Prepare to be wowed on this Festive Polar Escape. Encounter natural beauty and festive friends with fewer crowds around on this off-season escorted tour of Finland, with a touch of Sweden. Your adventure begins in Oulu, a perfect mix of northern nature, urban city culture, and original local flavor.... Read MorePrepare to be wowed on this Festive Polar Escape. Encounter natural beauty and festive friends with fewer crowds around on this off-season escorted tour of Finland, with a touch of Sweden. Your adventure begins in Oulu, a perfect mix of northern nature, urban city culture, and original local flavor. From Oulu, visit a fishing village and an authentic organic brewery. Continue to Tornio, in Lapland. Visit a reindeer farm, enter the Arctic Circle, cross the border into Sweden, and to top it all off meet Santa Claus in his hometown of Rovaniemi. Remember to get your Christmas list ready to deliver personally to Santa! Join us to experience this exquisite mix of natural beauty and festiveness, that will stay with you for years to come—a guided vacation you’ll treasure forever.
We’re on the top of the world on this 10-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s... Read MoreWe’re on the top of the world on this 10-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki poised on the country’s gulf peninsula, where Nordic cuisine is as hearty as the generations of tradition here. Visit Santa at the village of Rovaniemi, just across the Arctic Circle, once you’re sure to be on the “good list,” head through Lapland to the North Cape of Norway to discover the Sámi culture alive today in Karasjok. Call at a husky farm to learn about the life of mushers and sled dogs. Continue to Tromsø where the glow from the Arctic Cathedral adds a shining light to the end of your amazing arctic adventure!
Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle with Coastal Cruise 2026
14 Day Tour from Helsinki to Bergen
We’re on the top of the world on this 14-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s... Read MoreWe’re on the top of the world on this 14-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki poised on the country’s gulf peninsula, where Nordic cuisine is as hearty as the generations of tradition here. Visit Santa at the village of Rovaniemi, just across the Arctic Circle, once you’re sure to be on the “good list,” head through Lapland to the North Cape of Norway to discover the Sámi culture alive today in Karasjok. Call at a husky farm to learn about the life of mushers and sled dogs. Continue to Tromsø where the glow from the Arctic Cathedral adds a shining light to the end of your amazing arctic adventure! Continue your expedition with a 5-day cruise from Tromsø to Bergen, a spectacular feast for the eyes complete with fjords, frozen glaciers, archipelagos, and alpine panoramas!
If you’re in search of a different European experience, just head north to the intersection of yesterday and tomorrow. Old meets new and tradition meets innovation on this cool tour of Scandinavia and its most exciting hot spots. With two-night stays in the capital cities of Denmark, Norway, Sweden,... Read MoreIf you’re in search of a different European experience, just head north to the intersection of yesterday and tomorrow. Old meets new and tradition meets innovation on this cool tour of Scandinavia and its most exciting hot spots. With two-night stays in the capital cities of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, you’ll wake up to Copenhagen’s rush hour of designer-clad cyclists, Oslo’s stunning skyline “starchitecture,” Stockholm’s trendy galleries and gastro pubs, and Helsinki’s electrifying design scene. Within these hipster hubs, you’ll follow ancient Viking trails and the narrowest of cobblestone streets to the palaces and museums that hold the most fascinating historical stories—and the indoor and outdoor markets that carry the most intriguing snacks and souvenirs. The cool factor is illuminated on a breezy overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea from Stockholm to Helsinki.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Helsinki so you can plan your day your way.
Baltic Christmas Markets Escape with Helsinki 2026
9 Day Tour from Vilnius to Helsinki
Have a very Baltic Christmas on this merry tour featuring festive holiday markets that glow with good tidings and timeless traditions. Bells are ringing and choirs are singing through Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland with merry wishes and magical wonders of the season. Discover brightly dressed... Read MoreHave a very Baltic Christmas on this merry tour featuring festive holiday markets that glow with good tidings and timeless traditions. Bells are ringing and choirs are singing through Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland with merry wishes and magical wonders of the season. Discover brightly dressed trees in Christmas lights, unforgettable UNESCO Heritage Sites, and the natural beauty of the Baltic coastline. Ferry to Helsinki’s Nordic peninsula on the Gulf of Finland, where hearty dishes and heartwarming traditions make the season glow. Celebrate the season with mulled wine, mesmerizing markets, and handmade mementos handed down through generations of craftsmanship and cherished Christmas traditions on this tour of the Baltic states and Finland.
