Welcome to Oslo! After arriving in Oslo, make your own way to your hotel where you can check in and spend the afternoon at leisure. If you wish, you can easily see some sights of Oslo on foot from your hotel.

Tonight, meet your guide and tour group at a welcome dinner.

After breakfast this morning at your hotel, enjoy an Oslo Grand City tour that will take in the main attractions and highlights of Norway’s capital. Included on the tour is a stop at Oslo Opera House and the world famous Vigeland sculpture park, created by iconic Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland. Also, see the Holmenkollen Ski Jump before returning to the hotel.

Remainder of your day is at leisure.

Today, embark on the famous Norway in a Nutshell journey, which will take us to the fjordlands of Norway over the next two days. Our day begins with a train journey from Oslo to Myrdal, where we eventually climb up to the 850 metre point above sea level where the iconic Flåm Mountain Railway begins down to the village of Flåm.

On the way down, enjoy incredible scenery and a stop at Kjosfossen Waterfall. Upon arriving in Flåm, it is a short walk to the hotel where you will spend the night where you will enjoy an included Viking themed dinner.

The second day of the Norway in a Nutshell journey begins after breakfast, as you enjoy a two hour boat cruise of Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, ending at the village of Gudvangen. A short bus ride through the Nærøydalen valley takes you to Voss, where we will catch a train for the rest of the journey to Bergen, gateway to the fjords.

Upon arrival in Bergen, check into your hotel and the rest of the day is yours at leisure.

This morning at your own leisure, which includes breakfast at your hotel, before you go on a walking tour of Bergen which will take in the sights of St Mary’s Church, Håkon’s Hall and UNESCO World Heritage listed Bryggen district, made up of colourful age-old wooden wharves, which date back to the 11th century AD. The tour also takes in the Bergen fish market andTroldhaugen, the home of famous Norwegian composer, Edvard Greig.

We finish the tour at Bergen pier, where we can relax at the guest lounge before boarding our Hurtigruten ship to begin our Coastal Express voyage north along Norway’s beautiful coast. 

Today, the ship will cruise along the breathtaking Nordfjord near Torvik, before sailing past West Cape for the final approach to Ålesund, where we will spend the afternoon exploring. Renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, Ålesund is easily explored on foot. Make sure to go to Mount Askla, where you can get a fantastic panoramic view of the city.

Head back to the ship for departure, where you can enjoy dinner before the last port of the day, at Molde, where there is an amazing view of 222 mountain peaks across the fjord, called the Molde Panorama.

After breakfast, the ship arrives early in Trondheim, Norway’s first capital. You will have the option of exploring the city in your own time or on an guided optional excursion. Founded in 997, the centrepiece of the city is the magnificent gothic Nidaros Cathedral, nicknamed ‘Norway’s Notre Dame’ and is considered the most sacred building in all of Norway.

Afterwards, make sure you make your way to the district of Bakklandet and get a photo of the colourful wooden wharves from Gamle Byro, the old city bridge. Make way back to the ship’s departure northwest, passing the Kjeungskjær Lighthouse towards the charming village of Rørvik.

This morning, a moment to remember as you cross into the Arctic Circle, where the chances of witnessing the phenomena of the Northern Lights greatly improve  the further you journey into its boundaries. This morning, your crew onboard will mark the occasion (entirely if you dare) which will wake you up in the most refreshing way.

After breakfast, the ship will call into the ports of Ørnes and Bodø before in the afternoon entering the Lofoten archipelago. The striking landscapes of the Lofoten Islands are some of the best in Norway, including the striking Lofoten Wall, a stunning 1,000 metre-high formation of mountains. A short stop at Stamsund before arriving in the evening at the pretty harbour town of Svolvær.

If you get up early enough, you will be able to have a morning stroll at this morning’s first stop, Harstad. The ship then continues on via Finnsnes and past the beautiful island of Senja, before pulling into the Arctic capital of Tromsø. You will have four hours to explore the city, which includes many local breweries, Polaris - the northernmost aquarium and if you are quick enough, cross the bridge past the Arctic Cathedral and make your way to the Fjellheisen to catch the cable car up Storsteinen mountain for spectacular views of the city and the surrounding scenery.

Make sure tonight you make your way outside (if weather permits) to see the mighty Lyngen Alps, as our ship sails through the striking Arctic region this evening.

We sail towards the northernmost point of Norway, as today you will port at Honningsvåg, known as the gateway to the North Cape, marking the northernmost point of the European continent. We continue sailing across northern Norway, on the way, you will witness the local ways of life, as you might see cod drying on gigantic wooden racks called hjell, whose export is one of the main industries of the area.

Today you will leave our Hurtigruten ship as we reach Kirkenes, the last point of the coastal voyage before the ships head back south to Bergen. Your adventure, however, is not over as we begin a journey into FInland. Our first stop is Inari, the are is famous for being a cultural centre for the indigenous Sámi people, and you will learn about them as we visit the Siida Sámi museum to learn more about the Sámi that have defined the culture of Finland.

After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue to Saariselkä, a small skiing village in the heart of Finnish Lapland where you will spend the night.

After breakfast, you will have the day to explore this charming Finnish village at your own pace, or try one of the optional excursions available to you today. 

This evening, a magical experience awaits as you will journey through the FInnish wilderness on a reindeer safari, hopefully with the chance to see the northern lights. You will visit a local Sámi family to learn about reindeers and their special relationship to the Sámi people. After some warm drinks in a traditional hut, you will (weather permitted) enjoy a reindeer drawn journey through the night time winter wonderland.

Today we journey south towards the heart of Lapland and its bespoke capital, Rovaniemi - most famous for being the home of Santa Claus. Upon arrival, we will be experiencing the Santa Claus Village, where you can enjoy meeting reindeer and the bearded man himself. 

A special evening awaits as we check-in to the Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos in Sinettä where you will enjoy a night in a glass igloo. After dinner in the hotel, settle in and keep your eyes open in the hope you will see the northern lights from the comfort of your bed.

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive back to Rovaniemi to have more time to explore the capital of Lapland. With a fascinating history, particularly during World War II, where the city was extensively damaged and was rebuilt in the shape of a reindeer's head.

This afternoon, another magical Lapland experience awaits as we visit a husky farm. You will take a tour of a husky dog kennel where we will enjoy lunch. Afterwards, enjoy a thrilling husky-drawn cart or sled ride through the Lappish wilderness.

Today, you will have a full day to explore Rovaniemi. Your guide today can recommend additional excursions in the area or things to do in the area.

A train journey south today takes us to the capital of Finland, Helsinki. Considered one of the most liveable cities in the world, Helsinki is a vibrant hub of northern Europe strategically positioned in the Gulf of Finland connecting the city to many other countries in the region. 

This evening a farewell dinner will be enjoyed to reflect on our amazing journey across Scandinavia.

Your journey across Scandinavia ends after breakfast today.  Please make your own way to the airport.