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For those travellers that like to avoid the crowds and peak rates, Scandinavia is definitely the destination of choice.

50 Degrees North, the leading Scandinavian Travel Specialist in North America, has curated a short-list of off-peak experiences, available September through November, designed to stimulate and suit every traveler type, interest and budget.

Norway

Active travelers will salivate at the seemingly endless hiking opportunities available in the nation’s most popular hiking region, Rondale National Park. The 6-day

Rondale Classicisa classic guided Norwegian trek through spectacular mountain terrain of towering peaks, ravines and lush valleys carpeted in colorful reindeer moss lichen and heather. The Rondale Classic is a challenge for the hiking legs, but a feast for the eyes!

Finland

Culture buffs will revel above the Arctic Circle in Finland’s indigenous Sami territory. The 4-day Autumn Colours and Aurora Borealisprovides a fascinating insight into the traditions of Sami culture and its connection to land and season. It includes witnessing the magical Northern Lights from a boat cruise on Lake Inari, a husky dog sled ride and overnighting in a Glass Igloo.

Iceland

Free spirits will enjoytheWestern Icelandic’s Hidden Gems tour.  This 10-day self-drive, independent tour takes travelers away from the maddening crowds to countryside and remote coastal fishing villages, on a series of thrilling adventures to volcanoes, ice caves and the geothermal bath of the Blue Lagoon. The recommended itinerary also allows sufficient time to hike the Kirkjufell Mountains, drive the famous ‘Golden Circle’ route, or take in fairytale-like scenery on a Viking sushi adventure boat cruise. The 10-day Snaefellsnes and Golden Circle Self Drivepromises to deliver good bragging rights!