| Starts | Oslo, Norway |
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| Ends | Kiruna, Sweden |
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| Region | Europe |
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| Duration | 9 days |
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| Tour Operator | Gadventures |
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| Tour Code | ENWR 22591 |
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| Overview PDF | Download PDF |
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Starting: Oslo & Finishing: Oslo
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. If you arrive early enough the Edvard Munch museum is well worth a visit.
Day 2 - Starting: Oslo & Finishing: Trondheim
Depart for a scenic ride on the Dovre Railway to Trondheim.
Day 3 - Starting: Trondheim & Finishing: Bodø
Spend a free day exploring Trondheim. Opt to visit the neighbourhood of Bakklandet, the old town bridge, cafés along the wharves, Market Square, Nidaros Cathedral or the old city streets. In the evening, board an overnight train on the Norland Railway to Bodø.
Day 4 - Starting: Bodø & Finishing: Lofoten
Arrive to Bodø and enjoy free time exploring this small transfer city. Hop on an afternoon ferry to the Lofoten Islands. Stay in charming fishing cabins on the coast.
Day 5 - Starting: Lofoten & Finishing: Lofoten
Take a local bus to Hennigsvaer, a charming old fishing village, perfect for a lunch stop.
Day 6 - Starting: Lofoten & Finishing: Tromsø
If keen, there are more opportunities for Northern Lights viewing here.
Day 7 - Starting: Tromsø & Finishing: Tromsø
For activities around town, visit one of the many polar-related museums the city offers.
Day 8 - Starting: Tromsø & Finishing: Kiruna
Travel to Narvik by bus with time to stop in town for lunch. Switch to the famous Ofoten Railway for one last gorgeous ride into Sweden.
In Kiruna, enjoy a stay in cabins outside the city complete with an on-site sauna to warm up from the icy Scandinavian winter weather.
Cross your fingers for one more chance to see the Northern Lights from the hotel's viewing area.
Day 9 - Starting: Kiruna & Finishing: Kiruna
With a little more time in Kiruna there are plenty of options to enjoy. We recommend booking post-night accommodation to have the chance to try dog sledding or reindeer sleighs, visit the ice hotel, go snowshoeing or participate in a Sami cultural experience.
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What’s Included
Oslo orientation walk. Dovre Railway. Norland Railway. Lofoten Islands stay. Northern Lights tour. Mt Storsteinen visit with cable car. Ofoten Railway.
Highlights
Ride the rails of Scandinavia across the Arctic Circle, explore the Lofoten Islands with an eye out for the Northern Lights, check out life in the small towns of the far north.
Itinerary Disclaimer
Important Notes
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) is a natural phenomena and is highly weather dependent. The ability to view the Northern Lights during your trip will be dependent on the appropriate weather/atmospheric conditions.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other’s company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Transport
Train (seats), train (beds), private van, ferry, public bus, walking.
About our Transportation
As often as possible, we’ll be using the railway systems around Norway and Sweden. To reach more remote locations we will be using buses and ferries. You will be expected to travel by foot between stations and hotels.
Solo Travellers
Accommodation
Standard hotel (4 nts), fishing cabins (2 nts), winter cabins (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt).
About Accommodation
This itinerary mostly stays at 2-3 star hotels up to Scandinavian standards. Where possible, we’ve opted to use local accommodation that will show the characteristics of the surrounding area, like fisherman cabins on the Lofoten Islands.
Joining Hotel
City Box Oslo
Prinsens gate 6, 0152 Oslo,
Norway
Phone:+47 21 42 04 80
Joining Instructions
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation with us), please make your way to the joining hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon). Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don’t see a note, please ask reception for details!
If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
GETTING TO CITY BOX OSLO:
You can go by train from the airport to the city center. The airport express (Flytoget Airport Express Train) leaves from the airport every 20 minutes and takes 20 minutes to get to Oslo Sentralstasjon which is the main train station in Oslo. From the station, its an approximately 5 minute walk to the hotel. Upon exiting the train, simply head west towards Strandgata. Once on Strandgata, take the first right onto Prinsens Gate where you will find the Hotel on the left.
If you would rather take a taxi from the airport, you can go to the taxi information desk in the Arrivals Hall. They have information about the fixed rates and available taxis. You will then have the option of choosing the cheapest available company.
Arrival Complications
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
G Adventures UK office (manned UK 8am – 8pm)
+44 (0) 2072439878
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, from calls within North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from within UK: 0844 272 0000
Calls from within Germany: 01805 70 90 30 00
Calls from within Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from within New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
For absolute emergencies after office hours please contact +44 7817 262559
If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
What to Take
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We highly recommend using a backpack or light sports bag, whichever you find easiest to carry, plus a small daypack. Luggage space on public transport is limited. You must be prepared to carry your own bags and be comfortable carrying them between transport and hotels (max. 15-20 mins walking), hopping on and off trains and public buses and up and down stairs.
Checklist
•Light fleece top/ medium heavy fleece top
•wool socks
•Slippers for the cabins/trains
•Head torch
•Thermal underwear- Wool is recommended
•Wool sweater
•Goggles (Optional)
•Warm windproof/waterproof jacket/ Down Jacket
•Gloves
•Warm hat
•Scarf
•Personal clothing for a winter environment
•Sturdy walking boots or shoes
•Sunblock
•Sunglasses
•Toiletries (biodegradable)
•Hand sanitizer
•Baby wipes (useful when there is no running water)
•Watch or alarm clock
•Money belt
•First-aid kit (should contain blister prevention material,lip salve, analgesics, bandaids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
•Day pack large enough to contain extra socks, extra sweater, goggles and thermos.
-Pack lightly as you’ll be carrying your own luggage throughout the tour.
Optional Items:
•Camera
•Reading/writing material
•Earplugs
Documents:
•Passport (with photocopies)
•Travel insurance (with photocopies)
•Airline tickets (with photocopies)
•EUR cash (which can be converted to SEK Swedish Krona as needed)
•Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
•G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier
•Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Laundry
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge or ask your CEO where the closest laundromat is. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Spending Money
Emergency Fund
Tipping
It is customary in Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2 for snacks or 10% of a meal bill). Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO or skipper did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €20-25 per person, per week can be used.
Health
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Medical Form
A Couple of Rules
Travel Insurance
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
Feedback
Newsletter
Travel Forum – The Watering Hole
Max Pax
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Day 3 Optional Activities
- Bakklandet Neighbourhood Visit -
- Old Town Bridge Visit -
- Market Square Visit -
- Nidaros Cathedral Visit -
Day 5 Optional Activities
- Wildlife Spotting Cruise -
- Hiking -
Day 6 Optional Activities
- Concert at Arctic Cathedral -
Day 7 Optional Activities
- Dog Sledding -
- Snowshoeing -
- Reindeer Sledding -
