Epic Arctic Adventure

As your international flight touches down, our representative will greet you in the arrivals hall.

Reykjavik revels in its reputation as being one of the most modern, forward thinking societies in Europe. The city tour includes all the major landmarks. We visit Reykjavik’s spectacular coastline and harbour area including Harpa, the latest edition to the Icelandic and international cultural scene. The Höfdi house is the venue of the “end of the cold war” meeting in 1986 between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev. We also visit Reykjavik’s colourful old quarter with its quaint wooden houses and narrow streets. This private city tour also includes a stop at the Perlan Museum, which opened in 2017. The first exhibition is the Glaciers and Ice Cave exhibition which features a man made ice cave and an interactive show on glaciers in Iceland.

Today you will see, hear and feel the power of volcanoes, earthquakes and geothermal energy at the Perlan museum's Wonders of Iceland exhibition, where you'll also find a 360° Observation deck as well as a real indoor ice cave.

Drive to Thingvellir, the site of the oldest democratic parliament in the world, and the point where the slowly separating North American and Eurasian tectonic plates can be clearly seen. During the tour, visit Geysir, the geyser which gave its name to all other erupting hot springs, and one of the most active geysers in the area, Strokkur. Continue on to the breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall, then follow the main rift down to Lake Thingvallavatn.

Today you'll be taken to Solheima glacier to discover ridges, and deep crevasses. Then explore an extraordinary black lava beach with icebergs scattered along the strand on this private-led tour. You will also visit the local town Vik I Mydal and two of Iceland's most famous waterfalls.

Visit the stunning Seljalandsfoss waterfall. 60 meters high, it features a footpath where you can walk behind it for a totally unique experience. Next, see Skógafoss waterfall, one of the largest waterfalls in the country and famous for its single and double rainbows on sunny days.

Reynisfjara, next to the remote seafront village of Vik, is one of the most scenic beaches in Iceland with a huge cliff of regular basalt columns and spectacularly shaped sea stacks sticking out of black volcanic sands. There's also a large vaulted cavern called Halsanefeshellir waiting to be explored just a little bit further down the beach.

At Sólheimajökull glacier tongue, you'll get a chance to observe the amazing glacier and take a hike on the ice. The walk isn't too strenuous and you'll be accompanied by a knowledgeable, certified glacier guide.

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon is a brand new hotel in Hnappavellir, a popular climbing area. The location is perfect for nature lovers, as it is right between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, two of Iceland’s most spectacular natural attractions; a hiker’s paradise. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon offers 104 rooms with all necessary amenities as well as a restaurant and bar.

Jökulsárlón is the most famous glacier lagoon in Iceland. It is located at the end of Breidamerkujokull, an outlet glacier of the great Vatnajokull glacier. Due to glacial retreat, huge pieces of ice break loose from the glaciers and end up floating in the Jökulsárlón lagoon. Here you will get the chance to see some of Iceland’s most stunning scenery with huge icebergs floating in the vast lagoon.

Take a boat trip out onto the ice filled waters of Jökulsárlón glacial Lagoon, where the Breidamerkur glacier meets the sea in a breathtaking fashion. Due to glacial retreat, huge pieces of ice break loose from the glaciers and end up floating in the Jökulsárlón lagoon. Here you will get the chance to see some of Iceland’s most stunning scenery with huge icebergs floating in the vast lagoon as well as some wildlife.

Visit Skaftafell National Park. The landscape here is almost alpine, but it has been formed in thousands of years by fire - volcanic eruptions - and water - from glaciers and rivers. Svartifoss waterfall is one of Skaftafell's best known attractions, mainly for the stark basalt column walls that flank it. The park is renowned in Iceland for its agreeable climate and the sunny days in summer, unusual for the area, and is home many species of birds and arctic foxes.

Located in the heart of an 800-year-old, moss-covered lava flow, the Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland brings a new level of immersion and luxury to the iconic landmark.

62 suites are wonderful architectural creations, with cool, modern interiors and vast glass walls revealing the dramatic volcanic landscape outside and terraces surrounded by the steaming waters.

An astonishing underground spa journey mixes dry heat, steam heat, massage, fire and a cold air well, culminating with the Blue Lagoon Ritual where you experience the geothermal seawater’s revitalizing mineral salt, silica and algae.

Rounding out the wellness experience, Moss Restaurant has a menu that moves between Iceland’s mountains, farmlands and sea to show of the best of the island’s cuisine. The restaurant also features a chef’s table, a lounge, and a wine cellar deep in the centuries-old lava.

Check in to your room at the Hotel Continental.

Hotel Continental Oslo’s location is as central as it gets, directly across from the National Theatre, and a stone’s throw from the parliamentary building and royal palace.

A beacon of luxury since its opening in 1900, the hotel is the country’s only five-star hotel, with 155 individually designed rooms and suites.

Guests can enjoy fine dining at Restaurant Eik Annen Etage while the historic Theatercaféen has been the Oslo’s most popular dining and meeting place for over 100 years. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the maritime-style Steamen Café, or at the popular Dagligstuen bar which homes a privately owned collection of graphic works by Edvard Munch.

Sitting at the head of a fjord, with the forests behind it, the Norwegian Capital is gifted with a unique combination of vibrant city life and easy access to the outdoors. Although the most populous city in Norway, Oslo is the perfect size for exploring on foot. You'll be drawn in by an eclectic mix of old and new architecture, world-class museums, animated nightlife and plenty of outdoor activities. The trading roots of this ancient Viking city are reflected in the importance of the buildings surrounding its harbours. It's here that you'll find the Town Hall, The Nobel Peace Centre, the medieval Akershus Fortress and the National Opera House.

