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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 five pre-set recommended itineraries, or design one all
    of your own with our help.

• 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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GET A FREE TRIP PROPOSAL COMPLETE WITH COST ANALYSIS!

 

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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) from North America to
  Scandinavia, Avis 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. Photo © Home At First.
GUIDED HIKE — AN 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
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complete with cost analysis!

 

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In our customers' own words—
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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 PRICING 2008
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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PRICES PER PERSON

WINTER
NOV. 1–DEC. 19, 2007
DEC. 25, 2007–FEB. 29, 2008
SPRING/FALL
DEC. 20-24, 2007
MAR. 1–MAY 27, 2008
SEP. 2–OCT. 31, 2008
SUMMER
MAY 28–SEP. 1, 2008
7-DAY*
FULL PACKAGES
$2399
PER PERSON
$2670
PER PERSON
$2940
PER PERSON
Includes: Air + 7 Nights Lodging & Breakfast + Ground Transportation (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.
PRICES PER PERSON WINTER
NOV. 1–DEC. 19, 2007
DEC. 25, 2007–FEB. 29, 2008
SPRING/FALL
DEC. 20-24, 2007
MAR. 1–MAY 27, 2008
SEP. 2–OCT. 31, 2008
SUMMER
MAY 28–SEP. 1, 2008
10-DAY†
FULL PACKAGES
$2570
PER PERSON
$2890
PER PERSON
$3190
PER PERSON
Includes: Air + 10 Nights Lodging & Breakfast + Ground Transportation (Car or Rail or Combo)
10-DAY ITINERARIES:   "Scandinavia Α La Carte"   "Beautiful Coastal Norway"
ADD EXTRA
ITINERARY DAYS
$169 PER
PERSON/DAY
$186 PER PERSON/DAY $201 PER PERSON/DAY
PRICES PER PERSON WINTER
NOV. 1–DEC. 19, 2007
DEC. 25, 2007–FEB. 29, 2008
SPRING/FALL
DEC. 20-24, 2007
MAR. 1–MAY 27, 2008
SEP. 2–OCT. 31, 2008
SUMMER
MAY 28–SEP. 1, 2008
14-DAYS
FULL PACKAGE
"NORWAY + LONDON"
$2899
PER PERSON
$3110
PER PERSON
$3287
PER PERSON
Includes: Air + 7 nights "Best of Norway" Hotels w/ Breakfast and Car or Rail or Combo,
Followed with 1 Week London Apartment + London Transport Pass.
 
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
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'FULL PACKAGE'
INCLUDES:

LODGING: in quality hotels and small inns—double occupancy, with
   breakfast daily.
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHTS: from Newark, New York, or Boston 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).

Home At First's Oslo hotel. Photo © Home At First.
HOME AT FIRST'S
OSLO HOTEL

 

Village on the Hardanger Fjord, Norway. 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 VILLAGE ON THE HARDANGER FJORD
 

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