Overview
Itinerary
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. Stay Two Nights: Stockholm, Scandic Continental (or similar) (D)
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. (B)
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. Stay: Ostersund, Clarion Grand (or similar) (B)
Insider Experience: Gain an insight into the unique culture of the Sami at Batsuoj Sami Centre.
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. Stay Two Nights: Scandic Narvik (B/D)
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. (B)
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. Stay: Stiklestad, Scandic Hotel (or similar) (B/D)
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. Stay Two Nights: Trondheim, Clarion Hotel Trondheim (B/L/D)
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. (B)
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. Stay Two Nights: Geiranger, Hotel Havila in Fjord View rooms (B/D)
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. Stay: Flam, Fretheim Hotel (B/D)
Insider Experience: Today, enjoy a superb excursion aboard the Flam Railway.
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. (B/L)
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. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 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 in the world, the Flam Railway
- Travel on Northern Europe's highest railway line, the Bergen Railway
- Operated by Travelmarvel's partner Great Rail Journeys
- 16 nights in premium accommodation
- Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and expert local guides
- Airport transfers and tipping included
- 27 meals - 16 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 9 dinners
- Itinerary and hotels may be subject to change
- Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included
Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Arctic Circle Express' Reviews
The itinerary was good. We had a variety of experiences. It was good to get to the north of both countries. ...read more We appreciated the culture in Sweden and the landscapes in Norway. The breakfasts at the hotels were amazing and the comfort was good.
Our tour leader was amazingly affable and made sure that we were as comfortable as possible and that we were enjoying the tour.
We were a little disappointed in the trains - they are not tourist trains which meant you did not always have a good window to see the country-side. Whilst this was not as important in Sweden as it was in Norway. In the end, we felt a tour by coach would have been as good.
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