Experience Finland and Norway in 10 Days.
Enjoy the beauty of winter in Finland and Norway in this two-week itinerary. Sleep in a glass igloo, sail through the narrowest fjord in Europe, and take on this authentic Scandinavian experience.
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Winter in Finland & Norway: Itinerary Inspiration
Day 1 - Journey to Finland
Welcome to Helsinki! Upon arrival, your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall and take you to your accommodations in the city center. After you have settled into your room, you can stretch your legs with a walk around the square near the hotel.
Later in the afternoon, you will meet your guide in the lobby for a private food and beer tour where you will stop at six restaurants, stalls and pubs...no need for dinner reservations tonight!
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Day 2 - Levi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel which is included every day of your trip, before meeting your driver for the trip back to the airport, where you will take off for Levi and your Glass Igloo! You will be met by your transport at the Kittlia Airport and taken to your accommodations.
Tonight you will meet with your guide for a 3-hour snowmobile adventure to see the Northern Lights. Your guide will stop and prepare an open fire for you to warm up, enjoy warm refreshments and grill sausages. Once you are back in your igloo, you have all night to spy the Aurora Borealis again. Make sure your camera is charged!
Learn More About FinlandDay 3 - Lappish Forest
This morning, meet your guide for a self-driving husky sledding experience. After a brief lesson, you will be guiding your own sled powered by huskies! Once you have returned to Levin, and following lunch, meet your guide for a snowshoeing tour in the Lappish Forest. Tonight, enjoy dinner at UTSU under a glass roof where they are inspired by the Arctic nature and the cleanest air in Europe.
Learn More About FinlandDay 4 - Levi
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby for a full-day snowmobile adventure to one of the best ice fishing spots in Finland! Other options include ice karting or perhaps a visit to the Snow Hotel!
Learn More About FinlandDay 5 - Travel to Oslo
Enjoy the Finnish buffet for breakfast before meeting your driver for the ride to the airport where you will board your flight to Oslo.
Welcome to Norway, where your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall and take you to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy an early evening floating Sauna experience in the Oslofjord.
Learn More About NorwayDay 6 - Flam
This morning, head to Oslo Central Station where you will board your train and begin your journey towards Bergen, with a stay in Flam. Your high speed train will take you on a comfortable 4+ hour journey where you can enjoy the fjord and highland landscape as you pass though many charming villages. In Myrdal, you’ll switch trains to the famous Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana) for an incredible ride to the beautiful village of Flåm.
The Flåmsbana is a spectacular train journey that offers a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape. The 12 mile long train ride took 20 years to build and is one of the steepest and highest altitude railways in the world. Enjoy the rivers cutting through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms. Once you arrive, you can walk to your accommodations overlooking the fjord!
Learn More About NorwayDay 7 - Flam
Enjoy the Norwegian breakfast buffet before venturing outside to meet your RIB boat tour for a 2 hour ride into the fjord, where you will likely encounter beautiful birds and other wildlife. Another option is a Snowshoe hike, both of which can be followed by a traditional Viking Dinner!
Learn More About NorwayDay 8 - Aurlandsfjord
Today, you’ll board a boat and sail through the Aurlandsfjord into the World Heritagelisted Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord in all of Europe. This is perhaps the most beautiful arm of Sognefjord, with its mighty waterfalls and small farms clinging to the steep mountainsides. Upon your arrival in Gudvangen, board a bus that will wind you through the countryside to Voss, where you will board a train to Bergen. Meet your driver outside of the Bergen station, who will take you to your accommodations in the city center.
Learn More About NorwayDay 9 - Bergen
Bergen is renowned for its mountain views, colorful wharf, and delicious fresh fish and seafood. Today, take in the city's highlights on a guided walking tour and discover culinary specialties along the way. Explore the historic wharf, visit the local fish market, and learn about popular Norwegian foods as you stop to sample delicious dishes and regional delicacies. Following the tour on your own, we recommend riding the Floibanen Funicular to the top of Mount Florence to enjoy the panoramic views. There are a number of hikes and walking paths that can take back down to the city.
Learn More About NorwayDay 10 - Travel Home
Your driver will meet you and bring you to the airport for your flight home. Cheers & Safe travels - we hope you had a great trip!
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