With its rugged landscapes and weather extremes, Scandinavia makes inspiring hiking country. Here are three of the top escorted tours available with Taber Holidays at the moment. (Our featured image of Geirangerfyord is by Fredrik Schenholm | Visitnorway.com)
Southwest Iceland has an incredibly diverse set of landscapes. Green valleys, lunar-like terrain, lava fields, hot springs and bird cliffs can all be explored over the course of a four-day tour. This trip also has time for a dip in the Reykjavik’s famous Blue Lagoon and a hike to the top of the volcano crater on the island of Heimæy.
Costing from £1334pp, the price includes flights from Heathrow, transfers, accommodation with breakfast, entrance to the Blue Lagoon and services of a bus and guide, all based on two sharing. Departs July 3,17,31 and August 14 2013.
Stockholm, Helsinki and St Petersburg are all magnificent cities, and it’s only by visiting them in a short space of time that you’re able to pick up on the subtle characteristics shared by all three. This seven-night trip manages to squeeze in all three. It is also includes a visit to Gamla Stan (Stockholm’s old town) and a cruise along the Neva River. The St Petersburg leg includes a visit to the Winter Palace, and there’s time to shop for crystals and leather in Helsinki’s busy market.
Prices start from £2584pp and include flights from Heathrow, transfers, accommodation, some meals, transportation by coach and the services of a tour escort throughout, based on two sharing. Departs July 9 and 30 2013.
Sometimes you hanker for the buzz of the city. Other times you just wish for the peace of tranquillity of the countryside. This 11-night tour of Norway, Sweden and Finland provides a mix of the two. Highlights include Norway’s beautiful UNESCO-listed Geirangerfyord (our featured image) and Flåm Railway, Gamla Stan (Stockholm’s enchanting old town with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops) and Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki.
Prices start from £2932pp and include flights from Heathrow, accommodation, most meals, transport by coach and services of a tour guide. Departs June 25, July 2,9,16, 23 and 30 2013. Based on two sharing. An optional three-night St. Petersburg extension is also possible at the end of the tour. Prices for the 14-night itinerary start from £4217pp. Departs July 2 and 23 2013.
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