Arctic Fjords & Coastal Highlights

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival in Oslo. Check in at a centrally located hotel. The centre of Oslo is located only 20 minutes from the airport by the airport express train (Flytoget).
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
• Read about Oslo
• See pictures from Oslo

Optional: 
• Add Oslo sightseeing & Fjord cruises

DAY 2

Travel to Tromsø

A 2-hour flight takes you to Tromsø; beautifully located surrounded by islands, fjords & mountain peaks. It is a vibrant town and the home of the world’s northernmost University.
You can take the airport bus to the Scandic Ishavshotel, where you can store your luggage.

Arctic gourmet dinner*
We have included an exceptional dinner at Emma’s tiny restaurant in the evening, before the cruise departure.

*Please note that Emmas Restaurant is closed 10 July-2 August.

Cruise departure

Board the Hurtigruten or Havila ship just before midnight for an unforgettable cruise to Bergen.
All meals are included during the cruise (food only):
Breakfast, Lunch & 3-course dinner.
Spend 4 nights on board
• Read about Hurtigruten
• Read about Havila
• Information & facilities on board Hurtigruten
• See pictures from the Hurtigruten cruises

DAY 3

Arctic highlights

You will experience some of the most spectacular parts of the Arctic coast – the narrow Risøyrenna & Raftsund, as well as the truly breathtaking, narrow Trollfjord  (weather permitting).
The tiny Trollfjord is 3 km long and only 70 m wide at the entrance, so it is hard to understand that such a big ship can manage to turn in the narrow fjord!
• Read about the Trollfjord

Lofoten Islands excursion

The ship reaches the beautiful Lofoten Islands in the early evening, with spectacular mountain peaks & tiny fishing settlements.
We have included the amazing land excursion by coach across these beautiful, unforgettable islands, rejoining the ship at Stamsund.
• Lofoten Islands Hurtigruten excursion
• Experience Lofoten Havila excursion
• Read about Lofoten Islands

Add cruise excursions:

• A taste of Vesterålen Hurtigruten 
• A taste of Vesterålen Havila 
• Sea Eagle Safari Svolvær Hurtigruten
• Sea Eagle Safari in Trollfjorden Havila

DAY 4

Helgeland Coast

Make sure to get up early for this morning’s early call at the village of Ørnes, surrounded by dramatic Arctic scenery with views of the spectacular Svartisen glacier.
The Helgeland Coast is known for its remarkable beauty with unique mountain formations, uncountable islands & the Arctic Circle.
• Read about the Helgeland Coast

Add cruise excursion:

• UNESCO Vega Archipelago Hurtigruten

DAY 5

Historic Trondheim

Early arrival to the picturesque, historic city of Trondheim, with time to explore the highlights of the city on your own. Make sure to visit the areas with well preserved, tiny wooden houses on Bakklandet and the Dronningsgate street.
• Read about Trondheim
• See pictures from Trondheim

The Atlantic Ocean Road

Leaving Trondheim the ship passes the tiny, historic Munkholmen island on its way out the wide Trondheimsfjord, then along the beautiful western coast.
Disembark in the coastal town of Kristiansund, where you join the amazing land excursion across the spectacular, extraordinary Atlantic Ocean Road.
• Atlantic Road Hurtigruten excursion
• Experience the Atlantic Ocean Road Havila excursion

DAY 6

Arrival in Bergen

Cruise arrival in Bergen. Check in at a centrally located hotel. Spend 1 night in this picturesque, colourful city with the UNESCO Bryggen wharf, the hillsides and Nordnes peninsula with authentic, tiny, wooden houses and narrow streets, the Funicular to Mount Fløyen, the Aquarium.
Spend 1 night in Bergen
• Read about Bergen
• See pictures from Bergen

Optional add-on in Bergen

Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant
Just outside the city of Bergen, you will find Cornelius, one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants. It is situated right by the sea on a small island with spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries, and passing boats and ships.

