Horse Farm, Harstad, Norway Helsinki, Finland
DAY 11 • Overland to Svolvaer We’ ll transfer by private motorcoach to Svolvaer, a journey of about 4 hours including breaks. We’ ll then enjoy a discussion about whaling in Norway.
Meals: B, L | Thon Lofoten Hotel or similar
DAY 12 • 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. We’ ll also
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT sail into Trollfjord, a narrow inlet flanked by towering mountains. 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 13 • Lofotr Viking Museum Visit the Lofotr Viking Museum, home to the world’ s longest reconstructed longhouse, followed by an included lunch.
Meals: B, L, D | Thon Lofoten Hotel or similar
DAY 14 • Fly to Bergen Transfer to the airport and fly to Bergen today, with a connecting flight in Bodo.
Meals: B | Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz or similar
DAY 15 • Bergen Today we’ ll discover Bergen, Norway’ s second-largest city, sometimes called“ the heart of the fjords.” Our discoveries include a walking tour of the Bryggen( Wharf) area which inspired UNESCO to declare the city a World Heritage Site.
Meals: B | Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz or similar
DAY 16 • Bergen • Excursion to the coast • Controversial Topic: Norway’ s oil fund in the age of clean energy
Drive to the village of Vik to meet with a local and discuss the Controversial Topic of oil drilling in Norway.
Meals: B, L, D | Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz 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.
Meals: B
On Day 12, cruise along Trollfjord, a narrow inlet whose crystal-clear blue waters are flanked by towering mountains.
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208 Nordic Countries & the Arctic Circle: Finland, Sweden’ s Sami Lapland & Norway