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Northern Norway Explorer
9 days • 4.4
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19 reviews
9 days
Start
Oslo, Norway
Finish
Tromso, Norway
Trip Code
BMSN
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Public bus, Plane, Ferry, Tram, E-bike
Accommodation
Hotel (5 Nights), Rorbu (3 nights)
From £2,886(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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.
Gaze at the immense Nidaros Cathedral, an incredible Gothic building that houses the remains of St Olav, the patron saint of Norway.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Public bus, Plane, Ferry, Tram, E-bike
Accommodation
Hotel (5 Nights), Rorbu (3 nights)
Included activities
Trondheim - Bymarka forest walk
Bodø - Leader-led orientation walk
Svolvær - Trollfjord Cruise & Sea Eagle Safari
Svolvær - Leader-led hike to Linken Peak
Tromsø - E-bike city tour
Optional activities
Trondheim - Ringve Music Museum - NOK150
Trondheim - Rockheim National Museum of Popular Music - NOK170
Trondheim - Kristiansten Fortress - Free
Trondheim - Sverresborg Folk Museum - NOK200
Bodø - Public Bus to Saltstraumen Maelstrom - NOK84
Svolvær - Sea Kayaking Excursion Day - NOK1095
Svolvær - Traditional Fishing Trip - NOK1195
Svolvær - Lofoten War Museum - NOK120
Svolvær - Bike Hire - NOK450
Svolvær - Sea Kayaking Excursion Evening - NOK1395
Tromsø - Tromsø Museum - NOK120
Tromsø - The Polar Museum - NOK120
Tromsø - Cable Car to Fjellheisen - NOK350
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Important notes
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.
Reviews (19)
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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.
Tammy
Aug 31, 2023
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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