This add-on with prices will appear during the tour booking process.

Optional add-on in Bergen

Cruise to Mostraumen strait & additional night in Bergen
This spectacular cruise takes you up the 27-km long Osterfjorden in Vestland province.  Underway, the fjord narrows between the steep mountains as you are brought safely through the strong currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen strait.

This add-on with prices will appear during the tour booking process.

Optional add-on from Bergen

Hardangerfjord cruise & Vøringfossen waterfall w. night in Hardanger & Bergen (2 nights included)

Hardangerfjord cruise & Cider tasting
Morning departure from Bergen with coach to Norheimsund, where you will board an express boat for a scenic fjord cruise on the beautiful Hardangerfjord. Disembark in the tiny village of Lofthus. Check in at the historic Ullensvang Hotel. Enjoy Cider Tasting at a local cider farm in the afternoon.

Vøringsfossen waterfall & Hardangerfjord cruise
Take the expressboat to Eidfjord. Disembark and join the sightseeing bus to Vøringsfossen waterfall. On the way, the bus makes a stop at Hardanger Nature Centre – an experience centre showcasing the flora and fauna of Hardangervidda National Park. Continue with a drive up the steep Måbødalen valley, before reaching the impressive Vøringsfossen waterfall – among Norway’s most famous natural features, with a free-falling drop of approx. 180 m. Return to Bergen by express boat on the Hardangerfjord and by bus. Check in at your hotel in Bergen.

Available: May-Sep, Mon-Sat (Sundays without Cider Tasting, reduced price. The season may be shortened depending on the apple harvest)
Included: 1 night hotel in Hardanger incl. breakfast and  dinner, transport, audio guiding on the Vøringsfossen waterfall bus, ticket to Norwegian Nature Centre, 1 night hotel in Bergen incl. breakfast.
Please bring: Windproof jacket in case of winds on the fjord cruise.

Optional:
Hardangerfjord day excursion & 1 additional night in Bergen 

The add-ons with prices will appear during the tour booking process.

DAY 7

Bergen to Oslo

Enjoy an amazing, eco-friendly full day trip from Bergen to Oslo, by public transport (the Norway in a Nutshell® combination trip).

Local train & coach
Morning train to Voss, where a connecting coach takes you to the Nærøyfjord branch of the main Sognefjord, through beautiful local mountain areas and the dramatic Gudvangen valley.

Fjord cruise
In Gudvangen village you board a boat for a 2-hour fjord cruise on the amazing, narrow Nærøyfjord branch & the Aurlandsfjord branch.
Disembark in Flåm village.

Flåm Railway
A short walk from the pier in Flåm before you board the famous Flåm Railway – an unforgettable 1-hour ride through stunning scenery, with waterfalls, rivers and mountain peaks.
• Read about the Flåm Railway

Bergen Line
At Myrdal mountain station you join the main Bergen Line, taking you across the scenic Hardangervidda mountain plateau & through the Hallingdal valley to Oslo.
• Read about the Bergen Line
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)

Optional: 
• You can add nights in Oslo

This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet
in Oslo & Bergen

Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages cruise
• 4 nights in standard outside cabin w. separate beds/ double bed & private facilities
• All meals on board (excl. drinks) – breakfast, lunch & 3-course dinner

Transport
• Flight Oslo-Tromsø

Norway in a Nutshell combination ticket:
• Train Bergen-Voss
• Coach Voss-Gudvangen
• Nærøyfjord cruise Gudvangen-Flåm
• Flåm Railway Flåm-Myrdal
• Train Myrdal-Oslo

Activities & Excursions
• Arctic gourmet dinner at Emmas (excl. drinks), 7 courses to 10 July/ 6 courses from 3 August
• Lofoten Islands excursion
• Atlantic Ocean Road excursion

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• International flights to/from Norway
• Airport transfers
• Personal travel insurance

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