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DENMARK & SWEDEN

$ *
From 2829 per person twin share
9 DAYS | STOCKHOLM TO MORA
TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
DEPARTS: Selected dates (1 Jun – 31 Aug 20)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore inland Sweden and Sami culture
• Take the famous Swedish rail journey on the
Inlandsbanan
• Bask in the midnight sun in peak
Scandinavian summer
• Sample local cuisine
• Explore the World Heritage Listed Laponia
• Visit the Silver Museum in Arjeplog
INCLUDES
• 8 nights accommodation
• Meals as specified
• Inlandsbanan Card
• One way rail travel from Stockholm to Östersund
in a 2nd Class Seat
• One way rail travel from Östersund to Gällivare
Swedish Laplands, Sweden
• One way rail travel from Östersund to Mora
• Tours, transfers and transportation as per itinerary
OPTIONS
• Add return rail journey to Stockholm
• Add extra nights and car hire

Östersund, Sweden
TASTE OF SWEDISH LAPLAND BY RAIL 9 DAYS

Travel on the Inlandsbanan, a scenic rail journey. Visit the Silver Museum, where the Sami silver is
Indulge in local food and flavours, be in awe of the glimmering in the Silver Hall’s Blue Vault, before lunch.
stunning scenery, learn about Sami culture and Afterwards, travel via Galtispuoda mountain with
soak up the midnight sun. magnificent panoramic views. Then cross the Arctic
Circle, the border of the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’.
Day 1: Stockholm Overnight in Jokkmokk.
Arrive in Stockholm and make your way to your hotel. The
rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Stockholm. Day 6: Jokkmokk to Gällivare (B)
In Jokkmokk, spend the day visiting popular attractions
Day 2: Stockholm to Östersund (B) such as a taste performance. Hear Lapland stories,
Make your way to the railway station for your early songs, see pictures and taste a variety of local food.
morning train departure. Arrive in Östersund, perfectly Visit the Swedish Mountain and Sami Museum Ajtte
located by Lake Storsjon. Spend the next two nights and Jokkmokk Alpine Garden, where you can study the
in Östersund. mountain flora. The journey continues in the evening
Day 3: Östersund (BL) through the national park area and the World Heritage
In the afternoon meet the city’s own Ciceron (guide) Listed Site Laponia. This evening, enjoy a guided tour in
who will take you on a food tour to the restaurant Gällivare. Spend the next two nights in Gällivare.
districts and teach you about Swedish food and pub Day 7: Gällivare (B) Arjeplog, Sweden
life. Enjoy five courses in five different restaurants, Explore the area’s rich heritage and beautiful nature at
including cheese and chocolate tasting. your own pace. Visit Europe’s largest copper mine Aitik, START/FINISH 2 Gällivare
Day 4: Östersund to Arjeplog (B) go for a hike on Dundret Mountain or visit the World OVERNIGHT 1 Jokkmokk
Board the train and venture north past Stroms Vattudal Heritage Listed Laponia exhibition. RAIL 1 Arjeplog
and its extensive forests and lakes. The Inlandsbanan Day 8: Gällivare to Östersund (B)
travels through Sweden’s largest province, Lapland. After breakfast, travel back south towards Östersund,
In Slagnas, the journey continues by coach to the admiring the scenery on the way. Overnight in Östersund.
Batsuoj Sami Cultural Centre. Enjoy a Sami meal 3 Östersund
(snack) served in a traditional Sami hut while listening Day 9: Östersund to Mora (B)
to a storyteller. From Batsuoj travel by bus to Arjeplog. Travel south on the Inlandsbanan to Mora where your Norway Finland
Overnight in Arjeplog. tour concludes. Mora
Day 5: Arjeplog to Jokkmokk (BL) (B = breakfast, L = lunch)
Begin the day with a short walk around the centre of
Arjeplog. Hear the story of Arjeplog and its history.
SWEDEN
1 Stockholm

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
56 For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.