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Odyssey
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White Nights and Midnight Suns

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16 days / 15 nights 

Faroe Islands | Iceland | Greenland | Svalbard | Norway | Lithuania | Russia

European Odyssey

Private plane trip to discover the Scandinavian world and Northern Europe

Next departure: 14 June 2025

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A few days before the summer solstice, we will leave Paris (48°N) and begin our aerial cruise over the mythical 66th parallel North (66°N), where the midnight sun shines and the nights are white.

Your itinerary in brief

Days 1 to 3 Faroe Islands - The Land of Can Be
Days 3 to 5 Iceland - Land of Ice and Fire
Days 5 to 8 Ilulissat - The Arctic Circle
Days 8 to 10 Spitzbergen - Off the North Pole
Days 10 to 11 Tromsø - The Gateway to the Arctic
Days 11 to 13 Vilnius - The Land of Amber
Days 13 to 16 Saint Petersburg - Imperial Russia

Highlights of the trip

Days 1 to 3

Faroe Islands - The Land of Can Be

Green and hilly, coasts with creeks and steep cliffs, fresh and invigorating wind, the Faroe Islands (62°N) present themselves for our first stopover. The history of this ancient Viking territory is not well known: according to legend, it has been inhabited since the voyage of St. Brendan, an Irish monk who was looking for - physically - paradise when he came across an "island of sheep, a paradise for birds". You will explore this paradise through its villages and spectacular scenery on land and by boat.

Days 3 to 5

Iceland - Land of Ice and Fire

We arrive in Reykjavik (64°N), the capital of Iceland, on the day of the summer solstice, a central astronomical event in the royal sagas.

Two degrees from the Arctic Circle, the sun sets on the horizon and you enter one of the longest days of your life; it will last eight days.

A land of ice with roaring volcanic activity, the island's interior is virtually uninhabited. You will visit the Perlan Museum, which will introduce you to the specifics of Icelandic nature upon arrival. The next day, you will enter the interior, passing by the Geysir geothermal field, the Gullfoss waterfalls and the Parliament plains, the historic heart of the Icelandic nation where the village chiefs used to sit.

Days 5 to 8

Ilulissat - The Arctic Circle

Continuing westwards, we extend this endless polar day in Greenland, above the Arctic Circle. Arriving in Kangerlussuaq, you will embark on a short flight to Ilulissat (69°N), where time is suspended. During a cruise on the fjord, you will see the immensity of the icebergs, white mountains drifting quietly in the bay of Disko and around which the whales play. You will also discover the way of life of the people who have adapted to the harsh climate of these boreal lands.

Days 8 to 10

Spitzbergen - Off the North Pole

Then our plane takes us to the Svalbard archipelago, more precisely to Longyearbyen in Spitsbergen (78°N), the starting point of many explorations of the North Pole. Under the tutelary shadow of the polar bear, you will discover the history of the discovery of this mining archipelago which remained for a long time at the centre of international debates concerning its administration and the exploitation of its wealth.

Days 10 to 11

Tromsø - The Gateway to the Arctic

1,050 km south of Svalbard, we reach Norway and Tromsø (69°N), which claims the title of the world's most northerly city. Here you will find the attractions of the continent, which the sun still bathes in a red and gold light.

Days 11 to 13

Vilnius - The Land of Amber

We reach Vilnius (54°N), capital of Lithuania.

Tonight you will see the sun dip below the horizon, giving way to a luminous twilight known as the 'white night'.

The historic centre of this medieval city is one of the largest in Europe, with buildings in the Baroque, Gothic, Classical and Renaissance styles. In a hot air balloon, you can fly over this beautiful ensemble in the silence of the early morning. Before leaving, you will visit Trakai, a lake region where Lithuanians live alongside Russians and Poles.

Days 13 to 16

Saint Petersburg - Imperial Russia

Finally, Russia welcomes us in St. Petersburg (59°N), its imperial capital, scene of the transfer of power in the last century. You will stroll through the long aisles of the Hermitage Museum and attend a ballet performance at the Mariinsky Theatre. Between the splendour of the Grand Palace of Peterhof and the vestiges of the Bolshevik era, you will encounter the eternal Russia: passionate, spiritual, woven with the contrasts and excesses inherent in its greatness.At dusk, a final surprise will punctuate the end of this beautiful Odyssey in the Land of the Bears.

Carefully selected by the Ciels du Monde team, discover the accommodations of your trip.

