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The Hurtigruten Classic Voyage South 2009

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6 days / 5 nights
Kirkenes • Bergen

VOYAGE FARES 2009

 

LAND PACKAGE PRICES

 

FLIGHT PACKAGE PRICES

The Classic Voyage South takes you from Kirkenes, near the Russian border, to Bergen, the gateway to the Fjords. This voyage is very popular among travellers who may not have time for the full round voyage, but wish to enjoy watching the transitions along the coastline as they sail from the sparse northern landscapes, deep within the Arctic Circle, to the populated, lush southern regions of the fjord-filled coast.

You begin your voyage in Kirkenes and embark on a five night southbound coastal voyage that calls at a total of 33 ports along the way. A unique feature of this voyage is a daytime sailing through the magnificently beautiful Lofoten Islands - for many the highlight of the region. Other highlights include crossing the Arctic Circle, visiting Hammerfest and exploring the Viking capital of Trondheim.

 

Day 1 :

Join the southbound Coastal Voyage at Kirkenes. From Kirkenes the ship hugs the coast as it visits the remote settlements it continues to serve more than a century after the Hurtigruten was created to provide a vital link with the rest of the country, giving you the opportunity to see Norway as the Norwegians see it.

 

Day 2 :

Hammerfest, the world's most northerly town boldly claims to be the first in Europe to have electric street lighting. Starting point of Bill Bryson's journey described in Neither Here Nor There, this is the first major call. Continuing south, your night stop at Tromsø¸ offers the opportunity to enjoy the Midnight Sun summer concert in the Arctic Cathedral.

 

Day 3 :

The memorable sights of the Lofoten Islands will stay with you forever as the ship meanders gently through this stunning network of inlets and isles. It is possible to explore inland here by opting for the overland excursion from Harstad and rejoining the ship in Sortland. Moving on you reach what is the highlight of the voyage for many, where hopefully you can make a detour into spectacular Trollfjord. As you venture into this dramatic fjord, you stand in awe of the Captain's prowess and skills of navigation, for the sheer sides of the cliffs seem close enough to touch.

 

Site of a famous battle between local fishermen and wealthy ship owners in 1890, and the echoes of this dramatic history seem to reverberate from Trollfjord's gnarled rock stone walls. Sailing through the beautiful, mountainous island chains, rising to 1,000 metres in places, you can see fishermen's cabins built on stilts along the waterfront, whilst in the air around us fly a wide variety of seabirds such as puffins, kittiwakes, cormorants and sea eagles. This remarkable day is completed with an evening return to Svolvær and a farewell to the islands at Stamsund.

 

Day 4 :

There is further excitement today as the ship crosses the Arctic Circle. Sailing past the famed peaks of the dancing Seven Sisters mountain range, folklore merges with the facts of nature - look out for Torghatten, which still bears the hole made by Hestmannen's arrow in one of Norway's popular legends. The award-winning new museum at Rørvik celebrates the important part the sea has played in defining today's Norway.

 

Day 5 :

You have an early arrival in the fascinating medieval city of Trondheim, where the Norwegian Explorer passengers leave the ship to follow their own itinerary (see Norwegian Explorer itinerary). The voyage continues out of the Trondheimsfjord past Hitra Island to make brief calls at Kristiansund and Molde, known as the City of Roses and surrounded by 87 snow-capped mountains, before the midnight call at Ålesund, and a last night at sea.

 

Day 6 :

The landscape becomes increasingly lush as the journey weaves through the islets and beautiful Bergen comes into view again. Before long it's time to say good-bye to the ship and ‘på gjensyn’ (‘until we meet again’) to friends, fellow passengers and your crew, as you disembark from your magnificent journey on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage. Arrive in Bergen early afternoon and disembark after brunch. Transfer to your centrally located hotel for an overnight stay.

 

Day 7 :

Depending on the time of your return flight you may have some free time to take a stroll around the old Hanseatic warehouses at Bryggen, visit the fish market or take the Funicular Railway up to Mount Fløyen, from where you have panoramic views of the city.

 

Should you wish to add an interesting excursion to the beginning of your journey from Kirkenes there are several fabulous opportunities to explore more of Norway, Finland or Russia. Alternatively, those looking for a wilderness experience have the opportunity to try traditional salmon and sea trout fishing - see Options and Excursions.

 

One of the unique features of the Hurtigruten voyage is that with daily departures throughout the year you can choose the date and ship that suits your taste. With several UK airports to choose from this gives you great flexibility to decide your own schedule. See FLIGHT PACKAGES below.

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FARES BELOW ARE VOYAGE ONLY PRICES. To create a package including hotels, transfers, domestic flights etc., please see LAND PACKAGES below.

CLASSIC VOYAGE SOUTH - EARLY BOOKING CRUISE ONLY PRICES : 2009 Move cursor over cabin grade for description.

 

All above prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin/room.

*Single supplement. † Single supplements apply to departures 15 - 31 December 2009.

 

Early booking price and savings are subject to availability. Only a limited number of cabins will be eligible for the savings on each sailing.

YOUR VOYAGE PRICE INCLUDES:

• 5 night voyage in cabin grade of your choice including full board.

NOT INCLUDED :

• International flights between UK, Bergen and Oslo or internal flight to Kirkenes. See FLIGHTS PACKAGE below.
• Transfers
• Travel insurance
• Luggage handling
• Excursions

The holiday price is determined by the ship's departure date from Kirkenes.

 

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LAND PACKAGE			Package Price
Price Includes			Jan - Apr Sep - Dec	May - Aug
1 night stay including breakfast at Radisson SAS Airport Hotel or similar in Oslo Domestic flight Oslo to Kirkenes in economy class including applicable taxes Transfer Kirkenes airport to quay Transfer Bergen quay to hotel 1 night stay including breakfast at Strand Hotel or similar in Bergen		Twin	£385	£405
		Single Supp	£105	£100

 

All above prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin room.

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FLIGHT PACKAGES		Price
Airport	Airline
London Heathrow, London City	SK	390
	KL	365
London Gatwick	SK	390
	DY	N/A
London Stanstead	DY	425
Manchester, Birmingham	SK	405
	KL	370
Newcastle	SK	415
	KL	390
Bristol	SK	425
	KL	390
Leeds Bradford, Cardiff	KL	390
Durham Tees valley, Humberside, Norwich	KL	400
Aberdeen	SK	375
	KL	400
Glasgow, Edinburgh	SK	415
	KL	390
Belfast	SK	470
Dublin	SK	350

 

YOUR FLIGHT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Return economy class flights in applicable class including taxes.
• Transfers Bergen airport to quay and Oslo hotel to airport.

All above prices are in £s per person.