Check into your quaint cabin at the picturesque Nyvagar Hotel.

Sitting prettily in the Lofoten Sea is Nyvagar and its thirty fishing ‘huts’, surrounded by beautifully unique scenery. Fitted out with entirely modern interiors and facilities, the lodgings fuse quaint historic character with contemporary comforts.

It’s easy to make yourself at home here with each cabin, or rorbus, offering a vast amount of space with two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and dining area spread over two floors.

Fresh, local produce is prepared to create traditional, tasty dishes at the restaurant, while the Auavit Loft offers a cosy spot with superb sea, northern lights or midnight sun views.

Placed in the Nordland's region at 69º latitude and 187 miles to the north of the Arctic Circle, The Lofoten Islands rise dramatically from the sea. Spend your time in these Arctic Circle islands enjoying the distinctive scenery of beaches and mountains, open sea and sheltered bays, untouched lands and picturesque fishing villages, and of course, the pristine Arctic air. Investigate the island's Viking history, explore the world's largest deep-water coral reef and see the largest number of nesting sea birds in Norway.

Hop on this powerful rubber boat where you'll head towards the north of the archipelago. You will skirt the impressive mountains of the Vest Fjord until the strait, Raftsundet, where you'll enter the Troll Fjord, one of the most beautiful and emblematic places in these islands. There you will have time to enjoy the wild nature around you. During the expedition you will enjoy the local wildlife such as the white-tailed eagles, a species protected since 1978.

Today, you'll visit Henningsvaer, a unique arctic fishing village, located between bridges and islands and well known because of its wooden drying cods. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant, before having the chance to walk around and discover the town on your own.

Your private guide and vehicle will collect you from your hotel for your tour today. Driving through the panoramic roads of the Lofoten Islands along the coast, you will head towards the south, stopping at scenic spots. Enjoy the views of wild unspoiled white sand beaches, glacier valleys, granite mountains and polar fishing villages. Then have lunch in the fishing village of Nusfjord or Stamsund, before continuing to explore the islands towards the west coast of the archipelago. You will then be returned to your lodge.

Check into your lovely room at the centrally located Scandic Ishavshotel.

Perfectly placed along the waterside, Scandic Ishavshotel enjoys a fantastic setting just two minutes from the city’s shops and restaurants and is surrounded by beautiful mountain and Straits of Tromso views.

Soak up these vistas from your room – or balcony if you opt for a suite. Modern facilities are strewn throughout the property, from well appointed rooms to heated bathroom floors to excellent restaurants. Breakfast is an utter feast here, while traditional Norwegian specialties provide tasty meals during the rest of the day.

If you’re after a glimpse of the Northern Lights, ask reception for an Aurora wake-up call to ensure you don’t miss a second of the magical sight.

The museum is situated in an historic customs warehouse, which dates back to 1830 and has an idyllic location on the waterfront in the historic Skansen area. At the museum you will meet men, women, ships and equipment that were essential for life on the sea and in the Arctic.

Visit a reindeer farm in the island of Kvaloy to learn about these amazing animals before heading out on a beautiful sledding excursion out on to the snow. After this you will enjoy a traditional sami hot dinner called Bidos inside a sami tent around the bonfire.

In the heart of Longyearbyen, the world’s most northerly town, is the Basecamp Hotel – a totally unique and wonderful place to stay.

There are just 16 rooms, each individually decorated with driftwood, sealskin and slate. From all the rooms, you’ll enjoy beautiful views over the town, towards the mountains surrounding the valley of Longyeardalen.

There are no tevelvisions in the rooms, but guests are free to borrow a book from the lobby and there is a large screen in the Northern Lights Loft if you do fancy watching something on the television.

On Svalbard, the conditions and location are ideal for spotting the mesmerising Northern Lights. During this tour, you will have the opportunity, if lucky, to catch this mystical light. You will go by snowmobile to the mountains with an expert guide, before continuing through Gangdalen, where the broad horizon opens up southwards. This gives an opportunity to see the whole sky and a bigger chance to catch the Northern Lights. At the end of the tour, dinner will be served amid a special atmosphere.

This morning you will meet your guide who will provide you with the necessary equipment for your snowmobile ride. During this safari enjoy the impressive landscapes of this archipelago in the High Arctic and some of the most beautiful mountains of the Arctic. Cross the marine ice toward the East Coast where you will have the chance to find polar bears. Continue through the glaciers, spotting the remains of hunter's and trapper's cabins, in the middle of this incredibly remote scenery. Have an expedition lunch in the field before arriving back at your lodge.

Today you will head out on an exciting husky sleigh ride. Learn how to prepare the sleighs following directions from your guide and choosing the appropriate dogs. Then go through the Bolterdalen valley in a crossing of about six hours. Surrounded by the Svalbard mountains and with the silence as a companion, hear the sound of your skis as they slide over the snow before arriving at frozen caves. Enjoy an expedition lunch and then return to the farm for a hot cup of tea or coffee around the bonfire as you share your stories from the day.

This evening enjoy a delicious dinner on your final night in Svalbard.

Check in to your room at the Hotel Continental.

Hotel Continental Oslo’s location is as central as it gets, directly across from the National Theatre, and a stone’s throw from the parliamentary building and royal palace.

A beacon of luxury since its opening in 1900, the hotel is the country’s only five-star hotel, with 155 individually designed rooms and suites.

Guests can enjoy fine dining at Restaurant Eik Annen Etage while the historic Theatercaféen has been the Oslo’s most popular dining and meeting place for over 100 years. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the maritime-style Steamen Café, or at the popular Dagligstuen bar which homes a privately owned collection of graphic works by Edvard Munch.