We offer three different tour categories – Silver, Gold and Platinum.
The tour categories differ in terms of hotel standard and/or room type, seating class on trains and cabin types on overnight cruises.
The 3- and 4-star hotel ratings are meant to give international travellers an approximate idea of the hotels’ standards. These may differ from 3- and 4-star standards elsewhere in the world in terms of room size, layout and amenities offered. Kindly note that the standard within the same category may vary from location to location based on the options available.
Please refer to the listed accommodation and the 'services included' for each tour for a full overview. Unique accommodations are described in more detail in the tour itineraries.
Important: In some locations, due to limited alternatives we have included the same hotel for all categories. Sometimes different room types are included.
Not all categories are offered for every tour.
When booking a double room for two persons you have the option to choose between a twin and a double. A twin room includes two separate single beds, while the double includes one double bed (often queen size). Although we always strive to book the requested room type, this cannot always be accommodated due to availability. Some hotels charge an additional cost for a twin room.
Single rooms are generally smaller than doubles, but more and more hotels only offer double rooms for single use. This is then reflected in the single room supplement.
Purpose-built triple or family rooms are unusual in Nordic hotels. Whilst it is often possible for 3 persons to share a room, this will normally consist of a double room with an extra bed (roll-away bed). As a result, space may be restricted.
It is not possible to book triple or family rooms when choosing our Platinum category.
Unless otherwise specified all rooms have private bathroom facilities, which are often equipped with a shower instead of a bathtub.
Any unique accommodation that differ from the above is described in more detail in our day-by-day itinerary.
Trains in Norway offer standard seats and Comfort Plus seats on long distance trains (standard seats are included in tour categories Silver and Gold, and for all categories on local trains). Kindly note that the difference between standard seats and Comfort Plus seats is not very big; Comfort seats includes a bit more space, complimentary tea/coffee, power outlets and table tray for all seats
Trains in Sweden offer 1st and 2nd class seats on all long-distance trains (2nd class is included in tour category Silver only). On overnight trains, a shared compartment is included in category Silver, while a private compartment is included in categories Gold and Platinum. Kindly note however that the standard of the overnight trains is basic regardless of category.
Trains in Finland offer standard seats only. On the overnight trains a private compartment with shared toilet and shower facilities is included in category Silver (shared compartment when booking a single but upgrade to private possible), while a private compartment with private facilities is included in categories Gold and Platinum (also when booking a single).
The overnight cruise ferries offer a unique travel experience by combining the functionality of a car ferry and the amenities of a cruise ship (although the standard is lower than your average cruise ship). On board you will find restaurants, tax free shops, lounges and even entertainment.
Our Silver category includes an overnight in a standard inside cabin; these are cabins without any windows.
Our Gold category includes an overnight in a standard seaside/outside cabin; there are seaside cabins with a port hole or a window. None of the windows can be opened.
Our Platinum category includes an overnight in an upgraded seaside/outside cabin.
A detailed description of the different cabin types can be found in the day-by-day itinerary of each tour.