Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle with Coastal Cruise
Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle with Coastal Cruise
14 day tour from Helsinki to Bergen
Tour Operator
Globus
Departures
Aug 19, 2025
–
Sep 8, 2026
Prices From
$6,259
Dates & Prices
We’re on the top of the world on this 14-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki poised on the country’s gulf peninsula, where Nordic cuisine is as hearty as the generations of tradition here. Visit Santa at the village of Rovaniemi, just across the Arctic Circle, once you’re sure to be on the “good list,” head through Lapland to the North Cape of Norwa
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN HELSINKI, FINLAND
Welcome to Helsinki! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 2
HELSINKI–OULU
Perfection on the Peninsula HELSINKI Guided sightseeing. Flight to Oulu. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki is poised on the peninsula in the Gulf of Finland, where striking architecture and Nordic cuisine delight visitors. See the beautiful cathedral and Sibelius Monument in this historic and picturesque setting.
Day 3
OULU
The Creative Edge OULU Orientation. Free time. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME FREE TIME TIP Consider an optional excursion to Hailuoto, the largest island in the Bothnian Bay. The island started to rise from the sea approximately 2,000 years ago and continues to do so. Eventually the island will adjoin mainland as the rising shoreline is constantly changing to form a living conservation area. The manmade environment in Hailuoto, characterized by well-preserved traditional buildings, together with its unique natural features, has earned Hailuoto the designation as one of Finland’s national landscapes—a
Day 4
OULU–ROVANIEMI
Santa Claus is Coming to Town ROVANIEMI Visit Santa Claus Village. Cross the Arctic Circle and [LOCAL FAVORITE] get the Arctic Circle Certificate. (B,D) 127 mi / 205 km LOCAL FAVORITE LEGENDS & LORE About a hundred years ago, a passer-by started spreading the word about the true location of Santa’s real home. Since then, Santa has traveled to the Arctic Circle to meet with kids from 1 to 92 to hear Christmas wishes in his remote Santa’s Village in Rovaniemi. Enjoy a visit with Old St. Nick and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate documenting your crossing this hemispheric line.
What's Included
Meals
13 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 9 Dinners
Hotels
Helsinki
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Radisson Blu Aleksanteri
Superior First-Class
Helsinki,
Finland
Albertinkatu 34
Free WiFi
Located in the very heart of Helsinki, this hotel combines the best parts of a home-like boutique hotel and a major international chain hotel. The in-house restaurant offers a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients while the bar offers a wide selection of exclusive wines and craft beers. Leisure options include a fitness center and a sauna. Complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel.
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Oulu
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Radisson Blu
Superior First-Class
Oulu,
Finland
Hallituskatu 1
Free WiFi
This Stylish hotel combines a unique glamorous 70s design with modern details. The spacious guest room interiors are serene and stylish, designed in a medley of materials, colors, and motifs that flirt with the early 70s as well as the hotel¿s Northern Finland location. All rooms are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and air conditioning. Located in the center of Oulu, the hotel is close to the city's most popular attractions, restaurants, and shopping opportunities. Numerous technology centers and museums lie near the hotel's city-center location, and just across the square is Oulu Market Hall.
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Rovaniemi
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Original Sokos Vaakuna
First-Class
Rovaniemi,
Finland
Koskikatu 4
Free WiFi
A contemporary 159-room property situated in the centre of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus offering warm hearted Lappish hospitality and Free Wi-Fi connectivity. The hotel's restaurants feature a wide range of specialties, from rustic French cuisine to Lappish delicacies, as well as the best Tex-Mex in town and a nightclub.
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Ivalo
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Ivalo
First-Class
Ivalo,
Finland
Ivalontie 34
Free WiFi
A warm inviting atmosphere is present in this 94-room hotel, its main restaurant offers Lappish specialties with a peaceful view over the River Ivalo and there is a cozy lobby bar with a fireplace and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
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Honningsvag
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Scandic Honningsvag
First-Class
Honningsvag,
Norway
Nordkappgt. 4 P.O. Box 153
Free WiFi
A summer hotel centrally located next to the "Hurtigruten" quay and Honningsvag harbor. The area has a variety of experiences to offer. It is approx. 35 km to Nordkapp.
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Alta
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Scandic Hotel Alta
First-Class
Alta,
Norway
Lokkeveien 61
Free WiFi
Modern business hotel; centrally located in the business district; one of the leading conference hotels of the region.
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Tromsoe
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Scandic Grand Tromso
First-Class
Tromsoe,
Norway
Storgaten 44, Postboks 8
Free WiFi
Located on Storgata shopping street in central Tromsø, this modern 133-room hotel offers a large breakfast buffet and an in-house café and bar. The colorful rooms have scandic decor with wooden floors and include comfortable beds and Free Wi-Fi access.
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Bergen
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Thon Hotel Orion
Superior Tourist-Class
Bergen,
Norway
Bradbenken 3
Free WiFi
Located by the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf District, the environmentally friendly eleven-story Thon Hotel Orion is in central Bergen with the famous Fish Market and the Fløibanen funicular railway within walking distance. A fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment, a cozy bar and free Wi-Fi throughout all property are available. The elegantly refurbished guestrooms feature a flat-screen TV with international channels, a writing desk, coffee and tea maker facilities, minibar, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and free high-speed wireless internet access.
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Itinerary Dates & Prices
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Start Date
Aug 19, 2025
End Date
Sep 01, 2025
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$6,825
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May 12, 2026
End Date
May 25, 2026
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$6,749
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May 26, 2026
End Date
Jun 08, 2026
Our Price
$8,036
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Jun 09, 2026
End Date
Jun 22, 2026
Our Price
$8,024
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Jun 23, 2026
End Date
Jul 06, 2026
Our Price
$7,199
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Jul 14, 2026
End Date
Jul 27, 2026
Our Price
$7,962
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