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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

INDEPENDENCE & FLEXIBILITY GUARANTEED!
Have it your way! Design your own exploration of Scandinavia by choosing from 18 varied and fascinating regions: 5 in Sweden, 9 in Norway, and 4 in Denmark.
Visit them all or only those that interest you.

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Cafι on the waterfront in Stavanger, Norway. Photo © Home At First.
Waterfront cafι,
Stavanger, Norway

HOME AT FIRST helps you design a Scandinavian itinerary
that matches interest your interests, pace, and lifestyle:

• CHOOSE FROM 6 ITINERARIES:
   
Choose from four pre-set Scandinavian itineraries, or design one all
    of your own with our help. Or, extend the adventure by selecting one
    of our three multicultural Scandinavia + Britain pre-set itineraries.

• CHOOSE FROM 2 PROGRAM TYPES:
   
All six itineraries are available as Full Packages (Lodgings +
    Transportation within Scandinavia + 
Transatlantic Flights),
    or as Ground Arrangements Only (includes Lodging & Transportation
    within Scandinavia).

• CHOOSE YOUR IDEAL TRIP LENGTH:
    Our basic itineraries come
as 7-day, 10-day, or 14-day packages
    (see Price Chart). In all cases, you may custom-design the right trip
    for you by adding extra days.

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In our customers' own words—
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        "Scandinavia is wonderful, overlooked by Americans. Most of
the people there are trim and well-dressed, good-looking, and very helpful. Most everyone speaks English."
          —B. & J. Luers, Illinois
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6 independent itineraries

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

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More details of HOME AT FIRST's Scandinavia vacations—

Experience the Great Variety of Locations: Choose from 18 very different locations
  5 in Sweden, 9 in Norway, and 4 in Denmark. Visit them all or only those that interest you
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Independence & Flexibility: Choose from 6 itinerary designs for your exploration of Scandinavia.

Unique Accommodations: Top quality small hotels and historic inns specially chosen for
  hospitality, character, and location—each with en suite or private bath, and scrumptious breakfast.

  
HOME AT FIRST
offers quality lodgings in 18 different locations in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
  All provide Scandinavian hospitality and character in superb locations. As a minimum each
  accommodation provides a comfortable room with private bath, plus a hearty breakfast.


Meet the Scandinavians: At each stop your hosts greet you and help you get the most of your visit
  by recommending local activities and restaurants, and by informing you of special ongoing events.
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Transportation of Quality & Efficiency: We help you
  design your personalized itinerary using transatlantic flights on
   Scandinavian Airlines
(SAS) or other fine airline from North
  America to Scandinavia, plus quality rental cars throughout
  Scandinavia, and/or the modern, high-speed trains
  of the scenic Scandinavian railroads, plus inter-coastal boats
  and ferries, and even inter-Scandinavian flights.


Activities: Choose from dozens of suggestions—including
  museums, walking, shopping, touring, golf, and much
  more—in our exclusive Activities Guides keyed to specific
  Scandinavian destinations. Pre-arranged adventure activities
  are possible for the Hardangervidda National Park region of
  Norway.
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Guided Hike in Norway's great Hardangervidda National Park - an optional activity available from Home At First's lodgings in the Hardangervidda region. Photo © Home At First.
Guided Hiking: an adventure option
for Hardangervidda National Park.

The Price is Right Choose a basic 7-day, 10-day, or 14-day itinerary, or expand your trip by
  adding extra days at a low-cost set rate per day.

FREE TRIP PROPOSAL! Click here to request a FREE personalized Scandinavia trip itinerary
  proposal complete with cost analysis!

 

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        "We took the 'Norway in a Nutshell' trip and really enjoyed it. Had lovely weather and got a real 'fjord' experience."
                                                                         
—N. & B. Taylor, Oklahoma
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— THE PRICE IS RIGHT —
          Choose the itinerary that best meets your needs.
Expand your trip if you wish by adding extra days at a low-cost set rate per day.

The following prices are based on 2 persons traveling together and
sharing accommodations (double occupancy) and transportation.
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SCANDINAVIA
FIXED PACKAGE PRICING 2010
  2010 PRICES ARE DOWN BY AS MUCH AS 23%! WILL THIS EVER HAPPEN AGAIN? 
NOTE: Any included airfares subject to fuel surcharges and tax increases.
NOTE: Any included car rentals subject to any locally charged taxes & fees.

