Trip Inclusions
- 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
- 27 meals - 16 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 9 dinners
- 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
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary and hotels may be subject to change
- Airport transfers and tipping included
- Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included
Insider Experiences
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Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Stockholm
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)
Daily :Stockholm
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.
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Stockholm, Ostersund
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)
Daily :Ostersund, Lapland, Arjeplog
Insider Experience
Gain an insight into the unique culture of the Sami at Batsuoj Sami Centre.
Leaving Ostersund, you’ll travel north into the untamed wilderness of Lapland. 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.
Stay: Arjeplog, Hornavan Hotell
Daily :Arjeplog, Arctic Circle, Jokkmokk
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Celebrate crossing the Arctic Circle in Sweden.
Leaving Arjeplog, you’ll travel further north by coach across the Arctic Circle into the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Stay: Hotel Jokkmokk
Daily :Jokkmokk, Ofoten Railway, Narvik
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
Daily :Narvik
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.
Daily :Narvik, Stiklestad
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)
Daily :Stiklestad, Trondheim
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
Daily :Trondheim
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.
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Trondheim, Rauma Railway, Geiranger
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
Daily :Geiranger, Geirangerfjord
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.
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.
Daily :Geiranger, Flam
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
Daily :Flam Railway, Myrdal, Sognefjord, Bergen
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Today, enjoy a superb excursion aboard 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 a cruise along Sognefjord. Later, board a coach for your journey to the magnificent city of Bergen.
Stay: Two Nights, Bergen, Scandic Bergen City
Daily :Bergen, Bryggen
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.
Daily :Bergen, Bergen Railway, Oslo
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Prepare for a magnificent journey on Northern Europe’s highest railway line, the Bergen Railway.
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.
Stay: Thon Hotel Opera or similar
Daily :Depart Oslo
Today you have a free morning in Oslo before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily :Would not hesitate to recommend Travelmarvel and we are already looking into our next adventure.
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