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COPENHAGEN PRE-TRIP EXTENSION
UNITED KINGDOM
NORWAY
North Sea
Copenhagen DENMARK
North Sea
Oslo
S W E D E N
Norwegian Sea
Bergen
Alesund Flam
Myrdal
N O
Oslo
Arctic Ocean
Svolvaer Bodo
W E
S
D E
R W A Y
Trondheim
Arctic Circle
N
Gulf
Tromso of Bothnia
Baltic Sea
Helsinki
Kirkenes
F
I N
Ivalo
L A
N D
Gulf of Finland
STOCKHOLM POST-TRIP EXTENSION
S W E D E N
Stockholm
FINLAND
RUSSIA
Arrival /
Departure Optional Extension Cruise Route Motor Route Air Route Train Route
Helsinki ESTONIA
YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Copenhagen , Denmark & Overnight Ferry to Oslo
PRE-TRIP : 4 nights from $ 1795 Only $ 449 per night
DAY 9 • Bergen • Fish farm • Embark ship After exploring the historic Bryggen , we ’ ll visit a salmon farm to gain an in-depth understanding of Bergen ’ s agricultural staple and enjoy lunch at the farm . This evening , board your Norwegian coastal voyage ship .
B , L , D — Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
DAY 10 • Coastal cruising Arrive at our first port , Alesund . Depending on the time of year , embark on one of three different experiences : a cruise around Alesund during the spring , sail through Geirangerfjorden in the summer , or a cruise through Hjorundfjord in the fall . All departures visit Molde , known locally as the “ City of Roses .”
B , L , D — Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
DAY 11 • Trondheim Enjoy an included tour in medieval Trondheim , founded in AD 997 .
B , L , D — Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
DAY 12 • Coastal cruising • Bodo • Svolvaer Today we ’ ll dock in Bodo , the capital of Nordland County . We ’ ll take a discovery walk of Bodo before continuing on to Svolvaer , the capital of Lofoten , a colorful port town framed by towering mountains .
B , L , D — Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
DAY 13 • Coastal cruising • Tromso Today we ’ ll visit Tromso , a university town spanning three fjord-wrapped islands and the starting point for expeditions by famous Arctic explorers , including Norway ’ s own Roald Amundsen , who in the 1900s became the first person to reach both the North and South poles .
B , L , D — Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
DAY 14 • The North Cape Today , we will strike out in pursuit of Europe ’ s northernmost point : the North Cape . Far above the Arctic Circle , where the freezing waters of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet , the Cape rises a sheer 1,000 feet above sea level . Tonight , enjoy our last dinner together onboard our ship .
B , L , D — Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship or similar
DAY 15 • Disembark ship • Kirkenes • Inari / Ivalo , Finland We disembark in Kirkenes , a northern Norwegian port . During Kirkenes ’ s occupation in World War II , the Germans created shelters from old iron caves to protect its troops from attacks , which we ’ ll visit before journeying south towards Lapland , stopping on the Norwegian / Finnish border on our way to Ivalo , Finland .
B , L , D — Wilderness Hotel Inari or similar
DAY 16 • Inari • Sami family • Home- Hosted Dinner Visit the Siida Museum , which focuses on Sami and northern Lapland culture and nature . Then , visit with a Sami family and learn about the importance of reindeer and their role in the life of the Sami . Later , enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner .
B , L — Wilderness Hotel Inari or similar
DAY 17 • Lapland • Fly to Helsinki Transfer to the airport for our flight to Helsinki , enjoying lunch before our departure .
B , L — GLO Hotel Art or similar
DAY 18 • Helsinki Our tour of Helsinki includes stops at Market Square ; the Sibelius Monument ; and Senate Square , designed to be the physical and symbolic
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heart of the city . Gather at your hotel for a Farewell Dinner tonight .
B , D — GLO Hotel Art or similar
DAY 19 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the Helsinki airport for your flight home . Or begin your post-trip extension in Stockholm , Sweden .
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Stockholm , Sweden
POST-TRIP : 3 nights from $ 1595 Only $ 532 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Copenhagen on your Denmark pre-trip extension for $ 200 per person , per night
• Arrive early in Oslo on your main trip for $ 200 per person , per night
• Conclude your main trip with more time in Helsinki for $ 225 per person , per night
• Remain in Stockholm after your Sweden posttrip extension for $ 200 per person , per night
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