Day 01: HELSINKI

• Arrive in Helsinki, Finland’s waterfront capital, and settle into your hotel ahead of the start of your Scandinavian journey.

• At 6:00 p.m., meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers before enjoying a welcome dinner together at the hotel.

• Highlight: Begin your Arctic adventure in Helsinki, a stylish Nordic capital set along the Gulf of Finland.

• Meals: Dinner

Day 02: HELSINKI, OULU

• Join a Local Guide for a sightseeing tour of Helsinki featuring City Hall, Presidential Palace and Lutheran Cathedral.

• Continue past the Sibelius Monument and visit Helsinki’s open-air market, with some free time to browse independently.

• Later, transfer to the airport for your included flight north from Helsinki to Oulu.

• Highlight: Discover Helsinki’s architecture, waterfront landmarks and Nordic character before travelling deeper into Finland.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 03: OULU

• Begin the day with an orientation tour introducing you to Oulu, designated the 2026 European Capital of Culture.

• Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, with time to explore Market Square and sample local flavours at Oulu Market Hall.

• See the famous Policeman statue or visit Pikisaari Island, once an industrial district and now home to a thriving artistic community.

• An optional full-day excursion may be available to Hailuoto Island and Marjaniemi, including lunch and a brewery visit.

• Highlight: Enjoy Oulu at your own pace, from its traditional market quarter to the wooden surroundings of Pikisaari.

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 04: OULU, ROVANIEMI

• Travel approximately 205 km north from Oulu to Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland.

• Visit the famous Santa Claus Village, uniquely positioned directly on the Arctic Circle.

• Cross the marked Arctic Circle line and receive an official Arctic Circle Certificate to commemorate the experience.

• Enjoy time exploring the festive village and the opportunity to see Santa Claus during your visit.

• Highlight: Cross into the Arctic Circle at one of Finland’s most iconic Lapland destinations.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 05: ROVANIEMI, LUOSTO, IVALO

• Depart Rovaniemi and travel to Luosto for a guided visit to a local husky farm.

• Meet the sled dogs and learn about Arctic survival equipment, sleds, racing traditions and the close bond between mushers and their dogs.

• Visit the puppy yard and spend time with some of the friendly adult racing dogs cared for by experienced mushers.

• Experience an introduction to Sámi culture accompanied by traditional snacks.

• Continue through Finnish Lapland to Ivalo, travelling approximately 320 km during the day.

• Highlight: Gain insight into Arctic sled-dog traditions while experiencing the culture of Finland’s far north.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 06: IVALO, KARASJOK, HONNINGSVÅG

• Depart Ivalo and cross the border from Finland into Norway, continuing through the landscapes of the far north.

• Stop in Karasjok to visit the Sámi Cultural Park and learn about the history, traditions and lifestyle of the Sámi people.

• Explore exhibitions displaying Sámi artwork, handicrafts, traditional clothing and cultural artefacts.

• Continue north towards Honningsvåg, travelling approximately 390 km during the day.

• Highlight: Discover the living heritage and traditions of the Sámi community in one of northern Scandinavia’s most important cultural centres.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 07: HONNINGSVÅG, NORTH CAPE, ALTA

• Travel from Honningsvåg to the dramatic North Cape, one of northern Norway’s most celebrated landmarks.

• Visit the North Cape Hall and Visitor Centre, spectacularly positioned on a cliff approximately 307 metres above the Arctic Ocean.

• Stop at the iconic Globe Monument, the symbolic landmark of the North Cape and a favourite photography point.

• Take in expansive views over the Barents Sea before continuing south towards Alta.

• Travel approximately 270 km during the day before arriving in Alta.

• Highlight: Stand high above the Arctic Ocean at one of Europe’s most dramatic northern viewpoints.

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 08: ALTA, TROMSØ

• Visit Alta’s UNESCO-listed Rock Art Museum, home to Northern Europe’s largest and richest collection of prehistoric rock carvings.

• Follow the museum pathways past fascinating carvings created approximately 2,000 to 6,200 years ago.

• Discover images illustrating the lives and livelihoods of ancient hunter-gatherers and fishing communities.

• Admire views towards Alta Fjord before continuing approximately 300 km towards Tromsø.

