Hurtigruten Voyage South - Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price

ITINERARY

DAY 1:  KIRKENES
Make your way to the Hurtigruten quay for embarkation.  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.  Relax on board and enjoy the majestic scenery along the coastline as you sail from the sparse northern landscapes, deep within the Arctic Circle, to the populated, lush southern regions of the fjord-filled coast.
Overnight: Hurtigruten (D)

DAY 2:  NORTH CAPE - HAMMERFEST - TROMSØ
Early morning arrival in Honningsvåg.  Continue to Hammerfest, the world’s most northerly town is your first major stop. Learn more about this town and its famous Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society.  After crossing open water, the ship calls at the old trading post of Skjervøy before arriving in Tromsø for the night.  Why not take part in a very special musical experience, The Arctic Cathedral Midnight Concert or head to one of the town’s many friendly pubs and sample the local brew, Mack’s Arctic Beer.
Overnight: Hurtigruten  (BLD)

DAY 3:   LOFOTEN ISLANDS - TROLLFJORD
Passing through the legendary Lofoten Islands, the ship meanders gently through this stunning network of inlets of isles.  We reach the highlight of the voyage for many, a possible detour into the spectacular Trollfjord.  As you venture into this dramatic fjord, stand in awe of the Captain’s prowess and skills of navigation, for the sheer sides of the cliffs seem close enough to touch.   Sailing through the beautiful, mountainous island chains, rising to 1000m in places, see fishermen’s cabins built on stilts along the waterfront and a variety of seabirds including 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. 
Overnight: Hurtigruten (BLD)

DAY 4:   ARCTIC CIRCLE
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 maritime museum at Rørvik celebrates the important part the sea has played in defining today's Norway. 
Overnight: Hurtigruten (BLD)

DAY 5:  TRONDHEIM – KRISTIANSUND - MOLDE
An early arrival in the fascinating medieval city of Trondheim. The voyage continues out of the Trondheimsfjord, past Hitra Island, with 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.
Overnight:  Hurtigruten  (BLD)

DAY 6:  BERGEN
The landscape becomes increasingly lush as the journey weaves through the islets and beautiful Bergen comes into view. Before long it’s time to say good-bye to the ship and “på gjensyn” (‘until we meet again’) to friends, fellow passengers and our crew, as we disembark from our magnificent journey on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage.  (BL)

Package includes:

•          5 nights’ accommodation on Hurtigruten coastal vessel sharing twin cabin on full board basis
•          English spraking tour leader on board
•          Entrance fee to the Hurtigruten Museum
•          Hurtigruten guide book

Package excludes:

•          Flights and airport taxes
•          Pre-payable fuel surcharge £5 per person per cruise night.
•          Transfers and optional excursion.  Click here to view optional excursions.

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