Compare Ultimate Finnish Lapland by Exeter International vs Sweden & Norway in 10 days - Nordic Peninsula - Charm by Exoticca
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| Duration | 6 days | 10 days |
| Price From | Check price | $ 2,199 |
| Price Per Day | Check price | $ 220 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | 9 breakfasts, 2 dinners. |
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The territory of Lapland, covers the northern most regions of Norway, Sweden and Finland. This region is well known for sightings of the Northern lights. In Lapland, there are various accommodation options. We are often asked when is the best time to see the Northern Lights is, and while it is never a guarantee that one will see them, the Northern Lights season in Arctic Europe is November through March. While most people are drawn to Arctic Europe with their dream of chasing the Northern Lights, the region has so much more to offer. For this reason, we encourage our guests to visit between December and March, when the snow pack is at it’s peak, the days are shorter and the possibility of seeing the lights is at their highest. |
Begin in the Sweden capital, revel in the lively atmosphere of Stockholm and its charming Gamla Stan Old Town. Arrive in Oslo and its cultural delights. Spend your nights on the Norway's most beautiful fjords in Oppland and Sogn og Fjordane. Discover Bergen, surrounded by the characteristic landscape of towering mountains and crystal-clear fjords and cross the glistening Hardangerfjord. |
Day 1:
Exeter Services: Transfer
Hotel: Hotel Kamp
Upon arrival into Helsinki, you will be greeted outside of baggage claim and transfer to your hotel located in the heart of the city.
Day 2:
Exeter Services: Transfers
Hotel: Kakslauttanen
Your driver will meet you in your hotel lobby for your transfer to the airport. Cost of flight not included.
Upon arrival into Ivalo, you will be greeted outside of baggage claim and transfer to Kaksauttanen.
Day 3:
Exeter Services: None
Hotel: Kakslauttanen
Days at leisure. The hotel will provide optional excursions for additional cost, payable locally.
Options include:
Cross country skiing or snow shoes
Horseback riding
Sleigh Rides
Snow mobiles
Visit to a reindeer farm
Husky Ride
Snow Tank Ride
Icebreaker excursion
Please let Exeter International know if you would like to pre-book any excursions.
Day 4:
Exeter Services: None
Hotel: Kakslauttanen
Days at leisure. The hotel will provide optional excursions for additional cost, payable locally.
Options include:
Cross country skiing or snow shoes
Horseback riding
Sleigh Rides
Snow mobiles
Visit to a reindeer farm
Husky Ride
Snow Tank Ride
Icebreaker excursion
Please let Exeter International know if you would like to pre-book any excursions.
Day 5:
Exeter Services: None
Hotel: Kakslauttanen
Days at leisure. The hotel will provide optional excursions for additional cost, payable locally.
Options include:
Cross country skiing or snow shoes
Horseback riding
Sleigh Rides
Snow mobiles
Visit to a reindeer farm
Husky Ride
Snow Tank Ride
Icebreaker excursion
Please let Exeter International know if you would like to pre-book any excursions.
Day 6:
Exeter Services: Transfer
You will be transfer to the airport for your departing flight. Cost of flight not included.
Day 1: US - Night on board
Ready to discover the spectacular landscapes and scenic fjords of Scandinavia? Arrive at your departure airport to catch a flight to Stockholm.* Night on board. * Important: If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 04:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.
Day 2: Stockholm
Arrival in Stockholm the capital of Sweden and the biggest of the country. It’s an archipelago composed by 14 islands that are connected by around 50 bridges in the Märlaren lake. It’s a very cosmopolitan city as you will find an Scandinavian modern architecture with metal and bronze buildings or fairy tails towers and a very charm old city centre. Self-transfer* to the hotel and overnight in Stockholm. * Possibility to book private transfer in the next step of the booking.
Day 3: Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel. Explore Stockholm from a different perspective on a boat tour along its iconic waterways, through its locks and underneath its 12 historic bridges! Pass by the most emblematic sights in the city, from the urban centre to the Old Town and the greenery of Djurgården, on a relaxing journey through the heart of the Swedish capital! Ovevrnight in Stockholm. Note: tansfer is not included, you will have to make your own way to the meeting point.
Day 4: Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will have a free day to enjoy on your own. You can take profit of the time to go shopping or visit some emblematic sites. We recommend the optional excursions Stockholm Archipelago Tour*. Overnight in Stockholm. * Optional excursion Stockholm Archipelago Tour: historic cruise tour throught the Stockholm archipelago. Lunch included.
