5
Excellent# of trips
198
Type
Local operator
Service level
luxury
Travelers age
5 — 65
Trip prices
$176 — 17,257
Tour languages
English
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The tour is simple
My wife and I did the six day Lofoten Islands tour offered by 50 Degrees North. The tour is simple, they provided us a rental car, accommodations for two nights each...
A lot heart, nature and adrenaline
50 Degrees did a terrific job creating an adventure with a lot heart, nature and adrenaline but they considered all needs of the client and locked in the finest deta...
The trip of a lifetime!
Fantastic travel company! Camilla Dahle was our agent and she took care of EVERY little detail. Meals, transport, accommodation, and staff were all top notch. I c...
Simple but enjoyable
Recommended company with knowledgeable organizers who put together a great, unique package. Due to pandemic uncertainty, we booked a Finnish Lapland vacation (Christ...
Excellent service
Excellent service knowlegable and friendliness was easy,
Editoral Review of 50 Degrees North
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50 Degrees North is a niche, independently owned, specialist travel company with the goal of going beyond a simple holiday away. They specialize in travel to Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, the Arctic, the Baltics and Kamchatka.
What Makes 50 Degrees North Stand Out?
- Local expertise
- Off the beaten path destinations
- Around the clock support
- Sustainable travel
Everyone on the 50 Degrees North sales staff is Scandinavian so they are experts in the destinations they are helping you travel to. No matter who you talk to, they will have first hand knowledge from the region to help you find the best destinations and trips specifically for you.
With their deep knowledge of the region they’ll be able to help craft the exact trip that you are searching for. They know many off the beaten path destinations to help spice up your trip. 50 Degrees North will even keep you updated on events that may impact your stay such as where there might be construction taking place as well as alternative transportation to avoid big crowds.
While on your journey they offer around the clock support. Their Norway office provides 24-hour emergency support during your time in the Nordics so if you’ve missed your transportation or have any other inconvenience or questions, they are there to help.
One big focus for 50 Degrees North is their focus on sustainable tourism and responsible travel. They have key values that they focus on which includes spreading wealth by promoting less visited destinations and local places, supporting local people and their businesses to ensure socio-economic benefit and sustainability for local communities and respecting the limitations of the destinations by minimising our impact on local nature, wildlife and culture to name a few.
Who Will Enjoy Traveling with 50 Degrees North?
- All ages
- Experiential travelers
50 Degrees North has a large focus on seeing all the wondrous sites that each destination has to offer. Multiple trips include travel by minivan to each new attraction and site.
There is a type of trip for everyone. There’s tours for those that enjoy traveling with a group and experiencing each destination according to a plan. However, there’s also tours for those looking to have more independence as they explore and even drive themselves from one place to the next.
50 Degrees North offers both a more adventurous type of travel and a more relaxing, slow paced type of travel. If you want to go hiking, dog sledding and kayaking to name a few activities. Or if this type of travel isn’t for you, they also offer go sightseeing by boat, minivan or walking tours.
Top Destinations
50 Degrees North offers trips to Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, the Arctic, the Baltics and Kamchatka.
Whatever the destination, travelers can expect to sightsee extraordinary sites and destinations while also getting their active fix with hiking and exploring.
One particularly popular site to see with 50 Degrees North is the northern lights.
50 Degrees North Travel Style
Those who choose 50 Degrees North enjoy seeing beautiful sights and partaking in memorable active experiences. These travelers love the unique activities that each destination provides and aren’t afraid to try new things.
50 Degrees North travelers enjoy things like going on a snowmobile, reindeer & husky safari as well as bathing in the thermal hot water of the Khodutka River. Travelers that love doing once in a lifetime activities and seeing the beauty of their new destination would enjoy traveling with 50 Degrees North.
Why 50 Degrees North?
If you love experiencing new things and doing once in a lifetime activities then traveling with 50 Degrees North is right for you. You love sightseeing but more than that, you enjoy participating in all that each destination has to offer.
There is commute time between destinations which often includes days full of driving. If you prefer to be in one spot with little commute time, 50 Degrees North may not be right for you.
50 Degrees North travelers don’t mind the driving time nor do they mind sharing a mini van with a group of others as they travel. It’s worth it to see the great sights and create once in a lifetime memories.
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About the company
50 Degrees North is a niche, independently owned, specialist travel company that aims to give you a little more than just a holiday.
50 Degrees North specializes in holiday travel to Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, the Arctic. We specialize regionally, as we believe it is not possible to be good at everything. We also focus on offering the most enriching style of travel.
WHY TRAVEL WITH US?
There are many reasons to book your Nordic or Arctic holiday with us, and here are a few to think about;
You get to speak with a passionate local Scandinavian with firsthand knowledge from the region. Be sure to check us out here.
- All our sales staff and owners are Scandinavians, and we know our home region like the back of our hand. This expertise is unique in the industry, and adds significant value to each booking, ensuring our customers have the best possible holiday experience.
- As Scandinavians, we have a strong relationship with local suppliers and hoteliers. We contract directly with local guides, hoteliers and transport companies. There are no middlemen taking a cut, and our rates are competitive. That said; we are not in the game of competing for the cheapest available rate of the day. The personal touch and care we provide for every trip we put together goes far beyond anything offered through an online booking site.
- We keep updated on local conditions to benefit your holiday. This may include; a) knowledge on which areas of town have building works taking place which may affect your good night’s sleep; b) knowledge of which cruise ship may be docking in small fjord villages when you happen to be there seeking peace and quiet; c) alternative transport options taking you away from the crowds.
- 50 Degrees North has offices in Lillehammer (Norway) as well as Melbourne, (Australia) and will be able to respond to sales and operational inquiries in three time zones.
50 Degrees North Trips & Specials
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Best Norway Tour Operator 2022