Norway Tours & Holidays
Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
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Overview
A perfect winter destination, the Arctic landscapes of Norway present some of the most pristine and isolated environments left anywhere in the world. One of Europe’s last wild frontiers, it remains one of the most exciting destinations left in Europe, blessed with an incredible diversity of life and culture and a landscape of peerless beauty and majesty.
This is the land of reindeer herders and wandering polar bears, where the unique Northern Lights play out against the dark ...
A perfect winter destination, the Arctic landscapes of Norway present some of the most pristine and isolated environments left anywhere in the world. One of Europe’s last wild frontiers, it remains one of the most exciting destinations left in Europe, blessed with an incredible diversity of life and culture and a landscape of peerless beauty and majesty.
This is the land of reindeer herders and wandering polar bears, where the unique Northern Lights play out against the dark mantle of the polar night. Serene and untamed, it is a land of stunning contrasts, where the sweeping panoramas of the Arctic tundra present the ideal landscape to explore by dog sled and snowmobiles.
A world of ice and rock, this breathtaking landscape has been settled by humans since the Stone Age and, far from devoid of life, this wild and dramatic land is dotted with traditional fishing communities and indigenous cultures that have endured for generations. You can visit remote villages and enjoy the traditional hospitality of Saami families, or spend an evening at the famous Igloo Hotel in Alta made of ice. Amongst the seemingly inhospitable islands of the Lofoten archipelago, off Norway’s western coast, you can also find some of the richest bird colonies in the world, whilst the waters beneath you provide a bountiful hunting ground for orcas, whales and seals.
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TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS
Whether you want to travel on one of our award-winning itineraries or build your own journey from scratch, our expert consultants will help create the perfect tour for your tastes and budget. Below are a few suggestions of the kind of trips we can offer, all of which can be tailored to you.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF NORWAY
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NORWAY REVIEWS
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WHEN TO GO
Oslo
Tromso
INSPIRATION
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Jamie is our Scandinavia and Arctic expert, who has travelled extensively in the region.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Health and Vaccinations
There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Norway though you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. Please note we are not medical professionals and so we highly recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre as to the correct immunisations and preventative treatments.
Currency
In Norway the official unit of currency is the Norwegian Krone.
To check out the latest exchange rate for the places that you are visiting you can go to www.oanda.com.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will frequently interact with local people, each with their own distinct customs and traditions. We therefore ask you to be considerate and to treat them with respect. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be able to advise you accordingly.
Language & Religion
Derived from Old Norse, the Norwegian Language is a Germanic language which is similar to Danish and Swedish. English is a second language in Norway and is widely spoken across the country. The Sami people have many languages and the Northern Sami language spoken in Troms and Finmark is described as the closest to Norwegian and 15,000 Norwegians speak it.
The largest religion in Norway is the Church of Norway with over 70% of Norwegians baptised under the church. It is an Evangelical Lutheran branch of the Christian church which originated in the 16th century. There are a few Christian denominations as well as small populations of Muslims and Jews.
The Sami way of life used to follow a shamanistic belief system which involves ritual drumming and chanting using a traditional drum by shamans known as noaide. The religion is now long gone but some elements of the religion are referenced today.
Time
Norway is 1 hour ahead of GMT.
A useful website to check the time zone differences is www.worldtimezone.com.
Food and drink
Food in Norway is largely centred around fish, no surprise as it has one of the world’s largest coastlines! Norway is the second largest seafood exporter in the world, but nothing beats a fresh Norwegian catch. Local specialities include king crab, smoked arctic char, whale and skrei – a spawning cod best enjoyed in the winter months.
Norwegian’s are coffee lovers and most drink it black and strong. Cured meats, lamb, wild berries and vegetables are also a staple of the Norwegian diet. Vegetarians will struggle in rural areas of Norway, but cities will be fine. Vegan options in Norway are near impossible to find.