• Arrive in Tromsø in the late afternoon and enjoy free time to explore the city independently.

• Highlight: Step thousands of years into Arctic history through Alta’s remarkable UNESCO-listed rock art.

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 09: TROMSØ

• Join an orientation walk through Tromsø, one of Norway’s best-known Arctic cities.

• Visit the striking Arctic Cathedral, recognised for its distinctive triangular architecture and prominent position beside Tromsø Bridge.

• Enjoy free time to explore Tromsø independently before meeting your fellow travellers again for dinner.

• An optional excursion may be available aboard the Fjellheisen Cable Car, offering panoramic views across Tromsø and its surroundings.

• Later in the evening, board your ship and begin your coastal voyage from Tromsø towards Bergen.

• Highlight: Explore Tromsø’s Arctic character before beginning a spectacular five-day voyage along the Norwegian coast.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: TROMSØ, LOFOTEN ISLANDS

• Sail south along Norway’s Arctic coastline towards the spectacular Lofoten Islands, where dramatic mountains rise directly beside the sea.

• Pass the impressive Lofoten Wall, a striking chain of granite peaks emerging from the Arctic waters.

• Admire colourful fishing villages along the shoreline, where generations of local communities have depended on the winter cod season.

• Spend the day appreciating the changing coastal scenery and remote landscapes from aboard your ship.

• Highlight: Cruise through one of Norway’s most photographed regions, surrounded by towering mountains and traditional fishing communities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Tour Director services conclude during the cruise portion of the journey on Day 10.

Day 11: BODØ, ØRNES, NESNA, SANDNESSJØEN, BRØNNØYSUND, RØRVIK

• Continue south with an early call at Bodø, followed by Ørnes, before sailing deeper into Norway’s scenic Helgeland Coast.

• Make a short call at Nesna before continuing towards Sandnessjøen, gateway to the magnificent coastal landscapes of Helgeland.

• Admire the distinctive Seven Sisters mountain range and hear the local legend surrounding its seven dramatic peaks.

• Arrive in Brønnøysund and walk along Havnegata towards the marina and Brønnøy Church, a Neo-Gothic stone church dating from 1870.

• Continue towards Rørvik, a cosy fishing port surrounded by the islands of the picturesque Vikna Archipelago.

• Highlight: Experience the fishing communities, legends and striking mountain scenery of Norway’s Helgeland Coast.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: TRONDHEIM, KRISTIANSUND, MOLDE, ÅLESUND

• Arrive early in Trondheim and step ashore to explore part of this historic city, once an important centre during the Viking Age.

• See the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral, the resting place of St. Olav and one of Norway’s most significant historic landmarks.

• Walk towards Gamle Bybro, the Old Town Bridge, for picturesque views across the Nid River.

• Continue by ship to Kristiansund, a colourful coastal city spread across four islands and historically associated with the dried salted cod trade.

• Sail onwards to Molde, where views extend towards the striking peaks of the Romsdal Alps.

• Continue towards Ålesund as your coastal voyage carries you farther south.

• Highlight: Combine Viking history, colourful harbour towns and dramatic mountain scenery along Norway’s western coast.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: ÅLESUND, FLORØ, BERGEN

• Continue south with views towards Nordfjord, set beneath the vast landscapes surrounding the Jostedal Glacier.

• Stop at Florø and enjoy time around its harbour and marina before continuing along Norway’s western coastline.

• As the ship departs Florø, look out for the picturesque Stabben Lighthouse standing offshore.

• Sail across the mouth of the magnificent Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord.

• Continue through islands and skerries before cruising along Hjeltefjord on the final approach to Bergen.

• Arrive in Bergen, disembark and transfer to your hotel, with the evening free to explore independently.

• Highlight: Complete your coastal voyage surrounded by fjords, glaciers and islands before arriving in Bergen.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 14: BERGEN

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your Scandinavian journey comes to an end.

• Depart Bergen and continue with your onward travel arrangements.

• Highlight: Conclude an unforgettable journey across Finland, the Arctic Circle and Norway’s spectacular coastline.

• Meals: Breakfast

Note: The coastal cruise from Tromsø to Bergen is operated aboard various ships, with the exact vessel depending on the selected departure date.