8 days / 7 nights
Tromsø • Kirkenes • Bergen
Join an Arctic adventure which travels to remote regions along the dramatic coastline and to the most northerly part of Norway.
Although your journey will be at the same latitude as Siberia and Alaska, the influence of the Gulf Stream creates the longest ice-free polar coast.
Joining your ship in Norway's Arctic capital, Tromsø, you begin your leisurely voyage north. Together with your fellow passengers, you keep your eyes to the skies as you pass through the waters towards Honningsvåg. From Honningsvåg you may join an excursion to mainland Europe's most northerly point, North Cape . This is a wild and windswept headland where the cliffs rise dramatically 300 metres from the sea, and you gaze out with nothing but water between you and the frozen wastes surrounding the North Pole.
Sailing on, you now bear east, and eventually reach the sheltered harbour of Kirkenes, a mere 10km from the Russian border. Kirkenes is the turning point for the Hurtigruten voyage, and this fascinating little town allows a tantalising glimpse into life in this remote region of Norway.
You will then embark your southbound voyage to the cultural city of Bergen, gateway to the fjords with its cobbled streets and Hanseatic warehouses. Your journey takes in the Viking capital of Norway, Trondheim, with an opportunity to join a tour of this great city with its fine examples of medieval and impressive wooden architecture.
ItineraryDay 1 : Fly to Tromsø and transfer to the ship for embarkation (D). Day 2 - 3 : Sail north to Kirkenes, the turning point of the voyage, with the opportunity to join optional excursions before embarking on your southbound voyage (B, D). Day 3 - 7 : Admire the changing scenery from the dramatic north to the fjords of the south (B, D). Day 8 : Arrive in Bergen in the afternoon and transfer to the airport for your return flight (B). Departures from London Heathrow include a night in Bergen before the return flight. Key: B = Breakfast; D = Dinner |
Fares :-
EXCURSIONS
North Cape - Europe's Northernmost Point - £58pp (2008), £68pp (2009), pre-bookable
From Honningsvåg a coach will take you to the North Cape plateau where you may enjoy unsurpassed views towards the North Pole, a potentially incredible backdrop for experiencing the Northern Lights. 3 hours 30 mins
Snowmobile Safari in Lapland - Kjøllefjord - £198pp, pre-bookable
After being kitted out for your snowmobile adventure in snowmobile overalls, special boots, hat, gloves and helmet you are taken to the starting point of the trip. Your guide will tell you about life on the Finnmark coast and the Sami that live here along the way. After receiving driving instructions from the guides you start the drive to Mehamn through the snow covered landscapes of Finnmark all the way to the Hurtigruten quay in Mehamn. 2 hours
(Available for departures from 13 December until end of March. Driving licence required).
Barents Safari Snowmobile - Kirkenes - £95pp (2008); £110pp (2009), pre-bookable
Drive the snowmobile across the frozen sea (instructions given). On your return relax in a traditional dwelling and enjoy an introduction to the everyday life of the Sami. Warm clothing is provided. 2 hours 30 mins
(Available for departures from 13 December until end of March. Driving licence required).
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral - Trondheim - £26pp (2008), £31pp (2009), pre-bookable
This tour of Trondheim and its outskirts visits the famous medieval Nidaros Cathedral and passes by the Stiftsgården Palace, one of Scandinavia's most impressive wooden buildings. 2 hours 30 mins
Bergen City Sightseeing - Bergen - £25pp, pre-bookable
In this international city with a small town charm you can enjoy a guided tour which will take you through the picturesque streets of Bergen and past all of the well-known and famous sites including Bergen Harbour and the famous fish market. 2 hours
Northern Explorer - Prices 2008/9 -
No single supplement
Departures from London Stansted
| Date | Ship | Price per person |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov - 8 Nov | MS Nordkapp | £855 | |
| 8 Nov - 15 Nov | MS Kong Harald | £915 | |
| 15 Nov - 22 Nov | MS Nordlys | £915 | |
| 29 Nov - 6 Dec |  |
MS Trollfjord | £915 |
| 6 Dec - 13 Dec | MS Polarlys | £855 | |
| 13 Dec - 20 Dec | MS Midnatsol | £855 | |
| 27 Dec - 3 Jan << | MS Nordkapp | £905 | |
| 3 Jan - 10 Jan | MS Kong Harald | £895 | |
| 10 Jan - 17 Jan | MS Nordlys | £895 | |
| 24 Jan - 31 Jan | MS Trollfjord | £895 | |
| 31 Jan - 7 Feb | MS Polarlys | £895 | |
| 7 Feb - 10 Feb | MS Trollfjord | £565 | |
| 7 Feb - 14 Feb | MS Midnatsol | £955 | |
| 21 Feb - 28 Feb | MS Finnmarken | £955 | |
| 7 Mar - 14 Mar | MS Richard With | £995 | |
| 14 Mar - 21 Mar | MS Nordkapp | £995 | |
| 21 Mar - 28 Mar | MS Kong Harald | £995 | |
| Outside Cabin Supplement | £95 | ||
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Northern Explorer - Prices 2008/9 -
9 days / 8 nights
Departures from London Heathrow
| Date | Ship | Price per person |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov - 9 Nov | MS Nordkapp | £1,055 | |
| 8 Nov - 16 Nov | MS Kong Harald | £1,085 | |
| 15 Nov - 23 Nov | MS Nordlys | £1,085 | |
| 29 Nov - 7 Dec | MS Trollfjord | £1,085 | |
| 6 Dec - 14 Dec | MS Polarlys | £1,025 | |
| 13 Dec - 21 Dec | MS Midnatsol | £1,025 | |
| 10 Jan - 18 Jan | MS Nordlys | £1,035 | |
| 24 Jan - 1 Feb | MS Trollfjord | £1,035 | |
| 31 Jan - 8 Feb | MS Polarlys | £1,035 | |
| 7 Feb - 15 Feb << | MS Midnatsol | £1,095 | |
| 21 Feb - 1 Mar | MS Finnmarken | £1,095 | |
| 7 Mar - 15 Mar | MS Richard With | £1,145 | |
| 14 Mar - 22 Mar | MS Nordkapp | £1,145 | |
| 21 Mar - 29 Mar | MS Kong Harald | £1,145 | |
| Outside Cabin Supplement | £95 | ||
| Single Supplement | £20 | ||
Includes a post voyage night in Bergen
<< Special Occasion Voyages - Includes Christmas, New Year and Valentine's Day.
All prices are per person.
Prices Include :
- Return Economy class flights from London Stansted / London Heathrow as applicable incl. applicable taxes and surcharges
- Voyage as described in itinerary
- Hotels as described in itinerary
- Transfers as applicable
- Meals as per itinerary
