b'THE LOFOTEN ISLANDS LONG HAULThe Northern Lights 11 DAYSFROM& Lapland $3,695Watch the reds, greens, and blues of the aurora borealisUnforgettable Experiencesdance overhead while exploring the untamed terrain ofMarvel at the northern northern Norway and Swedish Lapland. landscapes on two rail journeys: The Nordland Railway and the YOUR ITINERARYOfoten Railway.Days 1-3: Oslo and Trondheim Join a guided tour through Trondheim.A juxtaposition of Viking history and modern architecture welcomesHunt for the northern lights in you to Oslo. Spend some time sightseeing on your own ahead of yourthe Lofoten Islands.flight to Trondheim, one of Norways oldest destinations. A fascinating immersion into its rich heritage and jaw-dropping surroundings makesVisit a traditional Sami village.your guided tour here one to remember. Tour an ice hotel.Day 4: The Nordland Railway to BodEnjoy a husky-pulled sled ride.The Nordland Railway, called the Polar Express, traverses 452 milesof resplendent landscapes before delivering us to coastal Bod.Days 5-6: The Lofoten Islands 2024 Departures:Enjoy visits to well-preserved villages by day and guided northern Jan Feb Mar Apr May Junlight hunts by night while in Europes most dramatic archipelago, Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Decthe Lofoten Islands.Days 7-8: Narvik and the Ofoten RailwayBluffs and majestic fjords pave the course back to mainland Norway.Nordland RailwayOur 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 sleddingTo book and for ride through Lapland, concluding with customary cake and coffee. information go to Day 11: Tour ConclusionYour journey through the arctic concludes upon transfer to vacationsbyrail.comKiruna airport. or call 877-253-9891& speak to a railspecialist33'