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Faroe Islands

Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands****

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Reykjavik, Iceland

Hotel Borg by Keahotels****

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Ilulissat, Greenland

Hotel Arctic****

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Svalbard, Norway

Funken Lodge****

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Tromsø, Norway

Clarion Hotel The Edge****

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Vilnius, Lithuania

Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius*****

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St. Petersburg, Russia

Belmond Grand Hotel Europe*****

Next departure dates

2025 (Consult us)

From 14 to 29 June 2025

2026 (Consult us)

From 13 to 28 June 2026

2027 (Contact us)

From 12 to 27 June 2027

Prices and conditions - Edition 2025

General Terms and Conditions of Sale

THE PRICE INCLUDES :

  • The trip according to the number of days indicated by private plane (assigned seat for the entire trip),
  • Accommodation in shared rooms in 5* hotels (local standard) or in the best accommodation available on the destination,
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the entire trip,
  • Drinks on board the aircraft (champagne*, spirits*, wine*, beer*, soft drinks) and standard drinks at meals (wine,* mineral water, beer* and soft drinks),
  • All transfers, excursions and visits included in the programme by coach, minibus, boat, 4×4 vehicle, train with French-speaking local guides (other languages, please consult us)
  • The services of a cruise director and his team of escorts, a French-speaking doctor and/or nurse throughout the trip,
  • Party nights according to the programme,
  • All visa, immigration and customs formalities and baggage handling subject to local law in some countries,
  • Luggage allowance: 1 or 2 pieces of luggage per person depending on the type of aircraft and/or the duration of the trip,
  • Repatriation assistance insurance, airport taxes, various issue fees,
  • Tips.

(*) Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

  • Drinks outside the programme (bars, minibar, etc.),
  • Expenses of a personal nature (telephone, laundry, etc.),
  • Optional excursions (to be found on each product sheet),
  • Double room for single use (so-called "single room supplement") : consult us,
  • Accommodation in Suites : consult us,
  • Private excursions (guide and driver) at each port of call for two people or small groups: consult us,
  • Pre/post arrival package in Paris including domestic flight or train, transfers and 2 nights in a 4* hotel: 850€ per person.

FORMALITIES :

Our visa service will take care of all the visa procedures on presentation of the information to be provided after confirmation of your booking.
This service, worth an average of €300, is offered free of charge to all passengers. 
As an indication, EU nationals must provide a passport valid for 6 months after the date of return with 4 free pages.

REGISTRATION CONDITIONS :

Registration form duly completed and signed, returned by e-mail (scan) or post.

1st instalment
30 % from travel to booking
2ᵉ deposit
45 % of the trip, 90 days before departure
Remaining balance
25% of the trip, 45 days before departure

INSURANCE :

Optional multi-risk cancellation insurance not included but highly recommended, to be taken out at the time of booking, for an amount equal to 6 % of the total amount of the trip.
Details of the conditions can be found in the insurance company's brochure enclosed with the application.

CANCELLATION POLICY :

All cancellations must be communicated by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt and will incur the following cancellation fees depending on the date of receipt:

180 days or more before departure
10 % of the cost of the trip
179 to 120 days before departure
30 % of the cost of the trip
119 to 90 days before departure
40 % of the cost of the trip
89 to 60 days before departure
50 % of the cost of the trip
59 to 30 days before departure
75 % of the cost of the trip
Less than 30 days before departure
100 % of the cost of the trip

AFTER SALE :

All complaints must be sent as soon as possible and at the latest 20 days after the date of return by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, enclosing supporting documents to

Skies of the World
29 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud
75011 Paris
France

PRICES AND TERMS OF DELIVERY :

Our prices are payable in Euros (€) and are firm, but may be subject to revision, in accordance with the conditions described below and the terms of the General Conditions of Sale, and Articles R.211-3 to R.211-11 of the Tourism Code.
Our prices are based on the economic conditions prevailing in 2022, including accommodation, transport, fuel, taxes and the exchange rate of the US dollar and the currencies of the countries concerned.
Airlines, aircraft types and airports are subject to change without notice and are given as an indication only. Likewise, some scheduled stopovers may be replaced, cancelled or reversed due to security criteria or external parameters beyond the organiser's control and impossible to anticipate when the trips are published on our 2022 commercial media. The same applies to certain hotels and excursions that could not be offered in the end for reasons of force majeure. These services will be replaced by similar services at least equal to those initially planned.
The trip may be cancelled if the group does not reach the minimum number of participants required for the type of aircraft. In the event of cancellation of the trip due to lack of participants or a significant increase in the price of the trip due to the exchange rate or to the increase in particular of taxes or oil, the customer will be informed at the latest 30 days before the departure. The client will have a period of 8 days from receipt of the notification to accept the new proposal or to request the cancellation of his registration, which will result in the reimbursement of the sums paid by the client, however, no compensation can be claimed.
In the event of cancellation due to force majeure, the client may not claim any compensation. Force majeure is characterised by the unpredictability, irresistibility and exteriority of the event that prevented the execution of the contract (C. civ. art. 1148).
In the event of voluntary interruption of the trip by the client, the latter shall not be entitled to any reimbursement, even partial, of either transport services or other services, the only exception being total or partial coverage by an insurance company depending on the contract taken out and within the limits of the latter only.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

We actively support local initiatives that have been carefully selected for their positive impact on the environment. We work with our local partners to introduce you to these destinations through tours designed to preserve nature and respect the local population. We develop partnerships with international NGOs to deliver medical and educational supplies to selected destinations.

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