b'LOFOTEN ISLANDS11 DAYSFROM The Northern Lights$3,695 and LaplandESCORTEDWatch the reds, greens, and blues of the aurora borealis dance overhead while exploring the untamed terrain of Unforgettable Experiences northern Norway and Swedish Lapland.Fly from Oslo to Trondheim.Marvel at the northernYOUR ITINERARY landscapes on two rail journeys:Days 1-3: Oslo and TrondheimThe Nordland Railway and theA juxtaposition of Viking history and modern architecture welcomes Ofoten Railway. you to Oslo. Spend some time sightseeing on your own ahead of your Join a guided tour throughflight to Trondheim, one of Norways oldest destinations. A fascinating Trondheim. immersion into its rich heritage and jaw-dropping surroundings makes Hunt for the northern lights inyour guided tour here one to remember.the Lofoten Islands. Day 4: The Nordland Railway to Bod Visit a traditional Sami village. The Nordland Railway, called the Polar Express, traverses 452 miles of Tour an ice hotel. resplendent landscapes before delivering us to coastal Bod.Enjoy a husky-pulled sled ride. Days 5-6: The Lofoten IslandsEnjoy visits to well-preserved villages by day and guided northern light hunts by night while in Europes most dramatic archipelago, the Lofoten 2024 Departures: Islands.Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Days 7-8: Narvik and the Ofoten RailwayBluffs and majestic fjords pave the course back to mainland Norway. Our Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec destination is Narvik, 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Here, board the Ofoten Railway for a route through the remote Arctic, paved in steep mountainous terrain, to Kiruna in Swedish Lapland.Days 9-10: Swedish LaplandEnjoy the hallmarks of regional culture during our stay in Kiruna. Visit a Sami village and the annual ice hotel, and embark on a dog sledding ride through Lapland, concluding with customary cake and coffee.Day 11: Tour ConclusionTo book and for moreYour journey through the Arctic concludes upon transfer to Kiruna airport.information, go to vacationsbyrail.com or call 877-253-989136 THE LONG HAUL'