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Combine a short stay in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital with an immersive experience at Deplar Farm, located in the Fljot Valley on the mountainous Troll Peninsula in Northern Iceland. Iceland’s unique geologic history has created an environment that is truly stunning. Mountains rise up from the sea along the fjords on the Troll Peninsula. The island is full of geothermal vents below the surface which form numerous hot springs throughout the country.

Enchanting and charming, Nellim is the definition of a hidden gem. Located on the shores of Lake Inari, this wilderness lodge is as quiet and beautifully remote a spot as you will find anywhere in Finnish Lapland. The owners, Jouko and Mari Lappalainen, have painstakingly converted what was once the local school into an authentically crafted home. Adding to the magical atmosphere is the chance of spotting the Northern Lights in this Aurora hot spot and discovering the secrets of Father Christmas.

The Arctic Coast Way (Norðurstrandarleið) runs 800 km from Hvammstangi in the west to Bakkafjörður in the east, winding between 21 villages and four islands along Iceland’s north coast. The Arctic Coast Way is the first official touring route in Iceland for those who want to discover unspoiled landscapes and off-the-beaten-track adventure along the northern perimeter of the country.

Tromsø has established itself at the ‘Capital of the Northern Lights’ during the winter period, but during the summer you have the opportunity to witness the extraordinary phenomena of the Midnight Sun. The sun never sets between 20 May and 22 July and barely dips below the horizon between May and August, enabling you to enjoy endless days experiencing the surrounding nature and fun activities in the world’s most northerly university town.

The Røros Railway first opened to the public in 1877 connecting Oslo in the South of Norway with Trondheim in the North. The 383 km track passes through some of Norway’s most picturesque landscapes and links centuries of history. This is a cultural journey that can be enjoyed year-round and winter casts a magical spell over the capital Oslo, the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Røros (inspiration for the Disney film ‘Frozen’) as well as Trondheim, the celebrated capital of the Vikings.

Witness the extraordinary phenomena of the ‘Northern Lights’ from Tromsø – the self-styled ‘capital of the Arctic’. Situated in the heart of the Aurora Zone this destination offers city comforts and plenty of wilderness excursions.

Denmark is consistently voted as the happiest country on Earth and this independent fly-drive takes you beyond the capital to find out why. We have handpicked three sections of ‘The Marguerite Route’ East Jutland, Funen and Zealand, which together highlight many of Denmark’s virtues. Travel through rolling countryside dotted with castles, medieval towns and UNESCO World Heritage sites, and acknowledge Denmark’s Viking past. 

Using Bergen as your base, discover the spectacular scenery this region offers including the thrilling Stalheimskleiva hairpin road, the famous Flåm railway and landscapes of the incredible Aurlandsfjord. Your excursion to Hardangerfjord is no less spectacular with gushing waterfalls and lush green valley’s creating a constantly changing panorama all the while embracing the cultural heritage of Norway’s second city rightly crowned The Gateway to the Fjords.

Europe’s highest railway, the Bergensbahnen, links Oslo and Bergen, climbing to 4000 feet across a barren snowclad Hardangervidda mountain plateau and descends through steep valleys, mirrored in the fjords below. This has been designated as one of the great railway journeys of the world and is just as dramatic in the winter months. A stop off in the fjordside village of Flåm, at this time devoid of the summer crowds, reveals a sleepy hamlet of a bygone era. 

The Bergensbanen is one of the great rail journeys of the world: the highest line in Europe it climbs up to 4000 feet across the barren, snow flecked Hardangervidda mountain plateau before descending through lush valleys to the coast. You can enjoy it in a single day; stop off in the mountains or take the Flam mountain spur down to the Sognefjord.