 28, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,713
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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Anne
Jun 05, 2024
Northern Norway Explorer delivered in spades. We covered a lot of territory from the urban to pristine natural environments and the unexpected like a swim at a gorgeous beach above the arctic circle.
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Tammy
Aug 31, 2023
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Mafwa
Aug 28, 2023
Great way to experience length of Norway and see amazing scenery, churches, museums, and more. Be prepared for a couple of long (all day) travel days.
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Amanda
Jul 20, 2023
This trip consists of a couple long travel days. But with the amount of things you get to see you will welcome the rest and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Norway. Our leader, Nikolai, went above and beyond to make the experience one of a kind. This is one of the best ways to get the most of Norway. Ours didn't include the night train, but we got an extra night in Lofoten Islands which was more enjoyable then a night train. Also making Svolvera the highlight.
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Helena
Jul 17, 2023
An amazing adventure! Well worth it if you'd like to see as much Norway as possible. The travel days were well balanced with local walks and time to explore. Definitely recommended!
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James
Jul 15, 2023
The real meat of this tour takes place in Trondheim, Svolvær and Tromsø, and each of those locations will stun with their charm, beauty and remoteness. Once you cross the arctic circle and the midnight sun makes its appearance, prepare to be amazed at 3am as to why it’s still bright out!
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Asher
Aug 28, 2022
Amazing way to see Norway and experience the culture. Gives you independence over your trip but takes out all the stressful hassle so you can just have a great time and enjoy the sights
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Joel
Aug 28, 2022
A trip to the far north with this group was worthwhile. The travel during the trip was equally as wonderful as the destinations. The ferry rides were the most scenic I’ve done anywhere.
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Danielle
Aug 28, 2022
Highly recommend the Northern Norway Explorer tour. It was truly amazing, beautiful scenery and sights. The tour gave plenty of time to see things and we had the most amazing tour guide Jo who made this trip a truly memorable experience.
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Nicola
Jun 15, 2022
A lot of this trip could be done by yourself, but as a single traveller, I like to travel with people. Especially when you have an excellent tour leader (Kati). There is enough time to see the towns you visit along the way and the night train was a lovely way to travel.