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DAY 8 • Visit LKAB iron ore mine • Home-Hosted Dinner
We ’ ll start the day with a tour of the LKAB iron ore mine , and learn about how the operation ’ s enormous output will require the town of Kiruna to be rebuilt in a new location two miles to the east . This evening , we ’ ll enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner with a local family .
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conversation about the history of cod fishing in Lofoten , followed by a tasting and included lunch . |
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Porvoo , Finland |
Meals : B , L , D | Scandic Kiruna Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Nutti Sami Siida ( Sami cultural museum ) & reindeer experience
We ’ ll travel to the small town of Jukkasjarvi , where we ’ ll visit the Nutti Sami Siida open-air museum , dedicated to preserving the culture and traditions of the indigenous Sami people . Later , we ’ ll meet a reindeer herd , and hear about their role in Sami culture from a local guide .
Meals : B , L | Scandic Kiruna Hotel or similar
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Meals : B , L | Thon Lofoten Hotel or similar
DAY 15 • Fly to Bergen Transfer to the airport and fly to Bergen today , with a connecting flight in Bodo .
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Meals : B | Thon Hotel Bristol Bergen or similar
DAY 16 • Explore Bergen Enjoy a walking tour of Bergen including the colorful , historic buildings of the Bryggen ( wharf ) area , a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Meals : B , D | Thon Hotel Bristol Bergen or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home , or begin your post-trip extension to Copenhagen , Denmark .
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Huskies , Tarendo , Sweden
DAY 4 • Helsinki • Local farm • Porvoo This morning , we ’ ll enjoy a short tour of Finland ’ s second-oldest town , Porvoo . Then , visit Norrkulla Gard farm in the countryside outside of Helsinki . Meet the family before enjoying a tour of the grounds . Then , head to the family ’ s traditional farmhouse to discuss our hosts ’ heritage over an included lunch .
Meals : B , L | Klaus K Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Fly to Rovaniemi • Overland to Tarendo , Sweden
Fly to Rovaniemi and , after a stop for lunch in Santa Claus Village , transfer overland across the Swedish border into Tarendo , located in the heart of Swedish Lapland .
Meals : B , L , D | Arctic River Lodge or similar
DAY 6 • Tarendo • A Day in the Life of a local community & husky kennel
We ’ ll spend A Day in the Life of a local community this morning , including a hands-on visit to the local husky kennel , where we ’ ll learn about the role that these friendly creatures play in the local way of life , followed by a shared meal with our hosts .
Meals : B , L , D | Arctic River Lodge or similar
DAY 7 • Kiruna In the morning , we ’ ll enjoy a discovery drive in Tarendo , including a look at a typical 20th-century homestead that has been preserved as an open-air museum . Then , we drive to Kiruna , stopping for an included lunch along the way .
Meals : B , L , D | Scandic Kiruna Hotel or similar
DAY 10 • Train ride to Narvik , Norway • Harstad We ’ ll embark upon a scenic rail journey across the Norwegian border to Narvik , enjoying views of alpine peaks , deep blue fjords , and other Arctic scenery as we ride . After an included lunch in Narvik , we ’ ll drive to Harstad and check in to our hotel .
Meals : B , L | Thon Hotel Harstad or similar
DAY 11 • Horse farm visit • Controversial Topic : Mental health in Norway
This morning , we ’ ll learn about a Controversial Topic when we visit a horse farm owned by a local psychologist who uses her livestock to help her patients treat mental health issues such as alcoholism and substance abuse . In the afternoon , you can choose to join your Trip Experience Leader for an elective walk along the coast to Trondenes Church , a 13th-century site of worship that is the northernmost medieval church in the world .
Meals : B , L | Thon Hotel Harstad or similar
DAY 12 • Overland to Svolvaer We ’ ll transfer to Svolvaer , a scenic drive featuring views of craggy mountainsides and small fishing villages , with glimpses of the sparkling fjords beyond .
Meals : B , L , D | Thon Lofoten Hotel or similar
DAY 13 • Svolvaer • Trollfjord cruise • Lofoten World War II Museum
Discover the Lofoten Archipelago aboard a small boat that will weave through the islands and pass by snowcapped peaks and small fishing villages . Then , visit the Lofoten War Museum , and meet the owner for a look at his collection of World War II artifacts .
Meals : B , L , D | Thon Lofoten Hotel or similar
DAY 14 • Explore Henningsvaer Visit the fishing village of Henningsvaer . Then , head to an old cod liver oil factory converted into a museum and restaurant , where a local expert will lead a
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Baltic Capitals : Riga , Latvia & Tallinn , Estonia
PRE-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1,595
Copenhagen , Denmark POST-TRIP : 4 nights from $ 1,995
ARRIVE EARLY We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip . Prices shown include accommodations and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Riga before your Baltic Capitals pre-trip extension from $ 100 per room , per night
• Arrive early in Helsinki before your main adventure from $ 200 per room , per night
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