Inland Railway & Fjords Cruise
An eleven day Scandinavian extravaganza exploring middle Sweden and the beautiful Norwegian fjords by rail and sea.
Overview
This wonderful summer holiday under the midnight sun shows you the spectacular scenery and nature of Sweden and Norway.
Explore forests, lakes and rivers rich in wildlife, berries and unique flowers as you travel along the back bone of Sweden with the Inland Railway. Experience the magic of the midnight sun, the Sami culture (the indigenous people of Lapland) and the scenery on board the Arctic Circle train through the Swedish and Norwegian mountains.
The 'world’s most beautiful voyage' between Harstad and Trondheim is quite simply spectacular! This part of the Norwegian fjords is truly one of the most stunning. Weaving between the islands of the Vesterlån and Lofoten Archipelago is what dreams are made of.
The Norwegian fjords are one of the top holiday destinations in the world. Raw beauty, dramatic scenery and jaw dropping national tourist routes make the Norwegian fjords a great place to take a holiday at any time of year.
Highlights of this Holiday
Losing all sense of time under the midnight sun.
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Fly from UK to Stockholm |
| Self transfer to the centre of Stockholm | |
| Check into your hotel | |
| Time to explore some of Stockholm | |
| You may decide to travel a day or 2 earlier to see more of Stockholm | |
| Day 2 | Breakfast at your hotel |
| A morning to explore Stockholm | |
| 1345 - 1730 train from Stockholm to Mora | |
| Mora is rich in culture with plenty to see and do! It is home to the worlds largest cross country ski race 'Vasaloppet', held every February. In the summer the sun warms the lake and bathing is a popular summer pastime at the city centre beach. You will be accommodated at the Best Western Mora Hotel. | |
| Day 3 | Relaxing breakfast at your hotel |
| 1445 - 2105 Train to Östersund | |
| Time to visit Zorngården, the home of the famous painter Anders Zorn, (entry included) before catching the afternoon train to Östersund. The train passes many water features on the way but the waterfalls at Strorstupet and Helvetesfallet are worthy of note. Short stops for coffee and evening meal allow you to explore the nature close to the railway line. In Östersund you will stay at the Clarion Hotel Grand. | |
| Day 4 | Early breakfast at your hotel |
| 0705-1605 train to Arvidsjaur | |
| Early morning train to Arvidsjaur passing streams and lakes bursting with fish; you may have the chance to try your luck! The region surrounding Arvidsjaur has 12,000 lakes and 30,000 reindeer, and the perfect place to immerse yourself in the Sami culture is in Lappstaden. You will stay at Hotel Laponia. | |
| Day 5 | Breakfast at your hotel |
| 1605-2145 train from Arvidsjaur to Gällivare - welcome to the land of the midnight sun! | |
| The train stops as you cross the Arctic Circle and into the land of the midnight sun. You will travel through the world heritage site of Laponia and the Muddus National Park. Gällivare is the heart of Sami country and you will have the opportunity to see how modern living is combined with a traditional way of life. In the evening it is still possible to see 1/11 of the total area of Sweden whilst enjoying an ice cream in the middle of the night, under the midnight sun at the top of Dundret Mountain (not available after 3rd August). You will be accommodated at Grand Hotel Lapland. | |
| Day 6 | Breakfast at your hotel |
| Mid-morning train to Narvik | |
| At this point you leave the Inland Railway and continue your journey to Norway by regular train through the mountains. Keep your eyes open for the gigantic gateway to Laponia, Laporten. A coach is waiting in the coastal town of Narvik to take you to Harstad. Mid-afternoon arrival. Overnight stay at Rica Hotel Harstad. | |
| Day 7 | Breakfast at your hotel |
| Harstad to Stamsund - on board the Hurtigruten Coastal Steamer You board the ship at 8am and head south through one of the most dramatic areas of the Norwegian coastline. The Vesterålen and Lofoten archipelagos are areas of outstanding natural beauty. Keep your eyes open for sea eagles as they go fishing! |
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| Day 8 | Bodo to Rörvik - on board the Hurtigruten Coastal Steamer |
| Breakfast on board. Cross the Arctic Circle heading south and away from the midnight sun. This area of fjord Norway takes in the Torghatten mountain range and the Seven Sisters, fertile land and narrow straits. Don't leave the camera in your cabin! | |
| Day 9 | Breakfast on board. Early morning arrival in Trondheim and opportunity to to explore this historic city. Afternoon train through the mountains and across the border to Sweden and Östersund. Overnight at the Clarion Hotel Grand. |
| Day 10 | Breakfast at your hotel |
| Morning Inland Railway train to Mora and afternoon train to Stockholm | |
| Approx. 6pm arrival in Stockholm | |
| Check in to your hotel | |
| Day 11 | Relaxing breakfast at your hotel. |
| A leisurely morning in Stockholm | |
| Self transfer to the airport | |
| Afternoon flight to the UK | |
Accommodation
Rex Hotel - Stockholm
A refurbished town house from 1866, Hotel Rex provides comfort and privacy. Located in the exciting central area of Vasastan it is just a 2 minute walk to the underground and just a few minutes walk from major attractions such as the Vasa Museum, Stockholm harbour, shopping districts and a wide variety of restaurants.
This is where the locals live! The area around Rex Hotel is not on the beaten tourist trail. Instead you will find cosy bars and restaurants full of locals. The entire Stockholm region and beyond is quickly and easily accessible by the underground. All the rooms are en-suite and wifi is available throughout the hotel.
Please click on the image for more photos.
Inland Railway - Sweden
Your accommodation details are listed within the itinerary. All hotels are mid-range with en-suite facilities and reflect their local surroundings as you enjoy this scenic holiday along the backbone of Sweden.
Hurtigruten Coastal Steamer
A fleet of 11 ships cruise the beautiful Norwegian fjords taking you through breathtaking scenery and giving you the opportunity to see natural phenomena, such as the midnight sun and the Northern Lights from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the far north.
The journey is quite spectacular and you won't spend much time in your cabin. You must be on deck or in the panoramic lounges to witness this jaw-dropping scenery. Click on the photo to the left to see the typical cabins on board.
You will be accommodated in an unspecified outside cabin.
Activities & Excursions
As the itinerary
Dates
Dates for this holiday are with the following UK departure dates in 2015
June 14 17 24 28
July 1 5 10 12 15 19 24 26 29 31
Prices
Prices from £1995 per person on a double / twin room
Supplements from
£665 single person
£1150 per child
Price includes
Return flights from the UK to Stockholm
All rail transport and transfers detailed
Bed and breakfast accommodation throughout
Hotels with ensuite facilities (generally 3 star)
Unspecified outside ensuite cabin on the ship
