b'ClassicEmbrace the wonders of winter in Norway and Sweden, seeking out the magical Northern Lights on the idyllic10 DAYS fromLofoten archipelago and in snowy Swedish Lapland. 2,795 ppYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-2. Exploring the former Viking capital of Trondheim 2 1Our Scandinavian adventure gets under way as we fly to Trondheim via OsloSvolvaer Narvikfrom London Heathrow. On arrival, we transfer by coach to our harboursideARCTIC CIRCLE Bod 1 3 Kirunahotel. On Day 2, our expert local guide leads us through Trondheims Old Quarter, known as Bakklandet, and we also visit the 18th-century Baroque Stiftsgrden before free time to explore.SWEDENDay 3. Crossing the Arctic Circle on the Nordland RailwayTrondheim 2Leaving Trondheim early this morning, we join the Nordland Railway, known as the Polar Express, on its journey to Bod. We pass snow-covered mountains and tranquil fjords, enjoying a glass of cava as we celebrate crossing the Arctic Circle. Day 4. Stunning Lofoten Isles cruise and seeking the Northern Lights WHATS INCLUDED:A scenic coach journey takes us to Bognes, where we catch the ferry to 9 nights 3 & 4-Star hotel Ldingen on the Lofoten Isles. Our destination is Svolvr, the tiny capital. Theaccommodation Lofoten Isles are one of the worlds best locations to see the Northern Lights and we venture out by coach tonight to seek this elusive spectacle.Flights from London Heathrow Sightings of the Northern Lights are dependent on weather and conditions. to Trondheim via Oslo, Kiruna to London Heathrow via Stockholm Day 5. Colourful villages of the Lofoten archipelagoStandard Class rail travel Travelling with a local guide, we visit one of Norways best-preserved fishing All rail, ferry and coach travel villages, Nusfjord, before continuing to Vestvgy, an island of sandy beachesthroughout your tourand snow-capped mountains. After dinner, we can venture out to look for the Northern Lights. Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finishDay 6. Dramatic scenery on a journey to mainland NarvikBreakfast each day, 1 lunch, Saying farewell to Svolvr, we return to the Norwegian mainland, soaking up7 dinners the sights of one of Europes most beautiful routes. Arriving in the seaport of Group luggage transfers between Narvik, we check into our hotel and have some free time to explore. hotels from Trondheim to Bod, Day 7. To Sweden on the magnificent Ofoten RailwayNarvik to Kiruna We enjoy a highlight of our holiday: travelling aboard one of the worlds most All guided tours and excursionsnortherly railway lines, the Ofoten Railway. The 27-mile route takes us to Kiruna in Swedish Lapland. On arrival, we transfer to our accommodationa great place to view the Northern Lights. Tour Code: NLW| per person based onDay 8. Enjoying a traditional Smi experience and Ice Hotel visit 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers We embrace a special Smi experience today. At a Smi village, a local guidefrom 650.introduces us to the reindeer, which we have a chance to feed before enjoying2025 Departures: a Smi-style lunch. In the afternoon, we visit Kirunas world-famous Ice Hotel to tour its frozen rooms before visiting the Ice Bar for a chilled drink. DEC 24, JAN, FEB, MARDay 9. Enchanting husky safari through a winter wonderlandWe enjoy an amazing experience this morning: a husky safari. With a pack ofMobilityhuskies and an expert guide, we set out on a large sled for a thrilling ride. WeRating 1 2 3 4stop midway to take part in a traditional Swedish fika coffee break before returning to our rural accommodation. Day 10. Homeward boundHaving travelled from Trondheim to Kiruna, including time on the LofotenSecure your place nowIsles, our Arctic holiday concludes this morning. Transferring by coach towith a 625pp depositKiruna airport, we fly back to London Heathrow, via Stockholm.Search greatrail.com/NLW25SCANDINAVIA 103'