The Scandinavian Specialists
Bentours specialises in fully independent holidays and organised group tours in Scandinavia, the Baltics, Russia and Nordic countries. We also specialise in polar travel with Arctic expeditions and Antarctica tours. Let us tailor-make your dream escape or chat with us about booking one of our ready-made package tours.
40 Weeks of Specials
To celebrate 40 years as the Scandinavian Specialists, we're launching 40 weeks of specials, commencing 1st Jan 2018!
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SMALL GROUP DEPARTURES
Follow the Lights
The elusive Northern Lights are a must-see in everyone’s lifetime. Our best-selling 15 day small group tour gives you the chance to witness them for yourself as you journey from Norway into Finland in search of the lights. Includes a 6 day Hurtigruten cruise along the Norwegian coast.
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RUSSIA
Visa-free St Petersburg
Visitors arriving in St. Petersburg by ferry and staying less than 72 hrs no longer need to hold a Russian visa. Bentours carefully-designed five-day itinerary allows travellers to experience the marvels of this fabulous city without the burden of paperwork.
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RUSSIA
Volga Dream River Cruise - no single supplement!
Discover the wonders of the Russian countryside aboard the elegant and original MS Volga Dream, as you cruise along the serene Volga River. Enjoy easy access to the highlights of Moscow and St Petersburg - in time for the FIFA World Cup!
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RUSSIA
Trans-Mongolian - Westbound Wonders
Board the train in Beijing and travel west to St. Petersburg, on one of the most iconic rail journeys in the world! Westbound Wonders will take you on a fantastic adventure across Asia from east to west in under three weeks. Immerse yourself in bustling Beijing, trek across the Gobi Desert to Mongolia, be entranced by Lake Baikal and Siberia and marvel at majestic Russia and its treasured filled cities. You will be met along the way by a Bentours chaperone, to ensure this once in a lifetime rail adventure is a journey of most epic proportions!
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RUSSIA
Russia & Lapland Highlights
Feast your eyes on the incredible wonders of Russia, Lapland and the Norwegian fjords. Enjoying a mix of guided and Independent travel, you’ll admire the exquisite art and architecture of Moscow and St. Petersburg, delve into northern Finland’s rich Sami culture and take a memorable voyage along Scandinavia’s most breathtaking coast.
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RUSSIA
Wrangel Island
A brilliant expedition that crosses the Arctic Circle and includes the isolated and pristine Wrangel and Herald Islands, as well as a significant section of the wild North Eastern Siberian coastline. It is a journey only made possible in recent years, due to the retreat of summer pack ice in the Chukchi Sea. The very small distance between Russia and the USA along this border area was known as the Ice Curtain, behind which then and now lies one of the last great undiscovered wilderness areas in the world.
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Sleep Unique
From a treehouse in Sweden to a glass igloo in Finnish Lapland (and more!), these remarkable hotels will ensure an unforgettable stay.
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ANTARCTICA
Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Explore the remote environments of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia from the RCGS Resolute. Home to unique wildlife and birdlife, there are penguin rookeries with more than 100,000 nesting birds, and the beaches are covered in fur seals and elephant seals. The islands have a fascinating human history as well which we will explore with our onboard experts. We will then continue to push south to the frozen continent itself, Antarctica, where we frequently encounter whales including humpback, minke and orca.
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ANTARCTICA
Spirit of Shackleton
Experience vast penguin rookeries and seal colonies on this awe-inspiring voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. This 21-day voyage on the MS Expedition illuminates Ernest Shackleton’s legend and recounts his courageous exploration of Antarctica. You’ll visit historical sites of past explorers, as well as Shackleton’s final resting place, and the wildlife-rich island of South Georgia.
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ANTARCTICA
Antarctic Peninsula
Our 12-day Antarctic Peninsula voyage offers an abundance of wildlife-viewing opportunities as well as possible stops at active scientific or historic bases. Experience the style and comfort of the boutique MS Hebridean Sky and exhilarating shore excursions – frequent on this memorable voyage. Observe an abundance of wildlife and gain inspirational insights into this magnificent region from your dedicated and knowledgeable expedition crew.
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ANTARCTICA
Discover Antarctica, Patagonia & the Chilean Fjords
This is a truly diverse expedition, with highlights that include spending five days in Antarctica before venturing into the Chilean fjords, seeing the rich wildlife of Patagonia and a visit to one of the most scenic national parks in
the world. Enjoy spending time ashore, kayaking, hiking and close encounters with penguins, birds and seals.
HIGH ARCTIC
Spitsbergen & Polar Bears
This adventure on the nostalgic MS Nordstjernen is the essential introduction to Spitsbergen! Explore the extraordinary Arctic landscape, glaciers and bird cliffs. Being above the Arctic Circle you will enjoy the midnight sun, with long days and light nights. If you are really lucky you’ll see the King of the Arctic; the polar bear. We offer two different itineraries. Both voyages last six days, where one or two nights are spent on land and the remaining days are spent sailing along the west coast of Spitsbergen.
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HIGH ARCTIC
The Northwest Passage - In the Wake of Great Explorers
Sail in the wake of the early explorers from Cambridge Bay in Canada to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland. Experience the raw and daunting beauty of the terrain that some of history’s greatest explorers had to overcome. Even today, few ships have the capability to navigate this sea passage that cuts through the remote Arctic regions of North America.
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HIGH ARCTIC
Discover the Heart of Greenland
Enjoy amazing Arctic experiences in the Disco Bay area. You will have oceans of time to watch sculptured icebergs floating past. Greenland's natural beauty, wildlife and spectacular landscapes are unmatched anywhere. Experience the genuine Greenlandic atmosphere in the towns and villages we visit along the way, and meet the welcoming people of this remote nation.
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Meet the Hurtigruten Fleet
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