This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
This tour features a combination of escorted and independent travel. Part of your journey will be enjoyed as a group experience, led by expert tour leaders or local guides. The remainder is self-guided—whether by rail, cruise, or overland—allowing you the freedom to travel between destinations independently and explore at your own pace.
✓ Travel with Travelmarvel
✓ 16 nights in premium accommodation
✓ Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and expert local guides
✓ 28 meals - 16 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 10 dinners
✓ Celebrate crossing the Arctic Circle in Sweden
✓ Enjoy a journey on one of the world’s most northerly railway lines, the Ofoten Railway
✓ Cruise along the serene waters of the spectacular Geirangerfjord
✓ Journey into the mountains along one of the steepest railways, the Flam Railway
✓ Travel on Northern Europe’s highest railway line, the Bergen Railway
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
On arrival in Stockholm, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Today, tour this modern city at your leisure, perhaps wandering the narrow streets of Gamla Stan.
Stockholm is yours to explore today on a guided tour. Tonight, if Swedish cuisine is on your mind, then be sure to visit a local restaurant at your leisure to enjoy a smorgasbord — a world-famous Swedish tradition.
Bid farewell to Stockholm and head inland by InterCity train to Ostersund, which is nestled on the shore of beautiful Lake Storsjon, Sweden’s fifth-largest lake.
Leaving Ostersund, you’ll travel north into the untamed wilderness of Lapland aboard the iconic Inlandsbanan train. Lapland is home to the Sami, who are renowned for their reindeer herding skills. You’ll get a real taste of their unique culture during a tour of Batsuoj village.
Leaving Arjeplog, you’ll travel further north by coach across the Arctic Circle into the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Insider Experience: Celebrate crossing the Arctic Circle in Sweden.
Today, travel on the northerly Ofoten Railway through Sweden’s breathtaking mountains into Norway, traversing steep mountainsides with sheer drops to the fjords below. Arrive later in Narvik, a popular destination to spot the spectacular northern lights during winter.
Insider Experience: Enjoy a journey on one of the world’s most northerly railway lines, the Ofoten Railway.
Enjoy a free day exploring Narvik today. Perhaps head to the Narvik War Museum to discover the war history of northern Norway and Narvik's role in World War II.
Today you will travel by coach to the town of Fauske before continuing by rail on the Nordlandsbanen to Verdal and the village of Stiklestad. Discover Stiklestad, the site of King Olav’s death in 1030.
Begin the day with a tour of the village Stiklestad, site of one of Norway's most famous battles. Afterwards, travel from Stiklestad to Trondheim, admiring the natural beauty along the way.
One of the oldest cities in Norway, Trondheim is an atmospheric metropolis that is a delight to explore. Embark on a guided tour of its best cultural highlights, including the famous Old Town Bridge, the Royal Residence and the Bakklandet, a neighbourhood filled with traditional streets and colourful wooden houses.
On your rail journey today, navigate the same course as the emerald waters of the River Rauma as it winds around the hillsides below jagged peaks as you head to Andalsnes. Later, arrive in Geiranger, a small tourist village in the Sunnmore region of Norway.
Insider Experience: Stunning scenery awaits today as you join the 114-kilometre-long Rauma Railway for a journey through magnificent contrasting landscapes.
Geirangerfjord is a World Heritage-listed site alive with colours and contrasts. The lush greens of the trees clinging to the rock, set against the deep blue water and the brilliant white of snow-capped peaks in the distance, are sure to entrance. Uncover its magic further on your Insider Experience.
Insider Experience: Take in the exquisite scenery of the spectacular Geirangerfjord by boat today. Cruising along the serene, deep water, the steep sides of the fjord seem to tower over the boat.
Leave Geiranger by coach this morning and travel through Norway’s incredible fjord country, stopping at the unique Kaupanger Stave Church en route. Your next overnight destination is Flam, a tiny, quaint village at the head of the Aurlandsfjord, which is home to one of the most remarkable railways in the world – the Flam Railway.
On your Insider Experience today, journey into the mountains along one of the steepest railways in the world, the Flam Railway. Reach the end at Myrdal and return to Flam. After, you’ll board a boat for your second Insider Experience. Following your cruise, board a coach for your journey to the magnificent city of Bergen.
Insider Experience: Today, enjoy a superb excursion aboard the Flam Railway. Cruise along Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, the Sognefjord.
Begin your day with a tour of Bergen, including the historic Bryggen. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at Bergen Fish Market. There will then be plenty of time to explore with the rest of the day at leisure.
Depart Bergen by train, enjoying the rail journey during your magnificent Insider Experience. Descend into Oslo, perhaps taking a stroll around the capital city before your Farewell Dinner this evening.
Insider Experience: Prepare for a magnificent journey on Northern Europe’s highest railway line, the Bergen Railway.
Today you have a free morning in Oslo before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
Deposit & Payments
Booking Process
Booking On Request
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $3,618.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not Available
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
For all international voyages, it is the traveller's responsibility to ensure that they have a valid passport and they meet the visa requirement. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.
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