Stave Church, Borgund, Norway Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway
DAY 13 • Coastal cruising • Tromso Visit Tromso, a university town spanning three islands and the starting point for famous Arctic expeditions.
Meals: B, L, D | Hurtigruten or Havila 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, the Cape rises 1,000 feet above sea level.
Meals: B, L, D | Hurtigruten or Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
DAY 15 • Disembark ship • Kirkenes • World War II cave shelter visit • Lapland, Finland
Disembark in Kirkenes. Here, we’ ll visit World War II bunkers, including the cave shelter created by Germans during Kirkenes’ occupation. Later, journey south towards Lapland.
Meals: B, L, D | Aurora Village or similar
DAY 16 • Inari • Sámi family • Home- Hosted Dinner
Discover the Siida Museum. Then, visit with a Sámi family and learn about the importance of reindeer and their role in the life of the Sámi. Later, enjoy a Home- Hosted Dinner.
Meals: B, L | Aurora Village or similar
DAY 17 • Lapland • Fly to Helsinki Transfer to the airport for our flight to Helsinki, enjoying lunch before our departure.
Meals: B, L | GLO Hotel Art or similar
DAY 18 • Helsinki Our tour of Helsinki includes stops at the new Oodi public library, Market Square, the Sibelius Monument, and Senate Square. Then gather with your fellow travelers this evening for a Farewell Dinner.
Meals: 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.
Meals: B
See the full deck plan for the Hurtigruten or Havila on page 366.
On Day 16, journey to Lapland where you’ ll be welcomed by a local indigenous Sami family who will introduce you to their herd of reindeer.
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204 Fjord Cruise & Lapland: Norway, Finland & the Arctic Circle