Arctic Fjords & Coastal Highlights

DAY 1 – First night in Oslo

Individual arrival to Oslo. Overnight at an airport hotel or in the centre of Oslo. The centre of Oslo is located only 20 mins from the airport by the airport express train (Flytoget).
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
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Add city sightseeing or Fjord cruises in Oslo

DAY 2 – Flight to Tromso

2-hour flight to Tromso; the Arctic town of Tromso is beautifully located surrounded by islands, fjords & mountain peaks. It is the world’s northernmost university town. Take the airport bus to the Scandic Ishavshotel, where you can store your luggage.

Arctic gourmet dinner
Enjoy an exceptional 5 course Arctic gourmet dinner at Emma’s tiny restaurant in the evening before the cruise departure.

Cruise departure

Board the authentic Hurtigruten ship just before midnight for a really unforgettable cruise to Bergen.
All meals included during the cruise (food only):
Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch & 3 course dinner.
Spend 4 nights on board
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DAY 3 – Cruise & Arctic highlights

You will experience some of the most spectacular parts of the Arctic coast – the narrow Risoyrenna & Raftsund, and then the truly breathtaking, narrow Trollfjord  (weather permitting).
The Trollfjord is only 3 km long and only 70 m wide at the entrance, so it is hard to believe that such a big ship can manage to turn around!
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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 land excursion by coach across these beautiful, unforgettable islands, rejoining the ship at Stamsund.
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DAY 4 – The magic Helgeland coast

Make sure to get up early for this morning’s early call at the village of Ornes, 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, islands & the Arctic Circle.
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DAY 5 – Historic Trondheim

Early arrival to the picturesque, historic city of Trondheim, with time to explore the highlights of the city and stroll around in the areas with well preserved, tiny wooden houses, like Bakklandet and the Dronningsgate street.
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The Atlantic Ocean Road

Departing Trondheim passing the tiny, historic Munkholmen island, cruising along the beautiful western coast, with call at the coastal town of Kristiansund, where you join the amazing land excursion across the spectacular, extraordinary Atlantic Ocean Road.
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DAY 6 – Cruise arrival to Bergen

Arrival to Bergen at 14:30, 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 Floyen, the Aquarium.
Spend 1 night in Bergen
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Optional add-on:

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. Nothing beats the taste and texture of seafood that has just been caught from the cold and clear waters.

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Optional add-on:

3-hour fjord cruise to Mostraumen & additional night in Bergen
This spectacular tour from Bergen takes you up the 27-km long Osterfjorden in Hordaland 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.

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DAY 7 – Bergen to Oslo

Norway in a Nutshell combination trip to Oslo:

Stalheim canyon: Starting by morning train to Voss, then a connecting coach takes you to the Gudvangen fjord village via the spectacular Stalheim canyon and the breathtaking Stalheimskleiva hairpin road.
UNESCO Naeroyfjord: In Gudvangen you board the ferry for a 2-hour fjord cruise on the amazing, narrow Naeroyfjord (UNESCO site) and the Aurlandsfjord branches of the main Sognefjord. Disembark in Flam village.

Flam Railway & Bergen Line

A short walk from the pier in Flam you board the famous Flam Railway – an unforgettable 1 hour ride through stunning scenery, with waterfalls, rivers and mountain peaks.
At Myrdal mountain station you join the main Bergen Line, taking you across the scenic Hardangervidda mountain plateau & through the Hallingdal valley to Oslo.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
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THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

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

Hurtigruten cruise
4 nights in standard outside cabin w. separate beds & private facilities
All meals on board (excl. drinks) – buffet breakfast, buffet lunch & 3-course dinner

Transport
Flight Oslo-Tromso

Norway in a Nutshell combination ticket:
Train Bergen-Voss
Coach Voss-Gudvangen
Naeroyfjord cruise Gudvangen-Flam
Flam Railway Flam-Myrdal
Train Myrdal-Oslo

Activities & Excursions
Arctic gourmet dinner at Emmas, 5 courses (excl. drinks)
Lofoten Islands land excursion
Atlantic Ocean Road land excursion

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