Looking for someone to help you plan your trip to Northern Europe? I can help you with that!
Hi! My name is Emma. I have worked as a tour leader in Northern Europe for the past nine years. My work has taken me all over Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark – even to Estonia, Svalbard and Iceland! I have led midnight sun tours, northern lights tours, Hurtigruten and Havila tours, highlights and off-the-beaten path tours, and so much more.
When my husband and I want a holiday, I plan a Norwegian road-trip! For the last five years, we have made an effort to explore every tourist road, major highway, and hidden gem that I could find on a map. I can confidently say I’ve driven everywhere in Norway (check out my map here).
I love Northern Europe and am eager to help you plan your trip. It’s why I built The Hidden North by myself as an online travel resource!
For me, what’s most important when visiting here is having an authentic experience. I am focused on providing information about local and off-the-beaten path experiences. In the age of cheap tourism and Instagram tourism, many come here just to take the pictures and go home. What’s important for me is that my travellers go beneath the surface to get a taste of the ‘real’ Scandinavia. And that they go to places beyond the highlights.
The Hidden North is the culmination of nine years of working in the tourism industry in Norway, from leading tours to designing tours. I’ve done hotel research for companies, found new experiences, and made connections around the country.
I (Emma) love putting together trips based on my guests personal interests. I never recommend things “just because everyone goes there”, nor do I recommend activities or places unless I’m sure they are worthwhile.
I focus on locally owned businesses, unique destinations and experiences away from the crowds, and showcasing an authenticity to Northern Europe that can often be lost.
I am a licenced guide and tour leader (Norges Guide Forbund), licenced and insured tour agent for Scandinavia, and actually live in Norway!
Please email me at emma@thehiddennorth.com to start the conversation.
How can I help you?
- Online consultations before you come to Northern Europe (video or audio calls or message/email)
- Design a custom-made itinerary or suggest a daily schedule
- Provide insight and recommendations into hotels, restaurants, and attractions
- Be in touch during your trip in case anything happens
- Book local transportation and experiences
- Answer any questions you have
- Follow up & support throughout your planning journey
Travel Advice and Tips
If you want help or advice putting together an itinerary or picking where to go, and don’t feel an online video consultation is necessary, you can book some online advice.
Once you’ve paid, send me an overview of exactly what you want help with and I’ll get back to you in 1-2 business days with a detailed document providing itinerary advice, relevant links, and recommendations.
All conversation is done via email.
Cost: 1,500 NOK
Please note that this doesn’t come with specific detail on the history and culture of every town, or a full list of experiences. If you’re after this, book my full itinerary guide. Rather, I provide highlights and recommendations.
Video Consultation
If you just want some help or advice and need to talk through things, I offer video consultations over Google Meets. The meetings are one hour long and involves us discussing your itinerary and route with my tips and suggestions. I then email you a summary of the meeting with notes, links, and additional resources.
Cost: $220 USD (approx. 2500 NOK)
Note – if you don’t see the time you want on the calendar (when clicking the link below) send me an email and we’ll work out a time. Email me at emma@thehiddennorth.com
Itinerary Plan
The itinerary plan comes with the video consultation, but I will also put together a PDF and printed itinerary with detailed information. This itinerary includes historic, modern and practical information for everywhere you are visiting (with photos, links and resources) and will be perfect for any trip to Northern Europe!
Less than 5 days: 3500 NOK
5-14 days: 4500 NOK
14+ days: Contact me for a special quote 🙂
Included in the itinerary:
Suggestions for places to eat and stay
Suggested trips, tours and experiences
Suggested places to stay (if you need help with accommodation)
Ferry times and details about timings for driving between ferries
Suggested photo stops
Historic, modern and practical information for each town PLUS historic and modern photos.
Personalised suggestions depending on the needs of you as an individual or group
How you receive the itinerary:
Your itinerary will be put together into a booklet, printed and bound and posted to you or saved for collection in Bergen. The post takes up to 7 working days to reach you and postage is included in the price above.
You will also receive a digital itinerary that can either be saved as a PDF or loaded onto an app onto your phone, making it easier to navigate day-by-day.
Booking Activities & Experiences
I prefer that you book your own hotels and experiences (it’s just safer when you travel) but am able to do it at an additional fee. I am unable to book rental cars or flight tickets.
Contact Me!
To get started, please fill out the form on the right. It’s good to let me know:
- Whether you want a consultation, itinerary planning, help booking things, or just general advice
- Where you want to go or what you want to experience
- How many travellers you are
- When you want to visit
- Style of travel (budget, mid-range, high end)
I will get back to you within two business days with an introductory email and quote.
I hope I can join you in planning the most amazing trip to Northern Europe!
If the contact form doesn’t work, you can also reach out at emma@thehiddennorth.com