Day 5: Stockholm - Oslo
Breakfast at the hotel. Self-transfer* to the Stockholm airrport to take a flight to Oslo. Arrive at Gardermoen airport and transfer to the hotel.** Oslo is the capital of Norway and a great place to discover the local culture and cuisine. The city is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, its green spaces and its numerous museums, many of which are dedicated to the country's Viking heritage. Overnight stay in Oslo. * Possibility to book private transfer in the next step of the booking. ** Transfers are provided by a regular Flybuss Service.
Day 6: Oslo - Oppland
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning enjoy a fascinating panoramic tour of Oslo including Frogner Park which houses the Sculptural Ensemble of Vigeland, the Town Hall, the Royal Palace, and the Modern Opera House. Afterwards, set off for Lillehammer, the city famous for the Olympics of '94, which is situated on the shores of Lake Mjøsa. Admire its tiny picturesque streets. Here you have the option to visit the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum.* Continue through the Oppland region and check-in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Oppland. * Optional Maihaugen Open-Air Museum: Maihaugen is Norway’s largest open-air museum outside of Oslo. The museum offers more than 200 buildings from different eras, superb cultural experiences and numerous exhibitions. You may find a cheaper price at the destination, but it is recommended that you book through Exoticca to secure your place in advance.
Day 7: Oppland - Sogn og Fjordane
Breakfast at the hotel. An exciting day awaits as you set off for Briksdal Glacier. On the way, stop for a brief visit to the beautiful Lom Church.* Located inside the Jostedalsbreen National Park, the Briksdal Glacier is set within the breathtaking Briksdalen Valley, rising to a height of 1200 metres. Enjoy some free time in Briksdal to admire the unbelievable views, take photos, explore the valley and have lunch (at your own expense). Afterwards, head to the Førde region, to check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Sogn og Fjordane. * Optional Entrance to Lom Church: Enjoy entrance to Lom Stave Church where you can admire the beautiful Romanesque architecture of this 12th-century site, one of the largest churches in Norway.Please note: You may find a cheaper entrance ticket price at the destination, but it is recommended that you book through Exoticca to secure your place in advance.
Day 8: Sogn og Fjordane - Sognefjord - Bergen
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off into the landscapes of the land of fjords, and enjoy a panoramic cruise through the beautiful Sognefjord, one of the most famous and beautiful in the whole of Norway. Admire the Nærøy Fjord and the Sognefjord with its high mountains, waterfalls and breathtaking landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, continue to Gudvangen to enjoy some free time in this quaint village, nestled at the base of the Angosto Fjord. We recommend taking an optional excursion to the fascinating Viking Museum here.* Afterwards, continue to Voss where you can explore at your leisure until finally arriving in Bergen the 'capital of the fjords'. Transfer to the hotel and get settled in. Overnight stay in Bergen. * Optional Viking Museum Visit: Visit Gudvangen's Viking Museum to learn more about this important period in Norwegian history. The Viking Museum is home to impressive Viking-style buildings, re-enactments and brilliant insights into Norway's Viking heritage.
Day 9: Bergen
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a fascinating panoramic tour of Bergen for an overview of its sights and history. Visit the Fish Market, famous for its busy atmosphere and excellent produce, and the Hanseatic Neighbourhood or Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with traditional buildings, museums, restaurants and cafes. The afternoon is free at your leisure. We recommend an optional Funicular Ride to Mount Floyen.* Overnight stay in Bergen. * Optional Mount Floyen Funicular Ride: Ride to the top of Mount Floyen for exceptional views of Bergen and the surrounding fjord-lands. You may find a cheaper price at the destination, but it is recommended that you book through Exoticca to secure your place in advance.
Day 10: Bergen - Hardangerfjord - Oslo
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off early towards Oslo and on the way travel across the mighty Hardangerfjord. On the shores of this fjord you can watch the various different farming communities, many of them dedicated to fish farming. After admiring the glistening fjord, head to the Hardangervidda Plateau, home to large herds of wild reindeer. Continue to Olso and watch the changing landscapes and natural beauty of the Buskerud region pass by. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Oslo.
Day 11: Oslo - US
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to Gardermoen airport for your return flight back to the US.* Arrive in the US and end your trip. * Transfers are provided by a regular Flybuss Service.
