Henningsvaer , Lofoten Archipelago , Norway
New ! Nordic Countries & the Arctic Circle :
Finland , Sweden ’ s Sami Lapland & Norway
Finland : Helsinki | Sweden : Tarendo , Kiruna | Norway : Harstad , Svolvaer , Bergen For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / fsnpricing
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Join O . A . T on a Small Group Adventure to the top of the world , on a three-nation journey to the Nordic lands of the Midnight Sun . Explore stylish Helsinki , meet the Sami people of Swedish Lapland , where one of Europe ’ s last indigenous cultures fights to preserve its ancient traditions , cruise the deep blue fjords of Norway ’ s Lofoten Archipelago , and more , on this discovery-rich adventure to the Arctic Circle and beyond .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart from the U . S . to Helsinki , Finland .
DAY 2 • Arrive Helsinki , Finland Arrive in Helsinki and meet your fellow travelers , including those who took our optional pre-trip extension to the Baltic Capitals : Riga , Latvia & Tallinn , Estonia . Later , enjoy a discovery walk with a stop at the Fazer Café — one of the oldest cafés in Finland .
D — Klaus K Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Helsinki Explore Helsinki on a walking tour , including the Esplanadi , the Swedish Theater , and much more .
B , D — Klaus K Hotel or similar
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 .
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 , in the heart of Swedish Lapland .
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 al fresco meal around the bonfire with our hosts . This afternoon , 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 .
B , L , D — Arctic River Lodge or similar
DAY 7 • Kiruna In the morning , we ’ ll enjoy some more local interaction in Tarendo with the assistance of our Trip Experience Leader . Then , we journey by private motorcoach to Kiruna , stopping for an included lunch along the way .
B , L — Scandic Kiruna Hotel or similar
60 Finland , Swedish Lapland & Norway