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ECONOMICS 2010: WIN TWICE WITH TWO-TIERED PRICING:
  
1. Scandinavia Fixed Package Prices are as much as 23.19% below 2009 rates!
   
 2. Instant Discounts Pricing can save you hundreds more under low 2010 rates!
 

SEASONS:

WINTER
NOV 1 – DEC 11 2009
DEC 25 2009 –
MAR 25 2010
SPRING/FALL
DEC 12-24 2009
MAR 26 – MAY 13 2010
AUG 31–OCT 31 2010
SUMMER
MAY 14 – AUG 30 2010
 
7-DAY*

FULL PACKAGES
2010 PRICES AS MUCH AS
23.19%
BELOW 2009 RATES!
 
$1997
PER PERSON
$2778
PER PERSON
$3029
PER PERSON
Includes: Flights + 7 Nights Lodging & Breakfast + Ground Transport (Car or Rail or Combo)
*7-DAY ITINERARIES: "Scandinavian Capitals"   "Best of Sweden"  "Best of Norway"

 
PRICES BASED ON 2 PERSONS SHARING. INQUIRE FOR FAMILY/CHILD & GROUND ONLY RATES.
 
10-DAY†

FULL PACKAGES
2010 PRICES AS MUCH AS
15.41%
BELOW 2009 RATES!
 
$2537
PER PERSON
$3426
PER PERSON
$3749
PER PERSON
Includes: Flights + 10 Nights Lodging & Breakfast + Ground Transport (Car or Rail or Combo)
10-DAY ITINERARIES:   "Scandinavia Α La Carte"   "Beautiful Coastal Norway"
 
ADD EXTRA
ITINERARY DAYS
$180 PER
PERSON/DAY
$216 PER PERSON/DAY $240 PER PERSON/DAY
 
14-DAYS

FULL PACKAGE
SCANDINAVIA + BRITAIN COMBINATIONS
2010 PRICES AS MUCH AS
3.66%
BELOW 2009 RATES!
 
$3100
PER PERSON
$3610
PER PERSON
$4099
PER PERSON
14-DAY SCANDINAVIA + BRITAIN COMBINATION ITINERARIES:
"NORWAY + LONDON"
Includes: Flights + 7 nights "Best of Norway" Hotels w/ Breakfast and Car or Rail or Combo,
Followed with Flight to London + 1 Week London Apartment + London Transport Pass.
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"NORWAY + SCOTLAND"
Includes: Flights + 7 nights "Best of Norway" Hotels w/ Breakfast and Car or Rail or Combo,
Followed by Flight to Edinburgh + 1 Week Edinburgh or Central Scotland Lodging, Car or Railpass.
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"SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS + LONDON"
Includes: Flights + 7 nights "Scandinavian Capitals" Hotels w/ Breakfast and Rail & Air,
Followed with Flight to London + 1 Week London Apartment + London Transport Pass.
 
 
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'FULL PACKAGE'
INCLUDES:

LODGING: in quality hotels and small inns double occupancy,
   with breakfast daily.

TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHTS: from Newark to Scandinavia (other US
   gateways for supplemental fares).

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Appropriate car rental (manual
   transmission standard; automatic transmission at extra cost) or
   ScanRail Flexi-Pass or point-to-point tickets (standard class;
   first class available at extra cost).

HOME AT FIRST's exclusive Scandinavia Activity Guides and maps.

'EXTRA DAYS' INCLUDE:
LODGING: Double-occupancy lodging with breakfast at any
   Home At First Scandinavia location.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Appropriate car rental (manual
   transmission standard; automatic transmission at extra cost)
   or ScanRail Flexi-Pass or point-to-point tickets (standard class;
   first class available at extra cost).

Cafιs line a cobbled square in Stockholm's pedestrians-only Old City near Home At First's Stockholm Old City hotel. Photo © Home At First.
Cafιs line a cobbled square in
Stockholm's pedestrians-only
Old City near Home At First's
Stockholm Old City hotel.
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Norwegian fjord-side village, 35 minutes from Home At First's Hardanger Fjord lodgings. Photo © Home At First.

'GROUND ARRANGEMENTS ONLY' INCLUDES:   
LODGING: in quality hotels and small inns. Double occupancy,
   with breakfast daily.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Appropriate car rental (manual
   transmission standard; automatic transmission at extra cost)
   or ScanRail Flexi-Pass or point-to-point tickets (standard
   class; first class available at extra cost).

HOME AT FIRST's exclusive Scandinavia Activity Guides and
   maps.

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Norwegian fjord-side village , 35 minutes from
Home At First's Hardanger Fjord lodgings.
 

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