Northern Lights Adventure Cruise

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival in Oslo. Check in at a centrally located hotel. The hotels are close to the Karl Johan main street & main shopping areas.
You can take the airport express train to Oslo Central Station.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
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DAY 2

Scenic train trip

Enjoy the Dovre Line across the snow-covered Dovre mountain plateau to the historic town of Trondheim.
In this picturesque town you find authentic areas with tiny, wooden houses, a selection of Norway’s largest wooden buildings & the world’s northernmost medieval cathedral, Nidarosdomen. Check in at a centrally located 4* hotel.
Spend 1 night in Trondheim
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DAY 3

Cruise start

Board the authentic Hurtigruten or new Havila Voyages ship before noon, passing by the tiny historic Munkholmen island just outside Trondheim. Enjoy the Northern Lights Aurora Borealis cruise to the Arctic town of Kirkenes – at the “top of Europe”!
All meals are included while on board – breakfast, lunch & 3-course dinner.
Spend 4 nights on board
• About Hurtigruten & facilities on board
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• Read about Havila Voyages

DAY 4

Arctic Bodø

Cruise along the Arctic coast to the beautifully located town of Bodø, surrounded by spectacular alpine mountain peaks & beautiful scenery.
Time to go ashore and visit the town before the ship sails across the Vestfjord towards the Lofoten Islands, where you can add an exciting Viking feast excursion.
• Meet the Vikings – Hurtigruten excursion
• Feast with the Viking chieftain – Havila excursion 

DAY 5

Dog sledding

Cruise through a spectacular Arctic archipelago to the beautifully located Arctic town of Tromsø; Norway’s “Northern Lights capital”. Join the excursion to Tromsø Villmarkssenter on the Kvaløya island for an exciting dog sledding trip.

What to bring: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing (special clothing will be provided).
Age restrictions: Min. 7 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Difficulty level: Average physical condition – involves physical activity on uneven surface and/or steep terrain. Not suitable if you have limited mobility.
• Read more about the Dog sledding trip

DAY 6

The North Cape

Cruise along stunning scenery to the main port of Honningsvåg, where you join the North Cape excursion across Magerøya island – Norway’s northernmost island,
then on to the North Cape cliff – an impressive, 307-m (1007 ft) high cliff with a large plateau on top.
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DAY 7

Return to Oslo

After breakfast you disembark in the Arctic town of Kirkenes, at the “top of Europe”. Take the airport bus or a taxi to the airport for your return flight to Oslo.
Overnight in the centre of Oslo.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)

The tour finishes after breakfast on Day 8

Optional add-ons in Kirkenes:

• King crab fishing
• Snowmobile safari, dinner & overnight stay at the Snow hotel

Optional add-ons in Oslo:
• City sightseeing in Oslo
Additional nights at the same hotel as for the tour.

Prices & information will be available during the tour booking process.

Wish to celebrate Christmas in Norway?

Celebrate Christmas on board a Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages ship:

• Christmas Cruise Package, 8 nights
Tour start Dec 21.

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

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

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

Transport
Train Oslo-Trondheim
Flight Kirkenes-Oslo

Activities & Excursions
Dog sledding in Tromsø
North Cape excursion

All taxes & VAT
Detailed itinerary & directions

NOT INCLUDED:
• Flights to/from Norway
• Transfers
• Personal travel insurance

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Book safely with Fjord Travel Norway – a local, Norwegian travel company. We have been in business for more than 20 years, offering tours based on our goal of sustainable tourism.

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• Northern Lights Cruise & Snow Hotel, 6 nights –  not open for booking
• Northern Lights Cruise trip, 6 nights
• Winter Cruise & Northern Lights, 8 nights
• Northern Lights Christmas Cruise, 9 nights – not open for booking
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Where do the magic Northern Lights come from?

The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are an ethereal display of coloured lights shimmering across the night sky. What causes them?
Dr. Dònal Hill from University of Oxford explains us all about these magical lights occurring on the northern skies.