b'ClassicArctic Circle SVOLVR 2 1 NARVIKThe Northern Lights 1 BOD 3 KIRUNA& Lapland TRONDHEIM 1 Sweden FinlandNorwayEmbrace the phenomenal natural wonders of Scandinavia,from the deep, dramatic fjords of Norways idyllic Lofoten by Coach by RailIslands to the beautiful wilderness of Swedish Lapland. by Ship 1 Nights in HotelOFOTEN RAILWAY NARVIK ICEHOTELYOUR ITINERARYDays 1 & 2. Arrival in Trondheim Days 5 & 6. To Swedish Lapland afresh every year since 1989 from Your Scandinavian holiday beginsLeaving Svolvr, we travel by coachhuge, hand-sculpted blocks of ice with a flight from London Heathrowalong one of the most scenic routessourced from the nearby river. We to Trondheim. On arrival, we transferin Europe, with views of magnificenttour the hotels frozen rooms withby coach to our hotel in the stylishfjords below, to the ice-free seaport ofa guide before visiting the ice bar forharbourside. Waking early on Day 2, Narvik. Here, we check in to our hotela chilled drink served in ice glasses. we join the spectacular Nordlandand enjoy a free evening to explore Railway to Bod, passing frozen lakes,the citys fascinating attractions. OnDay 8. Embarking on a husky safari snow-covered mountains and tranquilDay 6, a journey on the renownedAfter breakfast, we enjoy a unique fjords as we cross the Arctic Circle.Ofoten Railway carries us across thehusky safari experience. With a pack of Swedish border on a scenic journey.energetic huskies at the helm, steered Days 3 & 4. Exploring Lofoten Soaking up breathtaking views, weby an expert guide, we set out on a Journeying by coach and ferry, wetravel across barren plateaus andlarge sled through the snowy scenery. arrive in Svolvr, the tiny capital ofalongside steep mountains to Kiruna,As well as enjoying atmospheric views the remote Lofoten Islands and oneSwedish Laplands largest city. during the husky ride, we also take of the best places to see the Northernpart in a traditional Swedish fika, Lights. After dinner at our hotel,Day 7. A special Smi experience gathering around a campfire withwe have a chance to witness thisToday, we have the chance toa hot drink and a sweet treat. Later, wondrous spectacle on a Northernexperience the culture of Scandinaviasa coach transfers us back to our Lights hunt. Day 4 brings a guidedsemi-nomadic indigenous people. Wehotel, where we have an afternoon to sightseeing tour of the area, includingtravel to a Smi village, where a localunwind before our farewell dinner.The whole trip was colourful Nusfjord, one of Norwaysguide introduces us to the reindeer. oldest and best-preserved fishingAs we learn more about life in themind-blowing and Ill Day 9. Homeward bound never forget the tigers.villages, and Vestvgy, a spellbindingpicturesque camp, we enjoy a Smi- We transfer by coach to Kiruna airport island with sandy beaches, snow- style lunch in a traditional tent called for our connecting flight to Stockholm. Brian, 2024capped mountains and enchantinga lavvu and listen to age-old folk tales.From the Swedish capital, we fly to landscapes. In the evening, we ventureIn the afternoon, we visit KirunasLondon Heathrow, where your tourout to look for the Northern Lights. world-famous Icehotel, constructedof Scandinavia draws to a close. 88 THE NORTHERN LIGHTS & LAPLAND'