This brand new tour enables you to follow a similar route to that taken by Joanna Lumley in the amazing BBC TV programme. From Trondheim you too can enjoy the spectacular rail journey ‘Across the Arctic Circle’ to Bodø. You then have a couple of days in the magical Lofoten Islands before continuing north on the overnight Coastal ship to Tromsø. Hopefully, with three nights in Tromsø you will also be lucky enough to experience the Northern Lights. We can even arrange a tour with the same guide!

Extra nights can be added, or the tour can be varied in many ways – perhaps by starting in Bergen and taking the Hurtigruten (Coastal Voyage) north to Trondheim – or to Svolvær or Tromsø if preferred. It could equally be extended northwards to Kirkenes via the North Cape – or even with a flight to Spitsbergen. All things are possible and we will be happy to advise on all the options.

Hotel details:
Rica Nidelven Hotel, Trondheim - A superb four-star hotel in a central riverside location. Facilities include restaurant, bar, sauna and fitness room. All bedrooms have private facilities, TV, telephone, hair-dryer and mini-bar. De-luxe river view rooms are available at a supplement of £30pppn.

Rica Hotel, Bodø - In an excellent location – beside the sea and about 10 minutes walk from the Hurtigruten Quay this very pleasant three-star hotel offers restaurant, bar, sauna, fitness-room, and all bedrooms have private facilities, TV, telephone, hair-dryer and mini-bar. Superior Sea-view rooms are available at a supplement of £15pppn.

DEPARTURE DATES: Daily 16 November – 22 March.

Itinerary
Day 1. 07.20 Depart Heathrow for Oslo and onward flight to Trondheim, arriving 13.50. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to explore Norway’s fourth largest city, and visit the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral. A later flight is also possible.
1 night Bed and Breakfast – Rica Nidelven Hotel, Trondheim.
DAY 2. 07.40 Depart Trondheim by train for the scenic journey across the Arctic Circle to Bodø, arriving 17.25.
1 night Bed and Breakfast – Rica Hotel, Trondheim.
DAY 3. Morning at leisure in Bodø – noted for its white tailed sea-eagles, and excellent Aviation Museum. At 15.00 depart Bodø on Hurtigruten (Coastal Voyage) for six-hour sailing to Svolvær. Transfer to Svinøya Rorbuer.
2 nights Bed and Breakfast – Svinøya Rorbuer, Svolvær
DAY 4. At leisure in Svolvær to enjoy this attractive little town and explore the beautiful Lofoten Islands. In the early part of the season you may enjoy a Nature/Orca Safari, and later on perhaps a fishing trip. (see previous page for further information).
DAY 5. At leisure in Svolvær until departure at 22.00 on Hurtigruten for Tromsø. A twin-bedded outside cabin with private facilities is included. 1 night Bed and Breakfast – Hurtigruten (Coastal Voyage).
DAY 6. During the early hours the ship calls at various ports in the Vesteralen Islands, then travels along the coast to Tromsø arriving at 14.30.
2 nights Bed and Breakfast – Rica Ishavshotel, Tromsø (see page 3).
DAY 7. At leisure in Tromsø to enjoy its fine restaurants, museums and wide variety of activities. See page 3 for pre-bookable activities.
DAY 8. 14.00 Depart Tromsø for Oslo and onward flight to Heathrow, arriving 18.30.

Prices - Prices in £s per person departing from: HEATHROW
From £1325 per person, £1600 single

Price includes:
- Scheduled SAS flights. Departure Taxes.
- Bed and Breakfast accommodation as indicated. 2nd class rail travel Trondheim/Bodø. Coastal Voyage from Bodø to Svolvær. Arrival transfer in Svolvær. Coastal Voyage Svolvær/Tromsø including, twin-bedded/single outside cabin with private facilities and breakfast.
- Upgraded Room Supplements:
- Trondheim        River view –     £30pppn
- Bodø    Sea view          £15pppn
- Tromsø            Sea view          £20pppn

Flight Supplement
MANCHESTER £30, BIRMINGHAM £50

How to book
Call us on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631