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Swedish Lapland & Nordic Coastal Soft Hike. Bentours' 16-day tour of Sweden & Norway is the ultimate Scandinavian adventure which features unique accommodation and exciting outdoor activities. Enjoy action-packed days of hiking, canoeing and rafting! Tour Dates: 18 Aug, 3 & 17 Sep, 2019
Tour Cost: $11,595*pp twin share Single supplement: Enquire Interests: Spectacular Scenery and Landscapes, Art, Language, Culture, Food & Wine, Shopping |
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Reserve your place today!Experience Swedish Lapland - the Arctic region of Sweden - in the beautiful autumn months and visit Luleå, Abisko, Jokkmokk, Jukkasjärvi, and stay at the famous Icehotel. Then, journey into Norway towards Narvik - a coastal town above the Arctic circle in Norway. Finally, finish in Tromso one of the coolest little towns in the world, nestled beneath snow-capped mountains on the fjordland coast. |
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Abbreviation: [B,L,D] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Experience Swedish Lapland - the Arctic region of Sweden - in the beautiful autumn months and visit Luleå, Abisko, Jokkmokk, Jukkasjärvi, and stay at the famous Icehotel. Then, journey into Norway towards Narvik - a coastal town above the Arctic circle in Norway. Finally, finish in Tromso one of the coolest little towns in the world, nestled beneath snow-capped mountains on the fjordland coast.
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Day 1: STOCKHOLM
Arrive into Stockholm be transferred from the airport to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening a welcome dinner for the group at Eriks Gondolen. (D) Hotel: First Hotel Reisen or similar Day 2: STOCKHOLM After breakfast enjoy a panoramic tour of Stockholm. The city is built on 14 islands and connected by 57 bridges, exudes a unique charm in its combination of 13th century Old Town with modern high-tech architecture. Our sightseeing tour, includes visits to the Old Town and the City Hall with its blue and golden halls known for hosting the Nobel festivities. We will discover a city of contrasts, as we wander the narrow and cobbled streets of the Old Town, as the locals say "Gamla Stan”, passing by the seven-hundred-year-old Cathedral of Stockholm, while also getting a chance to see Stortorget (the oldest square in Stockholm), where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place in 1520. In the afternoon, we will meet-up again for our canal cruise. Leaving from Strömkajen, in the centre of Stockholm, and going out through the Djurgåden canal. Within this leisurely cruise we will be passing beautiful, historical and famous buildings, several museums and garden areas. Evening at leisure. (B) Hotel: First Hotel Reisen or similar Day 3: Design your day Hanoi.A choice of half day activity today. Join local food blogger Van Cong Tu on a street food tour. Or visit the ancient village of Duong Lam where many of the houses date back 400 years. The afternoon is at leisure (B,L). Sofitel Legend Metropole (Grand Luxury Room) Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay.Drive through rich farmlands to Vietnam's famous natural wonder, Halong Bay. Board your junk and cruise through the limestone islets (B,L,D). Paradise Peak Cruise (Superior Suite) Day 5: Halong Bay - Hoi An.Return to Hanoi airport for your short flight to Danang and transfer to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An (B). The Nam Hai (One Bedroom Villa) Day 6: Hoi An.A leisurely walking tour through the ancient town centre. See former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the local market. Afternoon at leisure (B). The Nam Hai (One Bedroom Villa) Day 7: Design Your Day Hoi An.Choose between a morning tour with bike ride to Tra Que village where you meet the farmers, pick the produce and prepare a local dish; a private cooking class at Red Bridge; or take part in an eco-farm and fishing tour. Afternoon at leisure (B). The Nam Hai (One Bedroom Villa) 
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Day 8: Hoi An - Hue.Drive north to Hue, the 19th century capital. Visit the Cham Museum and the Mausoleum of Khai Dinh (B,L,D). La Residence Hotel & Spa (Colonial Suite)
Day 9: Hue.A cyclo ride to the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market. After lunch enjoy a boat cruise on the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda and on to the mausoleum of emperor Minh Mang (B,L). La Residence Hotel & Spa (Colonial Suite) Day 10: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City.Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. This afternoon visit Cholon, the city's Chinatown district followed by the lively Binh Tay Market (B). Park Hyatt Saigon (Park Room) Day 11: Design Your Day Ho Chi Minh City.Plot your own course. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels with a veteran guide and tour the city. Or a full day trip into the Mekong Delta with a boat trip through the canals and a bike ride to villages meeting local craftsmen along the way and a riverside lunch (B). Park Hyatt Saigon (Park Room) Day 12: Depart Ho Chi Minh City.Say farewell to Vietnam before your final airport transfer (B). Enquire now for 2017 departures and prices. *Terms and conditions apply. Prices are per person, twin share and subject to availability. Ask for more information.
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