Arctic Norway Summer Holiday

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Above the Arctic Circle

This two week trip takes you to the territory north of the Arctic Circle, experience
the fresh, clean air, unspoilt nature and friendly disposition of people living in the
remote areas of Norway, Sweden and Finland.
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Lofoten Islands
From Tromso we head for the wild Vesterålen and Lofoten islands that jut out of the Norwegian Sea like jagged teeth. Crossing the sea, we hope to spot whales plunging in the water. We'll explore the craggy coastline (home to many seabird colonies including puffins), go hiking in the hills, and relax in the sauna in the evening. Next we make a superb drive following the rugged coastal fjords to Narvik, then cut through the mountain range to Abisko in the Swedish fells.

Lapland, Land of Reindeer Herdsmen
We now enter Lapland, land of the Sami herdsmen: a colourful people whose life is geared to the migratory pattern of their reindeer herds. This enormous rolling wilderness is sprinkled with lakes that shimmer gold in the evening sun and with soft carpets of arctic flowers. We plan to spend our days making the most of the long hours and clear air. Day hikes, biking or canoeing are possible in this wilderness area. At Inari, the centre of Sami culture in Finland, we can explore the lake, perhaps catching fresh fish for dinner!

North Cape - the Top of Europe
Heading even further north through the tundra, we take the tunnel across to the rocky outcrop of North Cape, situated on the edge of the Arctic waters - the so-called 'Sea of Ice'. Here at the tip of Europe the twilight night-sky glows misty pink and orange. Early in the summer the 'Midnight Sun' can be viewed from towering cliffs of black granite, which rise 300m straight out of the sea.

The Trip

Graded ‘easy’ This trip to the remote and beautiful north of Scandinavia involves a couple of long drives, but also plenty of walks (optional). The walks available are graded as easy to moderate (generally 4-6 hours of walking). You should come prepared to participate both in food preparation and setting up and taking down camp.

Top Tips

Temperatures can vary from warm inland to mild in coastal regions, and
very cool in the mountains. Light medium and warm clothes are needed, including a warm sweater, a warm fleece type jacket and windproof outer garment, as the weather can vary considerably on a daily basis. Raingear is essential. Nights can be very cold at the beginning and end of the season, and thermal underclothes may be useful, as well as gloves and hat. And don't forget your stout walking boots/shoes
and trainers.

You will have: 5nts simple campsite cabins that may involve multiple sharing, 9nts camping at camp grounds with generally good facilities. Some camping nights can generally be upgraded to cabins, depending on availability.

Meals included - 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 11 dinners

Transport

Your transport: Coach/Ferries/On foot.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly London/Tromso.

Day 2 -Drive and ferry to Andenes on Andoya Island (Vesteralen).

Day 3 -Optional whalewatching; bus and ferry to Kabelvag on Vestvagoy Island (Lofoten); optional walks and exploring.

Day 4 - In Kabelvag; optional boat trips or walks .

Day 5 - Drive via Narvik to Abisko area (Sweden).

Day 6 - In Abisko; optional hikes.

Day 7 - Bus to Enontekio, (Finland).

Day 8 - Drive Inari Lake area; optional visit to Lapp village; optional rafting.

Day 9 - At Inari; explore lake by canoe, hikes, optional sea-plane flight or Siida museum.

Day 10 - Drive and tunnel to Skarsvag on North Cape Island (Norway). Visit Nord Kapp.

Day 11 - Optional walk to Europe's most northerly point; optional boat trip to bird colonies.

Day 12 - Drive Alta.

Day 13 - Drive to Sautso Canyon area; optional walks.

Day 14 - Return Tromso.

Day 15 - Fly to London.

ANDENES Stay on Andoya island with option of whale watching.
LOFOTEN ISLANDS Exploring fishing villages and majestic scenery, mountain walking.
INARI Pretty town on shore of beautiful
Lake Inarijarvi.