If you’re in search of a different European experience, just head north to the intersection of yesterday and tomorrow. Old meets new and tradition meets innovation on this cool tour of Scandinavia and its most exciting hot spots. With two-night stays in the capital cities of Denmark, Norway, Sweden,... Read MoreIf you’re in search of a different European experience, just head north to the intersection of yesterday and tomorrow. Old meets new and tradition meets innovation on this cool tour of Scandinavia and its most exciting hot spots. With two-night stays in the capital cities of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, you’ll wake up to Copenhagen’s rush hour of designer-clad cyclists, Oslo’s stunning skyline “starchitecture,” Stockholm’s trendy galleries and gastro pubs, and Helsinki’s electrifying design scene. Within these hipster hubs, you’ll follow ancient Viking trails and the narrowest of cobblestone streets to the palaces and museums that hold the most fascinating historical stories—and the indoor and outdoor markets that carry the most intriguing snacks and souvenirs. The cool factor is illuminated on a breezy overnight cruise across the Baltic Sea from Stockholm to Helsinki.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Helsinki so you can plan your day your way.
Sail south across the Baltic Sea on a journey defined by water – the lifeblood of empires, trade, and exploration for more than a thousand years. Begin in Stockholm, a city spread across 14 islands, with a scenic canal cruise and a private welcome reception and dinner at the Vasa Museum before setting... Read MoreSail south across the Baltic Sea on a journey defined by water – the lifeblood of empires, trade, and exploration for more than a thousand years. Begin in Stockholm, a city spread across 14 islands, with a scenic canal cruise and a private welcome reception and dinner at the Vasa Museum before setting course for Copenhagen's colorful canals. This 7-night voyage traces the waterways that carried Viking longships, Hanseatic merchants, and royal fleets across Northern Europe.
Glide past medieval harbor towns and UNESCO-listed Old Towns, walk along ancient city walls overlooking the sea, and stand before Viking ships raised from the depths of Roskilde Fjord. In Tallinn and Helsinki, waterfront capitals reflect centuries of cultural exchange; in Gdańsk, maritime trade built pastel façades and reshaped history. Enriched by expert insight from your onboard lecturer, this voyage follows the currents of the Baltic – where history flows as powerfully as the sea itself.
See the Northern Lights from Scandinavia's breathtaking mountaintops on this 10-day tour of Helsinki, Alta and Oslo. Journey through Finnish Lapland—250 km above the Arctic Circle to Ivalo, the Gateway to the North. From the comfort of your cozy cabin in Aurora Village, gaze out through the glass roof... Read MoreSee the Northern Lights from Scandinavia's breathtaking mountaintops on this 10-day tour of Helsinki, Alta and Oslo. Journey through Finnish Lapland—250 km above the Arctic Circle to Ivalo, the Gateway to the North. From the comfort of your cozy cabin in Aurora Village, gaze out through the glass roof as the lights of the aurora borealis dance above. Cross the Finnish-Norwegian border to North Cape and sample caviar in Europe’s northernmost point, before a once-in-a-lifetime visit to a working husky farm. Here you will meet the Arctic dog-sled racing Alta huskies—a world-famous champion dog sledding team, before stopping in Tromsø, where the Indigenous Sámi community invites you to help feed their reindeer herd. The vacation draws to a close on the scenic, once-Viking, shores of the Oslofjord.
Cruise the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, step back in time to the reign of the Vikings in Oslo and see Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, on a grand three week tour. At North Cape, toast the midnight sun with champagne and local caviar alongside the towering cliffs of Europe’s most northern... Read MoreCruise the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, step back in time to the reign of the Vikings in Oslo and see Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, on a grand three week tour. At North Cape, toast the midnight sun with champagne and local caviar alongside the towering cliffs of Europe’s most northern point, where the summer sun never sets. Sample local specialties like liquorice and smoked reindeer at the harborside Helsinki Food Market before arriving to the Swedish capital of Stockholm, home to the melodies of the ABBA Museum and the magnificent Vasa Galleon. After voyaging across the home territories of the nomadic Sami community in Lapland, visit the farm of Trine Lyrek where you’ll meet her Arctic dogsled racing Alta huskies. Draw your vacation to a close among Oslo’s thousand-year-old Viking ships.
Cruise the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, step back in time to the reign of the Vikings in Oslo and see Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, on a grand three week tour. At North Cape, toast the midnight sun with champagne and local caviar alongside the towering cliffs of Europe’s most northern... Read MoreCruise the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, step back in time to the reign of the Vikings in Oslo and see Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, on a grand three week tour. At North Cape, toast the midnight sun with champagne and local caviar alongside the towering cliffs of Europe’s most northern point, where the summer sun never sets. Sample local specialties like liquorice and smoked reindeer at the harborside Helsinki Food Market before arriving to the Swedish capital of Stockholm, home to the melodies of the ABBA Museum and the magnificent Vasa Galleon. After voyaging across the home territories of the nomadic Sami community in Lapland, visit the farm of Trine Lyrek where you’ll meet her Arctic dogsled racing Alta huskies. Draw your vacation to a close among Oslo’s thousand-year-old Viking ships.
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