SCANDINAVIA AND ARCTIC 2020 NORWAY SWEDEN DENMARK FINLAND BALTICS RUSSIA ICELAND FAROE ISLANDS GREENLAND SPITSBERGEN www.nordictravel.com.au [email protected] 1300 702 833 (02) 9904 5424 Iceland driving distances Greenland flight times Keflavík Airport – Reykjavík 55km Narsarsuaq – Nuuk 1hr 15mins Reykjavík – Isafjörður 388km Nuuk – Kangerlussuaq 55mins Isafjörður – Akureyri 513km Kangerlussuaq – Ilulissat 45mins Akureyri – Husavík 90km Ilulissat – Narsarsuaq 5hrs 55mins Husavík – Seyðisfjörður 245km Seyðisfjörður – Höfn 212km Höfn – Vík 272km Vík – Selfoss 129km Selfoss – Blue Lagoon 90km Blue Lagoon – Keflavík Airport 18km GREENLAND Hólmavík • • Akureyri Varmahlíð • Lake Mývatn • Seyðisörður Egilsstaðir • • • Stykkisholmur Uummannaq ICELAND • • Illulissat Reykholt • Aasiaat • Borgarnes Sisimiut • Geysir Gullfoss Vatnajökull • Kangerlussuaq •• • Höfn • Reykjavík þingvellir • Maniitsoq • • Jökulsárlón • • Kulusuk Keavík Skaftafell • • • • Hveragerði • Nuuk Kirkjubæjarklaustur Paamiut • • Narsarsuaq Seljalandsfoss Narsaq • • 50km • 500km Skógafoss • • Vík Qaqortoq• Faroe Islands driving distances Vágar Airport – Tórshavn 47km SPITSBERGEN Tórshavn – Kirkjubøur 11km Tórshavn – Klaksvík 75km Tórshavn – Gjógv 64km Ferries Tórshavn – Vestmanna 39km Helsinki to St Petersburg Klaksvík – Kunoy 12km Helsinki to Tallinn Klaksvík – Viðareiði 19km Helsinki to Stockholm Copenhagen to Oslo Ferries and sub-Sea tunnels Viðareiði Mikladalur • Bergen to Kirkenes (which is the Hurtigruten coastal ferry route) Sørvágur to Mykines Gjógv • • North Cape • Gamlarætt to Skopun • Funningur • Kunoy • Svínoy Hammerfest • Kirkenes Saksun Tromsø Alta • Klaksvík • • • Tórshavn to Nólsoy Leirvík • Hvalvík • Ivalo • Svolvær • Tórshavn to Tvøroyri Vestmanna • • • Kiruna Sandur to Skúvoy • Kvívík Bodø • Rovaniemi • • Vágur • Gamlarætt to Hestur Mykines Sørvágur • • Kemi Hattarvík via Kirkja and Nólsoy NORWAY Tórshavn • • Svinoy to Hvannasund Trondheim FINLAND Kirkjubøur • • Ålesund SWEDEN Klaksvík to Sydradular • RUSSIA FAROE ISLANDS Helsinki Flåm Skálavík Bergen• • • • Oslo Stockholm • St Petersburg • • Tallinn • • Stavanger ESTONIA Moscow • • Gothenburg Riga • LATVIA • Malmö Copenhagen • LITHUANIA Note: All times and distances shown DENMARK • above are approximate Vilnius POLAND 200km Tvøroyri • • Warsaw Kraków • 10km Cover: Kulusuk village, East Greenland © Shutterstock This page: Icebergs Greenland © Shutterstock Back Cover: Gasadalur village, Faroe Islands © Shutterstock WELCOME TO CONTENTS NORDIC TRAVEL Page We offer a great selection of travel choices to the unique Scandinavian Combinations 2–11 northern destinations of Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Baltics Unique Accommodation 12 and Russia. Carefully designed and imaginative itineraries showcase the best Norway 13–23 of these incredible destinations, so you can enjoy the journey of a lifetime. There are lots of touring options – choose from Escorted, Sweden 24–25 Independent and Self-Drive, Locally Guided, Privately Guided or Cruises. Denmark 26–27 Additional nights’ accommodation can be added to almost every tour to extend your travels. Finland 28–35 With our vast knowledge of these wonderful destinations and over 33 years’ experience, we have done all the hard work for you! Christmas 36–37 Our brochure only offers a glimpse of the many travel opportunities we offer. Many more tours, detailed itineraries and Baltics 38–41 other suggestions can all be found when you visit our website www.nordictravel.com.au Russia 42–44 Call (02) 9904 5424, 1300 702 833 or send an email to [email protected] Iceland 45–54 Nordic Travel is 100% Australian owned and operated. Faroe Islands 55–58 Greenland + Iceland + Faroe Islands 59 Greenland 60–62 Spitsbergen 63 Terms and conditions 64 Finnair 65 For prices, full itineraries and more tours nordictravel.com.au 1 SCANDINAVIAN COMBINATIONS CHARMING SCANDINAVIA 10 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER Enjoy the best of Scandinavia including the capital, cities, Aarhus, Day 6 Bergen – Flåm – Fagernes Stavanger and the stunning Norwegian fjords. Head towards the narrow valleys of fjord Norway, passing Gudvangen Day 1 Copenhagen Arrival and Nærøyfjord before arriving into Flåm. Take an optional trip onboard the Flåm Railway or a coach trip to Stegastein viewpoint. Arrival in Copenhagen and time at leisure. Or spend some time in Flåm exploring on your own. Continue by bus to Fagernes. Day 2 Copenhagen – Odense – Aarhus During the morning city sightseeing see City Hall Square, Tivoli Day 7 Fagernes – Oslo Gardens, the National Museum, Kings New Square, old canal area, Today we continue to Oslo. Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the Nyhavn and much more. Short stops at Gefion Fountain, Amalienborg Norwegian capital. See the Opera House, visit The Vigeland Park, pass Palace and the Little Mermaid statue. Continue to Aarhus after a short the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. stop in Odense. Day 8 Oslo – Stockholm Day 3 Aarhus – Stavanger Pass through Norwegian and Swedish forests and the region of Travel by ferry across the Skagerrak Strait. From Kristiansand, continue Varmland before a late afternoon arrival in Stockholm. through beautiful landscapes and fjords via Lyngdal and Kvinesdal to Stavanger. Day 9 Stockholm Day 4 Stavanger – Bergen On the morning city sightseeing tour see City Hall, enjoy the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town "Gamla Stan" and drive to Fjällgatan Morning at leisure. Or join an optional fjord cruise to see Pulpit Rock. for picturesque views of Stockholm. Afternoon at leisure. Or take an Later continue to Mortavika, Arsvågen and Sandviksvagen, before optional 2 hour privately guided visit to the Vasa Museum. arriving in Bergen. Day 10 Stockholm Departure Day 5 Bergen Arrangements end after breakfast. Morning city sightseeing tour by coach. See St Marys Church, Haakon’s Hall, the colourful and picturesque fish markets and old 2020 departures: 13, 27 June; 11, 25 July; 15, 22 August Bryggen area. Afternoon at leisure, or join an optional funicular ride up Includes: 9 hotel nights, with daily breakfasts; transport and to Mount Fløyen. excursions as shown. The Norwegian Parliament in Oslo © Shutterstock 2 For prices, full itineraries and more tours nordictravel.com.au SCANDINAVIAN COMBINATIONS DISCOVER SCANDINAVIA 11+ DAYS INDEPENDENT – ALL YEAR From Sweden to Denmark, then on to Norway – with transport, Day 7 Oslo Day At Leisure accommodation and city sightseeing all booked, just enjoy More time to explore. Wander Vigeland Sculpture Park, go up to yourself! Add extra nights or do the tour in reverse. Holmenkollen, visit the Munch Museum or just stroll the old wharf Day 1 Stockholm Arrival area with its many bars and cafes. Explore Gamla Stan’s narrow cobbled streets and quaint shops, Day 8 Oslo – Flåm: Flåm Railway see the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings and the famous Blue Depart Oslo bound for Myrdal Mountain Station and connect with Hall and Golden Rooms of City Hall. the famous, scenic Flåmsbana train. Your amazing ride ends in the Day 2 Stockholm Panoramic City Tour fjord village of Flåm. Morning panoramic city tour then maybe visit Djurgården Island, Day 9 Flåm – Bergen the great 17th Century warship of the Vasa Museum, Skansen Time at leisure, then cruise the lovely fjord to Gudvangen. From Open-Air Museum, Gröna Lund Amusement Park and more. there by bus up the scenic, twisting road via Stalheim Canyon to Day 3 Stockholm – Copenhagen By Train Voss. Then it’s “all aboard” for the train to Bergen. Take the train across the heart of Sweden, over the Øresund Bridge Day 10 Bergen Fjord Cruise and on to Copenhagen. Today enjoy a Fjord Cruise from Bergen. Afternoon at leisure. Day 4 Copenhagen Canal and Harbour Cruise Perhaps visit the Flower and Fish Markets or Bryggen harbour and Hanseatic Quarter. After your morning cruise, perhaps visit the Viking Ship Museum, Amalienborg and Christiansborg Palaces or in mid April – late Day 11 Bergen Departure September, Tivoli Gardens. End of arrangements. Day 5 Copenhagen – Oslo By Overnight Ferry 2020 departures: Daily all year Morning free, before afternoon departure on the overnight ferry to Includes: 9 hotel nights, 1 overnight ferry, breakfast daily, Oslo, cruising Kattegat Strait. other transport and excursions as shown. Day 6 Oslo Sightseeing Tour Add extra nights, do the tour in reverse or add Helsinki to the Morning arrival in Oslo then join a panoramic city tour. Later you beginning of the tour. could visit the great Viking Ships, Kon Tiki or Fram Polar Expedition Museums, Oslo Opera House, Akershus Castle and more. Stockholm © Shutterstock For prices, full itineraries and more tours nordictravel.com.au 3 SCANDINAVIAN COMBINATIONS FABULOUS SCANDINAVIA + HELSINKI 12 DAYS ESCORTED – SUMMER Travel from Copenhagen, to the fjords of Norway, then fascinating and Day 7 Fagernes – Oslo: Viking Capital historic Stockholm and vibrant Helsinki. Return to Oslo for an afternoon city sightseeing tour which includes Day 1 Arrive Copenhagen a visit to Frogner Park. See City Hall, the main street, Karl Johan, the Royal Palace and much more. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and time at leisure. Day 8 Oslo – Stockholm: Forests, Lakes and Vistas Day 2 Copenhagen – Oslo: City sightseeing and Pass through Norwegian forests and across the border, to the Swedish Overnight Ferry to Oslo farm county of Varmland. Afternoon arrival in Stockholm. On the morning sightseeing tour see the Little Mermaid guarding the port, the Royal Castle, Nyhavn and City