How much does it cost?

From £2,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted tour or independent?

It is a fully escorted tour. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, and all guided tours and excursions are led by experts.

What is the itinerary like? How many nights in each location?

The 10-day tour spans: 2 nights in Trondheim, 2 nights in Bodø, 3 nights in Svolvær on the Lofoten Islands, and 2 nights in Narvik. Day 10 is travel home.

What meals are included?

Breakfast is provided every day, one lunch (on Day 7 at the Lofotr Viking Museum), and six dinners. Other meals are your responsibility.

When does this tour run?

Great Rail Journeys operates five departures between May and September 2027, specifically in May, June, July, August, and September.

What hotels are used?

The tour uses the 4-star Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel in Trondheim, the 3-star Thon Hotel Nordlys in Bodø, the 3-star Thon Hotel Lofoten in Svolvær, and the 4-star Quality Hotel Grand Royal in Narvik.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Trondheim, Bodø & the Lofoten Islands

Great Rail Journeys operates this 10-day escorted tour of Norway's Arctic north, departing from London Heathrow and returning there on Day 10. The journey begins in Trondheim, the ancient Viking capital, where you walk Bakklandet's cobblestone streets and tour Nidaros Cathedral. Day 3 is devoted to the Nordland Railway, a 453-mile Standard Class passage across the Arctic Circle to Bodø, skirting fjords and rugged peaks. From Bodø, a hybrid-electric fjord cruise reaches Saltstraumen (the world's strongest tidal current) before you meet reindeer herders at a Sámi village and share lunch in a traditional lavvu tent. Three nights follow in Svolvær, the Lofoten Islands' main town, with visits to the preserved fishing village of Nusfjord and the Lofotr Viking Museum, home to the world's longest reconstructed longhouse. The final stop is Narvik, where a guided tour covers World War II naval and land battles, and Day 9 brings a return journey on the historic Arctic Train to Bjørnfjell, built in 1902 to haul iron ore and now celebrated for its mountain and fjord views. Hotels are 3 to 4-star; a Tour Manager is with the group throughout.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £200 since 4 Jul, to £2,799.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The single supplement (from £3749) is nearly 25 percent more than half the double-occupancy price (£2999).
The midnight sun excursion to Gimsøy Beach on Day 6 is optional and only available on departures from 31 May 2026 to 8 June 2027.
Only one lunch is included across the 10 days; other meals must be arranged independently.
The maximum group size is 40, which is large for an escorted tour.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Trondheim
Arrival in Trondheim, the former Viking capital
We meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow and fly to Trondheim via Oslo, transferring to our hotel beside the Nidelva River for dinner.
Day 2overnight: Trondheim
Discovering Trondheim on a guided walking tour
A walking tour of Trondheim's Old Quarter, Nidaros Cathedral and the Stiftsgården Royal Residence, with free time to continue sightseeing.
Day 3railovernight: Bodø
A journey on the epic Nordland Railway
We board the Nordland Railway across the Arctic Circle to Bodø, a 453-mile route past lakes, mountains and fjords.
Day 4overnight: Bodø
Cruising Beiar fjord and a special Sámi experience
A hybrid-electric fjord cruise past Saltstraumen and into the Beiar fjord, followed by a visit to a Sámi village to meet reindeer and enjoy a traditional lunch.
Day 5overnight: Svolvær
To Svolvær, the capital of the Lofoten Islands
A scenic coach journey to Bognes, a ferry to Lødingen, and a drive through fishing villages to Svolvær for a three-night stay.
Day 6overnight: Svolvær
Exploring the preserved fishing village of Nusfjord
A scenic drive to the historic fishing village of Nusfjord, with free time to explore, followed by an optional midnight sun excursion to Gimsøy Beach.
Day 7overnight: Svolvær
Free time in Svolvær and the Lofotr Viking Museum
A free morning in Svolvær before a visit to the Lofotr Viking Museum, a living history museum with a reconstructed longhouse and Viking ship.
Day 8overnight: Narvik
A guided tour of Narvik War Museum
We travel by coach to Narvik for a guided tour of the Narvik War Museum, covering the Battle of Narvik and the Arctic Front.
Day 9railovernight: Narvik
A breathtaking journey on the Arctic Train
A scenic return journey on the Arctic Train from Narvik to Bjørnfjell on the Swedish border, with views of fjords, mountains and waterfalls.
Day 10
Homeward bound
After breakfast we transfer to Evenes airport for a connecting flight to Oslo, then on to London Heathrow.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Walking tour of Trondheim's Bakklandet Old Quarter and the Gothic Nidaros Cathedral, the world's northernmost medieval cathedral.
Day 3The Nordland Railway crosses the Arctic Circle on a 453-mile journey from Trondheim to Bodø, passing fjords, rugged peaks, and reindeer herds.
Day 4Hybrid-electric fjord cruise through Beiar fjord to Saltstraumen, the world's strongest tidal current, followed by a Sámi village visit with reindeer feeding and traditional lavvu tent lunch.
Day 7Visit the Lofotr Viking Museum to see the world's longest reconstructed longhouse and a reconstructed Viking ship, with lunch of juniper-smoked salmon and cured meats.
Day 9The Arctic Train returns from Narvik to Bjørnfjell on the Swedish border via the historic Ofoten Line, built in 1902, with views of fjords, mountains and waterfalls.

Included

Tour Manager: expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Accommodation: 9 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation
Transportation: Standard Class rail travel; all rail, cruise, ferry and coach travel throughout your tour
Flights: flights from London Heathrow to Trondheim via Oslo, Evenes to London Heathrow
Food & Drink: breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Luggage: group luggage transfers between all hotels
Excursions & Entertainment: all guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?: It is a fully escorted tour. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, and all guided tours and excursions are led by experts.
What is the itinerary like? How many nights in each location?: The 10-day tour spans: 2 nights in Trondheim, 2 nights in Bodø, 3 nights in Svolvær on the Lofoten Islands, and 2 nights in Narvik. Day 10 is travel home.
What meals are included?: Breakfast is provided every day, one lunch (on Day 7 at the Lofotr Viking Museum), and six dinners. Other meals are your responsibility.
When does this tour run?: Great Rail Journeys operates five departures between May and September 2027, specifically in May, June, July, August, and September.
What hotels are used?: The tour uses the 4-star Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel in Trondheim, the 3-star Thon Hotel Nordlys in Bodø, the 3-star Thon Hotel Lofoten in Svolvær, and the 4-star Quality Hotel Grand Royal in Narvik.